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Kavita Sarin, MD PhD
Dermatologist, General dermatologist
Clinical Assistant Professor, Dermatology
Bio:
Kavita Sarin, M.D. Ph.D., is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology. She has an academic interest in Personalized Medicine, focused on the integration of genetic and clinical patient data to inform disease susceptibility, stratify prognosis, and direct treatments in dermatologic disease. She sees patients in medical dermatology at Portola Valley and directs a specialized Skin Cancer Genetics clinic.
- 3240 Alpine Road
- Portola Valley, CA 94028
- Phone: 650-723-6316
- 900 Blake Wilbur Drive
- 3rd Floor
- Palo Alto, CA 94304
- Phone: 650-736-5477
Practice Areas
Professional Education
- Board Certification: Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology (2012)
- Internship: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (2009) CA
- Residency: Stanford University - Dept of Dermatology (2012) CA
- Medical Education: Stanford University Medical Center (2008) CA
- PhD, Stanford University- Dept of Genetics, CA (2006)
- BS, Stanford University- Computer Science, CA (2000)
Honors & Awards
- Medical Dermatology Career Development Award, Dermatology Foundation (2014-2017)
- F32 NRSA Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award, National Institutes of Health (2013-2014)
- Translational Research and Medicine Award, Stanford University (2013-2014)
- Scholar Travel Award, American Association of Cancer Research (2006)
- Medical Scientist Training Program Scholarship, National Institutes of Health (2000-2008)
- 1st Place Award for Human-Computer Interaction (Senior Thesis Project), Stanford University (2000)
- President's Scholar, Stanford University (1996-2000)
- Unsung Hero Award, NBC (1996)
Administrative Appointments
- Clinical Instructor in Dermatology, Stanford University Medical Center (2012 - 2013)
- Clinical Assistant Professor in Dermatology, Stanford University Medical Center (2013 - Present)
Publications
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Effects of Combined Treatment With Arsenic Trioxide and Itraconazole in Patients With Refractory Metastatic Basal Cell Carcinoma.
Ally, M. S., Ransohoff, K., Sarin, K., Atwood, S. X., Rezaee, M., & Colevas, A. D. (2016). Effects of Combined Treatment With Arsenic Trioxide and Itraconazole in Patients With Refractory Metastatic Basal Cell Carcinoma. JAMA dermatology, 152(4), 452-456. -
An Investigator-Initiated Open-Label Trial of Sonidegib in Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma Patients Resistant to Vismodegib
Danial, C., Sarin, K. Y., Oro, A. E., & Chang, A. L. S. (2016). An Investigator-Initiated Open-Label Trial of Sonidegib in Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma Patients Resistant to Vismodegib. CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH, 22(6), 1325-1329. -
Familial skin cancer syndromes Increased risk of nonmelanotic skin cancers and extracutaneous tumors
Jaju, P. D., Ransohoff, K. J., Tang, J. Y., & Sarin, K. Y. (2016). Familial skin cancer syndromes Increased risk of nonmelanotic skin cancers and extracutaneous tumors. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY, 74(3), 437-451. -
Familial skin cancer syndromes Increased melanoma risk
Ransohoff, K. J., Jaju, P. D., Tang, J. Y., Carbone, M., Leachman, S., & Sarin, K. Y. (2016). Familial skin cancer syndromes Increased melanoma risk. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY, 74(3), 423-434.
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A survey of direct-to-consumer teledermatology services available to US patients: Explosive growth, opportunities, and controversy
Fogel, A. L., & Sarin, K. Y. (2016). A survey of direct-to-consumer teledermatology services available to US patients: Explosive growth, opportunities, and controversy. Journal of telemedicine and telecare, (January).
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Effects of combined treatment with arsenic trioxide and itraconazole in patients with refractory metastatic basal cell carcinoma
Sarin, K. Y., Ally, M. S., Ransohoff, K. J., Atwood, S. X., & Rezaee, M. (2016). Effects of combined treatment with arsenic trioxide and itraconazole in patients with refractory metastatic basal cell carcinoma. JAMA Dermatology.
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Familial skin cancer syndromes: Increased melanoma risk
Jaju, P. D., Ransohoff, K. J., Tang, J. Y., & Sarin, K. Y. (2016). Familial skin cancer syndromes: Increased melanoma risk. Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology, 74(3).
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Familial skin cancer syndromes: Increased risk of nonmelanotic skin cancers and extracutaneous tumors
Sarin, K. Y., Tang, J. Y., Ransohoff, K. J., & Jaju, P. D. (2016). Familial skin cancer syndromes: Increased risk of nonmelanotic skin cancers and extracutaneous tumors. Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology, 74(3).
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Mutations in the Kinetochore Gene KNSTRN in Basal Cell Carcinoma.
Jaju, P. D., Nguyen, C. B., Mah, A. M., Atwood, S. X., Li, J., & Sarin, K. Y. (2015). Mutations in the Kinetochore Gene KNSTRN in Basal Cell Carcinoma. journal of investigative dermatology, 135(12), 3197-3200.
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Squamous Change in Basal-Cell Carcinoma with Drug Resistance
Ransohoff, K. J., Tang, J. Y., & Sarin, K. Y. (2015). Squamous Change in Basal-Cell Carcinoma with Drug Resistance. NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, 373(11), 1079-1082.
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Smoothened Inhibitors in Sonic Hedgehog Subgroup Medulloblastoma.
Ransohoff, K. J., Sarin, K. Y., & Tang, J. Y. (2015). Smoothened Inhibitors in Sonic Hedgehog Subgroup Medulloblastoma. Journal of clinical oncology , 33(24), 2692-2694.
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Rolling the Genetic Dice: Neutral and Deleterious Smoothened Mutations in Drug-Resistant Basal Cell Carcinoma.
Atwood, S. X., Sarin, K. Y., Li, J. R., Yao, C. Y., Urman, N. M., & Oro, A. E. (2015). Rolling the Genetic Dice: Neutral and Deleterious Smoothened Mutations in Drug-Resistant Basal Cell Carcinoma. journal of investigative dermatology, 135(8), 2138-2141.
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A subdermal source: contact dermatitis.
Fogel, A. L., Longmire, M., Rieger, K. E., & Sarin, K. Y. (2015). A subdermal source: contact dermatitis. American journal of medicine, 128(6), 578-581.
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Genomic Analysis of Smoothened Inhibitor Resistance in Basal Cell Carcinoma
Sharpe, H. J., Pau, G., Dijkgraaf, G. J., Basset-Seguin, N., Modrusan, Z., & de Sauvage, F. J. (2015). Genomic Analysis of Smoothened Inhibitor Resistance in Basal Cell Carcinoma. CANCER CELL, 27(3), 327-341.
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Smoothened Variants Explain the Majority of Drug Resistance in Basal Cell Carcinoma
Atwood, S. X., Sarin, K. Y., Whitson, R. J., Li, J. R., Kim, G., & Tang, J. Y. (2015). Smoothened Variants Explain the Majority of Drug Resistance in Basal Cell Carcinoma. CANCER CELL, 27(3), 342-353.
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An investigator-initiated open label trial of sonidegib in advanced basal cell carcinoma patients resistant to vismodegib
Sarin, K. Y., Oro, A. E., Chang, A. L., & Danial, C. (2015). An investigator-initiated open label trial of sonidegib in advanced basal cell carcinoma patients resistant to vismodegib. Clinical cancer research: an official journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.
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The digital age of melanoma management: detection and diagnostics
Fogel, A. L., & Sarin, K. Y. (2015). The digital age of melanoma management: detection and diagnostics. Future Medicine, 2(4).
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Dermatologic applications of direct-to-consumer genomic analysis.
Fogel, A. L., Azizi, N., Tang, J., & Sarin, K. Y. (2014). Dermatologic applications of direct-to-consumer genomic analysis. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 71(5), 993-995.
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Activating HRAS Mutation in Nevus Spilus.
Sarin, K. Y., McNiff, J. M., Kwok, S., Kim, J., & Khavari, P. A. (2014). Activating HRAS Mutation in Nevus Spilus. journal of investigative dermatology, 134(6), 1766-1768.
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Dermatomyositis associated with capecitabine in the setting of malignancy
Chen, F. W., Zhou, X., Egbert, B. M., Swetter, S. M., & Sarin, K. Y. (2014). Dermatomyositis associated with capecitabine in the setting of malignancy. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY, 70(2), E47-E48.
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Activating HRAS mutation in agminated Spitz nevi arising in a nevus spilus.
Sarin, K. Y., Sun, B. K., Bangs, C. D., Cherry, A., Swetter, S. M., & Khavari, P. A. (2013). Activating HRAS mutation in agminated Spitz nevi arising in a nevus spilus. JAMA dermatology , 149(9), 1077-1081.
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Mosaic Activating RAS Mutations in Nevus Sebaceus and Nevus Sebaceus Syndrome
Sun, B. K., Saggini, A., Sarin, K. Y., Kim, J., Benjamin, L., & Khavari, P. A. (2013). Mosaic Activating RAS Mutations in Nevus Sebaceus and Nevus Sebaceus Syndrome. JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY, 133(3), 824-827.
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Molecular Profiling to Diagnose a Case of Atypical Dermatomyocitis
Sarin, K., Chung, L., Kim, J., Higgs, Bw., Jallal, B., & Fiorentino, D. (2013). Molecular Profiling to Diagnose a Case of Atypical Dermatomyocitis. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 133(12).
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Treatment of Recalcitrant Eosinophilic Cellulitis With Adalimumab
Sarin, K. Y., & Fiorentino, D. (2012). Treatment of Recalcitrant Eosinophilic Cellulitis With Adalimumab. ARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGY, 148(9), 990-992.
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Reversible cell-cycle entry in adult kidney podocytes through regulated control of telomerase and Wnt signaling
Shkreli, M., Sarin, K. Y., Pech, M. F., Papeta, N., Chang, W., & Artandi, S. E. (2012). Reversible cell-cycle entry in adult kidney podocytes through regulated control of telomerase and Wnt signaling. NATURE MEDICINE, 18(1), 111-119.
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TERT promotes epithelial proliferation through transcriptional control of a Myc- and Wnt-related developmental program
Choi, J., Southworth, L. K., Sarin, K. Y., Venteicher, A. S., Ma, W., & Artandi, S. E. (2008). TERT promotes epithelial proliferation through transcriptional control of a Myc- and Wnt-related developmental program. PLOS GENETICS, 4(1).
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Aging, graying and loss of melanocyte stem cells
Sarin, K. Y., & Artandi, S. E. (2007). Aging, graying and loss of melanocyte stem cells. STEM CELL REVIEWS, 3(3), 212-217.
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Conditional telomerase induction causes proliferation of hair follicle stem cells
Sarin, K. Y., Cheung, P., Gilison, D., Lee, E., Tennen, R. I., & Artandi, S. E. (2005). Conditional telomerase induction causes proliferation of hair follicle stem cells. NATURE, 436(7053), 1048-1052.
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Patient Comments
Patients comments are gathered from our Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
SHC Patient, Jun 2016
Dr. Sarin is the "best of the best."
SHC Patient, Jun 2016
It was worth waiting two months to see her.
SHC Patient, Jun 2016
I understood some/many of the dermatology vocabulary. Dr. Sheu & Sarin were not "rushing out the door' and provided time to answer my questions. Dr. Sheu was patient and Dr. Sarin also provided time.
SHC Patient, Jun 2016
I felt heard and cared for. Dr. Sarin did not seem in any rush to get me in and out. She focused on me.
SHC Patient, May 2016
Dr. Sarin is wonderful, very wonderful.
SHC Patient, May 2016
Dr. Sarin was excellent, listened to all of my concerns, took the time to explain everything to me, and let me make informed decisions about medication options. I've already recommended Dr. Sarin to colleagues.
SHC Patient, May 2016
Dr. Sarin and Resident Dr. Sarah were both wonderful. I can't say enough about these two splendid people.
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
I was impressed that Dr. Sarin did not rush the appointment. She was very thorough.
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
I have recommended Dr. Sarin to others!
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
it would be helpful for the Care provider to use words that the patient could understand.
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
Such incredible, high quality dermatologist!
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
I did recommend her
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
She is very, very nice!
SHC Patient, Feb 2016
Dr. Savin very knowledgeable and explained well my treatment options. We together chose one treatment that best fit my situation and what I was willing to do.
SHC Patient, Feb 2016
The doctor and I were both prepared for the appointment because of correspondence using the app!
SHC Patient, Jan 2016
positive
SHC Patient, Dec 2015
Very thorough job with special emphasis on my issues. Super job.
SHC Patient, Nov 2015
Excellent Clinician
SHC Patient, Nov 2015
Dr. Sarin is exceptional. She seems extremely intelligent and has a wonderful manner.
SHC Patient, Oct 2015
Care provider was knowledgeable and kind but very late.
SHC Patient, Oct 2015
Wonderful care and concern!
SHC Patient, Sep 2015
Dr. Sarin was very helpful and clear.
SHC Patient, Sep 2015
Again, Dr. Sarin the best ! Already referred two people to her and they too are very happy.
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
Very capable and knowledgeable. I am very enthusiastic about this doctor.
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
Appreciate dr sarin!
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
During this visit I had two biopsies. The results of these biopsies from the lab doctor were totally over my head. I had to ask the doctor what was meant. She told me in simple terms. "No problem."
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Dr. Sarin is outstanding
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Was not specific about medications recommended, information she said she was going to give or follow-up instructions.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
she seemed rushed otherwise very nice and very educated
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Responsive, caring, A#1,
SHC Patient, May 2015
We have recommended Dr. Sarin to others in our community.
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
Dr. Sarin exemplifies true professionalism - knowledge, communication & personality!
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Excellent and very knowledgeable.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
The student intern provided an assessment then the dermatologist came in to discuss and review the assessment.
SHC Patient, Feb 2015
Dr. Sarin is personable and completely professional.
SHC Patient, Feb 2015
Very good. I look forward to seeing Dr. Sarin again.
SHC Patient, Dec 2014
I felt very well taken care of.
SHC Patient, Oct 2014
I having V good experience.
SHC Patient, Oct 2014
Care provider shows a really caring attitude toward her patient.
SHC Patient, Oct 2014
Very good experience.
SHC Patient, Aug 2014
Dr. Sarin provided a very knowledgeable diagnosis; thorough guidance.
SHC Patient, Jun 2014
Dr. especially helpful, informative.
SHC Patient, Jun 2014
I am more than satisfied with the care provided by Dr. Sarin.
SHC Patient, Mar 2014
Dr. Kavita Sarin is excellent!
SHC Patient, Mar 2014
Would like a complete, in-depth explanation of condition and causes, not just need to know treatment. Holistic treatment options (e.g., diet changes, exercise) should be discussed in addition to traditional western medicine.
SHC Patient, Jan 2014
Did not seem to understand my needs. At the end of the appointment she realized I actually needed to seen an allergy specialist.
SHC Patient, Jun 2016
Dr. Sarin is the "best of the best."
SHC Patient, Jun 2016
It was worth waiting two months to see her.
SHC Patient, Jun 2016
I understood some/many of the dermatology vocabulary. Dr. Sheu & Sarin were not "rushing out the door' and provided time to answer my questions. Dr. Sheu was patient and Dr. Sarin also provided time.
SHC Patient, Jun 2016
I felt heard and cared for. Dr. Sarin did not seem in any rush to get me in and out. She focused on me.
SHC Patient, May 2016
Dr. Sarin is wonderful, very wonderful.
SHC Patient, May 2016
Dr. Sarin was excellent, listened to all of my concerns, took the time to explain everything to me, and let me make informed decisions about medication options. I've already recommended Dr. Sarin to colleagues.
SHC Patient, May 2016
Dr. Sarin and Resident Dr. Sarah were both wonderful. I can't say enough about these two splendid people.
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
I was impressed that Dr. Sarin did not rush the appointment. She was very thorough.
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
I have recommended Dr. Sarin to others!
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
it would be helpful for the Care provider to use words that the patient could understand.
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
Such incredible, high quality dermatologist!
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
I did recommend her
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