Sacramento Dermatologist
He attended U.C Davis where he excelled in his studies and received early admission to UCLA School of Medicine after only three years of undergraduate studies. Upon completing his medical studies and a 1-year pathology fellowship Dr. Tanghetti graduated first in his class and received the Dean Warren medal for academic excellence. After finishing residencies in internal medicine at Stanford University and dermatology at Harvard School of Medicine, he completed a photo-medicine fellowship at the Wellman labs at the Massachusetts General Hospital.
Dr. Tanghetti is a board certified dermatologist and a fellow in the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. He is currently listed in the “Best Doctors in America” Pacific Region and recognized as “Top Doc” by his peers in Sacramento Magazine. Dr. Tanghetti has received the “Hero In Health Care” award for his volunteer work in removing tattoos for the California Youth Authority.
Dr. Tanghetti has been active in clinical studies for over a decade. His research interests have focused on laser surgery, psoriasis, actinic keratosis, photo-aging, and acne vulgaris.
His work has been published in journals such as Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, Journal of Dermatologic Surgery, the Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, and Cutis. Dr. Tanghetti has presented data at the meetings of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery and the American Academy of dermatology as well as Laser Innsbruck and is an internationally recognized speaker and consultant. He is a fellow of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and a member of the California Medical Association, the American Medical Association, and the American Academy of Dermatology.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Tanghetti
- Harvard & Stanford-Trained Specialist – Dr. Tanghetti completed his dermatology residency at Harvard Medical School and internal medicine at Stanford University, bringing elite academic credentials to his Sacramento practice.
- Internationally Recognized Laser Medicine Expert – After a photo-medicine fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital’s Wellman Labs, Dr. Tanghetti became a globally sought-after speaker and consultant in laser surgery, giving local patients access to world-class expertise.
- Research-Backed, Evidence-Based Care – With over a decade of published clinical research on acne, rosacea, photo-aging, and laser surgery in leading peer-reviewed journals, every treatment recommendation is grounded in the latest science.
- Peer-Recognized as a Top Doctor – Named to “Best Doctors in America” (Pacific Region) and awarded “Top Doc” by fellow physicians in Sacramento Magazine, his reputation is validated by the medical community itself.
- Award-Winning Community Commitment – Recipient of the “Hero in Health Care” award for volunteering to remove tattoos for the California Youth Authority, reflecting a dedication to patients that goes well beyond the clinic.