Dermatology
Theodora Mauro, M.D.
Professor, Department of Dermatology, UCSF School of Medicine; Deputy Chief of Staff, SFVA Health Care System; Chief, Mission Bay Dermatology Laboratories
Dr. Theodora M. Mauro, MD, is a distinguished dermatologist specializing in the care of patients with skin wounds and disorders of the epidermal barrier, particularly in aging skin. With over 40 years of experience, she focuses on how the skin's protective outer layer is formed and maintained, addressing conditions such as impaired wound healing, age-related barrier dysfunction, and related systemic inflammation. Her research investigates epidermal penetration increases with age, the sphingosine
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Dermatology (ABMS)
Education & Training
- Drexel University College of Medicine — M.D., 1983
- University of California, Davis — Dermatology Residency, Chief Resident, 1988
- University of Pennsylvania — Physiology Research Fellowship, 1985
- Hahnemann Medical College (now Drexel) — Internal Medicine Internship/Residency, 1984
- Bryn Mawr College — A.B., English, 1979
Peer Recognition
- Gordon Research Conferences — Chair, Barrier Function of Mammalian Skin
2011-2013 (3 years)
- UCSF School of Medicine — Medical Scholar Award
1987-1988 (2 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights
- UCSF Health
Languages
English
Experience
40+ years in practice