Health & Wellness, California

Dermatologist cost in San Francisco, CA

A typical Dermatologist figure in San Francisco is about $308 per visit, about 40% above the national figure of $220.

Typical cost

Typical in San Francisco

$308

per visit

Fair price range: $175 to $560

On the low end
$175
On the high end
$560

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in San Francisco. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 2.0%past year

Up 7.6%over five years

How prices for physicians' services have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Physicians' services, CUUR0000SEMC01), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Visit type
  2. Biopsy
  3. Cosmetic vs medical
  4. Insurance
  5. Location

Ways to pay less

  1. See a PA/NP for routine checks
  2. Use in-network
  3. Ask cash prices for cosmetics
  4. Bundle procedures
  5. Skip spa upsells

Dermatologist in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
San Francisco, CA$308
$175 to $560
National typical$220
$125 to $400
San Jose, CA$304
$173 to $552
Sunnyvale, CA$299
$170 to $544
Santa Barbara, CA$295
$168 to $536
New York, NY$308
$175 to $560
Honolulu, HI$312
$178 to $568

Other Health & Wellness costs in San Francisco

Questions people ask

Dermatologist in San Francisco: what does it cost?

In San Francisco, CA, Dermatologist typically costs about $308 per visit, with most prices between $175 and $560.

Why is San Francisco higher than the national price?

Prices in San Francisco run about 40% above the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.