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Rachel S. Rigo, M.D.

Rachel S. Rigo, M.D.

Dermatology

  • Accepting new patients

Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (Mohs)

  • Accepting new patients
5/5
(124 reviews)

Offers video visits for existing patients

Enrolled in My Health Online

Medical groups or hospitals

Medical groups

  • Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group

About me

Philosophy of care

Dr. Rigo strives to treat every patient the way she would treat a beloved family member. She believes in caring for the whole person and takes the time to understand each patient's individual priorities, goals, and concerns. Her approach emphasizes compassionate, personalized care while supporting patients in making informed decisions about their health.

Personal interests

Outside of Medicine, Dr. Rigo enjoys spending time with her family, especially outdoors and in nature. She was also a varsity track and cross-country athlete at the University of Michigan.

More About This Provider

Dr. Rigo is double board certified in Dermatology and Mohs Micrographic Surgery. She trained for nearly a decade in New York City, graduating from Columbia University medical school, including a year in the Angela Christiano Lab studying hair follicle genetics. She completed an Internal Medicine internship at Mount Sinai - St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals, followed by Dermatology residency at New York-Presbyterian - Weill Cornell Medicine and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She served as Chief Resident in her final year. Dr. Rigo went on to finish her Mohs Surgery fellowship at UCSF, where she also received extensive cosmetic and laser training.

At a glance

Languages: English, Spanish (Conversational), and French (Conversational)
Gender: Female
Age group treated: All ages

Training & education

Medical school: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Internship: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Internal Medicine
Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medicine and Memorial Sloan Kettering, Dermatology
Fellowship: University of California San Francisco, Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology

Board certifications

  • Dermatology
  • Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (Mohs)

My experience

Accepted insurance

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