Dermatology
Richard Gallo, M.D./PH.D
Distinguished Professor and Founding Chair, Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Diego
San Diego, CA
Dr. Richard L. Gallo, MD, PhD, is a distinguished physician-scientist and Founding Chair of the Department of Dermatology at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Specializing in dermatology, immunology, epithelial biology, and microbiology, he maintains an active clinical practice at the VA Medical Center in La Jolla, focusing on innovative treatments for skin conditions through the UCSD Dermatology Clinical Trials Unit. His research has pioneered the discovery of antimicrobial peptid
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Dermatology
Education & Training
- Harvard Medical School — Dermatology Residency, 1997-1999
- University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry — MD, PhD (Medicine, Toxicology, Biophysics), 1980-1986
- University of Chicago — AB, Biology, 1976-1980
Peer Recognition
- American Academy of Microbiology — Fellow
2014
- American Association for the Advancement of Science — Fellow
2017
- American Society of Clinical Investigation — Fellow
2003
- National Academy of Medicine — Fellow
2023
- Society of Investigative Dermatology — Major Award
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Dermatological Immunology
Conditions & Treatments
Autoimmune Skin DiseasesAtopic DermatitisHidradenitis SuppurativaPsoriasis
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UCSF Medical Center
Languages
English