AVOID!!!! Dr. Shega( title only) license should be reviewed by the board of health. One of my friends recently went to have a cyst removed and was told if anything comes back concerning they will contact him. After almost a month, he went back to have another procedure not related to the first cyst removal and Shega informed him the first cyst came back CANCEROUS...They never contacted him. I'm not familiar how doctors contact patients regarding cancer but not to inform him at all have to be some kind of medical violation. Be aware of this clinic for your own health. read more

Dr. Shega offers a wide variety of dermatological services, including skin cancer screenings and treatment, medical treatments for acne/psoriasis, and cosmetic procedures. His staff is friendly and professional. As I've gotten older, it turns out I have sensitive skin. Dr. Shega is easy to talk to, and has handled all of my skin issues with professionalism and kindness. I have total confidence that he will handle all of my future skin issues the same way. I highly recommend Dr. Shega for all of your skin care needs. read more

Do NOT come here for mole removal. Dr. Shega is quick to rush you into shaving unwanted moles for biopsy while being not detailed enough about healing and scar prevention. I addressed I was worried about scarring and he said he would cut to a level on my nose that shouldn't scar. He estimated 2-3 weeks for healing and that it would look like a pimple as it's healing. When I took off my bandaid the next day I was appalled at how deep the cut was and how a very minor circular mole became an awkward long triangular shaped scar. When I came to my follow up appointment to addressed my concern, he said it takes a while for skin to grow from bottom up and that it won't look perfectly flat. He estimated it could take 6 more weeks for it level out. Sure enough it has been 8 weeks since the procedure and it still looks deep. I went to a different dermatologist to start laser treatment on my scarring and they were in disbelief in the bad practices and methods used on my skin. No gloves were used when the mole on my hand was being cut off with a scalpel and probably the same unsterile conditions were done to my nose when he told me to close my eyes. He does not even share the biopsy reports. The office is very outdated which makes me believe his practices are outdated as well. Please avoid this office at all costs. read more

I was referred to Dr Shega by my physician after 6 months of frustration. He diagnosed my infection correctly on the first visit. The lab confirmed his guess and he treated me. His office staff is friendly and professional with prompt wait times. read more

This is a number one office! The staff pretty nice and the DR IS AMAZING! He's really helpful and knows what he's doing. I had three issues and he helped with all of them perfectly! I am also paying out of pocket and he took that into consideration and was helping over the phone for free of I have any questions! It's just really amazing! Thank you...... read more

I came in for some acne treatment and they prescribed amoxicillin to treat the acne.. I was also recommended the skin peel which I thought was a ripped off! Didnt really do much except a stinging feeling. read more

If you want a Dermatologist who will aggressively take care of you Dr Shega is your man. I've been going to him for years now and walk away from each visit knowing that he has my best interest in mind. His friendly staff make each trip enjoyable. read more

My first visit was okay. I like the fact that they're open on Saturdays and I didn't have to wait very long to be seen. The reception desk wasn't as friendly as they probably should have been, but they were efficient. The doctor was actually very pleasant and took the time to talk to me and listen to my questions and concerns. He didn't rush me or make me feel like I was taking up his valuable time. He was obviously very knowledgeable in his field and very capable of finding the answers to my problem. Unfortunately, insurance doesn't cover most Dermatology costs. But I have to say that the receptionist who checked me out and took my payment was very clear about the process. She took the time to explain how much everything was going to be if I decided to go through with the treatment the doctor recommended. I don't feel that I was over-charged at all. But I did make sure to ask a lot of questions and get all prices on paper before I paid for or signed anything. The only full-on negative point for this office was the physical office itself. The rooms were very aged and not as clean as they should've been. The chairs had clear rips all along the sides, which was kind of disturbing. The waiting room was nice, but the decorations/interior designs were clearly outdated. They really need to remodel. Overall, I will continue to go here for any future dermatology needs. The physician and staff quality outweighs the aged office setting. read more

Dr. Shega is a really nice warm doctor. Military Vet, has a great sense of humor and put me at ease in our visit. I had a weird mole removed. Super nice staff very professional. The place is very laid back I guess that's why I like it... read more

This office has been ok at best. I have come in for facial peels numerous times. Sometimes the staff is great, other times you feel forgotten. During my last visit, my appointment was at 3. When 3:30 rolled around and I went to the front desk to ask why I've had a long wait time, a woman replied that I'm lucky I've only had to wait this long, and they had a ton of people come in today, and nearly an hour went by until I was seen for my peel that takes only a few minutes. Not sure why they'd book more appointments than they can handle, other than a lack of concern for those of us expecting our actual appointment time. I don't see myself coming back. read more

Dr. Shega had helped my complexion tremendously through glycol peels. He is professional and good natured.

STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE unless you don't mind an unsanitary environment. I should have read reviews prior to going to the office, which I usually do but I needed an office that was open on the weekend. The office is simply unclean. The doctor looks like he woke up out of bed and went to the office - didn't even comb his hair and wore shabby clothes. My daughter needed to have a keyloid cut off her ear. After meeting with the dr., he sent us to an operating room. The dish that holds the surgical tools was rusted and dirty, the floor was dirty, and it looked completely unsanitary. We trusted our gut and went to leave and the receptionist asked why we were leaving and we told her, she asked us to talk to the doctor. When he did, he said you could go in the other room. We got in the other room, it was carpeted with a operating bed and a desk - half his office, half operating room? That looked just as dirty and so we decided to leave. We saw the doctor on the way out and told him we were leaving and his response was "ok". No offense but the clientele were about as put together as the doctor. My sister had gotten Mersa during a surgery from a previous doctor and always told me to trust my gut if I get in that situation. When I called her on my way out of the office, she indicated that was the SAME doctor she contracted Mersa from. I'm contacting the health department as I'm seriously concerned about the safety of that office. read more

I had a very positive and pleasant experience. The staff and dr were personable, friendly, professional and accommodating. I used an online third-party service to book my appointment and it was not transferred to the dr's office. The dr. had other appointments, but they got me in and answered all of my questions. Before going forward with anything that might cost money out of my pocket, the dr had me take paperwork to his office staff so they could check pricing and let me know how much things would cost and I could decide whether or not to move forward. read more

this is place rip people off. I ve been to another dermatologist the day before with my insurance, they did not charge any fee so called doctor visit fee!!! and this place they charge me 70 dollar for the doc visit and telling me my INSURANCE DO NOT COVER!!! the previous place is 100% covered and when i called in for making appt i gave them my insurance information they said ti will cover hence i went this place. Doc Shega asked me to coem next week for a check up cuz i did a injection and some skin surgery on the first visit, so i came here the second time today as supposed to be a follow up. and they told me I have to pay a visit this time too!!! I was like this is suppose to be a follow-up return check up, the receptionist told me I have to pay every time i come to visit becuase I saw the doctor. !@#$%*(&^%$#@ I would never come to this palce again. they ripped me off and tell you different things! read more

Great experience, great Doctor makes you feel at ease immediately. Staff is very accommodating and warm. When you need something they are very helpful. read more

Horrible. They make you wait forever and the rooms are in bad condition. Shega isn't even interested and the nurses aren't knowledgeable. Not coming back. read more

This place is truly horrible. The first visit I went to, I had to wait over 30 minutes to be seen and I brushed it off assuming that the visit would be worth it. By the time the doctor actually saw me I was passed back and forth from the doctors office to the receptionist to answer questions that the doctor did not want to answer regarding money. The doctor looked at me for less than 5 minutes gave me some prescriptions and sent me away, then the receptionist told me it was required that I scheduled a follow up visit within 2 to 3 weeks. I specifically asked her if the follow up visit was included in the amount I was paying for the initial visit and she said yes. A few weeks later I went back for my follow up visit and saw the doctor for less than 60 seconds before he told me it was pointless that I was there because we do not expect to see results from acne medication in less than 6 weeks. Afterwards, I decided to look into the facial peels that they constantly were pushing towards me for my acne scars. My acne scars aren't bad, but they are bad enough to make me self conscious about them. Dr Shega himself told me that the facial peels for $90, and that included the office visit. I decided to schedule one and after scheduling the appointment for the facial peel I got a bill in the mail from my follow up visit weeks prior. When I called I asked about the bill for the follow up appointment and they said that it was their policy and I must have misunderstood them. I then double checked to make sure that the $90 he quoted me for the facial peel include the office visit like he said it would, and the receptionist said it was an extra almost $80 for the office visit. They are such rip off here, do not go! They lie, they don't listen, and the doctor does not pay attention to his patients. Spend more money and go somewhere else! read more

Went there under worker's comp claim. So far, very happy with staff, doctor and treatment. Things seem to run on time, just off the 163 frwy. read more

Dr Shega has, over the last eight years, literally saved my life! I adore him and everyone at his office he's very professional very kind and very thorough if there were more than a five star rating I would give that to him and his staff!!!!! read more

Man, what a relief. My wife was itching and scratching for months. We've been to our regular doctor and another skin specialist as well as 4 other doctors and no relief. One of the staff there is in a tea group my wife belongs to and said give him a try. Fantastic!!!! This doctor knows his stuff. It started to subside after the first visit. After about 4 treatments under some light thing ( am I technical or what?) the rash was mostly gone and she stopped itching and scratching all together. We went twice a week and getting an appointment scheduled was a piece of pie. What? Not cake? Turns out this doctor likes to bake his own apple pies from his own Apple trees. Very professional; very pleasant and easy to talk to. Takes his time to examine you and understand your concerns. Then, he tells you his best opinion on how to treat and makes you comfortable with the treatment. Wish we had more doctors like him. He has a great group of ladies there to assist you with appointments, payment or any questions you may have. Parking is a little tight, but there is off street parking too. If you have a skin problem, stop messing around and go see this guy. You won't be disappointed. read more

Horrible, horrible place to go to. The doctor is not experiened, unprofessional, rude and dishonest. This place overcharges. I was in for an exam of my skin condition after 5 minutes of oral questioning, not even a physical examination of the condition he wants to charge me $350! without giving me a prescription. He said its a big liability and would need to do more research and wants me to make a followup appointment so he could extort more money. I walked out of that office as fast as I could and told everyone I knew about that horrible day in December 2011. Save yourself time and money DON'T GO TO THIS PLACE! read more

Do not go here. I can't reiterate that enough. Making the appointment was easy enough, and then things just went downhill from there. The ladies at the front office couldn't find my insurance info and I could hear them screaming at the folks over the phone for multiple patients (I ended up having to call and they provided me all the info without a problem). FINALLY after waiting 1.5 hours because they double booked everyone, I "met" the Dr. Shega. They brought me into a room that clearly hadn't been cleaned in a long time (and not even sure if it was sanitized from the last patient) and the "doctor" sat down and said "why are you here". He punched some things into a computer and not once did he look at my psoriasis. I was explaining my problem and what I wanted (came in to get the XTRAC Laser Treatment) and he clearly had no interest in me. He even wrote down that I had a different type of Psoriasis in my book. If he had taken one look at me he would have known he was wrong. After a horribly meeting, I really should have just left. But I needed the treatment so I decided to wait. The front office quoted me one price, I agreed, and then went back to have the laser service. The lady who did it was fine, but she told me I would have to meet with Dr. Shega every time I came in to get the service (which is twice a week) and that it would be an extra $70 on top of the treatment cost for his consultation services! I left very angrily, paid almost $700 for what I normally would pay $55 for at my old place (and it was way higher price than they originally quoted me). And to boot, I got a bill in the mail two months later saying I owed them an additional $300! I should have read the reviews before coming. Such a horrifying experience, my blood still boils thinking about how they scam so many people. read more

My dermatologist since the mid nineties. Skillful, caring and competent. One of the most efficient medical offices in San Diego. Great location with easy access. read more

This place is a scam. They want you to continue using their services so they don't provide you with the correct information. In addition to the arm and leg they charge there, the office messed up my billing info. They did not verify the correct insurance info and then months later I am told that I am responsible for the misunderstanding and I will now be responsible for the discrepancies. Waste of time. read more

My daughter and I started seeing Dr. Shega almost a year ago for her hard to treat eczema. We go twice a week and I know I can call for the a refill on the creams at anytime. If I need to change am appointment they get me in when I need in. Their office staff is so nice and professional as with all their staff. Dr Shega is the nicest doctor I have met in a long time and I trust he will give my daughter the very best care. read more

Dr. Shega is one of the most brilliant doctors I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Truly, he saves lives every single day by finding cancer and removing it from people's bodies. I am not kidding. My mother has been going to him for over 25 years and he is the only reason she is still alive. With her fair Irish skin and out in the sunshine in her early years, she has pre-cancer areas everywhere. He locates problem areas, tries to freeze them first, then when necessary, does a biopsy. We are in that office several times a week. The staff is incredibly hard working. UNDERSTAND SOMETHING: They have people that come in and are not sure of what is growing on them or in them and he takes all the time necessary to treat them! Right then! On the spot! So they don't have to make another appointment to be seen another day. So yes, you may have to wait a bit of time ... but he will do the same thing for you when it is your turn. Seriously, it is like a mini-emergency room there. Thanks to Dr. Shega and his nurses (Elizabeth and Dwayne) for taking such good care of my mother. (And my aunt Margie -- A new comer to this process.) Cheers! ~Paddimelt read more

Made an appointment and waited over an hour before taken to the exam room. Then waited a long time there. Office is filthy and old, Dr. wears dirty old clothes, and is very unprofessional. They froze a few spots and biopsied a spot that the Dr. told me wasn't necessary but the insurance would cover it. Well of course that was not true, and I ended up having to pay for unneccesary procedures. Then to top it off after all that, the Dr. was in such a hurry to leave for lunch, he hit me with his old truck in the parking lot as he backed out without looking. I was walking, and was able to jump out of the way as I slapped the side of his truck. Just pick another dermatologist. read more

My dermatologist I have been going to since I was younger retired, so I was panicked when I had to find a new one. I found Dr. Shega online and was immediately interested since I could book an appointment within the same week (my old dermatologist used to be booked months out). My appointment was at 3:30 on a Monday, and after I filled out new patient paperwork, I was taken back immediately. I only waited ten minutes in the exam room before he came in. He was so nice and personable! He asked me about where I worked and we had a conversation about that for a bit. He prescribed me a great topical cream for my acne, and also advised that I go through their online pharmacy to save money. I had my prescription within the week! He also gave me samples to hold me over until it arrived. His nurses and exam room techs were very friendly and sweet as well. He will definitely be my go to dermatologist as long as I'm in San Diego! read more

Do not, and I repeat, DO NOT go anywhere else! Dr. Shega and his staff are amazing, professional, delightful, and accommodating. My husband and I have been going to Dr. Shega for the past three years, and we could not be happier with everyone. Dr. Shega is fantastic, and he knows his stuff. He has incredible experience, and he is the Dr. that does it all AND knows it all. Sometimes, you have to wait to be seen, but it is worth the wait, and they give you same day appointments, which is UNHEARD of these days in the medical profession. His nurses, Elizabeth and Brian, are also incredible, and they make you feel very comfortable during procedures. Dr. Shega and his staff have a terrific sense of humor, which always helps, and they always answer any and all of your questions and take the time to do so. I am thrilled that I found Dr. Shega, and I will recommend him to everyone that I know - family and friends! read more

Dr. Shega and his staff are great! As for his office, I will admit, it is a little out-dated, but other than, it's fine. You aren't there to experience the ambiance of the office, you are there to see the doctor, and he is awesome! He actually took the time to listen to me and my concerns regarding some scalp issues I was having. After addressing that issue, he made sure that I scheduled a follow-up and casually asked I had "any bumps or moles I needed looked at", showing that he really does care. When I returned for the follow-up, I also needed to get a wart removed, and after having had this type of procedure done a couple times, they did it a completely different way that was much much more effective! He is extremely laid back, he is quick to see you (not only in regards to the same day appointments which are awesome! but are extremely punctual), and he now has a life-long patient. Definitely recommend him! read more

horrible, every time l went there, l waited from thirty minutes to almost an hour in an exam room. the equipment was out dated, the cabinets were shabby and doors were dirty around the knobs and switch plates. l was on a continuos billing loop, receiving two or three bills a week for weeks on end. these bills were all in code, so l had no idea what l was being billed for. when l first went there, l mentioned a spot behind my ear. the doctor said he didn't see anything and that was that. a few months latter he found it, removed it and biopsied it. again, l came back for the results and sat in the exam room for a half an hour again, just for a biopsy result. l got upset and stormed out of the office. dr. shega followed me out to my car, where he announced it was a malignant melanoma and said "You're going to die!!" l drove away. l then went to another dermatologist, who excised it again and told me there was nothing to worry about, after a second biopsy. those few weeks after dr. shega told me that, were to say the least, the most anxious l've ever experienced. my beloved dog had died just a couple months before, of malignant melanoma and l thought l was on my way to join her, which in a way gave me some comfort. l don't think l'll be going back to see dr. shega. read more