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Clinical Dermatology
Medical dermatology expertise across common and complex skin concerns including acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, rashes, changing lesions, skin cancer screening, and long-term skin health.
Mohs Surgery • Dermatology • Healthcare AI
Skin care with surgical precision and future-facing technology.
Tran Dermatology is the professional home of Dr. Patrick Tran, MD, FAAD: dermatologist, Mohs micrographic surgeon, cosmetic dermatologist, author, and healthcare AI builder.
MD, FAAD
Board-certified dermatologist
Mohs
Postgraduate surgical training
AI
Healthcare agents and apps
Medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology under one authority brand.
Dermatology should not feel fragmented. Tran Dermatology brings clinical clarity, surgical precision, aesthetic judgment, and practical technology into one cohesive platform.
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Mohs Micrographic Surgery
A specialized approach to treating certain skin cancers while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible, with attention to margin control, reconstruction awareness, and patient communication.
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Cosmetic Dermatology
A refined, natural-first approach to skin quality, aging, prevention, resurfacing, injectables, procedural dermatology, and aesthetic education without pressure or confusion.
About Dr. Tran
Doctor. Surgeon. Builder. Educator.
Dr. Patrick Tran is one of the only dermatologic surgeons in the Central Valley of California with postgraduate training in Mohs micrographic surgery and the author of Burn-In: A Doctor’s Guide to Finding Happiness, Avoiding Burnout, and Catching FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early).
He graduated summa cum laude from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in Molecular and Cell Biology, and has published articles in numerous peer-reviewed journals, including JAMA Dermatology, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and the Journal of Dermatological Science.
He has delivered presentations nationally at the American Academy of Dermatology and regionally at the Washington D.C. Dermatological Society and plastic surgery meetings.
His work sits at the intersection of clinical dermatology, skin cancer surgery, cosmetic medicine, patient education, and healthcare technology.
Postgraduate training in Mohs micrographic surgery
Published in dermatology and surgical journals
Author focused on burnout, happiness, and financial independence
Builder of healthcare AI agents and dermatology workflow systems
Healthcare AI
Better systems for patients and practices.
The next generation of dermatology will be powered by better workflows, cleaner documentation, clearer communication, and patient-facing tools that make skin health easier to understand.
Healthcare AI for dermatology
Dr. Tran builds AI agents and healthcare apps designed to improve patient understanding, symptom logging, practice operations, and front desk workflows. The objective is not to replace clinicians. The objective is to reduce administrative drag and give patients a cleaner path to care.
Photo timelines
Symptom logging
AI front desk
Intake automation
Plain-language summaries
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Patient Symptom Logging
Track photos, flares, medications, triggers, symptoms, and visit history in a clearer timeline.
A2
Plain-Language Education
Convert confusing medical information into simple summaries patients can actually understand.
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AI Front Desk Staff
Support calls, texts, appointment requests, intake, FAQs, and follow-up workflows for dermatology practices.
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Practice Automation
Reduce administrative drag and improve consistency across patient communication and operations.
Patient reviews.
Selected 5-star patient reviews highlighting Mohs surgery, skin cancer care, thorough exams, communication, and compassionate dermatology care.
★★★★★
“Dr. Tran performed Mohs surgery and was able to get it all the first time. He was kind and caring. He made me feel comfortable.”
Tracy Webster★★★★★
“Dr. Tran is very thorough and friendly. Thank you. Very pleased with thorough care and attention to details.”
Ron Robinson★★★★★
“Dr. Tran is professional and did an overall body check at my request. Concerns I had were addressed.”
Michelle Myers★★★★★
“Dr. Tran addressed all of my questions and concerns. He was professional but very kind and friendly.”
Karen Ratliff★★★★★
“Dr. Tran did my Mohs surgery, and the doctor and the whole staff are super professional and friendly and caring.”
Dani Mani★★★★★
“Dr. Tran is an excellent physician — highly knowledgeable and has a wonderful bedside manner.”
Robert DonovanReviews are quoted from uploaded Google review records. Some quotations have been lightly shortened for homepage readability.