Dr. Hession is a board-certified dermatologist who joins Greenbrae Dermatology after practicing in San Mateo for seven years.  She treats patients of all ages, providing medical, surgical, and cosmetic services.  Her areas of interest and expertise include skin cancer screening and prevention, as well as the treatment of female hormonal acne and acne scarring, having published extensively on the latter two topics.  She helps her patients achieve their aesthetic goals with an integrated and natural approach, starting with a healthy lifestyle and solid skin care regimen as the foundation, and incorporating other anti-aging treatments when appropriate and desired by the patient.

Originally from Boston, Dr. Hession completed most of her education on the east coast.  As a Jefferson Scholar, she attended the University of Virginia on a full academic scholarship, graduating summa cum laude (with highest distinction) with a B.S. in biology.  She completed medical school at Columbia University in New York city and completed her dermatology residency at Boston University/Boston Medical Center.

Dr. Hession believes that a healthy lifestyle is fundamental to healthy skin.  Outside the office, you can find her on the trails of Marin or backcountry skiing in Tahoe–always coated in a generous layer of sunscreen!  She is an avid endurance athlete, having competed in multiple long distance trail running races and cycling events, from road to mountain bike to gravel.  She joins our practice after having spent three weeks on a mountaineering expedition in South America, feeling refreshed and looking forward to addressing your skin care needs!