Nina Botto

MD

Dermatologist
Dermatitis researcher and karaoke enthusiast

Dr. Nina Botto is a dermatologist who specializes in treating contact dermatitis (a rash caused by touching an irritating substance) and occupational dermatitis (a rash from workplace exposure to an irritating substance). She also cares for patients with all types of skin disease, including skin cancer, inflammatory skin diseases and acne.

Botto's research focuses on diagnosing and treating a variety of skin conditions, particularly contact dermatitis.

Botto earned her medical degree from Chicago Medical School. She then completed a residency in dermatology at Tufts Medical Center.

Believing that the relationship between patient and doctor is vital to healing, Botto is passionate about enhancing patients' health care experiences. She has organized and led efforts focused on service excellence within the dermatology department. In addition, she is a member of the UCSF Center for Enhancement of Communication in Healthcare, which focuses on improving communication skills among providers throughout UCSF, with the goal of better experiences for patients, their families and the entire health care team.

Botto serves on the board of the American Contact Dermatitis Society.

  • Education

    Chicago School of Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University, 2009

  • Board Certifications

    Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology

  • Academic Title

    Associate Professor

Conditions I specialize in

Where I see patients (1)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    376 Ratings
    About our process
    Sep 27, 2024
    Dr. Botto incorporates an obvious clinical skill with her cordial and pleasant style so that communication about concerns that I may have are easy to discuss and reassuring to meUCSF having staff like Dr. Botto Is the reason that you have such an excellent reputation.
    Sep 25, 2024
    Dr. Botto is a gem.
    Sep 19, 2024
    I really like Dr Botto. She has a clear way to communicate. She was straight to the point. Good information. Answered all my questions. Gave context.
    Sep 12, 2024
    Dr. Nina Botto is an extraordinary physician in any regard I can possibly report. As an 82-year-old man, I have certainly had my share of medical issues and concerns. Dr. Botto stands unique in her field of dermatology as being a brilliant diagnostician. She has tremendous compassion and skill. And yes, unlike many physicians, her eye contact with me is always present which communicates total trust and confidence.
    Sep 05, 2024
    Dr Botto is very helpful!
    Sep 04, 2024
    Dr Botto is probably the best dermatologist I have seen at UCSF so far.
    Sep 04, 2024
    Appreciate her care and very easy to talk to.
    Aug 22, 2024
    Dr. Botto has been great! I'm extremely happy that I did the patch testing!
    Aug 21, 2024
    Dr. Botto is an amazing listener and I always leave the appointment knowing exactly what I'm supposed to do next.
    Aug 05, 2024
    Dr Botto is the BEST
    Jun 30, 2024
    I looked through the notes from the meeting and I wasn't given half of what was noted - no handouts about allergies or list of products. Provider went straight to prescribing medication that we eventually realized I couldn't use because of contradictions rather than trying to better understand what else is happening and what lifestyle choices I might be able to make differently.
    Jun 30, 2024
    Dr . Botta is very skilled and I trust her opinion on my skin issues!
    Jun 26, 2024
    All seemed too rushed. Not sure what more needed, but it was as if a stop watch timed the visit.
    Jun 14, 2024
    Dr Botto is fantastic- she listens, cares & is timely. Very helpful!
    Jun 14, 2024
    Was a rather rapid and perfunctory
    Jun 10, 2024
    Dr Botto is great. I have complete confidence in her. She listens & notices everything, she is very thorough.
    Jun 06, 2024
    The calibre of level and care by everyone shows how great the leadership is.
    Jun 05, 2024
    Outstanding provider
    Jun 02, 2024
    Dr. Botto is an outstanding dermatologist. She is the best.
    Jun 01, 2024
    Dr. Batto is a wonderful doctor. She is kind and friendly. Her schedule is always packed and I so appreciate that she overbooks me as needed.
    May 15, 2024
    Dr. Nina Botto is a first class physician.She is 100 percent accurate with her diagnostics and treatments alll the time. She is A+++.
    May 15, 2024
    Very thoughtful and great doctor
    May 08, 2024
    I love dr Botto. She is excellent
    May 07, 2024
    Dr Botto was wonderful. I think the nature of my problem made it hard to give very specific instructions and answers to parts of it. But she answered all my questions and was very kind
    May 05, 2024
    Dr Botto is an amazing doctor. I appreciate her knowledge and concern for my well being.
    May 01, 2024
    Wonderful, empathetic provider.
    May 01, 2024
    Dr Botto does a great job
    Apr 26, 2024
    I'd rate Dr Batto as one of the best and most thoughtful doctors I have ever encountered. I feel very lucky to have been referred to UCSF.
    Apr 24, 2024
    I have recommended Dr. Botto to a couple of people. One has already seen her and is very happy. My husband and I are very comfortable and feel very well taken care of by Dr. Botto - she listens, is approachable and caring - besides very knowledgeable.
    Apr 23, 2024
    Dr. Botto is the best and I love her. She always has the answer for whatever I have. She's the best.
    Apr 02, 2024
    Excellent experience. I got there early, and the staff got me in to see the doctor. Dr. Botto is a Top-notch. Physician and always pleasant to see her.
    Mar 28, 2024
    The best.
    Mar 26, 2024
    She listened well, had suggestions, and took action in a very skillful and friendly way.
    Mar 22, 2024
    Dr. Botto is an excellent practitioner - smart, good communicator and cares about her patients. I am grateful to be her patient.
    Mar 19, 2024
    Botto is impressive as allways
    Mar 14, 2024
    Dr. Botto is the best. I love her.
    Mar 06, 2024
    Dr. Botto and all the staff are excellent.
    Dec 22, 2023
    Slimply put,Dr Botto always provides outstanding care that is the hallmark of UCSF. It is greatly appreciated!
    Dec 15, 2023
    Dr. Botto is really terrific. She is so friendly and listens to any issues I present. She has options for solutions we might try which is really helpful.
    Dec 12, 2023
    Dr Botto is wonderful!
    Nov 23, 2023
    Dr. Botto is energetic, kind & thorough. She is a gem.
    Nov 15, 2023
    Dr. BOTTO is so knowledgeable concerning my skin, etc I trust her judgement!
    Nov 09, 2023
    I feel very comfortable asking Dr. Botto any questions. She demonstrates her competence and that she genuinely cares. She's the best dermatologist I've ever had.
    Nov 07, 2023
    Nina Christine Botto is a very friendly, gracious, patient, responsible and highly skilled dermatologist.
    Nov 03, 2023
    WOW, I have never had a better first impression with any physician anywhere! Dr. Bottle is simply outstanding by any conceivable measure-as a person and as a physician. I look forward to future visits knowing they will be effective and truly enjoyable.
    Oct 27, 2023
    Dr Botto was excellent, provided an immediate referral to derm surgery and said to follow up with her if I didn't hear back from them quickly
    Oct 26, 2023
    Dr. Botto is outstanding! She always makes you feel like you're the most important patient to her, she listens well and is incredibly kind and caring.
    Oct 24, 2023
    Good
    Oct 19, 2023
    I like that Dr Botto is easy to talk with. She listens. She makes me feel at ease and comfortable in sharing all of my concerns and addresses them accordingly. Her treatment of my condition is truly a partnership. She is respectful of my choices.
    Sep 29, 2023
    I was very stressed & worried. Dr Botto was very calming & helped me to not be so worried. She has great attention to detail.
    Sep 27, 2023
    I switched from another dermatology practice. And I'm so glad I did. It was my first visit with Dr. Botto. She is an exceptional doctor. Appreciated her thorough exam and treatment. She has a great patient-doctor interaction. Makes me a happy UCSF patient!!!
    Sep 24, 2023
    Dr. Botto is amazing - caring, smart, skilled, available - I am so grateful for the care she provided me.
    Sep 12, 2023
    Dr BOTTO is wonderful
    Sep 08, 2023
    Excellent service
    Sep 08, 2023
    Excellent experience with Dr Botto. She is very knowledgeable, great listener and kind.
    Sep 01, 2023
    Dr. Botto and her team are outstanding. They set the bar very high
    Aug 29, 2023
    Good
    Aug 29, 2023
    This doctor deserves all the praise coming her way for the incredible care that she is giving along with the support of her staff
    Aug 25, 2023
    I had a very positive experience. Dr. Botto was thorough in her examination and has a wonderful personality. I already referred another family member to Dr. Botto.
    Aug 23, 2023
    Dr. Botto is thorough and professional.
    Jul 26, 2023
    Dr. Botto is excellent in every way..she listens, is so helpful with my skin problems!
    Jul 18, 2023
    I was late and everyone was incredible! There are all wonderful!
    Jul 16, 2023
    My complaints are not her fault. The appointments are too short to discuss everything fully. She does a good job with the time she is allotted, there just needs to be more time.
    Jul 14, 2023
    Dr Botto is fantastic
    Jul 14, 2023
    Dr. Botto is marvelous. She is friendly, attentive, interested - love her!
    Jul 12, 2023
    Dr. Botto is the perfect blend of clinical skill set and her ability to be cordial and friendly. I trust in her because she is able to answer my questions about clinical observations In a direct and reassuring manner.
    Jul 11, 2023
    Dr. Botto is outstanding - bedside manner, ease to talk with, caring, concern, she is an exceptional provider.
    Jun 27, 2023
    Good
    Jun 20, 2023
    Love her. She's amazing. So helpful, and very knowledgeable
    Jun 01, 2023
    Overallbest provider I am fortunate enough to take care of my medical needs.
    May 31, 2023
    Dr. Botto is the best derm st UC
    May 31, 2023
    Dr. Botto is great!
    May 23, 2023
    I love Dr. Botto as she is so personable. She listens and asks questions that show she has a genuine interest in you as a person and as a patient. She is my favorite Dr.
    May 17, 2023
    I thought Dr. Botto was an expert and very experienced in the particular field involving skin problems. She diagnosed my problem almost instantaneously.
    May 09, 2023
    Dr. Botto always listens without judgement or interruption, and then she explains things simply, clearly, and without condescension. She's always friendly and warm, and she's never given me the impression of hurrying through our appointments. All of her recommendations have worked for me.
    May 09, 2023
    There is no provider like Dr Nina Botto. Her extremely wonderful bedside manner, her incredible knowledge base, her thoughtful and competent care is legendary. I am beyond fortunate to have her as one of my health care providers
    May 06, 2023
    Great clinician
    May 04, 2023
    She was excellent
    May 03, 2023
    Dr. Botto is a fantastic doctor!
    Apr 29, 2023
    Dr. Nina Botto is very caring and helpful. She listens and offers practical solutions.
    Apr 20, 2023
    Nothing extraordinary about the visit. The doctor has no time to practice good care
    Apr 18, 2023
    Dr. Botto is not only extremely competent in her field but also very caring and pleasant. She never makes me feel rushed or my condition unimportant. My appointments with Dr. Botto have not only addressed my issue, but each visit has actually been enjoyable.
    Apr 18, 2023
    Dr. Botto is a wonderful listener, so caring and personable.
    Apr 12, 2023
    Good
    Mar 31, 2023
    It was a very positive experience for me who has lots of anxiety about going to a doctor.
    Mar 30, 2023
    Dr. Botto is fantastic. I could not be more happy with the care she provided.
    Mar 30, 2023
    Dr. Botto is excellent!!
    Mar 28, 2023
    Excellent, knowledgeable doctor. I have a rare condition and she was interested but not ghoulish about it. Very sympathetic
    Mar 28, 2023
    Dr. Botto is fantastic.
    Mar 08, 2023
    Outstanding provider!
    Feb 08, 2023
    Outstanding!
    Feb 03, 2023
    Excellent provider, but clinic suffers from lack of support. Its very difficult to schedule directly.
    Jan 25, 2023
    I consider UCSF to be the best medical center in the country and Dr. Botto is the perfect example of this excellence!
    Jan 04, 2023
    Dr. Botto is fantastic, very kind, empathetic, great listener. She's incredibly hard to get in to see, but she's awesome.
    Dec 22, 2022
    I have already recommended her!
    Dec 13, 2022
    Br. Botto listens patiently and has detected clues that might impact my condition from simple conversational topics.
    Dec 09, 2022
    Dr. Botto was wonderful! Cannot recommend her highly enough. I have already encouraged my day-to-day derm to send more patients her way.
    Dec 07, 2022
    Dr Botto needs a 6 on all categories.The best !
    Dec 07, 2022
    Doctor Replaced ointment covered by Medicare by the other one, that is not covered and cost . It is not the price that can be paid by SSI recipient for gel doctor prescribed.
    Dec 03, 2022
    Dr. Botto is simply excellent, I feel as though I'm in great hands as her patient. UCSF is lucky to have her as faculty.

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