--- title: "Dr. Terry Farsani | Dermatologist in San Jose, CA" description: "Dr. Terry Farsani, M.D. practices Dermatology in San Jose, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-terry-farsani-1046242874" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Terry Farsani, M.D. ![Terry Farsani, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/gfsWqKtHKa4yE4qCnbv_l3ya3D8AYmmOGRd71t7w4DM/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 5/5 [(630 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Terry Farsani, M.D. ## Dermatology - Accepting new patients [2400 Samaritan DriveSuite 105San Jose, CA 95124](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2400+Samaritan+Drive+San+Jose%2C+CA+95124+US) ## Schedule appointment [650-934-7676](tel:+16509347676) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-terry-farsani-1046242874#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-terry-farsani-1046242874#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-terry-farsani-1046242874#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-terry-farsani-1046242874#provider-services) ## About Dr. Farsani Languages English, Spanish, and Farsi 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 In order to provide high-quality dermatologic care, Dr. Farsani stays up to date with the latest advances in skin research. She values patient-centered care and uses this philosophy to build mutually respectful partnerships with each patient. She believes in focusing on every individual’s specific needs to deliver the most comprehensive dermatologic care possible. ### Professional highlights American Academy of Dermatology, American Medical Women's Association, California Academy of Family Physicians, Women's Dermatologic Society. ### Outside of medicine Dr. Farsani enjoys spending time with her family and traveling with her husband and 3 young children. She also enjoys cooking, reading, hiking, and jogging. ## Education and training **Medical school:** University of California, San Francisco **Internship:** Olive View Hospital, University of California, Los Angeles **Residency:** Harvard University ## Board certifications - Dermatology - Board Certified ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group **Research and advances in care** Publications - [Imiquimod-induced subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus-like changes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26125212/) Maguiness SM, Farsani TT, Zedek DC, Berger TG Cutis 2015-06-01 - [Piggy-back acquired hypertrichosis](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24915767/) Farsani TT, Kane M, Kane K. Pediatric Dermatology 2014-07-01 - [Multiple tense bullae localized to the right breast in a woman in her seventies](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24108512/) Zhou X, Velez NF, Farsani T, Tsiaras W, Laga AC, Werchniak AE, Vleugels RA Journal of the American Medical Association Dermatology 2013-12-01 [View more publications](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?limit=10&query=%22Terry+Farsani%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 [2400 Samaritan Drive Care Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/2400-samaritan-drive-care-center-1043247570) 2400 Samaritan Drive Suite 105 San Jose, CA 95124 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2400+Samaritan+Drive+San+Jose%2C+CA+95124+US) [650-934-7676](tel:+16509347676) 650-934-7670 Sunday Closed Monday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Friday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Friday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Acne Treatment - Botox and wrinkle relaxers - Excision of Melanoma - Laser therapy - Melanoma Screening - Mole check - Mole Removal - Phototherapy - Retin-A Treatment - Skin Surgery - Sun Damage Repair - Topical Medications ### Conditions - Acanthosis nigricans - Acne - Acne Scar - Actinic keratosis - Actinic Lentigines - Adenocarcinoma - Allergic Diaper Rash - Athlete's foot - Basal Cell Carcinoma - Bullous Impetigo - Condyloma acuminatum - Dermatomyositis - Dry Skin - Eczema - Epidermoid tumors - Erthyrodermas - Esophoria - Hand warts - Hyperhidrosis - Impetigo - Insect bite - Keratoderma - [Melanoma](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/skin-cancer) - Melasma - Mumps - Photodermatoses - Phytodermatitis - Pigmented lesions - Poison Ivy Exposure - Poison Oak Exposure - Psoriasis - Rosacea - Shingles - Skin rash - Sundowning - Tingling ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Dermatology](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/dermatology) - [Skin cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/skin-cancer) ## 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+2400+Samaritan+Drive+Care+Center%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%3A37.25084826780916%2C%22lng%22%3A-121.94433148834322%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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