Doctor Boldrick is the best dermatologist in the bay area. I have seen her for about 8 years and…read moreshe has always been friendly and helpful to me when I had skin issues . I would highly recommend her to family or friends . I feel really lucky to have her as my dermatologist.

Dr. Boldrick is by far the best dermatologist in the entire Bay Area. I actually have never been…read moremore impressed with ANY doctor. It's plain to see that she's absolutely brilliant and a trailblazing researcher and medical professional. Even more, though, she's incredibly kind and thorough in her examinations. (She caught and removed a precancerous mole of mine and took photos and measurements to carefully track others.) She is so caring and accommodating and has meant the world to my whole family. I tend to worry when it comes to the health of my loved ones, but Dr. Boldrick has given my family such peace of mind because we know we're in the most competent hands. I was beyond thrilled when she took us all as new patients; she really does live up to all the hype.

An important note for those interested in going here. Liz Papp is a physician assistant -- she is…read moreNOT a board certified dermatologist. Several reviews here refer to her as doctor, which is incorrect, as she is not a licensed or practicing physician in the state of California. I wouldn't go here for any level of complex care beyond basic things like prescription refills. If you need complex work done (horrified to see she apparently does Botox), please do not go to this office. Otherwise, the location itself is a bit small, but it's nice and in a quiet neighborhood.

Please please go elsewhere if you have any sort of serious/complicated skin related medical issues…read more The PA that works here is extremely dismissive and misdiagnosed me multiple times. I have been dealing with a skin issue for five weeks and when I expressed that I felt like I had been given bad advice, her AND the MA gaslit me and told me to just keep using the regimen that was prescribed which WASN'T WORKING BTW. She also said I could be seen by another colleague at a different location but they would say the exact same things. I ultimately did decide to go to the San Mateo location for a dermatology consult and an allergy panel and when I tell you my experience was like night and day. Dr. Patel made me feel so seen. Not only did she listen to all my questions but she encouraged me to speak up for myself. She affirmed that the advice I was given was bad advice. Some of the advice given from the PA at the RWC location was that I should stop using petroleum and use a topical steroid and any type of lip balm. Dr Patel told me that an allergy to petroleum is extremely rare and it is concerning that the PA would not only continue to prescribe a topical steroid but also advise me to use any lip balm which has plenty of random ingredients that could worsen my supposed allergic reaction. Even if my skin condition doesn't get immediately better after seeing Dr Patel (which i don't have a doubt that it will under her care) the PAs lack of empathy and just overall malpractice is reason enough to never come to this location.

I really like Dr. Fu. She takes great care of me with her professionalism and medical knowledge…read more I trust and appreciate her.

This doctor deserve NEGATIVE ratings. She prescribed wrong dosage for you, a dosage not approved by…read moreFDA. She also sent your information to a super cheap (god knows how much commission she made) pharmacy without your authorization. She also gave you a goodie bag full of the most expensive suncreen and told you that's what she uses.

Dr. Gail Jacoby is top-notch, so-well respected by her peers and open , knowledgeable. Your body is…read morein good care with her! She take taken care of me for decades- checking for melanoma recurrence, burning off potential facial cancers, checking most of my body. I'm healthy and confident with her looking after me periodically. Her staff is always friendly, supportive and available to find a good schedule if appointments.

Gail is by far one of the most kind and caring dermatologists that I have ever known. I have been…read moregoing to see her for well over 20 years. Having been in the pharmaceutical business for 28 years now, I have seen my fair share of physicians. The office staff is wonderful ( all of them) including Nikki and Janna, both whom I have known for years. So the caring staff, coupled with the knowledge and care of Dr Gail Jacoby is very noticeable. In today's world, we see the business and rushing of physicians with their patients. I can honestly say, I have never known this to be true from this office. If you are looking for a dermatologist that cares, unhappy with your present one? I would highly suggest visiting Dr Gail Jacoby, you will be happy you did!

I recently saw Lesley at Pacific Coast Dermatology in Menlo Park for a CO2 laser treatment and…read moreDaxxify. Lesley was kind, caring, and compassionate before, during and after my treatment. She told me to numb a little longer so I would be very comfortable. She did my treatment carefully and kept asking about my comfort level. After she finished, her assistant Heidi applied a cooling mask and then set up for my Daxxify. Since I was numb and Lesley was so gentle, I didn't feel anything! The office is clean, beautiful and inviting with fresh flowers a tea bar! I felt well cared for and left with a bag of goodies for my aftercare. I can't wait to see the results of my treatments. Thanks Lesley and Heidi, I will be back. Highly recommend.

I recently went to visit Lesley to help diagnose a skin infection that had started to spread…read morerapidly. She was very knowledgeable and listened to my concerns, including incorrect/past diagnoses I had received to quickly identify and begin a new treatment. The infection got treated and went exactly as she described it would. I truly appreciated her approach to my situation and her positivity and can only recommend her highly! Thank you for taking great care of me.

Dr. Meghan Hession is warm and caring and perhaps most unique, she is an expert at both medical and…read morecosmetic dermatology. My primary recommended Dr. Hession as we were seeking out someone who my two teenagers would be comfortable with and who could guide us with a realistic and effective regimen that would be easy for them to follow day/night. My two sons felt comfortable with Dr. Hession immediately and we will be seeing her every 4 to 6 months for a check-in. I was so impressed with Dr. Hession that I have started seeing her too. For medical check-ins as well as guidance on best daily regimen. A bonus...the medical related treatments are covered by insurance - yay! The front desk is warm and welcoming. One can also tell that Dr. Hession's team likes and respects her and are also warm and caring. We highly recommend!

I'm so glad that I found Dr. Hession to treat my acne/scars concerns! I am quite picky when it…read morecomes to dermatologists, and I know that I have found my trusted doctor when I saw Dr. Hession. Dr. Hession is very patient, genuine, knowledgable, and experienced with treatments, and she always listened attentively to my concerns during my visits. She came up with a customized and affordable treatment plan that tailored to my needs, and I really can't thank her enough!! If you are looking for an amazing dermatologist in the bay area, I would highly recommend Dr. Hession!!

I was super-careful to repeatedly confirm the exact total cost of having two skin tags removed,…read more$200. I made sure there would no other costs would be added. They did it on May 1st. I paid $200 by check, they accepted that, and I left. Then I got an email saying I owe an extra $150 for "consultation". I objected by email that I had already confirmed the total all-in charge, and they agreed to drop the extra $150. Nonetheless, yesterday (May 18) I got a bill for that $150 in the mail. I emailed again and again they said they would drop that charge. I don't believe them anymore.

WARNING. BUYER BEWARE. This practice is a money grab, not legitimate dermatological care…read more A friend recommended Dr. Audrey Fitch, saying I could ask her about anything I needed and she'd handle it in-office, so I booked an appointment for a new patient exam, and mentioned that I also needed a skin tag removed. I waited 2 mos for that appt. I was genuinely excited for the appt, since I had a number of concerns, and was told she was very thorough. However, far from that, Dr. Fitch walked in late, looked at the skin tag, froze it (all of 3min), and said, "Okay, we're done." I stopped her and told her I was a new patient, and was there for and had booked a full exam, not just a skin tag removal. She told me that was not what was booked, and she was sorry, but we couldn't do that--she said it was only a 15min appointment. (Though I had been crystal clear at booking). After I pressed--she did a rushed upper-body glance, said everything "looked fine," and told me o book another appointment for the lower body or if I wanted to discuss anything further. Shocked and disappointed, I headed to the front counter, where I was charged $90 co-pay + $190 for the skin tag removal for the 6min interaction. At the front desk, as instructed, I told them I needed more than 15min next time to complete the new patient exam and that I wanted time to discuss other concerns. I mentioned concerns with my aging face (a spot of sun damage I wanted lasered). The receptionist shifted gears when I said "aging", and said "Oh, you need a cosmetic consultation..." That "cosmetic consult" cost $500, paid upfront, non-refundable, and she assured this would give me time to discuss multiple issues. I agreed, thinking the price was steep, but would allow me to discuss my concerns. Another two months passed. When I arrived, I was immediately surprised that they hit me with another $90 co-pay--on top of the $500 I'd paid--charged separately for the "lower-body exam". (So now I was double-paying for for this appointment.) The appointment itself was absurd. I spent hours in advance preparing a detailed list of concerns--far more time than I would spend with Dr. Fitch. She glanced at my legs, nodded when I pointed out a couple of things, gave no feedback. Then she asked what "cosmetic things" I wanted to talk about. I said, "It's not all cosmetic--I just have a number of concerns." She pressed me to pick one issue, so I said I'd "start at the top" and mentioned hair issues. She said, "hair can sometimes be a full appointment in and of itself-do you want to talk about that?" I told her it was among the issues and she repeated, "do you want to talk about that?" And I said yes--it wasn't the main issue, so I didn't expect it would take long (and it didn't). She barely looked at my scalp, then asked me if I was stressed, and told me to get lab work with my primary care physician to figure out the issue. Then, literally 7min into the appt, she stood up and said, "Thanks for coming." I was shocked. I started to go on, to ask any other issues, but she cut me off and said, "We only do one issue per visit. Appointments are 15 minutes." I said, "But we're not even 15min in. Can we at least talk about my nail issue (one I had pointed out to her during the lower body exam)?" She cut me off, and said, "No. Only one issue per appointment. Sorry if you're unsatisfied," and walked out. In short, I was charged $870, for fewer than 20 minutes with the doctor, spread over two visits (after months of waiting). And for that, I got 1 cursory skin-tag removal, a lot of attitude, and no answers--I wasn't even allowed to ask my questions. I never even got the chance to mention the main reason I booked in the 1st place--a sunspot--because I wasn't given opportunity to bring it up. (NOTE: Per Dr. Fitch, ALL APPOINTMENTS ARE CAPPED AT 15MIN, and apparently we should know this.) Well at 15min per appointment and $100/minute, I'm not that foolish. When I left, the receptionist had the gaul to ask, "Would you like to book your next appointment?" Absolutely not. Save your time, money, and frustration. Go to a dermatologist who actually examines patients and cares about resolving concerns, not padding their billing system. This office runs on nickel-and-dime tactics, not genuine patient care. From what I can see in these reviews, people who had been coming here a long time continue to get good service, but across the board, they treat new patients like garbage. It's sad to see a great business decline, but something must have happened. They are clearly understaffed and uninterested in building new relationships. If they ever had any concern for human beings, it's long gone. I'm disgusted and disappointed.

I recently made an appointment for December 2025 for a consult. I was told they're now charging a…read more$300 consult fee which can be applied to a procedure. It's hard to believe this is the same company I've gone to for the last 15 years and have spent $10,000 plus. I thought about it and canceled my appointment. It doesn't seem worth it for me to patronize this business anymore.

I have been searching for a great dermatologist in the Bay Area for many years. I was not looking…read morefor major procedures - just ones that helped me to look healthy (I am in my 70s). I found and saw good and competent dermatologists in the Bay Area, but not a great one. I - and my family - used to go to a great dermatologist in another area, but we moved. This dermatologist loves all aspects of dermatology and is serious about using it to improve the lives of people. One of our great regrets in moving was leaving this great dermatologist. A few months back, we emailed this dermatologist and asked whom he would recommend in the Bay Area. He replied - one person and one person only - Marie Jhin at Premier Aesthetic Dermatology in San Carlos. I booked some appointments and am thrilled with Dr. Jhin, the office, and my results. Dr. Jhin is a truly great dermatologist (in depth knowledge of all things dermatology, great clinical skills, great attention to the outcomes desired by each patient) with a great office - wonderful, highly skilled professionals, clean and comfortable facilities, and a very, very, wide range of treatment options. So, if you are looking for a good and competent dermatologist, you have many choices in the Bay Area. However, if you want to see a great dermatologist with a great dermatology office, there is only one option - Dr. Marie Jhin at Premier Aesthetic Dermatology.