Dermatology
Ilona Frieden, MD
Professor of Dermatology; Director, Birthmarks & Vascular Anomalies Center
San Francisco, CA
Dr. Ilona Frieden is a renowned pediatric dermatologist with over 35 years of experience specializing in children's skin diseases at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in San Francisco. She founded and directs the UCSF Birthmarks & Vascular Anomalies Center since 1991, focusing on vascular birthmarks including infantile hemangiomas, venous malformations, lymphatic malformations, port-wine stains, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), and combination lesions. She treats associated syndromes such as S
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Dermatology (American Board of Dermatology)
- Pediatrics (American Board of Pediatrics)
- Pediatric Dermatology (American Board of Pediatrics, 2004-2024)
Education & Training
- University of California, San Francisco — M.D., 1977
- UCSF Medical Center — Residency, Pediatrics, 1978-1980
- UCSF Medical Center — Residency, Dermatology, 1980-1983
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2002-2026 (25 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Pediatric Dermatology
Conditions & Treatments
Atopic DermatitisEczemaPediatric Skin Conditions
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals
- UCSF Medical Center
Languages
English, Spanish