Dr shafa is the best in the skin industry in SoCal. It took me years to find someone like her. I…read moreoriginally came to her for a stubborn keloid that would never fully go away, and she was the first person who actually helped me get results. I also see her for my syringomas and have continued coming back ever since. She's incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and genuinely cares about her patients. Plus, she's beautiful too! If you're looking for someone you can trust with your skin, I highly recommend her. She's truly one of a kind.

I probably should have written this review a very long time ago…read more I started seeing Dr. Shafa almost 20 years ago. During that time, she has been unflaggingly kind and generous with her time. She has seen me with extremely short notice, has offered me advice during off-hours, and has been incredibly supportive of me and my family. She is a thoughtful physician and a caring person. Although dermatology is her specialty, she has a sound grasp on several areas of medicine and offers thoughtful referrals as necessary. If you have a dermatology issue, I can't think of anyone I would recommend other than Dr. Shafa.

It's a beautiful office. Making an appointment over the phone was easy, and the front desk staff…read morewas friendly. However, they don't check your insurance coverage ahead of time, so make sure to do your homework and confirm with your provider beforehand which I did. I went in for some suspicious moles, and Dr Saghari was very thorough, yet the exam was fairly quick. She wasn't pushy about unnecessary procedures and patiently took the time to answer all my questions. Dr Saghari is professional, friendly, and knowledgeable--not to mention, also very beautiful. I highly recommend this place to everyone. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., and early detection is key. Be sure to get regular checkups.

I brought my mom here for a full body derm check and just to go over some skin conditions and was…read moreso extremely pleased by Dr. Saghari's professionalism and knowledge! She made my mom feel super comfortable, and all in all it was such a seamless experience, from check-in to check out. She is extremely competent but also very caring and kind and has a very soft, gentle bedside manner. Absolutely highly recommend!

Thank you Danielle and Dr. Lisa for providing exceptional care!…read moreClean and professional office space. Receptionist Danielle was very friendly and provided immediate assistance in booking me an appointment. Dr. Lisa is knowledgeable and provided recommendations for healthy skin habits. Great place to go for your annual skincare check up to maintain healthy skin and quality of life! Or for any of your other dermatological needs. Would definitely recommend. They accept most insurances. Plenty of parking spaces outside office building.

Dr. Lisa Xu is an amazing physician. She took one look at my skin told me the best treatment and my…read moreskin is looking better day by day!! She is a miracle worker with the dermatoscope. My favorite part about my visit was how detail oriented she was with everything. She really helped me understand the underlying causes of my skin redness and imperfections. I would highly recommend her for anyone looking to get there skin checked or for laser therapy!

I was traveling to CA and had a severe skin reaction. I called several dermatologist trying to find…read moresomeone who would see me. I called the OC Skin institute at first they said they were booked for weeks but after I explained the situation to the receptionist she put me on hold and said she would speak to the doctor. A few minutes later she got back on the phone and said the doctor could see me that day. The facilities were clean and comfortable. They didn't make me wait long in the waiting room despite my last minute appointment. When I saw the doctor he was polite, efficient, and had me out of the office after treating me in no time with all my questions answered. Vacation saved thanks to the OC Skin Institute.

I had an extremely disappointing experience with OC Skin Institute…read more I made my appointment three weeks in advance because I specifically wanted to see a doctor regarding my melasma. Before scheduling, I explained my condition to the receptionist and asked whether the practice treated melasma. I was told, "Yes, we treat melasma. Our owner treated his wife." When I arrived, I was surprised to learn there was no doctor available to see patients. I asked where the doctor was and was told that the doctor does not treat patients and that I would only be seen by a registered nurse. If I had been told this when I made the appointment, I would have chosen a different practice. The registered nurse immediately told me that I did not have melasma and that they were only sun spots. This was contrary to diagnoses I had already received from dermatologists in both South Korea and Russia, who independently confirmed that I have melasma. Despite this, she recommended cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen. After the treatment, my skin developed severe blisters and painful open wounds. Instead of improving my condition, the treatment left me burned and bleeding. I called the office on Friday, explained what had happened, and even sent photos of my injuries. The nurse never called me back or spoke with me directly. On Monday, I called again because the wounds were still bleeding and burning. I was simply told by the receptionist that it was "normal." I was also told they had emailed aftercare instructions on Friday, but I never received any email. When they sent it again, it was clearly a brand-new email, not a resend of a previous message. I am deeply concerned about the lack of follow-up, compassion, and medical responsibility shown after a procedure that caused significant skin damage. Patients deserve proper communication and appropriate medical care, especially when complications occur. One more thing prospective patients should know: although you may be charged as if you are visiting a doctor's office, you may not actually be treated by a physician. That is something patients deserve to know before making an appointment. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this practice. The lack of transparency, poor communication, and inadequate follow-up after an adverse outcome were extremely disappointing.

Dr. Tran is an outstanding Dermatologist in OC. He is personal, caring yet maintaining his…read moreprofessionalism. I was referred to him a couple of years ago for a skin condition and came back due to a more complex condition. He carefully examined me and performed a quick biopsy. I was scheduled a follow and he explained the result with his plans of treatment clearly. I am grateful for his dedication to his patients. He deserves more than a 5 stars rating if I could give it to him. Thank you Dr. Tran for your except skill and dedication.

I'm sharing my experience because I believe patients should feel heard and receive thorough…read moreevaluations, especially when it comes to skin cancer prevention and monitoring. I had two Mohs procedures at Seaside Dermatology that were initially not considered concerning by Mimi Tran. After advocating for myself and requesting biopsies, both areas were confirmed to be squamous cell carcinoma. Given my history of skin cancer and the fact that I require regular six-month skin checks, this was extremely concerning. While the Mohs surgeon, Dr. Tran, was kind, unfortunately neither of my incisions has healed properly, and my ongoing concerns about possible complications or infection have not felt adequately addressed. Additionally, during skin checks, I did not feel my skin was being examined with the level of thoroughness I expected. A full skin examination should involve a careful, close evaluation of the skin rather than a quick visual assessment from a distance -- especially for patients with a prior history of skin cancer. I also experienced receiving incorrect information from the front desk, so I would recommend confirming any medical information directly with the physician. Ultimately, I did not feel my concerns were fully heard or investigated, and I have decided to seek care elsewhere. I hope to find a dermatologist who provides the comprehensive, attentive care and detailed skin evaluations that I believe are so important for early detection and prevention.

I've been seeing this doctor since I was a kid. Apparently they stopped accepting my insurance but…read morewhen I called to make an appointment, they asked if my insurance had changed (I said no) and they booked me. They even call me the day before to confirm my appointment. I show up and they treat me like an idiot and tell me they've never accepted my insurance. I guess I've hallucinated the multiple visits I've had with Dr. Globerman with the same insurance I've had since 2001 when I became full time with my employer. This office has gone from becoming a caring healthcare organization to a Botox-pushing money mill. The last time I was in, i was hurried through the exam like an inconvenience. Save yourself the frustration and see a medical provider that cares about your well-being and has their office operations functioning efficiently.

My experience with with Dr. Globerman was very unsatisfactory. I came in to see her last year for a…read moreskin issue, and I could tell she didn't know what was causing it. Her response was like, "Hmmm, let's try this...OK, maybe not, how about this?" Then she was stumped, and just gave up. Also bizarre, when she did the full body skin check, she abruptly yanked my underwear down and poked around. If she's checking everything, fine, but a little warning would have been nice! Long story short, I STILL have the skin issue, nothing was resolved, and I am looking for a new dermatologist.

I've been coming to Dr. Said's office for many years and I always know that she is running behind…read moreand takes over a lot of patients but I appreciated her kindness and she will take her time to give me tips for my skin etc.. even when she was in a rush. Each time I've gone, she is always in a rush, you can see the way she talks, she moves, she examines you etc... However, today I had the worst experience I've ever experience myself with a provider, not ever has a doctor only spent 2 mins with me, doctor if you see this, I was crying not because of my skin issues but because I felt so rushed and no time to even ask questions, I was frustrated and had just shut down. I had even written down my questions and had no time to speak or bring them up, she was so rushed and her offices was full of patients. I was referred to a dermatologist by my primary doctor for two different skin conditions and instead of going to the referred doctor, I came to see Dr Said thinking that it was going to be better since she had seen me before. I don't think she even looked at my chart, I had emailed my pathology results to the office. She only focused on one of the skin conditions and didn't bother to look at my records. I had no time to talk, ask questions, she looked at one lesion for 20 seconds and she was already writing what she was going to prescribed. I try to bring the second skin condition and she didn't bother to examine me again. My appointment was at 12:30pm and I had arrived at 12:20 but she didn't make it to my room until 1:30 and when I say that she was there for two minutes, I am not lying, I looked at my phone and two minutes is what she spent with me, she was out of the room by 1:32 pm. As a patient I felt very ignored, disappointed and not heard and frustrated that I had to wait an hour to get two minutes with no time to ask questions. My best friend just went to a dermatologist and she even came out with a mole removed because her dermatologist took the time to examine her whole body for any possible skin issues and to ask questions. I read the comments from yelp and it seems that others have had the same experience. She overbooks patients and doesn't provide the right time to the patient and she is always in a rush She told me that I had aczema from our last appointment and trying to blame me for not taking care of myself, not once on the previous appointment did she told me that or diagnosed me with anything, she had said I had a rash probably from sweat. Now it makes sense that I've been getting all these rashes randomly. I'm very dissatisfied on today's experience, she is a sweet doctor but I am doubting that she is genuine and that she cares for her patients.

Dr. Said was able to see me right away. I was concerned over a change in a small bump on my shin…read more I called in the morning and she had me come in that same day. My wait was not too long, she saw my issue and treated it quickly and I left relieved. I appreciate her treatment and willingness to see me on such short notice. I always leave feeling cared for.

I have been going to Dr Arta for 3 or 4 years now. I go every 6 months since skin cancer runs in my…read morefamily. I have had excellent care from her and am so happy my primary referred me to her. She is very thorough and attentive as well as personable. I volunteer with a Friends of the library and we often talk about books and ones we've read and loved. I have never had to wait more than 30 minutes and since I always bring a book with me I wish I had more time to read it. In reading some of these reviews, I'm surprised about the office personnel comments. I have always been treated with kindness and respect. I am very happy with the care I receive from Dr. Farshidi and the staff. Thank you!

I have been a patient of Dr Farshidi's for quite a few years having been referred to her after an…read moreinitial diagnosis of Stage 3 Melanoma. Since that time, she has diagnosed two additional skin cancer lesions in their starting stages. Having dealt with many physicians, I feel Dr Farshidi is an excellent doctor. She is also a very kind, compassionate, patient and caring human being as is her staff. I highly recommend Dr. Farshidi to any one in need of an exceptional dermatologist.