Rachel S. Rigo, M.D.
Dermatology
Accepting new patients
Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (Mohs)
Accepting new patients
Accepted Health Plans
Professional Interests
Dermatology
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Atypical moles, Basal cell carcinoma, Botox, Chemical skin peels, Cosmetic dermatologic surgery, Cutaneous oncology, Lentigo maligna, Melanoma, Mohs micrographic surgery, Mole checks, Mole removal, Nail surgery, Pigmented lesions, Reconstructive surgery, Skin cancer screening, Skin cancer services
Affiliations
- Medical Affiliations
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Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group
Practice Locations
Board Certifications
BOARD CERTIFIED IN:
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Dermatology
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Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery
Credentials & Notables
- Medical School:
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Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Residency:
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NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medicine and Memorial Sloan Kettering, Dermatology
- Internship:
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Internal Medicine
- Fellowship:
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University of California San Francisco, Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology
Languages
- Primary Language(s)
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English
- Additional Language(s)
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French (Conversational)
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Spanish (Conversational)
Publications
Anatomic Location Influences Duration of Local Lidocaine Anesthesia in Dermatologic Surgery
- Article
- Dermatologic Surgery
Navrazhina K, Shah K, Rigo R, Shochat T, Minkis K
2/1/2024
Suturing Olympics: A team-based approach to encouraging and assessing suturing competencies among dermatology residents
- Article
- Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
Rigo R, Maruthur M, Parra C, Xu H, Shah K, Lee EH, Rossi A, Nehal KS, Minkis K
5/2023
Field Therapy for Actinic Keratosis: A Structured Review of the Literature on Efficacy, Cost, and Adherence
- Article
- Dermatologic Surgery
Lampley N 3rd, Rigo R, Schlesinger T, Rossi AM
2/1/2023
Toxic epidermal necrolysis-like linear IgA bullous dermatosis after third Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in the setting of oral terbinafine
- Article
- JAAD Case Reports
Han J, Russo G, Stratman S, Psomadakis CE, Rigo R, Owji S, Luu Y, Mubasher A, Gonzalez BR, Ungar J, Harp J, Magro C, Ungar B, Lamb A, Gulati N
6/2022
Durable Clearance Rate of Photodynamic Therapy for Bowen Disease and Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Article
- Dermatologic Surgery
Yongpisarn T, Rigo R, Minkis K
4/1/2022
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.
Community Activities
Dr. Rigo is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS), and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS). She has presented research at national conferences, including ACMS, ASDS, and the Society of Investigative Dermatology. She also gave an expert talk at the AAD about promoting safety in dermatologic surgery.
Dr. Rigo has authored many peer-reviewed articles on topics such as surgical education, field therapy for pre-cancers, non-surgical treatments for skin cancer, duration of local anesthesia, hair follicle genetics, and Kaposi sarcoma. She is an author of the chapter on botulinum toxin in one of the top Dermatology textbooks, and also contributed to a laboratory manual that sets the standard for performing high quality Mohs micrographic surgery.
Personal Interests
Dr. Rigo enjoys spending time with her family, especially in nature. She competed as a varsity track and cross country athlete at the University of Michigan.
Philosophy of Care
I aim to treat every patient the way I would treat a beloved family member. I enjoy caring for the whole person and learning how I can support their individual priorities for their health.
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