So bad. Saw her at Solana Beach location and I will never go again. She made me feel like I was taking up too much of her time. The whole appointment was approximately 10 minutes and it felt like she had other places to be and I was wasting her time - awful bedside manner - forget friendly or even courteous. She barely looked at my skin, areas I had concerns with. I can't emphasize how bad she is. read more

Been a patient for many years. Dr. Gilboa knows her stuff. I have total confidence in her diagnoses and recommendations. She has a sharp wit and dry sense of humor which I find charming and endearing. read more

DOESN'T CARE ABOUT HER PATIENTS!! I went to this Dr.because I had several problems with my skin. First was a very strange sore-like spot on my chest. I told her that it had behaved very strangely by crusting up, then falling off and crusting up again. I also told her that the skin all around it hurt. She nodded and proceeded to freeze it. It took several weeks to fall off but never really went away. I then started getting red bumps everywhere. The ones on my front upper torso hurt (including the skin around it) and the ones on my back upper torso itched. I told her about this weirdness. She took a biopsy of one blister and order a cream for me. I also told her that the strange thing took several weeks to fall off. She just nodded. When I went back in I had to ask what the results of the biopsy were. She said "some kind of Dermatitis" And that she wanted to do a biopsy on another one before I put any cream on it. I was to call when I got another one and not put cream on it..I did this, showed her the new one but she decided to biopsy a different one. This time, when I asked about the results, she said it wasn't what she thought. She patted me on the back and said "I don't know what it is. Let's just hope it goes away. The cream is helping, isn't it? Then when I requested a refill on the cream I was told that she would refill it again unless I came in..REALLY??? WHY???? You don't know what it is and "The cream works, doesn't it?" I knew I would never go back to her so I made an appointment with another dermatologist. Upon my very first visit she looked and said she thought I had three different issues. She took 3 biopsies, including my original strange spot. Results came back that the one in my chest was the equivalent of STAGE 2 cancer, one of them showed the beginnings of cancer and the last was "Contact Dermatitis", which means I am having an allergic reaction to something. I have since had surgery for the cancer On my chest (with a 3-4 inch scar) and removal of the second one (with a 2-3 inch scar). Last to figure out is what I am reacting to. THANK GOODNESS I WENT TO A NEW DERMATOLOGIST!!! read more

Dr Gilboa is a great dermatologist very experienced with Botox and fillers, she is very genttle and her staff make you fEel comfortable.

I hate to spread bad karma but I was SO disappointed with my appointment. I went to see her on Vista Road in Oceanside. I had never seen a dermatologist before but I have adult acne and brittle hair and I thought getting over my fear and seeing a doctor would finally help. Staff were nice enough. But I waited in the room for FORTY FIVE MINUTES (and this was a morning appointment). When she finally came in, she looked at my skin for 5 seconds in regular lighting and gave me a coupon for an over the counter face wash. When I asked about my hair she said, basically genetic. NO detailed skin analysis using a bright light or mirror, NO talk of diet, stress, hormones. Nothing! She said if I had more questions to make an appointment with one of their estheticians. To be fair, it would be a free consultation but I would have to come back another day. If insurance hadn't covered it I would have been SO ANGRY!! So basically, whole morning wasted, 45 minute wait for a 2 minute appointment and no better off than before. Maybe this is just what dermatologists do but I felt really let down. read more

I wen't to Dr.Gilboa to treat my cystic acne that I've had for 12 years. The first time I saw her I was in tears, and she told me to invest in makeup and wear sunscreen because only time would help me. I'd already been to a slew of other dermatologists who tried everything. Despite this, Gilboa refused to entertain Accutane and instead ordered me two rounds of Minocycline over the two years that I was in her care. It never worked the first time, and I wasn't surprised when it didn't work the second time around. Since then I have been seeing another dermatologist who put me on Accutane for six months, and I'm happy to report that I'm finally acne free no thanks to Dr.Gilboa. read more

office staff was amazing!She on the other hand horrible! We waited in this little room for her for 25 mins, she came in said you have a rash on your face, this should take care of it. She gave me a coupon and said see you in two weeks. She spent maybe 5 mins with me. no handshake no introducing herself nothing! horrible bedside manner. And to top it off the coupon was expired and they no longer manufactured the cream she prescribed! I will never go to her again and will let other people know about her also. read more

I was referred to see Dr. Gilboa by a Nurse Practicioner for my plethora of freckles/moles (thanks mom for the Scandinavian part of my skin :). Dr. Gilboa was very thorough and methodical and found 2 questionable moles which she removed for biopsy. She was very professional and easy to talk to, but she's probably not the most talkative Dr. I've seen; so if you are looking for someone to complain about life to, or be your psychologist, I don't think she's the right dermatologist for you. read more

Knowledgeable, thorough, and friendly... all that I want in a doctor. I highly recommend Dr Gilboa.

I'm a senior and I've been going here about 15 years. I never wait long for scheduling nor in the waiting room. Staff is friendly and competent. It is a very well kept assuring atmosphere. Every time I see an actor on high definition TV with a big "pock mark" on their forehead I am reminded how simple a procedure it was for me to make it go away forever by Doctor Gilboa. My physician group had recommended to me what seemed to be an overly simplified and invasive looking procedure for a bezel cell removal: I felt more confident with the result I got here. read more

Watch out for bogus "light therapy" I was told this dubious therapy would be covered by insurance, then received a hefty bill for it, which this office refused to reduce. Dr. Gilboa seemed to know her stuff, but the light therapy seemed like a cash extraction device and their office was very rude in discussing this issue at all. Won't be recommending or returning read more

I have to admit I was a bit scared to see Dr. Gilboa when I read these two reviews but decided to give it a go and I am so glad that I did. Her office staff could not have been friendlier and more personable, I got lost in the parking lot but was kindly redirected by Nate, Debbie at the front desk was so friendly and professional,and Lisa who escorted me to the examination room was great as well. No one made me weigh myself or get totally undressed, which I appreciated since the issue was specifically a facial one. I didn't have to sit on the high exam table, which for me is like climbing on a horse and never seems to work out for either of us. Dr. Gilboa came in, was friendly, attentive, professional; she heard my saga and then shared her opinion and prescribed several things. She cautioned me to discuss the medication further with the pharmacist due to my concern re: contraindications, just to make sure I was comfortable, even though she couldn't find evidence that any existed. She's submitting a request for a follow up appointment and is recommending a follow up visit even though my insurance reimburses literally pennies on the dollar. She did mention that laser treatment might help one of my concerns, but stated clearly that it was not covered by insurance and only mentioned it because of the worries I had verbalized, which I appreciated. I am always grateful for the reviews of fellow Yelpers but I think sometimes you need to venture forth and check it out on your own as well, contingent upon the circumstances.I am glad I did in this instance. read more

I would not recommend Dr. Gilboa. I went to see her when my other dermatogist in the practice retired. I had no reason to believe I wouldn't receive the kind of excellent care I have previously received from Dermatology Specialists. To my dismay, I went in to have a spot checked on my back. Dr. Gilboa took a biopsy but assured my husband and I that she didn't feel it was a melanoma. A week later, for my check up, I was told it was indeed a melanoma and would need further surgery to get clear margins. I was already a bit perturbed by the arguing going on outside the patient room between the nurses station and the front desk. They were unprofessional with one another and using inappropriate words. When Dr. Gilboa was explaining the melanoma she seemed 'removed' and distracted. I reminded her that she didn't feel it was a melanoma... But she quickly said "no, I knew it was a melanoma when I took it out". She then admonished me abruptly to stay out of the sun and wanted to discuss another procedure for my face (even though there were no issues with my face). I was asked to make another appointment for the 2nd surgery. After thinking about the whole experience, I realized Dr. Gilboa had not even done a full body check to see if there were other issues! I called the office and asked for the records person and asked for a copy of the pathology report. She was rude and short (Murrieta office) and told me I would have to wait a week and I would have to pay $7.00 for a copy. I was extremely annoyed and intuitively bothered by this whole experience. I ended up doing my own research and learned I should have had a full body check right away. I also learned that melanomas are typed 1-4. When I asked Dr. Gilboa what stage my cancer was, she appeared confused and said this wasn't typed. Having major concerns, I called the office manager in the Oceanside office and expressed my concerns. She made my pathology report available for pickup immediately. Long story made short....I switched to Dermatology Medical Group where I have received exceptional service and care. I completed 4 surgeries to get clear margins. A full body check was automatically done with the first visit. There is a very professional and courteous environment throughout each of my visits. My new doctor did find another melanoma in situ that will need treatment, but I feel complete confidence in this medical group. Beware of Dr. Gilboa and the Murrieta office. Do your homework and ask lots of questions. Trust your instincts. read more

After having a PPO for my entire life and so many wonderful Doctors of course, I was a bit concerned when I reached 65 and had to move into Medicare coverage with all the horror stories that go with it, so when I was assigned a Dermatologists of course I wanted to see what yelp reviews were saying about Dr Ruth Gilboa. Yes there were some old reviews that were old and not good, but I read between the lines and realized as always, some people have a bad day and then run right to "yelp" But so often there are so many good reviews that never make it because people are happy! So with that said, I want to say not was I only impressed with Dr Gilboa, her staff (of many) were running one of the best offices I have ever seen. I would tell anyone in Medicare or even the best PPO money could buy you will also be as happy as I was. I could go on and on, but you get the picture ... Dr Gilboa had a waiting room of 4-5 people when I arrived at 4:20 for a 4:40 apt. I was walked in the exam at 4:40 sharp and examined and procedure done and out by 5:00 ... But lets all be real, sometimes that may not happen, but the only reason is because Dr Gilboa is doing a good job on another patient ... Thank You George read more