Following the removal of my melanoma (skin cancer) in 2015 I was looking for a dermatologist for my…read moreannual check-ups/exams. I was going to make it something I did when I visited my family in Washington State, however, the doctor I tried just kind of looked at me with a shocked look when she read my chart and found out I was in my early 20s and had already had cancer removed. That is not the only troubling thing I have run into since I had cancer. Some of the more religious Christians I have met in my life, have told me that immunity to cancer it simple, just hope one does not get it. If hope were immune, I would not have gotten cancer in the first place. Fortunately, Dr. Camilla McCalmont is a doctor who accepts reality and that while skin cancer may be fought off once it can return. I lived in Albany when I visited Dr. McCalmont and I loved the location of her office. The building had its own parking area, it was conveniently located not too far from the El Cerrito Shopping Plaza, and I did not encounter traffic on the short drive to the office. She and her workers were professional and helpful in setting up the appointment and getting the paperwork figured out. She emphasized the importance of annual check-ups and self exams, urging not being afraid to inspect oneself and help catch potentially cancerous spots early on. Nothing came up of concern on my visit, which was a huge relief. I have since returned to living in Washington State, but was happy with my experience with Dr. Camilla McCalmont and her office.

Have been seeing Dr. McCalmont for a few years. She is super responsive and knowledgeable. She…read moreshares helpful information about possible issues and is patient. It is sometimes hard to get an appointment because she is popular!

I've been going to Dr. Graves for years. I'm already gorgeous! Dr. Graves and her team enhance my…read moregreatness!

I feel compelled to write a review because Dr. Graves has really earned my love and respect in a…read morebig way. I've had some ups and downs over the multiple years I have been seeing her, but now I cannot express the depth of my gratitude for her. She is exceptionally responsive to me and my concerns, even getting back to me on a national holiday (!!). She always makes time for me and I don't have any other doctors in my life that even remotely compare to her in the way she treats me and my family as real humans. Her office responds quickly to text messages about appointments and if I have had a concern about a changing mole or something else she and her team will always find a sliver of time to address my concern. I have brought my whole family into her practice and in our world of corporate medicine I pray that she can continue to provide the care and commitment to her patients that she currently does. Thank you so much to Dr. Graves and her whole team.

Dr Roseborough is an excellent doctor; she listens and really takes care of her patients! The…read moreoffice staff is great and I've never had to wait more than 5 min past my appointment time to be seen. I really appreciate Dr Roseborough's kind and thoughtful demeanor and she's dealt swiftly with/solved every skin concern I've had!

Dr. Roseborough is just lovely! She's an excellent doctor who is kind and great with elders. Her…read moreskin assessment of my 95 years young mom was very thorough and she patiently answered all my questions. We couldn't have asked for more! Thank you, Dr. Roseborough!

Avoid this butcher. She is NOT a doctor she does not know what she is doing and very rude, she just…read morewalks out of office because a patient does not fully processes that this butcher tajirian just ruined her face. tajirian should have her licence suspended or revoked.

This doctor did a Mohs surgery and repair on my face 5 years ago. I still have a lump down the…read moreside of my face; it creates a separate plane. There's a dimple in the middle of the scar at the top. She didn't know what was going on. Had me buy an expensive cream; charged me for two antibiotic injections into the lump; and pay for an IPL treatment, none of which helped at all. On top of that her bedside manner left lots to be desired. If for some reason you have to have her do a Mohs on your face, demand that a plastic surgeon close the wound. (Many insurance companies are open to that.)

The doctor has nice manners and is friendly but very money focused. I felt nickel and dimed for…read moreevery procedure. Lesley suggested she could create a package for something she would charge out of pocket when i have had 3 other doctors do the procedure under insurance. One of the procedures she did, didn't work. Just disappointed all around, will have to find another provider....

Dr. Plotke is probably the best doctor I've encountered in a decade. She went through my various…read moreskin issues one by one, gave me all the treatment options, and spent an entire hour discussing my questions and concerns. She was knowledgable, warm, and didn't try to sell me things I didn't need, or waste my time with treatments which won't work for my particular issues (as other dermatologists have done.) She is fantastic, and I can't recommend her enough.

Came to see Dr. Fang for the first time, as I had just moved to the area last year and needed a new…read moredermatologist. Found Dr. Fang's office through my network's provider search, but was a bit hesitant due to some of the negative Yelp reviews. Dr. Fang's office however was very close to where I live. And located right outside El Cerrito Plaza, just past JoAnn's, free parking is readily available in the plaza, and I just had to walk over. As it turned out, my concern was baseless, as Dr Fang was not only extremely kind, but listened and addressed all of my concerns, made recommendations and gave treatment options that I felt comfortable with, and left me feeling much more educated about my body in general. In fact, far more than my previous dermatologist, or any of my prior primary care physicians ever did, combined, regarding the same issues. So ecstatic that I was able to find such a great dermatologist nearby. And one whom I plan to continue seeing for as long as I live here!

Unfortunately if I could give a less than zero, I would! This is for the "office manager" and not…read moreDr. Fang. Dr. Fang is a five star doctor. I have been a patient of Dr. Fang's for years. She is a wonderful and knowledgable doctor. She is always helpful and I really appreciate her calm bedside manner. She has even treated my son with patience, care and understanding of his skin issues. When I came in to the office for my appointment, there was a man behind the desk (whom I've never seen before) announcing loudly for all to hear that he is the "office manager" and spoke to the other receptionists and other patients, including elderly patients with a very rude and condescending tone! Then I called the office a month later regarding my insurance and my routine appointment. I had a question regarding treatment and I recognized the same voice that I heard when I came in for my appointment. He unfortunately was the same rude and condescending person and then he became accusatory with me over the phone. He was saying that I was asking him to change my chart, commit fraud and that I would cause my doctors' license to be revoked. AND she wouldn't be able to practice medicine! He said it again even more aggressively than the first time. WHAT?! Who says that?! Umm... I had a question about my treatment and the description of the code claims according to my visit. Including my co-pay there was an expensive $195 add-on to my invoice by the office and I didn't know what it meant. I was told to call the office for clarification by my provider and the billing department of Golden State Dermatology. I didn't think a basic conversation would turn into a hostile one, causing me to feel upset for asking legitimate questions, which is part of his job, being an "office manager." I mentioned I would try and reach out to the doctor, when he became even more defensive. I have never in my life, been spoken to in that manner by a professional doctor's office. I was in tears when I called the billing department for the third time. After almost 2 hours of dealing with this mess, they were really helpful, listened and answered all of my questions. Thank goodness! I'm having serious thoughts of moving on to a new doctor. I don't want to engage with an "office manager" that treats his fellow employees with self-entitlement and disrespecting patients by belittling them publicly or by phone.

I came in as a new patient with three problems and within half an hour Dr. Brown had a plan for…read moreeach of them. She also identified several skin concerns I had not even noticed and had plans for those too. Over a very short time I experienced great improvement in each problem. Extremely professional and competent front desk staff, with a great doctor (whose skin is like a walking advertisement for her services, btw!) They don't take most insurance but in this case you definitely get what you pay for. I will remain a loyal client, and if I ever take the plunge into Botox (shut up, I'm scared), Dr. Brown is the one I will trust with my face. A very solid five stars!

This is a great practice. Dr Browne is very caring and thorough. Treatment plans may include on…read morethe spot elimination of pre cancerous lesions, return for more in depth surgical procedures or referral to associated doctors for Mohs surgery. The staff is very efficient and friendly. I highly recommend Illustra Dermatology.

Dr. Jeon is professional and knowledgeable. He takes time to listen and understand his patients.read more

I visited Dr. Jeon last week for a cancer screening, and a few other issues I wanted to discuss…read more He (and his assistant Zoe) were wonderfull. I was nervous about seeing a new Dr. after returning to the bay area, and I am so happy I chose Dr. Jeon. He was very thorough, knowledgeable, and I did not feel rushed about anything as he listened to (and gave me recommendations) regarding all my concerns while there. I would highly recommend!