Dr. Meghan Hession, MD, San Mateo, CA

About Dr. Meghan Hession

Dr. Hession hails from Boston and spent many years as an East Coaster. As a Jefferson scholar, she attended University of Virginia to graduate summa cum laude (with the highest distinction), earning a bachelor’s degree in biology. She completed medical school at Columbia University to become Dr. Hession and served dermatology residency at Boston University. Still thirsting for knowledge, Dr. Hession took on the challenge of Board-certification, with many additional hours of dermatology training and testing, as well as meeting stringent standards for clinical experience and ethics. Dr. Hession sees patients of all ages, providing medical and aesthetic dermatology services. Her dedication is evident in each treatment. She embraces daily opportunities to educate patients on the importance of healthy skin care. Areas of special interest for Dr. Hession include: Acne treatment for teens and adults, female hormonal breakouts, and remediation of acne scarring. Her expertise in this area and on other topics has been featured in industry journals. Skin cancer screening, prevention, and treatment – vital in San Mateo’s sun-drenched climate. Cosmetic laser therapies. Aesthetic injectable treatments – neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and Kybella. Dr. Hession is passionate about sharing her skills and knowledge for the benefit of the global community. During residency, as an active member of the Melanoma Foundation of New England, she took part in events to raise awareness of this grave form of skin cancer. She also traveled to Africa to teach dermatology to local physicians. Dr. Hession’s charitable contributions continue in the Bay Area and abroad. On warm weather weekends you will find Dr. Hession outside, hiking and camping in the Golden State’s beautiful parks. She runs and cycles, participating in marathons and long-distance rides. In wintertime she skis Lake Tahoe slopes.

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Popular visit reasons

Acne

Allergy Consultation

Annual Skin Screening

Autoimmune Skin Disease

Dermatology Consultation

Pityriasis Rosea

Rash

Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)

Acne

Allergy Consultation

Annual Skin Screening

Autoimmune Skin Disease

Office location

Golden State Dermatology San Mateo

280 Baldwin Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

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Education and background

Practice names

Golden State Dermatology

Education and training

Medical School - Columbia University, Doctor of Medicine
University of Virginia (Bachelor's)
Boston University, Residency in Dermatology

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1548546971

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What practice does Dr. Meghan Hession work with?

Dr. Meghan Hession works with Golden State Dermatology.

Where is Dr. Meghan Hession's office located?

Dr. Meghan Hession's office is located at 280 Baldwin Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Meghan Hession?

Dr. Meghan Hession frequently sees patients for Acne, Allergy Consultation, Annual Skin Screening, Dermatology Consultation, and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI). You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Meghan Hession on their profile.