Professor of Dermatology, UCSF

Dermatology

John works in the field of Dermatology. He studied medicine at Harvard Medical School. Harvard Medical School is one of the top medical schools in the US. Harvard Medical School is ranked 1/12 in Research/PrimaryCare. He received awards:"America's Top Doctors", "CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification" and "Super Doctor". John is a published doctor. He published 38 publications, including: 'Ixekizumab for the Treatment of Psoriasis: A Review of Phase III Trials.' John Y. Koo accepts Medicare payments and is registered with Medicare.gov.

Publications

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• Ixekizumab for the Treatment of Psoriasis: A Review of Phase III Trials.
• Narrowband UV-B Phototherapy for Steroid-Refractory Sclerotic Chronic Cutaneous Graft-vs-Host Disease.
• Anti-IL-17 phase II data for psoriasis: A review.
• The role of IL-17 in psoriasis.
• Enhancing patient satisfaction in dermatology.
• Successful use of a modified Goeckerman regimen in the treatment of generalized prurigo nodularis.
• Diet and psoriasis, part II: Celiac disease and role of a gluten-free diet.
• Diet and psoriasis, part III: Role of nutritional supplements.
• Diet and psoriasis, part I: Impact of weight Loss interventions.
• Woronoff ring associated with adalimumab therapy for psoriasis.
• Plaque-based sub-blistering dosimetry: Reaching PASI-75 after two treatments with 308-nm excimer laser in a generalized psoriasis patient.
• Tonsillectomy as a treatment for psoriasis: A review.
• Goeckerman regimen for management of psoriasis refractory to biologic therapy: The University of California San Francisco experience.
• Oral vitamin D, still a viable treatment option for psoriasis.
• An Update on Drug-Drug Interactions with Biologics for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis.
• Biologic Fatigue in Psoriasis.
• Instant barrier repair: A pilot study investigating occlusion with a new hydrogel patch for the treatment of Atopic dermatitis.
• Use of psychotropic Drugs in dermatology: unique perspectives of a dermatologist and a psychiatrist.
• A prospective, interventional assessment of psoriasis quality of life using a nonSkin-specific validated instrument that allows comparison with other major medical con...
• Treatment of Psoriasis and Long-term Maintenance Using 308 nm Excimer Laser, Clobetasol Spray, and Calcitriol Ointment: A Case Series.
• An evidence-based review of Skin cancer rates on biologic therapies.
• A randomized, 'head-to-head' pilot study comparing the effects of etanercept monotherapy vs. etanercept and narrowband ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) phototherapy in obese pso...
• Intra-Lesional injections of Alefacept May Predict Systemic response to Intramuscular Alefacept: Results from a Pilot Study.
• Dermatogeriatrics: a case for developing a new dermatology subspecialty.
• Effective treatment of etanercept and phototherapy-resistant psoriasis using the excimer laser.
• Cyclosporine and Skin cancer: an international dermatologic perspective over 25 years of experience. A comprehensive review and pursuit to define safe use of cyclospor...
• The role of tumor necrosis factor-alpha and other cytokines in depression: What dermatologists should know.
• Using topical multimodal strategies for patients with psoriasis.
• Use of etanercept in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients.
• TNF-alpha inhibitors and congestive heart failure.
• Alcohol as a risk factor for plaque-type psoriasis.
• A review of the chemopreventive and chemotherapeutic effects of topical and oral retinoids for both cutaneous and internal neoplasms.
• Smoking and psoriasis.
• Review of cyclosporine immunosuppressive safety data in dermatology patients after two decades of use.
• Non-psychotic uses for anti-psychotics.
• Psychotropic and neurotropic agents in dermatology: unapproved uses, dosages, or indications.
• Demyelinating disorders secondary to TNF-inhibitor therapy for the treatment of psoriasis: A review.

Schools

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• HARVARD MED SCH

• UCLA Center Health Scis

• Uc San Francisco Mc

• Ucla Neur Psychology Institute

Procedures Preformed

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• Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
• Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesion
• Excision of Malignant Skin Lesion
• Skin Tag Removal

Conditions Treated

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• Acanthosis Nigricans
• Acne
• Actinic Keratosis
• Athlete's Foot
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Doctors Specialties

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• Dermatology
• Psychiatry

Accepted Insurances

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Awards

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• America's Top Doctors
• CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification
• Super Doctor

Education

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• UCSF
• UCLA Neuropsychiatric Hospital
• UCLA Medical Center
• Harvard Medical School

Hospital

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• UCSF Medical Center

Drug Facts

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NPI NUMBER		1245289594
NPPES Provider LastName		KOO
NPPES Provider FirstName		JOHN
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		941182616
NPPES Provider State		CA
Specialty Description		Dermatology
Total Claim Count		1228.0
Distinct Opioid Count		0.0
Opioid Claim Count		0.0
Percent Opioid Claims		0.0

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Medicare Facts

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National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1245289594
Last Name Of The Provider	KOO
First Name Of The Provider	JOHN
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