Kristen Chen, MD

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Review by Anonymous on June 05, 2026 -

MarinHealth Dermatology | A UCSF Health Clinic (San Rafael) - 5000 Civic Center Drive

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Comment - “ Dr Chen is very thorough and car... ”

Dr Chen is very thorough and careful. Also friendly and pleasant to interact with.

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“Dr Chen is very thorough and car...”

Dr Chen is very thorough and careful. Also friendly and pleasant to interact with.

Anonymous 06/05/2026

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Review by Anonymous on March 20, 2026 -

MarinHealth Dermatology | A UCSF Health Clinic (San Rafael) - 5000 Civic Center Drive

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Comment - “ Kristen Chen was impressive and ... ”

Kristen Chen was impressive and took my questions; read them ; addressed them and I Learned

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“Kristen Chen was impressive and ...”

Kristen Chen was impressive and took my questions; read them ; addressed them and I Learned

Anonymous 03/20/2026

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Review by Anonymous on February 13, 2026 -

MarinHealth Dermatology | A UCSF Health Clinic (San Rafael) - 5000 Civic Center Drive

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Comment - “ Best Doc at Marin Dermatology.... ”

Best Doc at Marin Dermatology.

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“Best Doc at Marin Dermatology....”

Best Doc at Marin Dermatology.

Anonymous 02/13/2026

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Review by Anonymous on November 16, 2025 -

MarinHealth Dermatology | A UCSF Health Clinic (San Rafael) - 5000 Civic Center Drive

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Comment - “ She said I should wash my hair e... ”

She said I should wash my hair every day and that I have dandruff. This goes against everything I've read and been told by my hair stylist

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“She said I should wash my hair e...”

She said I should wash my hair every day and that I have dandruff. This goes against everything I've read and been told by my hair stylist

Anonymous 11/16/2025

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Review by Anonymous on June 11, 2025 -

MarinHealth Dermatology | A UCSF Health Clinic (San Rafael) - 5000 Civic Center Drive

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Comment - “ Appointment was very quick...... ”

Appointment was very quick...

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“Appointment was very quick......”

Appointment was very quick...

Anonymous 06/11/2025

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Review by Anonymous on April 24, 2026 -

MarinHealth Dermatology | A UCSF Health Clinic (San Rafael) - 5000 Civic Center Drive

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Comment - “ I just referred a friend last mo... ”

I just referred a friend last month and he is extremely happy with this office.

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“I just referred a friend last mo...”

I just referred a friend last month and he is extremely happy with this office.

Anonymous 04/24/2026

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Review by Anonymous on February 20, 2026 -

MarinHealth Dermatology | A UCSF Health Clinic (San Rafael) - 5000 Civic Center Drive

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Comment - “ Dermatologist was unsure of diag... ”

Dermatologist was unsure of diagnosis and took a biopsy for histological examination. Not possible to discuss proposed treatment until a diagnosis was determined.

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“Dermatologist was unsure of diag...”

Dermatologist was unsure of diagnosis and took a biopsy for histological examination. Not possible to discuss proposed treatment until a diagnosis was determined.

Anonymous 02/20/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 29, 2026 -

MarinHealth Dermatology | A UCSF Health Clinic (San Rafael) - 5000 Civic Center Drive

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Comment - “ Dr Chen is excellent. Warm, cari... ”

Dr Chen is excellent. Warm, caring, professional, good-humored.

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“Dr Chen is excellent. Warm, cari...”

Dr Chen is excellent. Warm, caring, professional, good-humored.

Anonymous 01/29/2026

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Review by Anonymous on October 23, 2025 -

MarinHealth Dermatology | A UCSF Health Clinic (San Rafael) - 5000 Civic Center Drive

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Comment - “ Very happy with interaction with... ”

Very happy with interaction with the whole staff!

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“Very happy with interaction with...”

Very happy with interaction with the whole staff!

Anonymous 10/23/2025

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Review by Anonymous on April 26, 2025 -

MarinHealth Dermatology | A UCSF Health Clinic (San Rafael) - 5000 Civic Center Drive

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Ease of Getting an Appointment Not rated
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Comment - “ I had an amazing experience, I h... ”

I had an amazing experience, I highly recommend to others and I can't wait to come back.

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“I had an amazing experience, I h...”

I had an amazing experience, I highly recommend to others and I can't wait to come back.

Anonymous 04/26/2025

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MarinHealth Dermatology | A UCSF Health Clinic

MarinHealth Dermatology | A UCSF Health Clinic

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Renee Howard, MD, FAAD - Dermatologist

Ravinder Gogia, MD, FAAD, FACMS - Dermatologist, Surgeon

Lucinda Kohn, MD, MHS - Dermatologist

Amy Kobalter, MD, FAAD - Dermatologist

Matthew Koehler, DO, FAAD, FAOCD - Dermatologist

Elaine Lin, MD, FAAD - Dermatologist

Elizabeth Zettersten, MD, FAAD - Dermatologist

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