Dr. Kathleen M. Welsh, MD
Chosen as one of San Francisco's top three doctors in Dermatology.
Dr. Kathleen Welsh is a board-certified dermatologist in San Francisco and the founder of Bay Area Cosmetic Dermatology, which she opened in 2000. She holds board certification in both dermatology and internal medicine. Dr. Welsh earned her medical degree at Harvard Medical School, trained in internal medicine at UCSF, and completed her dermatology residency at Stanford. Before opening her own office, she directed cosmetic dermatology at Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco. Her practice on Post Street focuses on injectables, CoolSculpting, and laser care that aims for natural results.
(415) 292-6350
2299 Post Street, Suite 312, San Francisco, CA, 94115
Awards & Certifications:
- Board Certified, American Board of Dermatology
- Board Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine
- President’s Award, American Academy of Dermatology (2020)
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor (annually since 2014)
Education & Training:
- BA, University of California, Berkeley (highest honors)
- MD, Harvard Medical School
- Internal Medicine Residency, University of California, San Francisco
- Dermatology Residency, Stanford University School of Medicine
Why did we choose Dr. Kathleen M. Welsh, MD as one of our Top Doctors?
Top3Doctors.com selected Dr. Kathleen Welsh as a top dermatologist in San Francisco because of her strong training, dual board certification, and long record in cosmetic skin care. She earned her medical degree at Harvard Medical School, then trained in internal medicine at UCSF and in dermatology at Stanford University. Dr. Welsh is board certified in both dermatology and internal medicine. She received the President’s Award from the American Academy of Dermatology in 2020. That depth of training gives her a full view of skin health.
What sets Dr. Welsh apart is her focus on natural results. She founded Bay Area Cosmetic Dermatology on Post Street in 2000 after directing cosmetic dermatology at Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco. She was among the first dermatologists in the city to use Botox and fillers for cosmetic care. Today her office offers injectables, CoolSculpting, and laser treatments tailored to each patient. Her team also supports local and global causes, from Walk SF to women’s education programs. For these reasons, Top3Doctors.com proudly names Dr. Kathleen Welsh among the top three dermatologists in San Francisco.
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