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    Golden State Dermatology

    2.4 (45 reviews)
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    Services - Golden State Dermatology

    Cosmetic surgery

    Medical skin care treatment

    Nonsurgical body sculpting

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    Nonsurgical hair loss treatment

    Skin condition consultation

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    4 years ago

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    4 years ago

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    Helen Chodsky is terrific. She is extremely thorough in her examinations and very friendly and puts you at ease

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    5 years ago

    The doctor seemed good. But the staff made several mistakes with my prescriptions, which cost me a fair amount of time.

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    Helen Chodsky is always pleasant, as are the receptionists.

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    Camilla McCalmont, MD

    Camilla McCalmont, MD

    4.4
    (41 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    Have been seeing Dr. McCalmont for a few years. She is super responsive and knowledgeable. She…read moreshares helpful information about possible issues and is patient. It is sometimes hard to get an appointment because she is popular!

    Following the removal of my melanoma (skin cancer) in 2015 I was looking for a dermatologist for my…read moreannual check-ups/exams. I was going to make it something I did when I visited my family in Washington State, however, the doctor I tried just kind of looked at me with a shocked look when she read my chart and found out I was in my early 20s and had already had cancer removed. That is not the only troubling thing I have run into since I had cancer. Some of the more religious Christians I have met in my life, have told me that immunity to cancer it simple, just hope one does not get it. If hope were immune, I would not have gotten cancer in the first place. Fortunately, Dr. Camilla McCalmont is a doctor who accepts reality and that while skin cancer may be fought off once it can return. I lived in Albany when I visited Dr. McCalmont and I loved the location of her office. The building had its own parking area, it was conveniently located not too far from the El Cerrito Shopping Plaza, and I did not encounter traffic on the short drive to the office. She and her workers were professional and helpful in setting up the appointment and getting the paperwork figured out. She emphasized the importance of annual check-ups and self exams, urging not being afraid to inspect oneself and help catch potentially cancerous spots early on. Nothing came up of concern on my visit, which was a huge relief. I have since returned to living in Washington State, but was happy with my experience with Dr. Camilla McCalmont and her office.

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    Illustra Dermatology

    Illustra Dermatology

    4.7
    (90 reviews)
    4.7 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!

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    Seven:Thirty

    Seven:Thirty

    4.7
    (333 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$$
    Available by appointment
    Women-owned & operated

    I booked a 45-min back treatment with Shannon, and the experience could not be even more perfect…read more The spa/clinic was light-filled with minimal aesthetics. Luckily their location was not terrible to find, as there was ample street parking. When I walked in, the warm and friendly receptionist greeted and made me feel right at home. Throughout my visit, Shannon shared me with her wealth of knowledge of the various AHAs as well as retinoid products. I love that we were able to geek out on which products to use to achieve brightening effects. She also made some recommendations based on my skin type such as mandelic acid instead of glycolic acid for gentle exfoliation. Without trying to oversell me her products, she suggested that I try over-the-counter Nizoral antifungal wash for possible white-heads that pop up occasionally as well as prescription tretinoin since I had a few hyperpigmented spots that I wanted to fade/brighten. Given it was my first time there, she did allow me to use my credit card to pay but informed me that she only accepted cash or checks to help keep operating costs down. Since my back issues were minor based on her assessment, I did not schedule a return visit. I so very much appreciate her sound and scientifically backed advice (I also follow various certified dermatologists on IG for general aging skin care maintenance); I definitely will be making a visit if future skin issues arrive!

    I came here many moons ago when they had a yelp event. I have tried some of their products and by…read morefar one of my favorites will always be the brightening serum. I have now ordered it a couple times, and it's never a fail. I can't wait to try some of their other products and services - and will definitely come back. The vibe is very clean and crisp, and there are several treatments room throughout. Also, the reception area is spacious.

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    Kintsu MedSpa & Wellness

    Kintsu MedSpa & Wellness

    4.9
    (49 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$
    Certified professionals
    Luxury

    There's a reason this place has such high reviews. Everyone here is experienced, professional, and…read morethey go the extra mile. I've had filler once, Botox once, and two RF microneedling sessions and it's like the technicians are OCD. Three full passes, every patch of skin is covered, and the results are the best I've had. They give you time to numb, and they do a great job distracting you from the discomfort if you do decide to go for a more intense setting. Also, really helpful with the GLP, clear labeling on each syringe, and easy FaceTime with the doctor. I've never had to wait past an appointment time and there's always parking. Really grateful I found this spot. Note: Sheila did the rf microneedling if you end up scheduling that service. I normally have some white spots but after the service with her my entire face is covered and it shows in the results.

    I want to start with the negative. There's barely any but one that pushed my button a little. That…read moreis to say that I wish the NP who saw me virtually had a little more etiquette. Coming from a healthcare setting myself, I am big on treating patients as people and not a box one has to check. Suffice to say, introduce yourself. I had to ask her "Who are you? Because you never introduced yourself." I believe that is basic etiquette. Second, I was quick to notice the lack of patience with which my call was handled hours after my visit, the one where I had a chemical peel. (There was a whole lot of information to remember before the visit and they don't all sink in until you're done and you get the kit.) Otherwise I had a pleasant experience getting my first peel with Sheila/Shiela. I'm now on my 4th day post-procedure and looking forward to the results. I also want to acknowledge the wonderful experience I had weeks before that with Joy, who did my Dermplaning Facial, although I wish I had known sooner that if I did both at the same time, I could've saved a lot more.

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    AllSkin Dermatology

    AllSkin Dermatology

    3.3
    (94 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    Horrible place! Don't waste your time and money! They are very unprofessional . After showing up to…read moremy appointment- yes I got delayed by 10 mins , I was asked to reschedule .. they never said that a 10 mins delay would cause the appointment to hm get cancelled! this plane has no value for peoples times . You are better finding a provider who actually cares ! Completely insensitive care team! It's a work day and at peak traffic time., one who cannot accommodate or at the very least mention their policy when making appointments is certainly lying!! Thank god I found a much better doctor and won't be recommending these people to anyone! They are xenophobic like crazy!

    I have been to AllSkin Dermatology for a yearly mole check for a while and I appreciate the service…read morehere so much! I had a fantastic visit today with Jenny Ngo. Jenny was quick, but thorough. She explained everything she was doing, which moles to keep an eye on, and was able to do a mole and skin tag removal all during one visit. It was very reasonably priced, too! I cannot recommend this office enough. It is so wonderful to feel like an office really cares about your health and well-being. From the reception area to the exam rooms, everything is clean and everyone is kind and helpful. I'll be back in a year and this is one doctor visit I genuinely don't mind coming to. I'll update my review with results from the mole and skin tag removal, but I'm feeling great about the experience and hopeful about the results!

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