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Sutter Health - Bay Area
San Francisco, California

Physician, Dermatology (San Francisco, CA)

DermatologyFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

Sutter West Bay Medical Group has an opportunity for a Dermatology Physician to join a premier, innovative, and rapidly growing group of providers. Our clinics provide all the advantages of a community-based private practice with the added support of a larger, multispecialty organization.

Work in one of the most desirable areas in the United States with easy access to beaches, mountain recreation, and world-class restaurants. Experience exceptional work-life balance to enjoy all the area has to offer.

Opportunity Details

  • Opportunity to practice full spectrum Dermatology
  • Access to an expansive, multispecialty physician network
  • Full-time or part-time opportunities
  • Flexible schedules for work-life balance
  • Autonomy within your practice
  • Leadership and growth opportunities
  • Physician-led, collegial & collaborative, multidisciplinary culture

Qualifications

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Dermatology

Join Us and Enjoy

  • Competitive Salary
  • Generous benefits package and CME allowance
  • Robust retirement plan

Relocation Allowance

Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, mentorship, leadership, and community service

Organization Details

Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is a premier multi-specialty medical group made up of over 400 physicians practicing in the greater San Francisco service area. SWBMG works in partnership with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF), a non-profit organization providing care through its affiliation with SWBMG.

Physicians work as a team to provide patient-focused care that encourages a sense of teamwork. SPMF provides physicians with an administrative infrastructure, allowing physicians to focus on patient care.

Community Information

San Francisco is the leading financial and cultural center of Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco is one of the top tourist destinations in the world and is renowned for its temperate weather, steep rolling hills, unique architecture, arts and culture, and fine dining. The population is very diverse and there is high demand for primary care.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation.

We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.

Key Responsibilities

Provide full-spectrum dermatology care in a community-based practice supported by a multispecialty medical group. Collaborate with physicians and other care team members to deliver patient-focused care, with opportunities to contribute to teaching, research, mentorship, leadership, and community service.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Dermatology — Physician Career Context

Of the 39 active Dermatology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 67% have no call, 49% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Dermatologist Jobs

14 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution12 jobs · 10 employers

4
$425k
3
$495k-565k
2
$565k-635k
3
$635k-705k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
75% this job
Sign-on bonus
42%
Relocation assistance
33% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dermatology Physician - Everett, WA

UnitedHealth Group · Everett, Washington

$358k-$702k
#2

Dermatology Physician - Optum WA

UnitedHealth Group · Marysville, Washington

$358k-$702k
#3

Dermatologist - Fishkill, NY

$360k-$673k
#4

Dermatologist

$505k-$594k
+ 12 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.9this job 4.8
Better work-life than 30% of Dermatology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 327 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.74M
Typical market rent
$4,682/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sutter Health - Bay Area

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Generous benefits package
CME allowance
Robust retirement plan
Relocation allowance
Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, mentorship, leadership, and community service
Full-time or part-time opportunities
Flexible schedules for work-life balance