My experience seems very much in line with what a lot of people have been saying in these reviews - I was referred to see him from my PCP about a mole and this man told me about how my lifestyle was unhealthy/I need to change my diet - mind you this man is NOT my PCP, had no insight into my health history or bloodwork and was just largely free styling off of the top of his head about what my "health problems" were. This is unethical and dangerous. Besides his extreme bias he was unprofessional, uninformed and out of line for giving unsolicited health advice. He showed me pictures of clogged arteries - like, I came here for a mole check? read more

This man has zero bedside manner. He claimed that simple warts on a hand were due to diet and refused to do anything tangible for me (freezing/laser/removal) because I'm an "unhealthy American". He insisted I needed to run blood panels so he could prove how unhealthy I am after I informed him my regular PCP just had panels done and surprise! Everything came back fine. I told him I could get the results for him but he wanted a whole new panel ordered as if anything would have changed in the span of a month. Without seeing my panels he told me that our American standards and thresholds for blood test results are too lax and in his professional opinion I was definitely unhealthy and needed to make large scale life changes in order to heal myself. If Dr. Esche wants to be a nutritionist or naturopath he should pursue it. Seems he doesn't care about skincare as much as being "right" about diet and exercise and shaming people, particularly Americans. When I told the staff I didn't receive the care I expected to they had nothing to say other than they hear this often about him and that he is just like this. That's not very reassuring. Due to his lack of action my warts grew and spread and I needed to visit a different dermatologist. Don't waste your time and money being bullied by this man. read more

Dr Esche is definitely difficult to understand because of a very thick German accent. His manner is very typical of his country as well. Not warm and fuzzy at all. He's very patronizing and snobbish, telling you how it is and that's it. He 'froze' 10 items off my arms but he only pointed the gizmo at me leaving no trace, which proves that the 'treatment' was merely to bill insurance. Tough to trust doctors in general and unfortunately, it applies here. Basically, it's his way or the highway. I found the office staff to be pretty good. There's just so much they can do. read more

I walked out! I still a bit in disbelief at my encounter with this Dr. I came because of skin tags/growths under my right eye. My primary care wanted a dermatologist to remove because they were so close to the corner of my eye and growing. I am have mono vision from an accident 35+ years ago and only see out of my right eye. All of which I included in the lengthly online chart prior to my appointment. I'm also insulin dependent diabetic which I put in my history as well. He greeted me then proceeded to tell me my skin tags were an indication of insulin resistance and he could help me with his Mediterranean diet and if I didn't switch I'd be facing Alzheimer's, stroke, heart attack and an early end of life. I could barely speak as he lectured on but interrupted him to tell him I am diabetic. He told me it was my lifestyle and he could cure it. I told him I was in good hands with my endocrinologist-- but he continued. He lectured about switching to his diet plan for a cure. He then told me he would freeze the growths off my eye. I said no that's why I was here because every other Dr has said not to freeze that close to my eye since it's my only source of vision. He replied-- how would I know you are mono vision? You can't tell by looking at you. I said I put it in my history and told your nurse not ten minutes ago. He said it would be fine he would use a cotton swab and could just freeze them off Absolutely not. I thanked him for his time and walked out. The nurse apologized on my way out. Evidently she told the office manager who came out to the parking lot to apologize stating "he's like that sometimes". No thank you. I value vision far more than acquiescing to his arrogance and lack of concern. I then came home and starting looking at his reviews. Good grief. So many others with the same story. Please do your research before allowing this dr near you!! read more

I finally got in to see a doctor for my hair loss. I learned nothing I didn't already know and I got no treatment ideas and don't go back until june but most likely won't return. His bedside manner is terrible, his accent makes listening and understanding very difficult. He's very dismissive. He lift up a piece of l my hair and said you have hair loss all around, more in the back? Actually, I have raised reach splotches similar to my dad who died from them and he did not not even take a skin sample. Not recommended anywhere. read more

Clemens Esche, MD, FAAD - Red splotches and hair loss - Dermatologists Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Would not recommend this Place or Doctor to anyone, it's literally impossible to get a hold of them. I have been calling everyday for the last week and no answer at all. We literally had to go down to the Redlands location to schedule an appointment since no one was answering the phone. When we came in for our appointment the Dr came in for 3 minutes and left, did not care about the patients concerns or questions at all. Was rude and unprofessional we went in for two different appointments in the past 2 months and gave same recommendations for both visits which had nothing to do with one another. Would never go back!!! read more

Went in as a precautionary measure for sun poisoning as I was going to Thailand in a few months. The office and staff were nice enough but the 10 minutes I spent with Doctor Esche was insufferable. He was condescending, dismissive and made many unsettling comments about my race. He went on to explain that because of my ancestors and the incorporation of rice in our diets, there was little he could do to help me deal with my adverse reactions to the sun. Ridiculous waste of time. Take heed! Please do ample research before settling on a a medical professional. read more

made me feel at ease and got straight to the problem. The place is very clean and the stuff are very welcoming

Very knowledgeable skin doctor with a refreshing understanding that goes way beyond the superficial: creams. His depth of understanding helped me kick a chronic condition! read more

My first appointment with Icecreamwala Dermatology was great - I saw a female doctor, who took me and and my concerns seriously. Because I had a good experience with this office, I decided to schedule another appointment, this time with Dr. Esche. I was there because I have been experiencing hair loss over the past month, and I wanted to know what type of hair loss I was experiencing (there are multiple) and how to treat it (typically, hair loss is treated with prescription oral or topical medications). He walked in, looked at me, grabbed my hair and tried to snap it, and told me I have alopecia areata. He didn't even look at the rest of my hair, or my scalp. This was in the span of maybe 1 minute. He then lectured me on the dangers of birth control and tried to convince me to stop taking by telling me to "google the symptoms" (I've been taking bc for 16 years and never experienced hair loss from it) and then lectured me on my diet, and handed me a pre-printed list of vitamins to take (which I'm guessing he just hands out to everyone, otherwise why would he just have it?). He cut me off mid-sentence multiple times and in general, his behavior was completely unprofessional. I was actually nervous and uncomfortable when the medical assistant left me alone with him in the room. I asked the office to make sure I am never scheduled with him again. Frankly I can't believe that such an otherwise well-managed practice is employing someone who treats patients this way!! read more

I'm sorry I can't give 0 stars. This is a summary of my appointment. The doctor walked into the room and asked me what I wanted him to do. I explained that I was passed on to him by his colleague for a follow-up exam after treating pre-cancerous skin damage with Efudex. Without even looking at my face, he literally handed me a mirror and asked me where I wanted him to freeze, and whether I wanted a mild or aggressive treatment. I said I thought we'd have a conversation about my condition, and he crossed his arms, stared at me and said, "So talk." He eventually froze 3 places but said I'd have the issue the rest of my life so suggested in so many words that I learn to live with it. I then asked about my other derm problem, which seemed to have resolved itself when I cut wheat out of my diet and wanted to discuss that. He said there was nothing to discuss, that I'd diagnosed myself, gave me the name of a book to read to teach myself about my condition and told me doctors aren't there to diagnose problems, but to suppress symptoms. Guess who's never going back there! read more

I was pleasantly surprised by Doctor Esche. Very kind and knowledgeable. I am not sure I understood some of the terms he used but it did not really matter, he gave the me right medication, listened to my concerns and made good recommendations. In two days the dryness on my feet is already improving! I am so happy I found him, definitely going back and highly recommend him. read more

Very dismissive. Does not listen to patients. Doesn't really listen to science. I get the feeling his office is more trying to sell cosmetic treatments to make money. Not really in the field for treating dermatology issues. He thinks he can cure other diseases that are way outside his area but tells you why you are wrong if you disagree with him. Run the other way. Find another dermatologist read more

This doctor looked at me for literally one second and immediately blamed my entire upper body rash on fibromyalgia without running a single test. What would he have said had I not circled fibromyalgia on my intro form? He prescribed a steroid lotion in teeny tiny tubes to use twice a day for one week. That was gone the first day. My $50 copay was a waste of money and the appt was a waste of time out of my workday. I will not use this doctor in the future, as I need someone to actually LOOK at my effected area, actually touch it, investigate it and not go off something I simply circled on a form that he has no idea is even a verified condition. read more

Incredibly rude and condescending. Would give me dirty looks during the whole appointment. I felt incredibly uncomfortable during these moments. If I could give this guy zero stars, I would. Furthermore, the remedy he gave me wasn't helpful at all. NEVER COMING BACK TO THIS PLACE EVER AGAIN!!! read more

Thorough exam and a mole was removed right then, quickly and painlessly. Dr. Esche had good information and advice about nutrition, skin care and general health. The appointment was not rushed. read more

Dr. Esche has done a professional job clearing up by teen daughter's chest, back and facial acne. He avoids antibiotics (yay!!) but respected our desire to try it. He recommends more supplements which has been so beneficial and taught us how to better balance our bodies which will ultimately help our skin. He gave a thorough blood test and explanation for overall health advice. Although true, you will hear his frustrations regarding Americans' bad health habits. read more