Caroline Tan, MD
Physician
Locations
Stanford Medicine + UCLA Trained
Why Patients Trust Dr. Tan
- Caroline Tan, MD is a board-certified dermatologist who sees patients of all ages for a wide variety of dermatologic concerns and skin cancers.
- She earned her medical degree at the Stanford University School of Medicine and completed her dermatology residency at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, after a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences from Columbia College.
- Her particular interests are general medical dermatology and cosmetic dermatology.
- Her research has covered basosquamous carcinoma, dermatomyositis skin disease and alopecia areata — conditions that reward a physician who has studied them closely.
- She has donated her time providing dermatology care at clinics in underserved communities, and volunteers with animal shelters and rescue groups.
Meet Dr. Caroline Tan
Caroline Tan, MD is a board-certified dermatologist. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biological Sciences from Columbia College in New York, NY. She then earned her medical degree at the Stanford University School of Medicine, in Palo Alto, CA followed by dermatology residency training at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA.
Dr. Tan sees patients of all ages with a wide variety of dermatologic concerns and skin cancers. She has particular interest in general medical dermatology and cosmetic dermatology. Her prior research interests have included basosquamous carcinoma, dermatomyositis skin disease, and alopecia areata.
Outside of the office, Dr. Tan has donated her time to provider dermatology care at clinics in underserved communities. She also has a passion for helping animals and has volunteered at many animal shelters and rescue groups.
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