My experience with this office taught me one thing, advocating for yourself is incredibly critical. I told them that I had very sensitive skin and an allergy to adhesive. No instructions were given to me post surgery on how to keep the wound covered and clean without using bandaids. When I called a few days later after a rash appeared, I was treated so rudely and they were incredulous that I hadn't been using telfa pads. I had never heard of these and was never told to use them. Then when they removed the stitches a few days later, they used a chemical cleaner and steri strips on the incision that caused my skin to bubble with fluid filled blisters. My skin literally peeled off and bleed when I removed the strips 48hrs later. The discomfort was too much to handle and they told me to keep them on for 5 days but I couldn't do it. When I went in to have them look, no one apologized. I was told, you do have sensitive skin, just let it heal. This whole experience was completely avoidable. I've had to deal with constant rash, itching and discomfort for over two weeks and am worried about scaring due to how bad the blisters and skin peeling have been. The area of blisters is a 2in x 3in area with a rash that spread to my entire upper arm. read more

I was excited to see that this doctor had so many 5 star reviews. After being "treated" at this office, I can only assume her reviews are glowing the way they are because she has the negative ones removed. We'll see if this one lasts. I have a scar on my lip. I got a shot of steroid in my lip a few weeks prior by a different doctor and the results were amazing. Minimal swelling, really decreased the scar and it looked great. But it takes multiple sessions. Since that doctor was in another city I decided to try Dr.Anne truitt. The first time I came in there, her PA Ms.Daly, gave me a steroid shot and charged me $120. Absolutely nothing happened. It looked exactly the same as it did the day before. I don't know if she even injected my lip with anything but saline, but I did not get my money's worth. I know what it's supposed to look like from having it done previously. So I called, I told the receptionist that her PA either made a mistake or didn't know what she was doing but I needed a redo, because as it was, these people took my money and did not give me what I paid for. I came back in, saw Dr.Truitt, she injected something? Into my lip. When I was leaving the receptionist said "wait you still have to pay" I said excuse me? I already paid for this service. She was fixing the incorrect work her PA did on me. She said the Doctor wants you to pay and you're not going to leave until you pay at least half. So I was FORCED to pay again for a service I already paid for. When I asked why she didn't tell me why she would be charging me BEFORE she injected me, she said "well I don't work for free" oh but you do charge people for services that you don't do correctly? And she knew what she was doing. It would have been as simple "we can inject again but I'll have to charge you" she specifically did this to scam me. it gets even better than that! When I tell you my lip swelled up so bad, I needed to go to the ER. It was so swollen I could barely open my mouth, and it started turning blue and purple and small holes were popping up out of my lip. After going to another dermatologist within a few days because I was worried something was very wrong, they told me she injected too much volume, too quickly and it resulted in damage to my lip. Not only do I have to wait for my lip to resolve, it has already been 2 weeks and it is still swollen and purple, but she it did ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO MY SCAR. Before I left, I requested her to write down exactly what she put in my lip and how much, so when I go to capable doctor, they will know what she did to me. I called, I left messages, nothing. Only today, 2 weeks later did I receive medical records with inaccurate information, and a medical record full of derogatory remarks about me. She implied that I was "biting my lip" and that's why it was black and blue. HAHA this would almost be funny if this woman wasn't a medical professional in charge of people's faces. Even though she put 2 full pages about my "attitude" she STILL DID NOT WRITE SPECIFICALLY WHAT WAS INJECTED WHICH IS ALL I ASKED. This doctor has got to have something wrong with her mentally. And I'm not a professional, but that's my opinion. What doctor charges someone for one service twice, completely messes up their face, and then tries to bully me into saying it's my fault? I'm going to have to make a report to the medical board because I don't know what this woman is doing, but it's wrong. SHAME ON YOU TRUITT. read more

This review is a long time coming. I visited this center with a horrible skin tag that I had tried to remove using over-the-counter applicators. It turned into a painful mess with burnt skin, and I suffered through it for two weeks because the product promised results in that time. Lindsay at this center resolved the skin tag in just minutes -- and they only charged me $20! She was professional, compassionate, and truly understood my situation. I highly recommend this place for any skin concerns! read more

I chose to visit Dr. Truitt based on reading reviews, so it's about time for me to post one of my own regarding the outstanding care that I received. Dr Truitt and her phenomenal staff made me feel comfortable and for someone that kind of knew what I would be diagnosed with prior to my visit, that's what I needed. The biopsy that Lindsay performed was painless! The biopsy came back positive for BCC and I was given options about moving forward. My choice was MOHS surgery. Dr Truitt explained in precise detail how she would perform that surgery, and once again, there was that comfort factor. The surgery was on my right backside neck. On the day of surgery, everyone was cool and calm, which certainly made me feel at ease (comfort factor). Staff smiling, explaining all the steps leading up to surgery, such teamwork, and that teamwork is certainly a positive reflection of Dr Truitt. Dr Truitt is a professional, not only with her medical knowledge, but also with administering the numbing injections and handling the scalpel and applying the required stitches...comfort factor accomplished! My surgery was over one month ago, and my healing is going great! Thank you Dr. Truitt, Lindsay, Jessica, Joann, Esmeralda, and the rest of the exceptional staff. By showing up with nothing short of your A-game, you succeeded in providing the comfort factor that I was searching for! Peace. read more

The best dermatology experience I have ever had. So thorough, listened to all my questions, asked about something she saw but hadn't mentioned and did a biopsy for a spot i was worried about. Additionally, I saw Faith for PRP Hair treatment and she was equally as great. Have recommended to multiple people. read more

Doctor Anne Truitt and her staff are my heroes! A few years ago in the early stages of COVID-19, I noticed a scab on my back that would not heal. My general practitioner referred me to numerous dermatologists, but none of them would inside of 3 to 4 months. Something told me that I could not wait that long. By happenstance, I was stopped on Balboa Ave, making a left at the Genesee light. I picked up my phone and asked Apple Maps to locate a "dermatologist nearby." A listing popped up just to my left--it was Dr. Truitt's office, and I was able to get an appointment in just a few days! And I am forever grateful for the rapidness of that first visit. As it turned out, I had developed a squamous cell cancer on my back. This was the a first for me. Within just a few weeks, that malignancy was excised, and Dr Truitt placed me on a regular screening and treatment schedule. And this is where a deeper sense of gratitude set in. Something in my physiology changed as I hit my 60s. My skin is now showing the effects of decades of sun damage. Regular skin screen has exposed a number of melanomas. I have undergone a various of treatments ranging from oncological surgery at UCSD to in-office out-patient excisions to topical skin peels. I am fortunate that none of these cancers spread to my lymph system. Feelings of emotional uncertainty have arisen with each of these diagnoses. However, my fears and worries have been replaced by Dr Truitt's dedicated care, plan for regular screening and recommendations for cancer prevention. By following her professional advice, I have a step-by-step path to follow for healthier skin and a long life. I no longer take sun exposure for granted. I protect myself with zinc-based sunscreen, shade hats, avoid exposure between 10am to 2pm, wear 30 UPF clothing, and I have changed my diet as specified by Dr Truitt and other specialists whom she referred. Of utmost importance, I go out of my way to be present for my regular skin examinations. Daily prevention and early detection (of skin damage done long ago) is the key for my healthy life. Thank you Dr Truitt and all your courteous, professional staff at Skin Surgery Medical Group! HH Hawks San Diego, California read more

Have known Dr Truitt for many years now and she is one of the kindest easy going dermatologists. She has a passion for medicine and improving quality of care for her patients. read more

I saw Dr. Truitt at the 4S office she works at. It was a horrible experience. She was one of, if not the rudest doctor, I have ever met. I was there because I have a really bad reaction to bug bites. I went on google to troubleshoot and everything I read said to see a dermatologist. So that's what I did. The office itself is really nice, and the receptionist and nurses were lovely. I can't say the same for Dr. Truitt. I came with pictures of my bug bites so that she could see the severity of them and she wanted nothing to do with them. I literally tried handing them to her in the exam room and she just looked at me like I was crazy. I got about two sentences out before she informed me that I needed to see an allergist and not a dermatologist. No pleasantries, no bedside manner. Thank for your copay, and get out. It was awful! read more

Highly recommend. Thorough, takes time to explain, skilled follows up, pleasant

I've seen Dr. Truitt several times and have always been very pleased with her thoroughness, professionalism, and overall great manner. It's great to have her very high level of care where my skin is concerned. And her staff is wonderful; very helpful, friendly, and professional. read more

Highly Recommended!! Dr. Anne Truitt and her office staff at Skin Surgery Medical Group has been absolutely excellent in my care for skin cancer. They are friendly, organized, on time, and the doc herself is very skilled in MOHS micrographic surgery. I've been to many dermatologists and have had MOHS at other places, and Skin Surgery Medical Group & Dr Truitt far exceed the level of care I have previously received. The office staff is great, Esmeralda at the front is really friendly, professional,and accommodating. The medical assistants Charlotte and Katie are both also really great - answering all my questions and addressing all my concerns - they both made me feel comfortable and took care of me during surgery. I have had multiple surgeries here and have never had anything negative to say about the experience except that skin cancer sucks!!! Dr Truitt has made sure my scarring is as minimal as possible - explains what she is doing as she goes along- and she does the excision of the cancer AND the repair of the wound afterwards - which not all MOHS surgeons do. After a poor experience at another clinic where this was not the case, this is something I now specifically look for when having MOHS (surgeon does excision & repair). Dr Truitt even made follow up calls (herself!!) checking up on me after surgery, which I have to say is what I'd expect from a doctor but have almost never had anyone actually do before!! THANK YOU for not making me feel like a number or just another patient in and out the door. The office also gives REALISTIC approximations of expected time the be in the office for surgery.... Which is so refreshing!! Extra points for that! Seriously I cannot recommend this place highly enough- if you need a dermatologist or a MOHS surgeon in the San Diego area, look no further. read more

I was referred to Dr Truitt in 2018 as I needed Moh's surgery and had other skin issues. I am so grateful that I was. My surgery and subsequent follow-up visits have been thorough, and effective. I have never waited more than 10 minutes after check-in. And Dr Truitt and her staff take the time to make sure I understand clearly my treatment, follow-on care, and I leave with the utmost confidence that I have received and will continue to receive the best skincare possible. I highly recommend Dr Truitt to anyone in need of skincare. read more

My wife and I have been going to Anne Truitt for our Dermatological care for more than two years and have received top notch care every time. The staff is professional and efficient and more than anything they genuinely care about you. More times than not Dr Truitt has called us after the regular work day to check on our well being after treatment.I highly recommend Dr Truitt for all dermatology needs for the family. CFC read more

Someone delete my last review and I'm here again. DO NOT GO WITH THIS PERSON. She is extremely rude and not a good doctor. She is disrespectful and my question here is, why she still has a licence? She should not be able to touch a patient. read more

I had initially had an appointment with Dr Gross, but he retired before he could complete my MOHS procedure. Dr Truitt took over and did a fine job completing my surgeries. She was actually very warm as far as bedside manner and explained everything very well before, during, and after the surgeries. I am a returning patient of hers and have recommended her to a number of others for the MOHS procedure. I was recommended to her group after my other dermatologist said that the required surgeries were above his abilities. Reading some of the other comments, I think it might be that some people went to a specialist with expectations of more of a general practice expectation from Dr Truitt's office. While the referral to a doctor that could actually treat the patient's allergic reaction may have seemed rude, it probably saved that patient a lot of time and money that they would have spent seeing someone that operates at the level that Dr Truitt does. You know what they say, "you can please some of the people some of the time..." read more