Dr. Lucia Tuffanelli, MD

Dermatology*FemaleAge 70

Dermatology*

Dr. Lucia Tuffanelli, MD is a dermatologist in San Francisco, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Tuffanelli has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. She graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1982. She is affiliated with CPMC Van Ness Campus. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Lucia Tuffanelli, MD

Practice

450 Sutter St Rm 1306 San Francisco, CA 94108
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Accepting new patients

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Tuffanelli specializes in the area of Dermatology. See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Tuffanelli's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tuffanelli

3.8

13 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
62%
62%
4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
23%
23%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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George Cronin – Dec 02, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Not worth your time or money! – Oct 24, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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San Francisco, CA – Aug 12, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Tim in Newark, CA – Jul 22, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
TK in San Francisco, CA – Jan 09, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Certified as a fellow of the American Board of Dermatology since 1989, she has enthusiastically practiced dermatology for over twenty years. Her areas of interest lie within pediatric and adult medical dermatologic problems, wound care and skin cancer exams and prevention.
  • Dermatology

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  • University Hospital Of Brooklyn Downstate

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of California Davis Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • Medical College Of Wisconsin

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
Dermatology
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  • English

  • Chinese

  • Spanish

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Locations

Practice

Epstein and Tuffanelli MDS Inc.450 Sutter St Rm 1306 San Francisco, CA 94108
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • CPMC Van Ness Campus

    1101 Van Ness Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94109
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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