Best dermatologists in California: find options near you

I had an outstanding experience with Dr. Ting and his PA, Ellie. My entire family sees Dr. Ting, and we've all consistently received exceptional care. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and well cared for. Dr. Ting is incredibly knowledgeable, thorough, and takes the time to explain everything clearly without making you feel rushed. Ellie is equally amazing—professional, compassionate, and attentive. She made me feel comfortable throughout my visit and answered all of my questions with patience and kindness. It's clear that they both genuinely care about their patients and work together as an exceptional team. The entire office is efficient, friendly, and well organized. If you're looking for a dermatologist who combines expertise with outstanding bedside manner, I highly recommend Dr. Ting’s office. I'm grateful that my family found such an excellent team for our dermatology care!

I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the moment I walked in, everyone was so friendly and welcoming. Ellie, the PA-C who did my microneedling treatment, was absolutely amazing. She was so sweet, patient, and made me feel comfortable the entire time. She walked me through every step before she did it, so I always knew what to expect, which really helped me feel at ease. She answered all of my questions, never made me feel rushed, and you can tell she genuinely cares about her patients and loves what she does. Akilah, the MA assisting Ellie, was also wonderful. She was so friendly, had such a calming presence, and took great care of me throughout the procedure. I also want to give a huge thank you to Patrice and LJ for drawing my blood with great care. That’s usually the hardest part for me, but they were both so kind, patient, and reassuring that they made the whole process so much easier than I expected. My skin already feels tighter, and I can’t wait to see my results continue to improve over the next few weeks. Thank you all for making this such a positive experience. I would absolutely recommend Ellie and the entire team to anyone considering microneedling!

I had an amazing experience at California Dermatology Care! Ellie, the PA, treated my mom with Botox and filler, and the results were absolutely beautiful. She took the time to listen to what my mom wanted, explained everything clearly, and made her feel comfortable throughout the entire appointment. The results look natural and refreshed—we couldn’t be happier. Ellie is incredibly skilled, professional, and genuinely cares about her patients. I highly recommend her to anyone considering cosmetic treatments!

We appreciate how quickly CDC was able to get us in for an appointment. My daughter was very nervous and their staff was so kind and patient with her fears. Quick diagnosis and treatment plan. So thankful for CDC! Will return for sure!!

Mariya was so nice and explained everything really well. I felt comfortable with her, especially when I asked how soon I should come back for follow-up sessions to maintain the results. She told me it really depends and that it doesn’t have to be right away. I can just come back if I feel like it’s starting to come back. For me, that showed they truly care about their patients and aren’t just after the money. Will update after a month.

We visited Annie Shugarman with my son, and we were very pleased with the appointment. She was kind, attentive, and patient. She carefully examined my son’s skin, answered all of our questions, and explained the treatment plan in a clear and easy-to-understand way. My son felt comfortable throughout the visit, which was very important to us. I would also like to thank the entire office staff for being friendly and professional. We were seen on time, never felt rushed, and left with clear instructions for ongoing care. Thank you, Annie Shugarman and the entire team, for your excellent care and professionalism. We highly recommend this practice!

I had another good visit with Dr Saedler this week. In addition to having some of my typical old-man minor pre-cancerous growths frozen off the top of my head, I received some reassurance which I believe was a correct diagnosis to a little concern I had on my lower lip. I appreciate Dr Saedler’s previous treatments for me. In about 2019, just pre-pandemic, she correctly diagnosed Grover’s Disease dots on my chest and back and gave me a proper ointment that help helped clear it up. I’ve always received great and professional care here at SoCalDerm and under Dr Saedler’s care!

Very knowledgeable Doctor on hair shedding. Dr Jennifer Soung and I covered a lot of information. The staff were all friendly and efficient. They immediately ordered my prescription. My pharmacy has requested additional information from the doctor's office so they can move forward with sending the med to me. I just hope they will be as efficient as they are in getting back with my pharmacy.

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Sarah Frazier, PA. My daughter has been under Sarah’s care for the past six years for both alopecia and eczema and throughout that time Sarah has consistently provided exceptional medical care, compassion and support. Sarah takes the time to listen, thoroughly explain treatment options and genuinely care about her patients as individuals. Managing chronic skin and hair conditions can be challenging, especially for a young person, but Sarah always made my daughter feel comfortable, confident and cared for. Her expertise, professionalism and kindness have made a tremendous difference in my daughter’s health and well-being. As my daughter prepares to leave for college to Michigan, we are incredibly grateful for the care she has received over the years. While we are excited for this new chapter, we are truly sad to leave Sarah and the practice. Finding a provider who combines such outstanding clinical knowledge with genuine compassion is rare. We wholeheartedly recommend Sarah Frazier to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, dedicated and caring dermatology provider. She has been a blessing to our family and we will miss her greatly. Thank you, Sarah, for six years of exceptional care!

Let me start with OH MY GOODNESS!! SARAH FRAZIER knows what she’s doing! She cleared my skin in the matter of months and she took the time to hear my concerns! 10/10 would recommend her!

Dr Buddiga is very thorough and informative. The super staff are friendly. The experience was excellent from the moment I walked in. I didn’t have to wait to be called back and didn’t have a wait long to be seen by the doctor. Highly recommend Dr. Buddiga’s office.

Amazing service, attention to detail information, and & very patient staff. Dr. Buddiga thoroughly explained each part of my appointment and made sure that I was able to understand. Overall great experience & highly recommend!

Dr. Buddiga and his team are wonderful, patient, and supportive. He is the 5th doctor I have seen for a recurring issue and the first to really listen and validate my experience thus far. His team is communicative, caring, and patient forward. I’m very happy with the care I’m getting here, and plan to bring my kiddo in for his asthma care.

Great experience. ALL staff were attentive, professional and personable. Dr. Buddiga listened, explained and answered all of my questions and concerns. I live in Merced, but will drive to Fresno without complaint to see Dr. Buddiga in the future.

This place was okay. I didn’t find it particularly great for kids. Rooms were hot. Doctor is dry, serious, and even rude at times. I had high expectations given reviews but don’t plan to be back. The doctor only offered shots, and I had to ask about other treatment options. He assumed I couldn’t afford out of pocket costs (based on a comment he made about who came to his office for pills). Front staff was very kind.

DR.Buddiga is amazing as well as his staff! He cares a lot about his patients and always gets me in to the office very quickly. Highly recommend!

We’ve had a wonderful experience with Buddiga Allergy Center. My daughter is a patient there, and the entire staff has always been incredibly caring, patient, and family-oriented. They take the time to listen, explain everything clearly, and make both parents and children feel comfortable during visits. You can tell they genuinely care about their patients and treat families with kindness and respect. We’re very grateful for the level of care and attention they provide and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an allergy specialist.

I had a wonderful experience at this doctor’s office. The staff was friendly, professional, and welcoming from the moment I arrived. The office was clean and well-organized, and I was seen in a timely manner. The doctor took the time to listen to my concerns, answered all of my questions, and made me feel comfortable throughout my visit. The front desk girl named Lea was amazing her customer services is amazing. She greeted me with a smile and carried that smile to the end . I truly appreciated the compassionate care and attention I received. I would highly recommend this office to anyone looking for excellent medical care.

I've been here before with my daughter, now its my turn. They are very professional, nice and helpful. They are willing to answer your questions about procedures and do their best to make sure you understand what the procedures are about. A very positive experience.

This place is well organized maintained and very clean. The receptionist and the employees are kind and very respectful. They take the time to help you and guide you thru every question we may have I recommend this place. They are very attentive

I had a great experience with doctor parmeet and her medical assistant. They have both been so kind, professional, and helpful throughout my treatment. They always take the time to answer my questions, explain everything clearly, and make me feel comfortable during my appointments. The medical assistant is very friendly and organized, and the doctor genuinely cares about my progress and well-being. I’m very thankful for their support and highly recommend this office to anyone going through Accutane treatment.

I pray I’m not speaking too soon because doctor’s offices can be so unpredictable but I’ve been coming here for 2 years receiving keloid injections and the results have been amazing. My ear went from having a keloid the size of a cherry to nearly being gone and the one on my belly button is completely flat now it just looks like a birth mark. Customer service is always top tier as well and they get you in and out in a timely manner. I would highly recommend them.

I love the staff at the office. Everyone was helpful and I was put in a room quickly. I love my doctor. He has been a huge help in my fight against psoriatic arthritis. He was quick to get me to imaging for my mystery lump on my back. I appreciate how throughly he treats my conditions. I recommend this clinic.

Everyone was professional, friendly, and made me feel comfortable throughout my appointment. Dr. Guzman took the time to listen to my concerns, explained my treatment options clearly, and answered all of my questions. I never felt rushed, and the care I received was excellent. I highly recommend this office to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and compassionate dermatologist.

I had a great experience at Hanford Skin and Cancer Institute. Edwin Guzman was quick, professional, and respectful of my time. His staff was friendly and helpful, and everything went smoothly from the moment I arrived. I was happy that they accepted my insurance, and I was able to get an appointment without needing a referral. The procedure was quick and painless, which I appreciated. I would definitely recommend Edwin Guzman and his team to my family and friends. If you’re looking for quality care and a professional staff, this is a great place to go.

Very friendly staff ,easy to complete forms on tablet , not a long wait to see doctor who explained the medical issue in words that I could understand, the place was easy to locate & we had a terrific lunch at a Japanese restaurant

I have had multiple appointments here over the past couple of years. The girls in the front office are always very friendly and helpful. I have always seen Edwin Guzman as my provider. I find him to be very kind, thorough, gentle, and informative. Whenever I have biopsies done, they always heal beautifully when following his aftercare instructions. I plan to continue coming to see them for any future dermatology needs, and would happily recommend to others as well!

Doctor Hale is so awesome and does everything super fast and precise. The staff is amazing and sweet. You all deserve a raise! You are all beautiful people!!

The doctor was so kind he explained everything to me no bad news he seems to really care . Even took care of another issue I had. The girls up at the front desk very nice to. I’m so happy the referral people pick you all . I will be seeing you again in three weeks thank you so much.🙏

The staff and Jeff are amazing. First time in office, needed biopsy, he ran my insurance right there and did the biopsy same day. Absolutely wonderful! Came back for follow up- quick, and staff is wonderful!

Dr. Hale was excellent! He actually listened to my concerns and set up a treatment plan with follow up care. The office staff was very kind as well!

I had a wonderful experience with Skin And Cancer Institute on in Visalia,CA. The staff and art Jeffrey Hale took very good care of me and took my issues seriously. I thank them very much

Very very small parking area, often with no empty spaces. Only 1 H parking spot and steep ramp to door. Loses 1/2 star just for parking because it is such a hassle. The office itself is clean, comfortable and maintained. Dr Hale is very kind, compassionate and knowledgable. He is great about explaining what to expect before even the most minor in-office procedures. He takes the time to answer your questions. You receive a paper copy for your records of any lab results. Some of the techs/nurses are friendly and nice; some have an attitude indicating they want to be doing anything else besides talking to you. If you do not want to use online forms or check-in you can go early for your appointment and the person at front desk will assist you. Wait times are usually reasonable; occasionally will be 30 min+ but not often in my experience. Accepts medi-cal with referral as of 2026.

I have been coming here for a few years now. The office staff is friendly and helpful. Jeff has taken such good care of me. I truly appreciate him and am pleased with my treatment.

This office is so efficient about time and service. From the front desk, to the nurses, to the doctors they all deserve an excellent rating ! Yesterday I had an appointment with Dr. Soleymani. What a charming man ! Thanks to him my little surgery was a joy. I equally appreciate his wonderful assistant. Prior to this first visit with him I have have also seen Dr. Neda Black at this office. She is amazing, as well. I sincerely feel this may be the best Dermatology Office in all of Southern California.

Yesterday was my first visit with Dr. Soleymani. I have a Basal Cell Carcinoma growth by nose that needs to be removed. The facility is very nice with ample ♿️ parking. The office is spacious and nicely furnished. The staff is very friendly and professional and made me feel at ease. Dr.Soleymani came in and introduced himself. He was very upbeat and personable, yet at the same time professional which made me feel comfortable. I must admit, handsome as well! He went on to explain what BCC is and the type of procedure that would be used to remove the growth. He is very detailed and and very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. Soon I will have the procedure. Still a bit nervous, however I left the office feeling very confident I had the best Doctor as well as his staff to take care of my needs. Thank you for making my first visit a pleasant experience.

I could not have had a better ALL around experience from the beginning to current. Dr. Black is the SME and is extremely patient while offering best in class alternatives to your advantage. Both my son and I love her priceless authenticity. Here…. you don't feel like another pulled chart with minimal eye contact or listening – Dr. Black and her extraordinary team ensures you feel seen and heard.

After two prior surgeries in the same area of my face, I was concerned about needing yet another Moh’s. Fortunately I found Dr. Soleymani, an exceptionally talented dermatologist. The results are outstanding- you can barely tell where the surgery was performed, and the scar is virtually invisible. His skill, precision and attention to detail are truly remarkable. He really made me feel so comfortable. I am incredibly grateful to have found him, and the long drive to his office was absolutely worth it. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking expert care. And to top it all off the office staff are outstanding. You just can’t beat this amazing office.

Dr Soleymoni and the entire staff are so welcoming, caring and professional. I’ve seen 3 different dermatologists who gave me treatments that didn’t remedy the source or even the symptoms of my skin issues. I’m on day 1 of a new diagnosis and treatment with Dr. Soleymoni and already, I am seeing improvement. I’m SO grateful for his expertise. (I’m also excited about the sun powder drinkable skin defense formulated by Dr Soleymoni himself!)

We had an excellent experience with Dr. Black. She removed two moles for my son and was kind, patient, and incredibly professional throughout the process. She explained everything clearly, answered all our questions, and made sure he felt comfortable and at ease. The procedure went very smoothly, and we were extremely pleased with both the care he received and the results. I would highly recommend Dr. Black to any person looking for a skilled dermatologist.

I am extremely pleased with my experience here! Not only does Dr. Soleymani have a gentle touch and great bedside manner but he also does excellent work that leaves aesthetically pleasing results (I.e., barely there scars). His team was similarly pleasant & highly responsive to all inquiries I had throughout the healing process.

My visit today was outstanding. I believe that this may be the first time I have filled out paperwork online prior to any medical appointment where I was not asked the same questions upon arrival. I am so impressed with the efficiency of the front office. My A+ experience continued when I met Jessica Christensen, PA-C. She is so knowledgeable plus kind and compassionate. She explained my needs, patiently answered all my questions, and never seemed rushed. I highly recommend Valley Skin Institute – thank you, everyone!

I didn’t even wait more than 5 minutes to be seen. I received an email or text ahead of time asking to update my medical history which helped make check-in very quick and easy. The staff were all thoughtful and professional.

I am very impressed and thankful for Valley Skin Institute. Drs. Storey and Roberts were skilled and successful in the removal of my skin cancer. The follow up visit with Michelle was thorough and I was treated warmly and respectfully. I highly recommend Valley Skin Institute!

I've had two visits. Both good experience. They are very pleasant. Well informed. Excellent listeners and communicators. This is where you need to go.

Office is nice. Overall experience was okay. Quick and felt like an assembly line being in the room for like 6 mins. Medical staff was excellent with helping with minor clerical issues.

I made an appointment to see the doctor I wanted and I waited two weeks and I was only able to see the nurse practitioner that seemed like he just ran me in and rushed me out. Check me real quick and I have been waiting over 10 days now and I still haven’t gotten my results back so kind of disappointed and where Dolly skin Institute has gone. A little like to have seen the doctor that did my last surgery on my face because I really depend on her honest opinion, but this is the way it’s gonna be handled in the front desk. People were very disorganized. I will maybe go to To a different clinic

Dr. Storey and all of the staff (front office and back office) were great during my procedure for basel cell carcinoma removal. It was never painful, just a little uncomfortable a couple of times. I will kept informed throughout the time I was in the office. My suture removal took 10 minutes and I was given scar care instructions for the healing process.

The doctor was very attentive, professional, and took the time to listen to my concerns. I felt well cared for and appreciated how thorough and helpful they were. I had a great experience and would definitely recommend them.

Dear California Dermatologists Team, I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the wonderful experience I had at your clinic today. From the warm welcome at the front desk to the attentive care provided by your PA, every interaction was a positive one. I truly appreciate the kindness and professionalism of your entire team, and I left feeling well cared for and informed. Thank you all for making my visit such a pleasant one.

Very friendly and helpful. I really like Mary Catz. She listens and asks questions. I was impressed by her sincerity. She covered all my concerns. The only thing that could make the experience better would be to review all the new patients paperwork for it's redundancy.

Everyone at the Hercules office was so nice! I often go into doctor's offices feeling defensive because I've struggled with my weight my whole life, even when my weight was normal, so I'm often diagnosed as needing to lose weight for everything. Mary was so kind and helpful and eager to help get my HS under control. I'm really glad I found this group of people.

Very detailed information was shared by Dr. Freeny. Nicole showed a very caring attitude and very timely in providing me the care instructions as well as calling the pharmacy to fill up my prescription to start the treatment. The registration staff were very welcoming and friendly. Overall experience was very positive.

For my first visit, Mary (the PA) and Nicole were professional, thorough, and efficient. Everyone there was helpful and friendly too. Glad to have a dermatology team I can count on!

Fast, quick, easy to work with. May have spotted a melanoma so crossing fingers my biopsy goes well! Thank you so much!

I had a great experience at Tower Dermatology. The office runs efficiently with minimal wait time and a smooth process from check-in to checkout. Dr. Vengalil is knowledgeable and thorough, taking the time to really listen and explain things clearly. What stood out most was his bedside manner. He is respectful, attentive, and genuinely caring throughout the visit. Highly recommend if you're looking for a dermatologist who combines expertise with a great patient experience.

Dr. Nathan and the staff are very nice and always take me in. they always take care of there patients and give them appropriate care and time of day unlike other doctors trying to milk/squeeze the patients and see them for only 5 minutes to 10 minutes and bill them for 1 hour of care. The doctor also talks to the patient vs sending of a mid level to do all the work for him and just come in and sign an order. Which for me as a patient that’s the most important thing care and respect.

My first visit here, I found the staff to be friendly and very helpful. Everyone made you feel comfortable, as though you have known them for years. Seriously, this was my first time feeling comfortable going to a doctor office.

I came here last year and had a insurance with my company I worked at the time. My issue had been resolved. I was supposed to come back within 10 months. I didn't because I lost my job and I was honestly depressed. Now I have medi-Cal and made an appointment after getting texts every week saying " Make a revisit appointment ". So I did through their website and had a list of insurance and medi-Cal was on that list. I made the appointment the next day and basically told the doctor " I'm fine because I took the medicine you told me ". So before walking out the lady in the front desk told me to wait. Then the guy who also works in the front desk said " For the doctor visit that'll be $130 ". I then told him I have medi-Cal and then says " We don't take medi-Cal " They couldn't fix the issue and I ended up paying. I just wish the lady at the front desk told me that before this happened instead of saying it under her breath. Also I do understand I should've checked if they take medi-Cal that's on me lol.

Do not sleep on Tower Dermatology! Dr. Vengalil was amazing—he actively listened to me and represents top-tier care. Aside from him, the other staff were really welcoming and made my whole visit calm and easy. 10/10 would recommend.

Dr Vengali is the absolute best. I did my normal treatments and he always does such a fantastic job. We're on time and expedient but gave me so much care and comfort. Will be back very soon 🙂

We were so happy to find Dr. Vengalil!! He takes his time, extremely kind and patient. You don’t feel rushed. The office is lovely and clean. The office staff is wonderful and the office is extremely well run! Across the board, incredible!!