--- title: "Dr. Olga K. Afanasiev | Dermatologist in Sunnyvale, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Olga K. Afanasiev, M.D., Ph.D. practices Dermatology in Sunnyvale, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-olga-k-afanasiev-1046247658" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Olga K. Afanasiev, M.D., Ph.D. ![Olga K. Afanasiev, M.D., Ph.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/aeWCZhZWW17sWmYI1NEVqzSQig_uR4-EXY_bBHdHsXU/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(640 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Olga K. Afanasiev, M.D., Ph.D. ## Dermatology - Accepting new patients [401 Old San Francisco RoadLevel 2Sunnyvale, CA 94086](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=401+Old+San+Francisco+Road+Sunnyvale%2C+CA+94086+US) ## Schedule appointment [650-934-7676](tel:+16509347676) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-olga-k-afanasiev-1046247658#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-olga-k-afanasiev-1046247658#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-olga-k-afanasiev-1046247658#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-olga-k-afanasiev-1046247658#provider-services) ## About Dr. Afanasiev Languages English Gender Female 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 I strive to provide you and your family with high quality, evidence-based, personalized and compassionate care. I believe in empowering each patient through collaboration and education. I am a general dermatologist, but I also have a strong focus on skin cancer prevention and early detection of skin cancer. We are in this together! ### Professional highlights Advancing Innovation in Dermatology. Member of American Academy of Dermatology. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, personal interests include technology & innovation, hackathons, tennis, ballroom dancing, long hikes, backpacking, and kayaking. ## Education and training **Medical school:** University of Washington **Internship:** Virginia Mason Medical Center, Washington **Residency:** Stanford University **Special training:** University of Washington,Immunotherapy & Merkel Cell Carcinoma ## Board certifications - Dermatology ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group **Research and advances in care** Publications - [Characteristics of melanoma in white and nonwhite children, adolescents, and young adults: Analysis of a pediatric melanoma institutional registry, 1995-2018](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30993772) Afanasiev OK, Tu JH, Chu DH, Swetter SM. Pediatric Dermatology 2019-07-01 - [Implementation and evaluation of Stanford Health Care store-and-forward teledermatology consultation workflow built within an existing electronic health record system](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30301409) Kim GE, Afanasiev OK, O'Dell C, Sharp C, Ko JM. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare 2018-10-01 - [TNF-inhibitor associated psoriatic alopecia: Diagnostic utility of sebaceous lobule atrophy](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28332233) Afanasiev OK, Zhang CZ, Ruhoy SM. Journal of Cutaneous Pathology 2017-07-01 [View more publications](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?limit=10&query=%22Olga+K.+Afanasiev%22&verticalKey=research_publication) ## 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 [Sunnyvale Center (401)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/sunnyvale-center-401-1043247251) 401 Old San Francisco Road Level 2 Sunnyvale, CA 94086 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=401+Old+San+Francisco+Road+Sunnyvale%2C+CA+94086+US) [650-934-7676](tel:+16509347676) 408-735-7297 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 - Excision of Melanoma - Melanoma Screening - Mole check - Retin-A Treatment - Skin Surgery ### Conditions - Acne - Actinic keratosis - Adenocarcinoma - Adnexal Mass - Atypical Autism - Atypical mole - Basal Cell Carcinoma - Birthmarks - Cutaneous oncology - Eczema - Epidermoid tumors - Erthyrodermas - Esophoria - Lentigo Maligna Melanoma - [Melanoma](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/skin-cancer) - Merkel cell carcinoma - Ocular Melanoma - Pigmented lesions - Pleural neoplasm - Psoriasis - Rosacea ### Reasons for visit - Melanoma Treatment ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Dermatology](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/dermatology) ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Dermatology%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+Sunnyvale+Center+%28401%29%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A37.36811537969866%2C%22lng%22%3A-122.0275944889563%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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