Apostrophe - Acne Dermatologist

Avoid this butcher. She is NOT a doctor she does not know what she is doing and very rude, she just…read morewalks out of office because a patient does not fully processes that this butcher tajirian just ruined her face. tajirian should have her licence suspended or revoked.

This doctor did a Mohs surgery and repair on my face 5 years ago. I still have a lump down the…read moreside of my face; it creates a separate plane. There's a dimple in the middle of the scar at the top. She didn't know what was going on. Had me buy an expensive cream; charged me for two antibiotic injections into the lump; and pay for an IPL treatment, none of which helped at all. On top of that her bedside manner left lots to be desired. If for some reason you have to have her do a Mohs on your face, demand that a plastic surgeon close the wound. (Many insurance companies are open to that.)

Day one and week fourth , please note the precision placement of the stitches then result 4 weeks later .

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Dermatology Center of the East Bay

3.5

(25 reviews)

I visited a while ago and met with a doctor (maybe resident) who was a fairly young East Asian…read moremale. He was polite and friendly, but he took a look at a few concerns I had and didn't know how to help. For example, I mentioned a scalp issue, and he said it didn't sound like dandruff but he didn't know what else it could be... I waited for a follow-up like "Here's what we can do to find out" or "Let me ask another doctor", but that's how the visit ended. Anyway, I saw a 2nd dermatologist who was able to explain all of my issues clearly without any hesitancy, citing prior patients. I hate to blame lack of experience because doctors need to gain training somewhere, but I was really disappointed that I paid to get someone as stumped as I was. I'm not a dermatologist, so I hoped to get someone who knows more than I do? :/

Really not sure how to get treatment. It has been about 5 months and I was only able to schedule…read moreone laser treatment out of 4 recommended. - book a time - they ask to reschedule, rescheduled - oh no, the PA has an emergency, rebook - actually get a laser treatment, book another - oh no, the PA has ANOTHER emergency, rebook - oh no, our machine is broken I also had an offputting experience for another consult for a different procedure. Not recommended

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CoolSculpting

Jason Fung, MD

(34 reviews)

Competent, smart, efficient, friendly. Office staff is fine.read more

Great doctor, warm personality, efficient office staff, friendly environment. I trust going to Dr…read more Fung. He's honest, caring and the best! He treated me for my skin condition and it's responding nicely.

Caleb Jeon, MD

4.4

(21 reviews)

5.3 mi

Dr. Jeon is professional and knowledgeable. He takes time to listen and understand his patients.read more

I visited Dr. Jeon last week for a cancer screening, and a few other issues I wanted to discuss…read more He (and his assistant Zoe) were wonderfull. I was nervous about seeing a new Dr. after returning to the bay area, and I am so happy I chose Dr. Jeon. He was very thorough, knowledgeable, and I did not feel rushed about anything as he listened to (and gave me recommendations) regarding all my concerns while there. I would highly recommend!

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Arya Derm

(184 reviews)

7.5 mi

Women-owned & operated

Certified professionals

Very inviting place. Clean and on time appts. We just wanted to check if our moles are benign and…read moresince they are. No treatment needed and my daughter loved the free sample in the waiting room. Will definitely consider in the future for elective treatment. Pricing for mole removal seems reasonable $250 includes 15 of them

I've been seeing Dr. Forum Patel at Arya Derm for several years now. When we first met, she showed…read moretremendous respect for my preferences for natural aging and has literally never suggested Botox or fillers. This is so uncommon with dermatologists these days and my check-ups with her are so easy and straightforward; I leave feeling good about myself and accepting of my age and appearance rather than feeling like I need to do more to keep up with society's standards. Aging should be celebrated; I am celebrating it. In addition to her respect for my values, we have been doing full-body scans for melanoma over the past 3 years. She is thorough and proactive, and is helping me to manage the effects of sun damage from my youth, when we tanned for fun and vanity. When a biopsy on my arm came back positive for melanoma, she called to speak to me directly, and then followed up with a very detailed email, and then referred me to the most excellent surgeon for the excision procedure. She was invested not only in taking care of the problem, but also in my personal experience--I was treated with sensitivity and compassion. I couldn't imagine seeing another dermatologist. (Her office is also very organized and the staff are kind and efficient.)

Dr. Lavanya Krishnan. Board certified dermatologist.

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Dr. Forum Patel, board certified dermatologist

Union Square Dermatology

(397 reviews)

7.3 mi

I saw Dr Morss-Walton recently for Botox and an acne consultation. She was incredibly knowledgeable…read moreand thorough. She listened closely and I truly felt like she cared about my concerns. I've gone to my fair share of dermatologists and Med Spas and this was the best experience by far. The botox looks great, very natural and exactly what I asked for. I'll definitely be coming back and I know if I have any medical skin issues Dr Morss-Walton has me covered. The Union Square office is beautifully decorated and I found the front desk folks to be attentive and easy to work with. Can't wait for my next appointment!

The visit with Dr. Walton was pleasant and very short. We just get straight to the point with no…read morefrills. Instructions were given, was prescribed a few things, shot was given and then asked for a follow up. Was out the consultation room in less than 10 minutes. What I didn't have a good experience with is the company's practice and lack of professionalism when it comes to billing and insurance / credit card retention. I gave them my insurance information 5x and they still did not keep my in-network insurance on file until I asked them to charge my $40 copay the afternoon of my visit after I realized that there's definitely a copay for that visit. I called 4x before someone answered. During the call to pay my copay, it turns out the front desk person I met did not put my information in despite saying she did. What she did keep was my credit card information that they refuse to delete despite me never signing any form to justify it. This practice will try to make you sign a form that forces you to keep a payment card on file, have it charged without notification when there is a bill and forgo your right to dispute the charge if there's a discrepancy in billing. I shared the image of the form below. The front desk personnel will also hound you if you don't put your personal address and ssn on the forms. I gave them my address but the fd still refused to acknowledged that I wrote it down. I generally have payment cards stored for copayments at other practices. However, I have never had practice (or worked at a practice) that has these terms and conditions. It feels almost predatory and extremely insensitive. I understand when bills are due they are due. However, not saving my insurance information when I gave it multiple times, refusing to acknowledge I had filled the health forms online and even written down my address. Is just terrible practice as someone who also works in the medical field. I even emailed the team and offered them to submit the insurance claim myself just to ensure that it does get billed to them first. I even asked for a patient ledger once it's done cause I need to know my claim gets billed correctly. Furthermore, they do store you whole card information on their computer system and not an secure off-site institution as they claim, cause the FD on the phone confirming my copay was able to repeat the card number from front to back. Trust me this is not standard practice at medical offices or even businesses. At most the only card info a business would have is the last 4 digits of the card and it's expiration. Not the whole card's information I did not sign anything (their green agreement policy) that authorizes them to charge my card without my consent or say so cause I am not tardy on bills. (If I was why would I called 3 hours later to pay my copay immediately) But treating every new or existing patient like they are out for free service gives the impression that it's money first before your health by a long-shot. Most practices I've been to are not like this The whole fiasco about not wanting to save my insurance so they bill me directly instead cemented my experience at this practice. The doctor may be nice but the billing system and practice is definitely flawed. It's almost like they operate more like a beauty spa/ clinic than an actual medical facility for people with skin conditions. The administrative staff seem unwilling to actually do their role besides pushing you to fill out the green agreement form (pictured below), give card information and your address to ensure they can bill you instead and then send you to collections. Everything but sending the claim to insurance it seems. Definitely won't be back and will follow up to ensure they do send my claims, and would not recommend this practice to any patient needing care without the administrative stress.

Nicole Spooner, Dermatology FNP-C

Vail Reese, MD, Union Square Dermatology

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450 Sutter St, Suite 830 for medical and cosmetic services

Illustra Dermatology

4.7

(90 reviews)

7.6 mi

I came in as a new patient with three problems and within half an hour Dr. Brown had a plan for…read moreeach of them. She also identified several skin concerns I had not even noticed and had plans for those too. Over a very short time I experienced great improvement in each problem. Extremely professional and competent front desk staff, with a great doctor (whose skin is like a walking advertisement for her services, btw!) They don't take most insurance but in this case you definitely get what you pay for. I will remain a loyal client, and if I ever take the plunge into Botox (shut up, I'm scared), Dr. Brown is the one I will trust with my face. A very solid five stars!

*PLEASE READ if you value a doctor who is polite, respectful and caring: I found Dr. Browne for my…read morehusband because she was a POC who would understand darker skin tones and also graduated from his alma mater University of Notre Dame. She required a 30 min appointment to address 2 concerns, his skin rash and a skin tag. My husband and I told her assistant (who was friendly btw) our concerns and the assistant left the room and said she would share them with Dr. Browne who would be in soon. When Dr. Browne entered the room, she had a strange look on her face which I can best describe as non-welcoming. She seemed dismissive and a bit rude from the start and didn't seem to care much about establishing a positive or meaningful dr/patient relationship. After she prescribed topical eczema medications for my husband's rash and started to leave the room, I reminded her that my husband also wanted to show her the skin tag on his neck. The assistant nodded in agreement and was about to speak up as well, but Dr. Browne interrupted me before I could finish my sentence and said "You're out of time. We can talk about it next time." She then quickly exited and shut the door behind her. Her behavior was extremely awkward and unprofessional. She could have easily taken a look if she wanted to, because we had only seen her for about 15 min although we were at her office for 30 minutes (filling out paperwork and waiting) and had paid for a 30 min appointment. This was definitely a disappointing experience and my husband won't be going back. I did receive some comfort seeing other negative reviews with similar comments. I just wish I had seen those reviews beforehand!

Reception

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Exam Rooms

Tomi Lee Wall M.D., F.A.A.D

4.0

(50 reviews)

15.2 mi

Dr. Wall is amazing!! She took her time to explain what was being done and what to expect…read moreafterwards. She called me at home twice to check in. As I said, amazing.

Wonderful service and very welcoming care. The front office staff is professional, quick and always…read morehas a smile. The medical assistance staff are also very friendly and extremely professional. Dr. Wall takes time to discuss concerns and options and always stay on the conservative side, so there is no sense of being pressured for extra procedures. She is extremely knowledgeable, skilled and professional. I always feel welcomed and well cared for when I visit this office.

Waiting room

A view!

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Richard Graham, MD

4.3

(11 reviews)

2.6 mi

As a surfer who doesn't always reapply sunscreen between sessions on water, I was a bit worried…read moreabout some sun marks and moles on my face. Nothing major but I was overdue for a basic checkup and wanted to establish a baseline. I scheduled an appointment via phone after reading other positive reviews for Dr Graham. The earliest appointment available was 2 months out, which to me speaks volumes about his work. Dr Graham was beyond friendly and informative. He measured some moles and took records for my next yearly visit. He was very informative and not judgemental. I expected to be scolded about not using sunscreen lol, but instead learned a lot about preventative skin care. The whole experience was very pleasant and I feel quite relieved after my visit with no problem areas.

Good service he helped me with my questions. I asked if he would let me know what he was doing and…read morehe did

Small little front office

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Front of building - small parking lot behind building

Ingrid Roseborough, MD PC

(40 reviews)

Dr Roseborough is an excellent doctor; she listens and really takes care of her patients! The…read moreoffice staff is great and I've never had to wait more than 5 min past my appointment time to be seen. I really appreciate Dr Roseborough's kind and thoughtful demeanor and she's dealt swiftly with/solved every skin concern I've had!

Dr. Roseborough is just lovely! She's an excellent doctor who is kind and great with elders. Her…read moreskin assessment of my 95 years young mom was very thorough and she patiently answered all my questions. We couldn't have asked for more! Thank you, Dr. Roseborough!

Glam House

4.6

(11 reviews)

2.6 mi

So thanks to a broad named Covid, my normal nail technician is calling it quits due to her having a…read morenewborn and all these dang health rules and regulations. Lindsay, I will miss you and your Nail Drama....until we [hopefully] *fingers crossed* meet again. But for now, I have came across Anna who is better known as The Painted Pretty. And indeed my nails are painted pretty good! The shop is inside of The Braid Bar (I may me incorrect on the name, but it is a braid salon). Through the back you go. You already know the deal. Linh started my pedicure first. I was skeptical at first only because I booked with the owner. She assured me that I would love Linh....and indeed I do. She took her time...was very relaxing....super attentive and extremely neat. Plus, she laughed at all my foolishness. All in all; great experience and I booked a second appointment. I received a gel Mani & Pedi combo with polish removal and French Manicure. Yes, I paid over $100. You get what you pay for and great service is scarce. Trust me, The 5 stars stands for neatness, professionalism, how comfortable I was and the service was well worth my money. If you're gonna get painted; why not be pretty?

Chipping after a day. Rest of nails are now chipping as well. Horrible communication. I texted Anna…read morethat my nails were chipping after a day of seeing her. No response. I went in on 4/11, texted her on 4/12. It was raining pretty hard so I was stuck at home not doing anything crazy to justify the chipping. It's now the 16th and crickets. I spent $150 ($50 deposit, $100 day of service) for gel nails that haven't even lasted as long as regular polish. Not to mention, when I arrived there were no instructions on how to get into the building. No signage. No way to communicate with her. I almost left until she texted me 7 minutes after the scheduled appointment time. I'm pregnant and I was out waiting in the rain as I had taken a Lyft there. I want my money back! I work hard for what I have and this is definitely not worth $150.

Fun nail art at glam house Oakland

Chipping right hand.

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Makeup application at glam house Oakland

AA Beauty Salon

I've been coming here for 11 years, Tammy does a wonderful job at cutting my hair; she's attentive…read moreand very careful to make sure that the haircut is great! I highly recommend AA Beauty if you're looking for a great haircut!

Went here for my first time, been several times w my dad, she did a great job w my elderly dad's…read morealmost bald head and I've seen her do great haircuts on women too. Plus it's super inexpensive. She perfected the cut that I asked for. Will definitely be coming back! Super friendly too.

All the layers I require in minutes, for cheap.

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Magnetic cat eye with temperature sensitivity. Can't stop playing with them.

Kim Nails & Beauty Lounge

Thank you, Le for taking me on short notice! I woke up this morning realizing that I need a dip…read moremanicure refresh. I normally make an appointment in advance, so I was prepared to wait. Made a same-day appointment for 11 am, and to my surprise I was sat down right away. Must be my luck on a Monday. Le is always attentive and meticulous, even when multitasking with bookkeeping and taking appointments. Always a happy customer! Thank you again!

Update two months later!!…read more This place just keeps getting better. I've requested Le for every service and her attention to detail is unmatched. She genuinely takes her time with the prep and when she is applying your color. I have always been very particular when it comes to my nails as a chronic nail bitter and with Le's help, we have completely transformed the health of my nails. I truly cannot recommend this place more!