I'm a mom in my 40's and I always thought getting my spider veins fixed would be in the thousands of dollars. During open enrollment I even thought about switching to a PPO just to cover the cost of getting them fixed. Then I realized it would be $450 a month for insurance for myself, I decided against that . I told my husband that I was going to start to save money to get my legs "fixed" He said, find out how much it is and we will do it. I had given up because I thought it would be too much. One day while looking at Groupon an ad popped up about sclerotherapy and I clicked on it. I was really inexpensive, so I called and set up an appointment. I took my husband since he asks tons of questions. We immediately felt comfortable from the checking in to the consultation. Dr Shafa was so nice, informative and knowledgeable and I decided to go ahead and get two syringes. I have to say that I had a ton of spider veins on my ankles and the top part of my feet. Though the process was somewhat painful (because of the location of my spider veins), Dr Shafa applied ice to relief the discomfort. The results were fantastic, I swear, my results were phenomenal. I was wearing open toe heels within 3 weeks and shorts in 4 weeks. I hadn't worn shorts since my late 20's. I was so happy with the results that my husband decided to surprise me with 2 other syringes with another dr. I went to my consultation and got the procedure. Boy, was that a mistake! I decided to go with a foam solution ( Asclera) Besides the point that it was the most painful injection that I have received, it burned when the solution was going in, there were NO results. The spider veins are still there. I could not move, the pain in my legs lasted for 2-3 weeks. I swear even my joints hurt. I realized that if I did it again I would go back to Dr Shafa and I would NOT get Asclera again. I just visited Dr Shafa again for an additional treatment and I cant wait for the results. I am so confident with the results that I am sure I am going to obtain, that I just bought a couple of skirts to wear to work. I highly recommend Dr Shafa and for someone that is thinking about getting sclerotherapy to do it, as moms we put ourselves last, and our family first. I promise you, you will be a whole new woman and will feel great about yourself. Thank you Dr. Shafa for changing my life! read more

I had bumps on my face that I wanted to remove and am so happy I found this office! Dr. Shafa is a perfectionist and is well seasoned when it comes to removing anything on the skin. I came in for a complimentary consultation and she reassured me there was going to be no pain with the procedure. I was very nervous but felt comfortable since she has so much experience. It has been a couple months since the bumps were removed and they have healed well, scar free. Thank you for taking care of me Dr. Shafa and OC MedDerm! Can't wait until we all go mask free so everyone can see my skin clear skin :-) read more

I went to Dr Shafa to see what she can do about my scars on my stomach and she did and amazing job to make them disappear. She does wonders. Thank you! read more

Dr. Shafa was absolutely great! I had a wart on my knuckle that I had orginally cut off by another doctor and it came back. I was referred to Dr. Shafa and went in for a visit wanting it to be cut off again. After talking with her she suggested that I do cryo which takes a bit longer but has much better results. Now a few months later after a few cryo treatments it looks perfect with no signs of it coming back! Thank you Dr. Shafa! read more

I have been coming to Dr. Shafa's office for the past couple of years, and I can say beyond a shadow of a doubt that she is as good as they come. She has been helping me manage my hormonal acne (only on my chin, for the most part), and has been doing such a great job. She is also the only one I trust for acne cortisone shots too, since you here some horror stories about some derms injecting too much, causing atrophy etc, but Dr. Shafa has it down to a science. She also has very helpful and patient from desk staff, who really work hard to get you in in a timely matter. She has my full confidence, and she will be my lifetime derm! read more

She's amazing. She's fixing the mistakes of another doctor (don't EVER go to South Coast Medsp). She's gotten rid of my scars and my skin looks 5 years younger because of all the magic she did. Love her. read more

I went to Dr Shafa to have a skin tag removed from my eyelid and it healed perfectly. I decided to have her take care of the other skin tags on my face too and she is so particular about doing a great job that she told me she wanted to do a follow up visit so she could check my results and do any needed touch ups.You might feel rushed during the exam but she looks at you and knows what she can do to help you immediately.Instead she really spends her time where it counts- actually working on you and making you feel comfortable. She discusses everything and answers all your questions. She has lots of experience.I recommend her.One more thing,when I go in for the touch up she is not charging me again, that is how fair she is. She is more concerned about doing quality treatment. read more

This review has been delayed for over a year on purpose in order for me to give you guys the most sincere review. About a year ago I came in with Dr. Shafa to get a mole removed from my cheek that was just about the size of a pencil eraser.I was frightened at first because I didn't know what to expect from a mole removal procedure. The procedure was painless and it was over before I even knew. A year later I can say I'm completely satisfied with the surgical excision, Dr. Shafa did a flawless job that left no scarring. It's been a year now and I had to come back to get some more removed because she does an impeccable job. The staff were also all very kind as well as Dr. Shafa who always greets you with a smile. If you have ever thought about getting a mole removed then this is definitely the place to come it is worth every dollar and you'll be very pleased with the end result!! read more

I remember the first visit I came to... I was crying because she was the 5th dermatologist I visited for my acne and I had almost given up hope that I could get rid of my painful acne without going to acutane. I don't want to take medication but the acne was so painful. She was so caring and at that point I knew she was going to take care of me. I am now not only acne free, but was able to do that without acutane. She also helped with my acne scars at a minimal cost without the use of lasers and little downtime. It was a combination of subsicison and lightening creams. I highly recommend Dr. Shafa and I cannot thank her enough for what she did for me. Everyone I know tells me how amazing my skin looks and I owe this to Dr. Shafa! read more

The front desk staff doesn't do their job properly even after giving them specific instructions how to look up my insurance information and they try to justify that they did it. read more

Horrible...she is very rude. I also think she is money grabbing when I don't really need a procedure.

She is a crook. My copay is supposed to be $35, but she charges me $150 "to help me meet my deductible". Run the other way, don't walk. She only cares about the money. She wanted to do a procedure off the books AND not tell the insurance. "It's a discount" is what she told me. read more

I have been a patient of Dr Shafa for over five years! She is delightful to work with, her staff is always so cheerful and helpful and her work is amazing! She takes ten years off my face every visit!!! I would highly recommend her to my family and friends!!! read more

Parvin Shafa, MD - Dermatologists Near Me - Irvine, California

I came in the office for a skin tag removal and the waiting area was very nice and clean and front desk staff had great service, super friendly and helpful which I appreciate having worked in the same environment. So far so good .... Met with the Doctor, showed her my tag and within minutes I was out of the office and on my way... She was so quick at the removal and without numbing the area ... Her technique was painless.... I have been holding off on this for a while and I'm so glad I came here for this procedure. I Highly recommend this office to my co workers and clients. Thank you ! :) read more

I would not trust anyone else with my face but Dr Parvin. I came due scars in my face and cystic acne. I've had a combination of extractions, micros and peels. Within months I've seen a tremendous improvement in my face. My scars and cyst completely gone. It's been a year since then and I have not had any acne. Her retina cream is a miracle. This place is Home for acne !! read more

I came into this office with a Groupon for Kybella and the Doctor was so good at the injections! She really knows how to do it so you're not left with a bruise and it's not painful. She's a real pro and fast too so it's over and done with quick. She's really sweet and caring as well and talks to you to take your mind off of the injection and before you know it, you're done!! I've been other places and they weren't as good as her! I loved her ability so much that I decided to buy more for other fatty pockets that weren't just under my chin but elsewhere on the body!! Lovin' it!!! :) Lori Prescott read more

I went to her office for very small problem and before do any thing I ask them, check my insurance and make sure my plan will cover it, if not let me know how much should I pay,she said do not worry they will cover everything, they told me your insurance, cover everything, after 2 months, I got a bill from them!!! They are FRAUDULENT.becouse even I asked them three times check my insuranse after they done they sent me a bill!!! carefull with Dr PARVIN SHAFA read more

I'd waited YEARS to get the mole on the side of my nose removed, and now that I had it removed, I don't know why I waited so long! I found Dr. Shafah on Yelp and went in for the free consultation, but had also consulted with a plastic surgeon since this was on my face and I wanted to make sure I wouldn't have any scarring. The plastic surgeon had suggested just shaving it off, but after talking with Dr. Shafah, she said most likely the roots were pretty deep and that there might be a chance of it growing back if it was just shaved. So, I decided to take the leap and have her do the surgical removal. I was very nervous sitting in the chair but she and her assistant were amazing at calming me down. I walked out with no pain, and 5 days later returned to have the stitches removed. I was blown away at the results! There is NO scarring, and it's as if the mole was never even there!! If you're considering having a mole removed, GO TO DR. SHAFAH! She and her staff are awesome! read more

Beware, this doctor is NOT a dermatologist! I went to see her a few months back and I kept wondering why she did not seem knowledgable about my skin condition. I recently looked her up and found that she's not a dermatologist at all--she's an general internal medicine doctor! Like my family doctor, basically. I feel like I wasted my time (and my money) to ask her opinion since she's not a specialist at all and I had already seen my family doctor for other issues--I don't need yet another opinion from someone not trained in skin problems. What a quack! Do yourself a favor and see a real dermatologist...I found a real, accredited dermatologist nearby who has done wonders for my skin disease. read more

I've had a couple of moles bothering me and researched around to find a good place. After checking out her website and calling I felt this was the best option fro price. I didn't realized it was also a great place to get advice on scars! Dr. Shafa went over each spot with me patiently and though I'm scared of needles she helped to calm me down and I didn't feel a thing! Having scars and moles on my face was worrisome and she did a great job removing both leaving no trace. I highly recommend her. read more

I am a fan of Dr. Shafa. I found her on Yelp when looking to get some moles removed from my body and face. I ended up getting many moles removed by her and she does and outstanding job! You cannot even see on my face where the moles previously were. I also went to her for general medicine for a bad cough I had and I was in and out of there in 10 mins and feeling better by that afternoon already! From now on, I am sticking with Dr. Shafa. She cuts to the chase and gets things done/taken care of. read more

First time impressions are everything and I was sold on the first impression! Dr. Shafa and her staff are extremely professional and friendly. I came to Dr. Shafa's office based on reading her genuinely real reviews, I am skeptical of places with perfect reviews so I did my research before visiting Dr. Shafa. I came to her for a very small mole removal on my cheek that bothered me. She has a very precise and steady hand. I didn't feel a thing and she made the process very pain/stress free. For anyone afraid of needles or being cut... worry not, I was a big wuss but Dr. Shafa assured me that this is a walk in the park for her. I will update my review if there is scarring or not. read more

I had been searching for a good dermatologist for years and had little success until I was referred to Dr. Shafa. Dr. Shafa and her staff are polite, professional and very knowledgeable. I've had many moles removed and the results are wonderful. I've had no scarring. After being treated for acne my skin looks and feels like new. I most recently tried laser hair removal and will never go back to waxing. Her pricing and packages are the best I've seen. I recently relocated to the Bay Area and continue to see Dr. Shafa whenever I am back in the Irvine area. I highly recommend her. read more

Dr. has great personable bedside manner, staff is very friendly. Informative and on top of scheduling. Just be aware that the doctor is also a general practitioner and the nurses and doctor will be very pushy and questioning regarding your general health, even if you're there only for dermatological services. It was a bit off putting and there should be a distinction in the treatment between patients who are there just for botox and a facial, and patients who are there to address real health concerns. read more

Dr Shafa and her team of caring nurses and doctors have been a warm and wonderful medical team. I originally went to see her for weight loss and have now worked with Dr. Shafa on many other things. She always spends quality time with me. I have lost 30 lbs in the process but in addition, Dr Shafa offers a comprehensive medical experience. She is warm and caring. Her team always remembers me and even knows me over the phone. Dr Shafa and her team provide the type of service that the medical profession used to offer way back in the day before the insurance industry took over. She and her team are to be commended. I am thrilled with their service. read more

Since I have had dermatological procedures performed many times before, (by a variety of well established doctors and/or "spas"), I feel qualified to comment on the positive differences experienced in Dr. Shafa's office! Dr. Shafa has inspired me to write my very first review *EVER* to be shared on the internet! That being said, I must truly commend and reccommend this talented doctor as one of the finest with whom I I have dealt. The personal care, time, and attention given to patients by this physician is outstanding, Dr.Shafa has a clear understanding of how to create the symmetry and natural appearance I request. I always feel I have her complete attention and enough time for considering options and suggestions in a sincere and unrushed consultation. Although my budget is a factor, I always feel that her most important consideration is my happiness as a patient. Always after procedures I find myself commenting on her amazing "light touch" injections. I can honestly report that Dr. Shafa is truly an artist in a lab coat! Bravo! read more

HMMM. I had to think long and hard before I wrote this review. I want to be objective with all the visits I have had to this office. To begin--The Good part: If you are going to see Dr. Shafa for cosmetic procedures then you will most likely like her and her skills with fillers, botox and all the other enhancements needed to stave off aging. She trys very hard to not hurt you and she is very concerned about the outcome--she wants you to be happy and doesn't want you to look like Meg Ryan or the Joker from Batman. I was happy with the results the few times I went to her. Be sure to know what the prices are for your procedures and if you are entitled to discounts--it is very easy or maybe convenient for the discounts to not be put into the total. The NOT so good part: I went back to see her this time for a medical reason. Medical meaning, NOT elective ,but with using my insurance--you know a Dermatologist Doctor Visit. It was not the same pleasurable experience. Dr. Shafa had 2 medical assistants with her in the office. I had to answer a barrage of dumb ass questions that did not pertain to any dermatology medical history. I questioned this and was told that all Medical visits have to go through this questioning bc everything has to be documented electronically, blah, blah, blah. HMMM never had my other dermatologist who I saw in Nov. ever ask for my height & weight and if I lived by myself or with family?!?! Once Dr. Shafa recognized that this visit was as an insurance paying patient--she was not too pleased. She said i did not have any problems and that all she could do would be to give me medical counseling. WTF? I have acne--I want you to extract the big ones, shoot them with steroids or prescribe me some topical treatment. Man-How frickin hard is this to do? She told me that I needed a series of chemical treatments and procedures that are "Cosmetic" not medical. I told her I was not here for anything Cosmetic--and wanted to be medically treated only. She then proceeded to tell me I have aged skin, uneven tones, sun damaged and slightly wrinkled and I should go on a diet. I wanted to tell her that she should consider bleaching her yellow teeth--but I withheld my retaliating criticism and came to the realization that she is not as interested in helping me medically as she is cosmetically--which means the more $$ I give her--the better service I will get. The net-net: Look for specials on botox and fillers from her office---and hold firm on your budget. For REAL medical issues--GO somewhere else! read more

I recently received treatment for spider veins on my thighs. This was my first experience with any cosmetic treatment. The staff was very pleasant and Dr. Shafa gave a clear explanation of what to expect and was very gentle. If I would have known it was this easy I would have done this long ago! Great results after a few weeks. I would highly recommend, read more

Immediately regretted my decision coming here and seeing this doctor. You can tell she doesn't care for her patients and is just in it for the money. She was cold and condescending, not to mention expensive. Her website states that she deals with many dermatological issues but it's clear her office is heavily focused on cosmetic procedures. I wouldn't come here for actual medical services. I visited this office four times and maybe saw the doctor for a total of five minutes. read more

Dr. Shafa has been my physician for several years. She is very knowledgeable in medicine as well as dermatology. She has taken care of my cosmetic needs such as Botox and spider vein on my legs. I have always been very impressed with the results and would recommend her to everyone. Thank you Dr. Shafa and team. read more

Have seen Dr. Shafa for injections into a cystic pimple, always very friendly and careful while she is injecting. Great staff as well, I wouldn't go anywhere else! read more

I been going to Dr. Shafa for awhile now, since the first time she helped me with a mold removal procedure. I got nothing, but good things to say about Dr. Shafa and her staff. She's always make sure that you are comfortable and assures you that she's always there to help you with any concerns or worries. Dr. Shafa is my go to answer regarding any scars or skin issues and she also very generous regarding prices with returning patients. At the end of the day, Dr. Shafa truly cares about her practice and most importantly her patients. She always makes sure that her patients receives the needed help that they are looking for and is satisfied with end results. read more

I can't tell you how grateful I am of Dr Parvin Shafa's ability to diagnose and treat my problem. She correctly identified that I had shingles before there were any visible signs, and in doing so saved me from a much longer period of excruciating pain by prescribing the correct medication to effectively eliminate my shingles from getting worse. A few spots showed up a day after , however because of Dr Shafa's speedy diagnoses they stoped from multiplying. I had seen my mom go through so much pain for so long from having this dreadful virus, thanks to Dr Shafa, my pain ended in just 4 days. I must add that being a great Doctor is not her only attribute, her caring and attendance is unmatched. When I called the office it was late in the day, she cared enough and took time off her busy schedule to see me close to her office after hour.I must say I was so thankful for her caring heart. She even called me personally the day after to see how I was doing. Words can not describe how grateful I am to have her as my doctor. I only wish we had more doctors as caring and as knowledgeable as her. read more

I would highly recommend Dr. Shafa she does wonderful work. She removed moles from my body, that my medical insurance would not. The work she does is wonderful, she does not leave any scares at all. If you have any moles to be removed I highly recommend that you see her. Dr. Shafa also has a great staff, they are all super friendly and nice. Peter L. read more

I have been coming to Dr. Shafa for injections to dissolve the fat cells on my lower stomach. It is about twelve shots in the area. Im a little tender for the next few days, but it is well worth it. I have actually been seeing a difference. read more

Dr. Shafa is a wonderful doctor that has helped me get rid of unwanted hair on neck, chin and side burns. She has taken good care of me. Always making sure that I receive great treatment specially because I have olive skin. read more

I don't know how I rated only four stars in my original post. They are a five star for sure! My face is finally clear. It took a year to fix but my face was so bad I'm glad I stuck with it. She is amazing and is such a caring person! I love her work and I tell all my friends and family. People are seeing my skin change and I refer them all here. I love these ladies!!! I got my lips done and I will do it again!! Thanks ladies!! read more

Dr. Parvin and her staff are amazing! After two or three rounds of laser spider vein removal elsewhere with zero results and tons of money down the drain, the doctor was able to get rid of them the very first visit!! I couldn't be happier. I have since had a follow up treatment and my legs are now oh so dazzling! Just perfect!!! The doctor can recommend other cosmetic and dermatology procedures upon request - always delivered with a beautiful smile, honest opinion, and zero pressure unlike other places who simply aim to make money off insecure patients. This doctor delivers amazing results and has an extremely clean and lovely office and staff (Hi Judith & Julie). If you have spider veins or other related needs please give the doctor a try, you won't regret it. Feel so blessed to have found them! read more

I have always been a little hesitant to remove one of my numerous moles, especially on my face, for fear of scarring. But Dr. Shafa and her staff reassured me that it would be a painless procedure, answered all my questions, and left me with realistic expectations of how it would heal. Months later, I'm more than happy I went through with the procedure at their office. Minimal scarring and such a pleasant office! Dr.Shafa is an artist with mole removals! read more

Dr. Shafa is a great doctor. She is fantastic with skin and helping you achieve the look you desire. I have been coming to her for over 4 years now and she is always attentive to my concerns and offers all my options before anything. She makes me aware of any outcomes of my decisions and never tries to push me in to anything I am not comfortable with. She is caring and sincerely concerned for all her patients. She has done several cosmetic injections, mole removals and a large cyst removal on my back and it has all been fantastic. I recommend Dr. Shafa for all your skin needs. read more