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John Geisse, MD, Dermatology, Vallejo, CA, San Francisco VA Medical Center

JohnKevinGeisseMDFACMS, FASDP, FAAD

Dermatology Vallejo, CA

Dermatologic Surgery, Dermatopathology

President; Solano Dermatology Associates

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Summary

  • I am a board certified dermatologist, dermatologic surgery, and dermatopathologist with a referral dermatopathology practice.
    I am also a fellowship trained board certified Mohs surgeon specializing in high risk central facial skin cancers and reconstruction.
  • Solano Dermatology Associates

    Solano Dermatology Associates has been around for over 7 decades. We are a group of likeminded dermatologists and dermatologic physician assistants; 5 locations

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Dermatopathology, 1990 - 1991
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, 1989 - 1990
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Dermatology, 1986 - 1989
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsInternship, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1986
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 1985, MD, With Highest Distinction; AOA
  • Stanford University
    Stanford UniversityB.A., Human Biology, 1980
  • Stanford University
    Stanford UniversityB.A., Human Biology, 1980
  • Stanford University
    Stanford UniversityB.A., Human Biology, 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1986 - 2024
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 1996 - 2007
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1985 - 1999
  • American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
  • American Board of Dermatology Dermatopathology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors in America
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2012-2013
  • Distinguished Service Award American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery, 2011
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Mohs micrographic surgery and partial amputation preserving function and aesthetics in digits: case reports of digital dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans and invasive mel...  
    Do, Alice; Goleno, K; Geisse, JK, Dermatolg Surg, 1/1/2006
  • Imiquimod: A Viewpoint by John Geisse  
    Geisse, John, Am. Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 1/1/2005
  • Imiquimod 5% Cream for the Treatment of Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma: Results from Two Phase III, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Studies  
    Geisse, JK, Caro, I, Lindholm, J, Golitz, L, Stampone, P, Owens, M, JAAD, 5/1/2004
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Apthous Ulcers Associated With Imiquimod and the Treatment of Actinic Chelitis.
    Arun K. Chakrabarty, MD, Serena Mraz, MD, John K. Geisse, MD, Nancy J. Anderson, MD, JAAD, 2/1/2005
  • "Two Dose Response Studies Evaluating Imiquimod 5% Cream in the Treatment of Primary Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma"
    Geisse, JK, Marks, R, Owens, ML, Fox, TL, 59th Annual Meeting AAD, 3/1/2001
  • Two Dose Response Studies Evaluating Imiquimod 5% Cream in the Treatment of Primary Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma
    Geisse, JK, Marks, R, Owens, ML, Fox, TL, 59th Annual Meeting AAD, 3/1/2001
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Lectures

  • "Annual Skin Clinicopathologic Conference" 
    1/1/2002

Authored Content

  • Early Detection and Prompt Treatment of Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the Very ElderlyNovember 2022

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Industry Relationships

  • Scientific Advisory Board Member, DermaSensorAdvisor to start up company with a novel device which uses elastic tissue scattering spectroscopy to screen all types of skin lesions for malignant versed benign spectroscopic signatures intended to help clinicians better screen patients for early detection of skin cancers.Disclosure: Stock holder; unpaid position.2014 - Present