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Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. Nina Botto, M.D.)

(487 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School

Professional interests include: melanoma, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), eczema

1701 DIVISADERO STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115

(415) 353-7800

Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology is an internist in SAN FRANCISCO, CA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and dermatology (skin disorders). She graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology is affiliated with UCSF Health and Hill Physicians.

Office Locations

1701 DIVISADERO STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115

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Some issues Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology can help you with:

Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition where the sweat glands become overactive, leading to excessive sweating. It can occur in just one area, such as the armpits, feet, or hands; or it can be general sweating over the entire body. Hyperhidrosis can happen to people of all ages and genders. It is estimated that the condition affects as many as 3% of all people, but many are never diagnosed because they are too embarrassed to talk about their symptoms with their doctor.

When excessive sweating is the main complaint and is not related to any other condition, it is called primary hyperhidrosis. There is no known cause, but it does tend to run in families. Secondary hyperhidrosis is sweating that is caused by another medical condition, such as anxiety, cancer, hyperthyroidism, or menopause. Sometimes treating the underlying condition can improve this type of sweating.

There are tests doctors can use to diagnose hyperhidrosis. One involves simply soaking up the perspiration with paper and then weighing the paper to measure how much extra sweat is being produced. Another test, called the starch-iodine test, involves covering the body with powder. This powder turns blue in any areas where sweat is produced.

Treatment depends on the severity of the hyperhidrosis and the areas affected. Some options are:

Prescription antiperspirants, which contain aluminum chloride and work by plugging the sweat ducts. This signals the sweat glands to decrease sweat production. They work for moderate cases of hyperhidrosis and are relatively affordable.
Lontophoresis, a procedure that uses small amounts of electricity and a tray of tap water to decrease production of sweat glands in the hands or feet.
Botox, which can be injected into the nerves that control sweat glands in the underarms.
Sympathectomy, a surgery for severe cases that can be performed to cut the nerves that stimulate sweat production. Sympathectomy is most effective for hyperhidrosis of the hands. It may cause new symptoms of sweating elsewhere on the body.
Surgery to remove sweat glands, most often in the underarms.

Hyperhidrosis is a serious medical condition that causes both physical and emotional distress. Treatments are available, and support groups exist to help patients cope.

In The News

“One reason so many gender-based beauty products are marketed specifically to men or women is that there are so many "myths and stereotypes about skin types that are not only misleading but...”—"Do Men And Women Really Need Different Beauty And Skin Care Products?", Huff Post, July 2023

“People, from the beginning of time, have used perfumes (or) colognes to mask odor," said Dr. Nina Botto, an associate professor of dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco. "”—"Do you really need deodorant? Experts weigh in", CNN, December 2022

“The most troublesome ingredient in any kind of deodorant or antiperspirant, whether it's "natural" or not, is fragrance, said Dr. Nina Botto, an associate professor of dermatology at the University...”—"Are Natural Deodorants Really Better for You?", New York Times, June 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology treated as an internist in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	117
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	40
skin procedures	40

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	13
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology treated as an internist in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	90
doctor visit	460
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	119
skin procedures	119

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	46
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	38
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology in 2014

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology treated as an internist in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	68
doctor visit	324
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	93
skin procedures	93

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology.

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	286

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	378
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	62
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	74
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology in 2015

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology treated as an internist in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	85
doctor visit	510
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	140
skin procedures	140

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	14
Hispanic	14
Asian	54
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	40
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology in 2016

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology treated as an internist in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	69
doctor visit	403
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	122
skin procedures	122

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	209
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	39
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	39
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology in 2017

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology treated as an internist in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	51
doctor visit	359
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	94
skin procedures	94

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	41
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	30
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology in 2018

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology treated as an internist in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	318
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	120
skin procedures	120

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	20
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology in 2019

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology treated as an internist in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	298
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	127
skin procedures	127

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	11
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology in 2020

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology treated as an internist in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	386
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	144
skin procedures	144

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	33
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology in 2021

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	17
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology treated as an internist in SAN FRANCISCO, CA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	452
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	164
skin procedures	164

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	24
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology in 2022

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology treated as an internist in SAN FRANCISCO, CA were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	64
doctor visit	362
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	116
skin procedures	116

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	34
Non-Hispanic White	210
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	8
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	85
85 and over	29
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	132

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology From 2013 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. She completed residency at Tufts Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School

Residency: Tufts Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCSF Health

Hill Physicians

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Health Net, Central Health Plan, CCHP Health Plan (Chinese Community Health Plan) and Canopy Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

Anthem

UnitedHealthcare

Health Net

Central Health Plan

CCHP Health Plan (Chinese Community Health Plan)

Canopy Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 487 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nina Christine Botto, MD, Dermatology from all over the web to help you find the right in SAN FRANCISCO, CA.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-19

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Dr. Botto, is fantastic. She biopsied an area and pathology came up with a rare skin condition. Had she not done that this rare disease could have been missed.Thank you so much

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-19

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First time with this Dr. and team! Great

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-17

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Wouldn't see anyone but Dr Botto.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-05

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Dr. Botto was amazing!!!!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-26

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Dr. Botto is the Best!!!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-02-20

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Dr. Botto is stellar!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-23

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Dr Botto is great!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-11

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Excellent doctor

Biography

Dr. Nina Botto specializes in dermatology (skin disorders). Dr. Botto's patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of particular interest for Dr. Botto include hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), melanoma, and eczema. She usually is in-network for Blue Shield, Health Net, and Anthem, as well as other insurance carriers. After completing medical school at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School, she performed her residency at Tufts Medical Center. Dr. Botto is professionally affiliated with UCSF Health and Hill Physicians. She welcomes new patients at her office inSan Francisco, CA as reported by Doctor.com.