--- title: "Dr. Monica E. Sandhu | Dermatologist in Los Altos, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Monica E. Sandhu, M.D. practices Dermatology in Los Altos, CA and Palo Alto, CA" url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-monica-e-sandhu-1046246727" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Monica E. Sandhu, M.D. ![Monica E. Sandhu, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/AwsmG50dzuwWxNhrq4ArmDtKdUDFQTKdOoFlZ915_hk/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 5/5 [(966 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Monica E. Sandhu, M.D. ## Dermatology - Not accepting new patients [370 Distel CircleLos Altos, CA 94022-1442](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=370+Distel+Circle+Los+Altos%2C+CA+94022-1442+US) [+1 more location](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-monica-e-sandhu-1046246727#provider-locations) ## Have you seen this provider before? 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[Sign in to schedule](https://myhealthonline.sutterhealth.org/MHO/Scheduling?workflow=ExistingProvider) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-monica-e-sandhu-1046246727#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-monica-e-sandhu-1046246727#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-monica-e-sandhu-1046246727#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-monica-e-sandhu-1046246727#provider-services) ## About Dr. Sandhu Languages English and Spanish (Fluent) Gender Female Ages treated All ages Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging Offers [video visits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-care/video-visits) for existing patients ### Approach to care My highest priority is to provide excellent and compassionate care to my patients, and it's my honor to serve our Bay Area community. I strive to listen carefully, serve as an advocate, and stay up to date on the latest developments in dermatology – I truly look forward to partnering with you to create a personalized, efficient, and effective treatment plan. ### Professional highlights American Academy of Dermatology, Women's Dermatologic Society. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, Dr. Sandhu loves exploring the Bay area and traveling with her family. In her spare time, she enjoys music, cycling, and cooking. ## Education and training **Medical school:** Harvard Medical School **Internship:** Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center **Residency:** Stanford University, Dermatology ## Board certifications - Dermatology - Board Certified ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (21 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Advantage PPO (Tier 1) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (24 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Los Altos Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/los-altos-center-1043247001) 370 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022-1442 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=370+Distel+Circle+Los+Altos%2C+CA+94022-1442+US) [650-853-2982](tel:+16508532982) 650-254-5286 Sunday Closed Monday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Tuesday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Thursday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Friday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Tuesday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Thursday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Friday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm [Palo Alto Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/palo-alto-center-1043246889) 795 El Camino Real Clark Building, Level 2 Palo Alto, CA 94301 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=795+El+Camino+Real+Palo+Alto%2C+CA+94301+US) [650-853-2982](tel:+16508532982) 650-330-5968 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Acne Treatment - Melanoma Screening ### Conditions - Acne - Actinic keratosis - 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