Bio


Joanna Badger, M.D., is a Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology and Director of the Genital Dermatology Clinic. She brings extensive training and diverse experience to the Department of Dermatology at Stanford having trained in the United Kingdom in dermatology, emergency medicine, geriatric medicine, hematology oncology, and genito-urinary medicine. Her professional interests include adult general medical dermatology and genital dermatology.

Clinical Focus


  • Dermatology
  • Genital Dermatology

Academic Appointments


Professional Education


  • Internship: Kaiser Permanente Oakland Internal Medicine Residency (1997) CA
  • Medical Education: University College London (1985) UK
  • Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology (2001)
  • Residency: UCSF Medical Center (2000) CA

Current Research and Scholarly Interests


I have trained in both Genito-Urinary Medicine (UK) and Dermatology. This has allowed me to develop a specialty clinic for the diagnosis and management of genital skin disorders. The rest of the time, I see individuals with general dermatology issues.

2023-24 Courses