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Dr. Emma Taylor, MD

Dr. Emma Taylor, MD

Dermatologist
3838 California St, Ste 610, San Francisco, CA
4.75
“Dr. Emma Taylor expressed her concerned about the lack of progress with my facial skin condition by reviewing the prescriptions that have been ineffective. She made her diagnosis and plan to remedy in the next 6 months.”
Jayla P.December 17, 2025
Excellent wait time
91% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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About Dr. Emma Taylor

Emma Taylor, MD is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist who graduated AOA and with highest distinction from the Keck School of Medicine at USC. She completed her internal medicine internship at Pennsylvania Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Health System and her dermatology residency and Dermatopathology fellowship at David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA. She subsequently co-founded Naked Biome, a microbiome therapeutics company, and currently operates as the company’s CEO. Naked Biome is developing a new class of bacterial-based therapeutics to treat multiple dermatologic indications, including acne, eczema, and psoriasis. She helped the company secure it’s seed financing, acceptance into the 3rd Cycle Illumina Accelerator program, and facilitated its selection as an official Johnson & Johnson JLABS company, operating out of the JLABS at QB3 953 in Mission Bay. Dr. Taylor is has published in notable medical journals including Nature, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Dermatology Therapy, and Dermatopathology. She is also the author of more than 42 book chapters. Dr. Taylor is certified by the American Board of Dermatology, the American Board of Dermatopathology, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. Medical Society memberships include Alpha Omega Alpha, Women’s Dermatologic Society, and American Society of Dermatopathology. She has also served on the American Academy Sports Committee. Her practice areas of interest include medical dermatology, including skin cancer screening, acne, eczema, and psoriasis. Dr. Taylor is also the inventor of multiple PCT patent filings, one of which recently obtained issued claims status.

In-network insurances

99% of patients have successfully booked with these insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare

Popular visit reasons

Acne
Annual Skin Screening
Dermatology Consultation
Dermatology Surgery
Hair Loss
Pediatric Itching
Rash
Scar Treatment
Acne
Annual Skin Screening
Dermatology Consultation
Dermatology Surgery

Practice

Schweiger Dermatology Group

Schweiger Dermatology, founded by Eric S. Schweiger, M.D., a Board Certified Manhattan dermatologist, is a state of the art dermatology facility that uses cutting edge medical technology and procedures to effectively treat a multitude of skin disorders. Common skin problems treated include acne, eczema, hair loss, psoriasis, rosacea, skin cancer and warts.
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Office location

California Skin Institute, part of SDG - San Francisco - Presidio Terrace
3838 California St, Ste 610, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Education and background

Board certifications

  • American Board of Dermatology
  • Dermatopathology (American Board of Dermatology)

Education and training

  • Medical School - Keck School of Medicine of USC, Doctor of Medicine
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Internship in Internal Medicine
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Residency in Dermatology
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Fellowship in Dermatopathology

Professional memberships

  • American Academy of Dermatology
  • American Society of Dermatopathology

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1356407076

Patient reviews

Overall rating
4.75
Wait time
4.49
Bedside manner
4.81
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Although the office was very busy with many patients coming and going, I was pleased with Dr. Taylor.
It was a great experience! Short wait, fast appointment, super informative and helpful. 10/10 would recommend.
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Had a really great experience with Dr. Taylor! She was quick and efficient while answering all my questions.
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Very professional, pleasant person to deal with. Would recommend her and am planning on going back to her.
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Great! She paid attention to all the minor issues I was having and removed a mole on the spot.
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Exceptionally efficient practice and great practitioner. Very informative and thorough.
Thorough and thoughtful - felt very comfortable, taken care of, and safe!
Verified patient
Really knowledgeable, super helpful, so happy to have found her as my new derm in SF!
Verified patient
Danielle is great! She completed a thorough annual skin exam and a quick biopsy.
Dr. Taylor is just wonderful. Great listener. Super efficient. Highly recommend.
Verified patient
Straightforward first visit with a follow up scheduled. Great experience!
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She was great, thorough and professional. Would definitelt go back to her
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Dr Taylor was very knowledgeable, patient and genuinely interested
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Emma knows her stuff! She's like the House of dermatology.
Verified patient
Dr. Emma Taylor expressed her concerned about the lack of progress with my facial skin condition by reviewing the prescriptions that have been ineffective. She made her diagnosis and plan to remedy in the next 6 months.
Verified patient
Went in for guidance, provider was late and rushed - barely spent time and couldn't wait to hop to next appointment. More interested in folks who are coming in for expensive procedures.
My appointment was a routine skin care update because of my health issues. Everything went smoothly and efficiently. I’m very pleased with the doctor I saw today, Emma Taylor, MD. She is new to me.
Dr. Taylor was knowledgeable and professional, and was kind enough to review and provide her medical perspective on some blood panel results I shared, even though they were unrelated to matters of the skin. She was quick and efficient but did not make me feel rushed, and after every question and after the skin check she asked if I had any more questions.
Verified patient
Doctor was lovely. Seemed thorough, knowledgeable, will choose her again. The tablet check-in was tedious and annoying, without options.
Verified patient
I went to Doctor Taylor for my annual skin screening. She was friendly and very thorough, and made the experience of removing a mole as painless as possible. I highly recommend her.
Dr. Taylor was thorough, professional and made me feel comfortable throughout the whole appointment. Answered all of my questions and put my mind at ease. I will go back and refer her to others.
Verified patient
Dr. Taylor had great bedside manner - I felt confident with her performing an excision for a moderately abnormal biopsy. Would recommend her to friends. Only area for improvement would be post-procedure follow up - documenting do's and don'ts for both short term and long term scar healing would be helpful.
I went in for a standard skin check and was advised that the doctor wanted to take a biopsy that they said would be "like a small nick when you cut yourself shaving". When I got home, the mole that was previously there was completely carved out out of my skin. Additionally, I was told that they would be sending out the sample for lab results to ensure everything was normal. I never got a follow up call regarding the lab results. For something important enough to leave me with a large scar, I am surprised that I wasn't given a call to at least let me know that the test results were fine.
She was very helpful and knowledgable.
Verified patient
Dr. Taylor was thorough and great bedside manner. I felt comfortable talking through all issues with her and look forward to continuing with her as my doctor.
She's great
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She was very professional and courteous. Asked enough questions to be informed, and was very quick. I would HIGHLY recommend her!
Verified patient
Dr. Taylor was very friendly, efficient and thorough with my exam. She reviewed all of my treatment options and made sure I knew what my regiment and follow up plans were. I would definitely recommend her.
Verified patient
Lovely, professional and super helpful.
Verified patient
Dr. Taylor is a unique genius. She understands what is needed with minimal effort and is loving and kind in ways most doctors never come close to. I feel deeply grateful for the brief time we spend together. The beauty of her practice is so much more than skin deep :-).
Verified patient
She is very professional and kind woman.
Verified patient
This was my first interaction with a dermatologist. Dr. Emma Taylor was very professional. She was attentive and allowed me the chance to explain my skin problem, for every problem she provided three solutions. She gives you the option based on effects of the method on your skin type (ie-skin with more melanin) to determine which approach you will like to administer. Will definitely be back for a follow-up and have recommended her to my colleagues.
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Efficient and straightforward!
Highly professional and efficient with a great bedside manner. Know her stuff really well and helpful about skin concerns. Note: She is best for 'real' dermatology problems if looking for more beauty-focused laser stuff, one of the other clinicians here specializes in that.
Great visit with Dr. Taylor. The appointment started on time. During my visit she was patient and answered all of my questions. I didn't feel rushed like I have with some other dermatologists.
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