Nikki Satovsky Melet rushed through my appointment and misdiagnosed my issue. As a result I went a few years dealing with it because there was "no treatment" according to her. I ended up getting a second opinion recently from a very talented dermatologist who correctly diagnosed the issue. My skin is now back to normal, which makes me happy, but also angry because it could have been resolved a lot sooner if Nikki took the time and scientific rigor to properly diagnose my issue. I would never recommend Nikki Satovsky Melet to anyone. read more

Terrible service on two occasions. The first time I met this Physician Assistant she invited me to have a quick second opinion despite being in the office a few days earlier. I asked please don't charge a copay again I was here less than 30 days ago, she said yes but the office charged me anyway. Next visit I'm left waiting in a cold office in my underwear for 30 minutes. That was not an enjoyable experience as I heard that they were having a Boxtox party next door (not actually sure what was going on) but it was clearly cosmetic and after 30 minutes of sitting in my skivvies in the cold I went home and found an amazing provider, Dr. Do. **** Update: I sent a friend to this provider because he needed urgent Dermatology access. My preferred Dermatologist wasn't around and I know this facility has many location and providers. So they were able to see my friend the next day which now helps me raise my rating TWO stars. My thoughts are it's a good place for last minute urgent appointments since most dermatologists are rarely available on short notice. A bit too focused on monetizing form medicine so great place if you need cosmetic care I suppose, but the real draw is access to a quick urgent appointment. read more

I don't often write reviews unless I have something good to say. Nikki is a gem. Nice, funny, personable and gave me great advice on my aging, pigmented skin! The treatment really worked and took away the discoloration. She gave me knowledgable recommendations to help my skin and I had 100% trust in her professional opinion! She genuinely cares! Thank you Nikki!! read more

Nikki is seriously the best! I have been seeing her for the past year and couldn't be happier! She is an expert in her field, makes you feel at ease, and has the best sense of humor! I've never trusted anyone with my skin needs as much as Nikki, she provides the utmost care for her patients and always knows exactly what will be the most effective for my sensitive skin type. Also, I've never laughed so much during a doctor's appointment than I have with Nikki! I can't say enough great things about her! I highly recommend Nikki to all of my friends and family! read more

Nikki is amazing! So easy to talk with, so knowledgeable, and so professional and skilled. She helped me with multiple dermatological issues in one sitting, and made it all so painless and pragmatic. Can't wait to see her again! read more

Nikki has great attention to detail and was very patient with me and all of my questions . She is very friendly and and gave me great knowledge to help me understand my issues. I highly recommend her. read more

Nikki was friendly, professional and methodical in her approach to my condition. I am so pleased with the results. I will always recommend her for any medical or cosmetic dermatological needs for me or my family. read more

I am a patient of The California Skin Institute with a psoriasis issue. Nikki was very professional in suggesting treatments that helped alleviate the issue and the cheerful office staff make the visits easy and punctual. Definitely a all around class act. read more

Nikki is great. Courteous, professional and thorough. Would highly recommend her.

Nikki is awesome! She makes me feel so comfortable, she always remembers me and asks how I am doing, going way beyond the typical small talk. On multiple occasions I have seen her to treat one skin issue, and during our session brought up other skin issues I was having, and she took care of them all right then and there. She gives me honest and realistic answers, not rehearsed textbook answers. I highly recommend her! Also a shoutout to the ladies at the front desk of the Laurel Heights office who are all super nice and helpful every time. Probably the only doctors office I've ever enjoyed being in. read more

The front office staff would not assure me the that my medicare & plan F supplement would would be sufficient to cover any costs for my initial visit. I asked them to call my supplemental insurance company United Health. after an hour waiting, they showed me paper saying I had no deductible, they put me on with their billing department that would not assure me that there would be No out-of-pocket cost for my visit. I left angry, confused & disappointed being I know I have full coverage. I did not feel safe in their care. I would NOT recommend going to this doctor's office. read more

Although not a physician, she's a brilliant P.A. I've met some really nice and knowledgeable physician assistants in the past (in today's health care system, its starting to be the norm) but who can say they not only are trained in dermatology but also in plastic surgery. No one I know. Kudos in my book! read more

Professional , clean and very informative ! Thank you Nikki for taking great care of my family !

Nikki is awesome! She has been helping me prepare my face for my wedding day. As she applied the glycolic peel, she sat with me and we looked at her wedding pictures. After my appointment, my face looked great! I can't wait until my next appointment with her. read more

Maybe she's only great with other conditions? I saw her once re: rapid hair loss. She spent about 4 minutes with me, inspected my scalp and told me there was nothing wrong, I should just use Rogaine and stop dying my hair. She blamed the dye. Sadly I actually bought Rogaine., but decided to see another derm who recommended blood testing and found vitamin deficiencies. Once my iron levels went back to normal, my hair loss stopped. read more

I saw Nikki Satovsky, PA-C and have only the best things to say about her character, her attention to my issues, her care, and her depth of knowledge. She exceeded my expectations and in SF, that's hard to do. I will definitely return when I need treatment again! Thank you Nikki!!!! read more

i've only been to the office on sacramento near cpmc. dr. satovsky was great. i had my baby with me and found dr. satovsky and the staff to be totally baby-friendly. she gave my baby something to play with and let us use the room later to feed. when i needed to use the restroom, one of the office assistants watched my baby for me. i saw another female dr. there another time and again, super warm and baby-friendly. she said, "you can bring her anytime!". it doesn't get better than that. plus, free soap samples!!! read more

Nikki was nice, but when I had 2 moles removed for testing, one of them was fine, one bled through my shirt and after 6 months still has not fully healed (the other one is not even a scar). read more

Nikki is very friendly and personable. this was my first visit cause i had read all these great reviews on here and she did not disappoint. she jumped right in and knew exactly what i needed and sent me off with shots and product. so if you are looking for a dermatologist that will actually act on your issues Nikki is the one to see read more

I have known Nikki for over 10 years and she is the ONLY person I will go to if I have an issue with my skin. She is professional, personable, knowledgeable in her field and incredibly patient. I can be kind of a nervous nelly, but Nikki is calming and confident. I have seen Nikki over the years for various issues. She recommended the perfect combination of creams to get rid of a rash I had on my skin. She also removed a few milia near my eye. She was gentle and kept me informed throughout the process. She also recommended some excellent sunblock formulas that are perfect for my skin type. I always recommend Nikki to my friends and family and they too rave about her practice. read more

Nikki is spectacular!!! She is easy to talk to, no rushing, knows what she is doing and listens. I am very happy I found her! Her staff was also wonderful, helpful, and friendly! Shout out to Bindu, Tran, and Marita!!! I will definitely go back to Nikki when I need anything related to medical skin issues! read more

My whole family has been seeing Nikki for years. She is very thorough, careful, and takes time to explain to us what she is doing and answer any questions and concerns we have. She is wonderful with children too, she makes both my daughters feel comfortable and safe when they go in. We appreciate her professionalism and warm beside manner. We think Nikki is amazing and highly recommend her! read more

Nikki is smart, personable, thorough and one of the best. I've seen Nikki for cosmetic injections, skin issues and worrisome moles. Nikki always puts me at ease and makes me feel comfortable. I couldn't recommend her more highly! read more

Nikki is awesome! She is so patient, professional and gentle as a medical Caregiver. She is wonderful with both kids and adults and puts you at ease with her warm bedside manner. I would recommend her to anyone! read more

Nikki is aMAZing! I have been to her twice now, for Botox, and I'll continue to see her when my needs arise...which they will! My second appointment occurred 2 weeks after my first appointment; Nikki suggests a follow-up to ensure that you are completely satisfied with the treatment she has administered. Because she is concerned about her patients looking natural, she doesn't go overboard the first time 'round...a DEFinite plus in my mind! Not only is she funny, warm and takes time to connect with her patients, she is smart, savvy and knowledgeable. She was a recommended specialist to me, and I would, in turn, recommend her to anyone in need of her services. read more

Nikki I love the work that you do and I'm still sticking around, but I got 0 apologies from your staff and billing for an error on their end. I got 0 notification that I had a balance due. I even saw you in 5/2016 and no one told me about it. Apparently you guys had the wrong address and number on file which I'm crying foul because my pharmacy communicates with your office and they have my info from your office. Thank you for the unneeded stress. I paid the balance. I'll see you when I see you but this is a great discussion to have with your staff. read more

I saw Nikki this past week to deal with some potentially harmful skin issues. All I can say, is that her way of interacting with me was on the same level as the very efficient, excellent method she dealt with me. She explained everything in detail, which I tend to like, since that reduces anxiety for me. My issues were not cosmetic and were more medical per se, but she treated me with the type of graciousness that is especially desirable for a patient when dealing with health issues and medical practitioners. Super quick, skilled, and wonderful patient interaction. read more

Nikki is great and I would strongly recommend her. She actively follows up with patient care and is always a pleasure.

Nikki is an absolute gem ! She has been tending to my needs for a couple of years now. Initially, I went to her about a dark sun spot on my face, about which I had become extremely self conscious. She went through the IPL laser process with me, step by step, and everything she said would happen, happened to a tee, and it lightened up until it became barely noticeable on my face. I could not have been more happy that she addressed this point of stress in my life quickly and efficiently. I have continued to use Nikki and always take her suggestions re botox, IPL. She doesn't "overdo" it at all. She is professional and courteous, and a joy to work with. I wouldn't trust my face to just anyone... read more

Nikki is awesome. She's always punctual, efficient and pleasant. She's very knowledgeable, professional and a joy to be around. Go see Nikki for any of your dermatological needs and thank me later. read more

Nikki is a true professional in every sense of the word. She is extremely knowledgeable and really takes the time to explain things to me in detail. She ensures that all my questions are answered and gives me her perspective on various treatments. I have been to 6+ dermatologists and none of them can compare to the experience that I have with Nikki. read more

Nikki is true pro! She diagnosed me with a serious skin condition. Her office staff was amazing. She was prompt and personable. Highly recommended! read more

Nikki is such a pro. Very knowledgeable, personable, and on time. She diagnosed and treated a severe skin condition that really impacted my life. She's the best!! read more