After 20 years as a patient of Dr. Friedman.. I must say he has given nothing but positive,professional and complete help with my dermatology issues.. Was fortunate to have him detect skin cancer early as not to have major damage. Absolutely swift and to the point.. Office staff is very helpful,kind and supportive. Appointments are very easy and quick to make. Having changed insurance the beginning of the year there was a problem with my authorization-They office staff was very helpful in contacting the insurance company to resolve the issue.. Always a pleasure to visit.. read more

No bedside manner whatsoever! Rude and acts like he doesn't want to be there. If I get referred to him again I will call insurance provider and ask for someone else. read more

Dr. David Friedman. is a no nonsense very well. Informed doctor that goes straight to the problem, assesses and treats successfully.....He gives you an absolute sense of authority, excellence and professionalism which in turn puts you in the best hands Possible, and gives you freedom and trust Ms. Perry read more

I was skeptical about walking into this location due to the reviews on the page, but I'm happy to say everyone was friendly. I was in and out in no time. Everyone knew what to do, and I was seen pretty much at my appointment time which is something most locations struggle with. The doctor was quick, understanding, and friendly. I would recommend this place to anyone else as well. I love how close it was as well. read more

I was here 3 months ago for my hair shedding for no reason. The wind blow it drops to the point i sit down doing nothing it dropped. DR. David took a looked at my hair and knew exactly what was wrong and recommended me the treatment. My follow up today ! I got my lushful hair back again. Thank you doctor! read more

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I don't understand these bad reviews. I have been to see Dr Friedman three times and each time he was amazing. He knows his stuff so no need for small talk which I don't care for anyway. He tells you what your diagnosis is and takes care of it. I appreciate this greatly. The staff has always been super friendly and courteous to me but I treat them with respect so I get respect in return. I will never go to any other doctor but Dr Friedman. read more

Dr. Friedman is great. Straight to the point, doesn't waste anytime and gives you the simple solution. The staff, front office is the complete opposite. Rude, short, and need people skills. Dr. Friedman 5 stars - Staff 0 stars = 3 read more

I've gone to Dr. Friedman years ago and he was great. I wanted to make an appointment with him again and so far I've left 2 voice mails on 2 different days a week apart and they still haven't returned my calls. You go directly to their message box when you call. Pretty unprofessional if you ask me. read more

I cannot give Dr.Friedman a one star because he is a five star Dr. however today my phone experience was the last straw.First lady on the phone was ok,I had to cancel my son's appointment. I called again to ask if perhaps they had earlier availability for me,they didn't and that was ok,the woman who answered the phone was flat,made awkward sounds while she seemed to look up appointments and it seemed to bother her I'd call at all,I thanked her and without any response she hung up. I just went on yelp and found another Dr. down the street from Dr. Friedman,the young lady who answered the phone was pleasant and took all my info,she actually sounded alert and content to be in her environment. Dr. Friedman is a great Dr. but the staff does not represent him well. read more

Very professional staff. Everything was explained to me in layman's terms. The doctor was very thorough in explaining what he was going to do and what he was looking at. I am glad that my doctor referred me to Dr. Friedman. I wish I could give more stars for his office staff. read more

This is a high volume practice. So, temper your expectations....Expect a crowded waiting room. Expect a wait. Even if you have an appointment. Expect a harried and impersonal staff/doctor. They are not there to be your friends, hold your hand, or engage in small talk.... This is quick diagnosis/treatment time. Straight to the chase. Professional. Efficient. In and out..... read more

Let me start by saying that I was very skeptical after reading some of these reviews. I went with an open mind and hoped for the best. Dr. Friedman and his staff were very welcoming and professional. I ended up having to get a biopsy done, which I was extremely nervous about. Dr. Friedman was very gentle and patient and made me feel at ease. My overall experience was positive. read more

I have been there a few times and Dr. Friedman is miserable to deal with. He has a poor bedside manner and treats his own employees like crap by throwing charts at them and talking down to them. He always rushes through procedures and doesn't tell you what he is doing. He does not listen well which is one of my criteria of measuring doctors. He had a black woman co-worker that is very professional and very good but I didn't see her around the last time I was there. I doubt she would put up with his behavior very long as she is a very talented women. They are also closed during lunch so if you have a 1:00 appointment and get there early, you have to wait outside. They don't seem to care much about their customers. I will not be going there anymore. read more

Had a big pimple on my cheek so I went to see Dr Friedman. The covid19 saftey procedures were very good taking temperatures of everyone before entering only allowing patients into the office, there were around 8 chairs well spaced. The process was fast he did a great job burning off the mole. Wished he washed his hands before checking me out and before he burned it off. The time I checked in till leaving the office was about an hour. read more

I have a few choice words to describe Dr. David Friedman; abrasive, dismissive, insulting, unprofessional with absolutely no bedside manner whatsoever. His office was shoddy with stains on the carpet, molding missing from a damaged wall in the waiting room and an overall dismal atmosphere. The office staff was okay. A bit bored by the task of seeing patients, but at least they weren't rude like he is. The ONE highlight? One of the office personnel had her daughter with her at work. She was busily cleaning up files with correction tape. Steer clear this office. He even went so far as to state to me "people like you..." And gave me grief because I had a number of issues I was seeking advice on. Interesting to note that when I relayed this awful experience to my very sweet mannered mothered, she knew exactly who I was speaking of and told me he was awful and treated her poorly, too. What a miserable little man. read more

I've been going to this office for the last 8 months and have always been impressed by the staff and doctors. I dont have any complaints and have always had good a great experience. read more

I really don't understand any of the bad reviews! I had the best experience here! I've been to several dermatologists and was never treated as well as I was here!! Dr. Friedman was fast, efficient and very professional!! I'm happy to say I've finally found my forever dermatologist!! I will definitely be back!!! It's a very busy office and now I know why!! Thank you Dr. Friedman and staff!!! read more

I was a little wary going to Dr Friedman after reading all of these negative reviews but since he was close and took my insurance, I gave it a shot. To my surprise, the office was spacious, clean, and dare I say, inviting. The office staff weren't the most friendly people--one was complaining about watery coffee and another just stared at me while I put my name down on the sign in sheet. I came in about 15 min before my scheduled time and after signing a few forms (less than other doctor offices), I was promptly called in and Dr Friedman came to see me after a minute a two. He, too, isn't the most friendly person (I guess he sets the office atmosphere), but he's very professional and is all about no mess, no fuss. He shared with me a couple of options of how to treat my condition and settled on the one that seemed like the least amount of work (not for him but for me--it wouldn't involve cutting my face open--yes, I'm a little dramatic). He gave me what I needed and although I was asking him questions even after I was ushered towards the check out station, he was quick to reply and didn't seem rude at all. Dr Friedman isn't one to solve your ailments with medication and creams and such. I guess he puts a lot of trust in the natural healing properties of the body. I was surprised I even got a bandaid to put on my face lol. Would I refer him to others? Absolutely. Would I want him to be my primary care doctor and my go-to doctor for all my needs? Probably not..I would prefer someone a bit more motherly haha read more

Dr. Friedman is a very busy, competent professional man. He doesn't sugarcoat things but tells it to you straight. I would rather have a Dr. like that than a friendlier less competent one. I look forward to my upcoming Moh's surgery with this bright, experienced Dr.! - Mary H. read more

Saw Dr Friedman today. Little bit of a wait in the lobby, but there are only two Dr at this location, so np there. The two little bumps I have are lipomas (thanks, Dr Pimple Popper). I have no pain and not visible. He actually told me that, if they were taken out, the scar tissue would cause more problems than the lipomas. I was in and out in 3 minutes. Not sure about the negative reviews, but if you understand a two-Dr office is busy and you would want your Dr to spend the time to treat you completely and NOT watch the clock, I'd recommend him. read more

Unbelievably outstanding doctor and office. Dr. Friedman spotted a mole on my shoulder that turned out to be melanoma cancer (Afterward, I saw an oncologist and after a wide local excision I am free of cancer). His judgment and experience should be trusted by anyone who has doubts or questions about their skin. This office saved my life and likely many others. Five stars all day. read more

Dr David B Friedman is Great! Treated all my skin issues within 3 visits. Staff was friendly & helpful. Thanks to all at the CA Skin Institute Anaheim, Michael V read more

Worst experience ever. Rude & would not listen to what I had to say. Rushed through my appointment even after waiting 30 minutes just to be seen. He would not listen to me about a drug that doesn't work for me but yet prescribed it again. This was my first time seeing him & last. Do not see him. read more

If you can, avoid using Dr. Friedman. He has the rudest staff I have ever encountered. They are rude, impatient, unhelpful, and sometimes retaliatory. Listen when they answer the phone; they talk so fast they are totally unintelligible. One worker called me and read my mother's biopsy report to me, with medical-technical terms, at lightning speed--totally unintelligible. She became very angry when I told her I didn't understand. More importantly, why is a diagnosis of cancer being read over the phone to a family member? This should be done by a doctor, directly to the patient. My mom had an appointment with Dr. Friedman in a couple of days to present the biopsy report to my mom. It was a waste of time to have him reiterate the information and then have us schedule an appointment for the surgery rather than doing the surgery then. What makes it worse, the worker on the phone told me Mom needed an appointment for the surgery. When I told her about our impending appointment, she said that they could do it then. They did not. In addition, at the first part of the phone conversation, I had to tell the worker that I needed to call them back because I was not able to have a long discussion, as I was walking to an office. The person would not listen and would not stop talking. I repeated myself a couple of times and then told her I could call her back or she could call me back. Thei woman had the audacity to tell the doctor I hung up on her. When I called the office back later, the person that answered the phone said that no one had called me and continued to argue about it. I finally told her the evidence on my phone was to the contrary and that I would take a screen shot to prove it. That is when they were able to find the person that had called me. When given the paperwork for the surgery, the worker started telling me, again at a fast rate, that my mom was having "moss"?? surgery. I asked what that was and she answered that it was the type of surgery Mom would receive. But she was having cancer surgery! Repeated questions as to what that was only got angry repetitions. At home, I looked at the back of the information and discovered that it was a skin cancer surgical procedure invented by a Dr. Mohs. I was not given the courtesy of this explanation. Returning for the surgery, on a later date, at 1:00 p.m., I went to the desk to sign in, as a sign states to do. I stood there for a couple of minutes, as there was no sign-in sheet. The receptionist totally ignored me. Finally, I asked if there was s sign-in sheet and I got the reply, stated very sarcastically, "I'm working on it now!" What would it have taken to acknowledge my presence when I first walked up, and inform me that the sheet would be ready in a couple of minutes. My husband had a similar experience when he had taken my mom to her first appointment. The communication in person and on the phone is the rudest I have ever encountered. They cut you off, talk over you, and speak so rapidly they are unintelligible. They are angry if you don't understand them. People deserve better than this. read more

Dr, David Friedman is the BEST!!!! I use to suffer from nodulocystic acne on my face. This type of acne is very painful. Dr. Friendman cleared my complexion and got rid of the cystic acne, my face looks great!!! His staff is always nice and very friendly. Dr. Friedman works magic. If I feel a cystic acne starting to form, I just called the office and they get me in right away, the staff is awesome!!! He also make this cream that gets rid of dark spots left behind from acne and it actualy really work. My complexion has no dark spots. My face is clear and all one color, I look good.....Sorry some other clients were not satisfied. He truly works magic....LOVE LOVE LOVE Dr. Friedman and his Staff.....Sandy P.S. see you next month...... read more

Went in on Friday, February 9, 2018. My barber clipped me on the back of my head about a year ago, then a "wart" started growing on the spot. Eventually got larger and started looking like a scaly scab. Started hurting when I sleep, so I finally got my insurance company to let me come to Dr. Friedman. Staff on the phone and on site were very friendly. What I liked most was that although this place is very busy with tons of patients going in and out, I didn't have to wait for a month to get an appointment (just 2 days). These days, doctors are accepting patients even though they are booked for the next 2 months (meaning once I get approved and referred to this office, I would have to wait for 2 months to actually see a specialist), but apparently this place doesn't participate in that disgusting practice. Waited maybe 15 minutes after filling out my paperwork to be seen by the doctor. He was very friendly, contrary to some of the reviews on here. He is a very quick worker (i'm guessing this is how he sees so many patients in a short time), took a look, told me he'll be cutting it off then cauterizing (instead of freezing it like my primary doctor told me) because freezing would have no benefits and I would just be wasting multiple copays on multiple sessions. He poked my head with the anesthesia needle, cut off the wart, cleaned off the blood, and baby-blowtorched the spot, in about 60 seconds, then answered some quick questions and sent me on my way. Overall very satisfied with my experience. read more

I have gone to Dr. David B Friedman for many years. I have referred many of my family and friends to him. I gave him 4 stars because he is fast and efficient, I haven't had to wait but I always try to be there ahead of my appointment so if I wait it because I'm early. I will say if you looking for someone to chat with he is not the right doctor for you. He come in and gets right to business. If you have something to say ask or tell him what it is. Don't be afraid to speak up for your health. read more

Dr Friedman was quiet rude to me. Said I wasted my co-pay and our time. I was referred to him from my primary. He was zero help.

Dr. Friedman and his staff have always been helpful and efficient when I've needed their services.

I had Dr. Friedman remove some pretty serious stuff. He was very frank with me and concerned that I waited so long to come in. He advised me that any time i have a skin condition that I don't wait to get it looked at! ( I had a mole that would bleed and wouldn't heal) He had to do 32 removals from one area of my temple above my eyebrow. It has been several years now and I have moved. I couldn't remember his name and different insurance, my wife happened to be in the area and remembered where his office was. I am so happy to be able to get back in touch with him to look at other skin issues I am having. read more

Staff NOT friendly at all!!! Dr. Friedman was not very informative and did not really make me feel confident in his work... I asked my M.D. for a second opinion and I ABSOLUTE LOVE Dr. Vipal Soni in Huntington Beach!! Great front office staff! and the Doctor took 30 min of his time to answer all my questions and concerns... the out come of my treatment was AMAZING!! he treated my melasma and removed 5 moles It was the best experience ever!! read more

I have been a dedicated patient here at this dermatologist for over 4 years; however I am extremely disappointed that their scheduling has been a complete mess for such a long time. I had to wait over 45 min for my appointment. The staff are unhelpful, rude, and impatient, when I questioned my wait time. Do yourself a favor and do not come to this establishment unless you enjoy waiting. read more

Interestingly, I just visited another dermatologist who gave me a through examination. She zapped loads of pre cancerous spots with nitrogen, did two skin biopsies, and watching two other areas of concern. Those areas were there when I was examined by him! Not very happy! read more

Never. Ever Go Back to Dr. Friedman s Office. God bless the REAL Docs that they care about their patients not the $.

One of the worst experiences I've encountered at a medical office. Dr. Friedman spent less than 5 minutes with me. The only thing Dr. Friedman did was prescribe me different lotions and pills to try. After prescribing 3 different lotions, he suggested that I buy his lotion that is manufactured by him, which also didn't work. Dr. Friedman did not address my needs, and instead of actually being a doctor, it felt that he was only thinking of how to benefit his pocket from my insurance and myself. Everytime I was scheduled an appointment he would walk in, write a prescription and walk out. Worst doctor/patient experience ever ! read more

Based on several visits, I do not recommend the place located at euclid st, Anaheim, Ca. Staff is extremely rude, acting like they are doing charity or a favor to you. Doctor is of rude and won't try to get to know more about your skin conditions or medical history, although the diagnosis was correct, he always appears for 5 min maximum at the room, seems annoyed if you ask him questions about conditions, treatment or prognosis, always on the run and unfriendly. He will refer you to his receptionists witch usually are unfriendly and unhelpful giving you a look. Because he won't take the time to explain you, he'll breakdown your visits in several ones, probably he is trying to get the most out of your insurance in my opinion, he could have checked my skin from the beginning and what to expect . Seriously, find another dermatologist who is more patient and provides excellent patient service, just because you have a skin problem, doesn't mean you have to be mistreated read more

I started going to Dr Friedman over a year ago for a weird rash I get on my back each summer. He has incredibly reasonable prices and does not rush you through the visit. He was able to help me with my issue and I will continue to go to him for all of my dermitological needs. I have and will continue to recomend him to my friends and family. read more

This is the 4th medical procedure my disabled relative had done with Dr. Friedman, and once again it was a success!!! Everything healed nicely with no complications and Dr. Friedman did a fantastic job! This is especially so because my relative can be difficult and hard to treat because of his Bi-polar illness, Dr. Friedman handled it exceptionally well and after 4 quality procedures he is the very best Dr, you can go to. Thank you again Dr. Friedman, Julie and Eugene read more

Will never go back! Looong wait, too many patients scheduled for the same time. Toady, he was 30+minutes late getting to the office

Great dermatologist, very knowledgeable, professional and straight to the point, exactly what I'd like in a doctor. His office is very busy, so the staff can come off as a bit short as they're trying to help everyone, but they're polite and nice about it. Seems like some of the poor reviews are from those who take offense to this demeanor. I really appreciated when one of Dr Friedman's staff called me several days after filling an expensive prescription and told me they had a coupon that greatly reduced the copay and that they contacted my pharmacy and applied it to my already filled prescription. I was able to go back to the pharmacy and get a significant refund. This kind of gesture really shows they care about their patients and try to do good by them to the best of their ability. All in all, would highly recommend! read more