I have been a patient of Dr. Grekin's at Dawson Dermatology for many years. She is the best dermatologist I've ever had, and I've had many over the past 38 years over our many moves. She goes above and beyond for her patients, listens, cares, and even saw me for an emergency when I needed to come in. The office staff is also wonderful, as are the nurses. I am lucky to have her as my dermatologist. read more

It all started with me hiking on a hot summer afternoon without sunscreen protection. I got sunburnt and my lips chapped. It led to parts of my lip cracking and unfortunately the situation got worse. I used lip balm and Vaseline where it helped but the issue never resolved. At times the skin near my mouth dried out and then would shed dead skin. This was a vicious cycle that wouldn't stop. After trying OTC remedies with no luck, I finally went to a MinuteClinic where I was advised I had an infection. The nurse practitioner prescribed me a steroid cream that had immediate results but sadly, it didn't go away 100%. My lips would crack but not as often and my lips became numb, and food didn't taste that good. During a telehealth appointment with my PCP, I addressed this issue and she also prescribed me a steroid cream. We eventually had a follow-up appointment in 3 months where I informed my PCP that the irritation was less severe but persisted. We agreed it was time to see a specialist. I was advised to see Dr. Kevin Dawson of Dawson Dermatology (DD) located of the 4th floor of Queen's POB I. Making an appointment at DD was easy as I decided to take off from work on one their opening slots. On the day of my appointment, I made sure to arrive early to complete the necessary documentation as this was my first visit to DD. Before going up the elevator, I took my temperature on the ground floor and with a satisfying reading, the staff gave me a sticker as proof my temperature was taken and no fever. The office of DD is also well prepared with a device to take your temperature and had a partition between you and the staff. It was just before the holidays, so they had a Christmas tree with several large screen TVs in their waiting area. The check-in process was standard. I submitted my insurance card and DL, and completed their forms. Once completed, I was soon called to a room where one of their staff asked me multiple questions which included what medication/prescriptions I was taking. I'll be frank where I don't remember the names of them, and I didn't have them with me. The staff troubleshooted by asking me where I went to pick up my meds and he was able to call and obtain the information needed. Dr. Dawson entered the room, and he assessed the irritation around my mouth. I was asked a series of questions trying to diagnose the source of this irritation. I was informed it is difficult to pinpoint the source, so he advised me to eliminate using some applications and necessities I disclosed. He also prescribed me a different ointment to use and advised me to either call 911 in case of an emergency or to call his office sooner than the 1-month follow-up appointment. During my post 1-month follow-up, the appointment went very smoothly with his staff checking on the status and following-up with Dr. Dawson's suggestions. I eliminated my baking soda toothpaste and the irritation healed nicely after 2 weeks of his prescribed ointment. But during a recent hike where it was quite hot and humid, the same area flared up and so I started to use the ointment again. Now that we have a better understanding of my irritation, I was advised to continue to use the ointment should my skin flare up again for up to 2 weeks in a month. I was also pleased to be informed my prescription is good for up to 2 refills and for me to call the pharmacy directly should I run low. Overall, a very satisfied patient under the care of Dr. Kevin Dawson and his staff. There was a hiccup with my card payment for my initial visit but because I have experience with the credit card processing issues, it was no biggie as I verified my single payment via my credit card company via the phone app. If you should have issues with your skin, I would recommend Dr. Kevin Dawson of Dawson Dermatology. 2022 #5 read more

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Dr. Dawson has been my dermatologist for many years. He and his staff are wonderful -- friendly, efficient, and helpful. Dr. Dawson is consistently cheerful and professional, and very reassuring about all the bumps and spots I've developed over the decades. read more

Highly professional, a healer, outstanding diagnostic skills, high integrity, excellent bedside manner, will go the extra mile for a patient. runs on time. read more

I've been seeing Dr Dawson for many years now I go to him for anything that happens with my skin and also for my yearly cancer screening.. I don't understand these negative reviews I've always been pleased with his staff they are never unpleasant and always accommodating even if I have an emergency and I need to be seen right away they make sure that I am seen within 48 hours or less , my last visit I had no insurance they were nice enough to squeeze me into the schedule give me a discount and some medication for free I was so surprised and pleased Shaka for Dr Dawson's team. Just remember you can't please everyone every single time. read more

I was referred by my partner who saw Dr. Grekin in the past and liked her. When we left the office, unprovoked, my partner looked at me and said, "I'm so sorry. She wasn't like that before." I was able to get an appointment to see Dr. Grekin within a week of reaching out, which was such a relief as I have a few urgent issues needing to be addressed. Because of issues with dexterity and fine motor control in my dominant hand, writing is extremely difficult so I always ask if there are forms to complete ahead of my appointment. I was told no. However, their website has forms so I completed them prior to my appointment, faxed it and brought them with me anyway. A referral from my PCP wasn't needed (yay!). I was asked when scheduling my appointment for my vaccination status. According to their website you must be vaccinated to be seen in office, telehealth is available for those not vaccinated. I showed up 10 minutes prior per their website instructions. The waiting room is large with a lot of chairs; it was empty when I checked in. One of the pros to the pandemic is doctors offices are not normally crowded. I am thankful for that since I am wheelchair dependent, navigating a waiting room with this many chairs and potential patients would've been overwhelming. Wait time to be escorted to the examine room was short, two minutes at most. Time with the assistant and doctor seemed very rushed and as if I was somehow being an inconvenience. It was like being in a drive-thru, you order an item, the worker barely allows you to finish and says, "does this complete your order?", after every item ordered. I knew to terminate further "care" here after concerns of mine were not treated with importance whatsoever. I was provided a couple of options to treat one of my issues, no time was taken to explain what the medication was, how it works, side effects, etc. It was only after probing that a probable diagnosis (using this word ever so loosely) was given. A grim future was painted because there is no cure for this condition but management options were barely shared. It didn't seem I received proper evaluation of my open wounds I've had for over a year. My OBGYN (bless her!) spent more time than this dermatologist did. No bloodwork ordered, no tests for infections, etc. I just received a prescription for topical cream (she offered an antibiotic but I declined not knowing if I really needed it or not). I have a complex and lengthy medical history. To put it into perspective and show I am not new to the medical rodeo, I've surpassed my $2,500 max out-of-pocket expense for the last 4 years, have seen countless doctors here and CONUS. I try my hardest to be understanding, patient, sympathetic, graceful, etc., even more so during the pandemic, it's been hard on so many, myself and my family included. But the disregard here is absolutely unacceptable and I refuse to return to this practice. I completely understand what it means to be efficient, this, was not, that, unless the goal was to get me out with as little treatment and as quickly as possible. This may be the place for you if you have only one issue or a skin anomaly that can easily be nipped in the bud. If anyone is reading this and has recommendations for a decent dermatologist, inbox me! *edit* They sent my prescription to the wrong location. I literally listed store, store #, tel # and address and it goes to another location? Why bother completing forms when they won't even read it?! read more

Not even helpful , I told an assistant about the symptoms my gf had , she said hold on ... came back and asked " how can I hepl you? " you kidding , I just spoke to you lady read more

I've been seeing Dr DAWSON for years, when he first started his practice. And from the beginning, I enjoy being his patient because he is always pleasant to chat with, articulate and cordial and on point with his discussion. I have never had any treatments given to me and all my skin issues were resolved. I even referred my mom to Dr DAWSON and she likes him too. read more

Dr. Dawson is amazing with his skills as a Botox and filler injector! Seriously, the best. If you're going to pay for quality fillers and Botox, you should have an awesome doctor to inject them in the best way possible. Located in the Queen's POB 1, parking is easy and they validate at the desk. You will have to get your temperature checked at the entrance to the POB and wear a sticker that you are "cleared". Regarding the COViD precautions here, they adhere to the regulations. Masks are worn by all staff and Dr. wears a shield while with patients. When seeing the doc, you will wear your mask, only taking it off if necessary for the procedure you are having performed. The waiting area and procedure rooms are clean. Dr. Dawson makes you look "naturally" better- small amounts of filler and Botox can go a long way. I have had filler and Botox at other places and they don't seem to last as long. I was told I metabolize it fast- but I think it was also attributed to the skill of the person injecting it! I have seen Dr. Dawson many times and he is consistently amazing at the work that he does. Careful and caring, he takes the time to do his best work- every time! He is honest with his options and recommendations and never tries to up-sell you. I highly recommend him if you are looking for Botox, fillers or other skin treatments! read more

This is my experience with Dawson Dermatology, Hawaii Kai Office. I made an appointment with Dawson Dermatology by calling their office located at Queen's. The Hawaii Kai staff welcomed me warmly. They were very clear with their instructions on checking my personal information to be sure that they had the most up-to-date info. After waiting just a few minutes, I was taken into the office and assisted by the male medical assistant who was very nice and he seemed happy to be working there. Dr. Erin Fuller came in immediately after and greeted me. She checked my skin concerns thoroughly and gave me suggestions on how to better take care of my skin. read more

I had an appointment with Dr. Douglas Chun. He likes to do small chat about unimportant stuff. If you are in a rush, you might want to see another doctor. He told me he could do a biopsy on a small growth on my face but it would leave a scar. So I asked him, how could I remove that without major scaring. He told me, "well, you need a plastic surgeon then. Give her a referral.". Then, he left. The unfriendly nurse came back in and gave me a doctor's name. I asked her if the doctor was in the building because her paper didn't have a phone number and address on it. I figured if you are gonna refer me to someone, at least you have some sort of information on them. She told me I think he is somewhere in town. I feel like I just wasted my time there. Will not go back. read more

Aging is no fun especially for me, I would not know what to do if there were no BOTOX & FILLERS & Dr. DAWSON. Thanks for making our aging process much easier for me and my injection gangs. We so look forward to our visits each time. Special thanks for Dr. Dawson for making our lives little more pleasant. We LOVE Dr. Dawson for his amazing artwork on our faces! read more

Repeat visits for the same issues because they resolve nothing. ALL of the Office staff is so terribly rude. Dr. Dawson is pretty nice but he's surrounded by truly awful personnel. Now, they instituted a vaccine police. A DOCTOR who won't see patients who aren't vaccinated. So, when a primary care doesn't allow a patient to be vaccinated, a DERMATOLOGIST won't see the patient. Even if the patient has antibodies from previous infection and CANT be vaccinated because it's detrimental to his health. The stupidity and unconstitutional overreach here is ripe with moronic fear mongering and stupidity. Bye Dawson Derm. This was the final straw. read more

I saw the only female Dr. at this practice. She was pleasant but I left with one MAJOR question. Why would she not mention anything about sunscreen and exposure, knowing I was new to Hawaii? An hour in the sun here is like 4 on the east coast. A mention of what would be the most effective in terms of sunscreen was something I assumed would be high on her list. How can you be a Dermatologist and omit this subject? It's a hard pass for a follow-up visit for me. I hope they enjoyed the steep price I paid for very little info. read more

Dr. Dawson, Dr. Chun, and their staff are extremely friendly and welcoming! After my 3rd visit here I thought it is time for a review. The ladies on the phone are always so nice, the assistants are very nice and helpful, and the doctors are caring and attentive during their appointments. read more

I called on July 7 and made an appointment from a referall from my primary care doctor. The receptionist asked about my insurance and scheduled the appointment for today July 16th. When I walked into the office, somehow my appointment magically disappeared. The receptionist was going to try and fit me in but it turns out, my insurance isnt accepted after all. Now I've wasted an entire day and still not been seen. All this could have been avoided had the first receptionist done their job correctly. read more

From the beach to the dermatologist ! My first time at the dermatologist, kinda unnerving. Having a screening due to my fun lifestyle, water and sun all day everyday? No, not really but still love the sun and maybe getting too much of it. Was I worried going in for my first dermatological examination? Sure, I don't know what they'd find. Luckily the staff is amazing and the doctor was great, super fun and playful almost like hanging with a old friend. But that's not why you see a doctor right, you want to see a doctor to get health related info and some calm words about possible outcomes, well that's what I received. The doctors are amazing as their bedside manor is only matched by the knowledge they try to instill, leaving I felt like I received a wealth of information in a format that did not seem stressed or rushed. It's amazing how a tone of voice and a nice vibe can do wonders for any interaction, including a new encounter between two or more people. Over all, love this place, I certainly will be making my yearly screening here so next year on this anniversary come and joint me. My motto is... if you have to see a doctor see a great one, and these are not easy to find. Take it from a friend, great place to be if you have to be at a place like this. B read more

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Just get off the phone from Dawson Dermatology! Terrible experience with alba who picked up phone! She didn't listen, and a Phrase * you've been here last year now what? You want a refill?!" Whoa. Btw "last year". New year just begun! Who talk with patients like this? I called twice to office about my medication not for refill. But she kept interrupting me! Talked very aggressively, I even couldn't explain her why I'm calling. First time in my life I've been treated like this over a phone. Asked who you were talking last time? But when they picke up the phone they never introduce themselves. Who am I? A medium to read they names??? So she told me, I don't know what another stuff told you. I ask doctor call you back. And she was about to hang up but I asked her for phone they have on my file? She said wait.( no please pr excuses) I was on hold. Then she picked up and say hi can I help you? I said itts still me waiting to give you my new number. She said oh I'm with patience right now. Like I'm not patient. Do DR Dawson talk to your stuff if you checking yelp. -Ask them introduce themselves and be polite to people over the phone , actually they patients too. read more

Got a reply from the doctor himself. So I have to raise it automatically by 2 stars. Thank you

The rudest medical staff I've ever encountered. I went in for testing but eventually found out the sample was not sent to the lab for processing. When I scheduled my follow-up appointment to ask what happened and get the test again, Dr. Sarah Grekin was extremely rude, dismissive, and offered no help or resolution to the issue. I would never recommend this office, nor will I ever return. read more

I have been going to Dawson Dermatology for many years now. If I could give them more than 5 stars I would! Their staff is always friendly, helpful and kind. Dr.Grekin is wonderful! Very patient, spends quality time in explaining what's going on. Dr. Dawson has performed skin surgeries- does an excellent job. I will be seeing him soon for another procedure. Mahalo, Dawson Dermatology for the incredible service I always receive - Appreciate all of you! read more

I went in for a mole removal, right near my eye. I was at another doctor who was worried about working on it, since it was so close to my eye. She referred me to Dawson Dermatology, and I made an appointment and was seen in just under 10 minutes, which was surprising. The doctor I saw here did a quick exam, asked me a few questions and took care of it with liquid nitrogen. And just like she said, the mole fell off after a week or so, and didn't even leave a scar. So honestly, I couldn't be happier with the whole experience. I even received a call from Dr. Dawson himself when I complained about accidentally getting put on a customer-only mailing list for some kind of laser treatment they perform, which he remedied promptly. I will certainly return. read more

First impressions are everything! I actually cancelled my first appointment the day I made it, because the staff over the phone just didn't seem to care AT ALL. They were short with me and consistently cut me off when I talked. Gave me a bad feeling about what it would be like to visit there regularly. I confirmed I made the right decision to cancel when they didn't ask why or if I needed to reschedule; she just said thanks and hung up. I need a dermatologist ASAP, but I will wait another day to get in to a place that shows compassion before they even meet me. read more

Dr. Dawson is the best dermatologist I've worked with - and I've seen several. From acne, to food allergies, to a self-imposed chemical peel, Dr. Dawson had provided me with effective treatments and timely follow up care. He listens and educates you with excellent bed side manners. His staff are amazing and helpful as well. read more

Dr. Dawson has great bedside manner. First thing I noticed about him was how he sat down and talked to me versus standing and looking down towards me. It felt more meaningful and shows he cares. I originally came in for a rash on my cheek that wouldn't go away for several months. Dr. Dawson prescribed me a cream that made it vanish in just 2 days. I am so thankful and also grateful. He is very kind and not to mention, his face is glowing. I was envious! haha The staff there are also friendly and helpful through the phone and in person. I cannot stand offices where staff are rude over the phone, but not at this place. I also like the fact that I got a appointment right away rather than having to wait months and months at other dermatologist offices just for a minor checkup. Thank you! read more

It would be remiss of us if we did not take the time to write this review on how great Dr. Dawson and his staff are. We decided to take our son to see Dr. Dawson about an eczema/ringworm condition based on a review someone wrote about his outstanding level of care and diagnosis of her condition (and subsequent relief of eczema). Dr. Dawson - very personable and friendly, explained everything he was doing thoroughly, asked if we had any questions or concerns, outstanding communication skills with young children Staff - very polite, organized, professional and friendly. Plan to see Dr. Dawson for any future skin conditions for our entire family of 8! read more

Dr. Dawson and his staff are the best. When ever I go to his appointments I always feel comfortable. He always make sure I'm doing what's best for my skin. The staff are very friendly and non-judgmental. The office is always clean and very nice. Very happy I have him as my dermatologist! read more

Everyone in the office, including the front desk clerks and the technicians, is friendly. I've gone three times in the mornings and it's great. The check-in process is smooth and I only wait for 10 min at most. Dr. Dawson himself is no-nonsense: he's quick, and he lays out treatment options with the risks and benefits of each. (My visits are for treating common hand warts and face acne.) Yet, he was friendly. I just wish I had more time to talk to him. Only one thing keeps me from giving five stars, and that was my third visit. I couldn't see him on my second visit because he would be on vacation, and I was aware that would just be a treatment session for my warts. I was supposed to see him my third visit re: treatment progress, but when I got there, the clerk said he was on vacation, and this would just be another treatment session with a technician. Where was my phone call, or at least an email? Overall though, I'm still going in for my fourth visit - I'm just glad they take my insurance. Still an overall positive experience. read more

Despite having Kaiser Insurance, which doesn't cover this, Dawson Dermatology went above and beyond to get me in and do what Kaiser could not. Rather than feel like part of a herd of cattle, I was taken care of very well and made to feel as if I wasn't just another patient for another day. Mr. Dawson asked lots of questions relating to my hives and issues and listed many things that could possibly be affecting me. Got prescribed something that wasn't kaiser brand was off to pick up my medication. The staff was friendly, the office was very welcoming which makes me wonder if someone there is a master of the feng-shui arts! Mr. Dawson let me know that if anything did come up, I was more than welcome to call him and let him know and he would check it out. It wasn't one of those doctor check ups where they want to get you out as fast as possible. Whatever skin ailments or problems you may have, Dawson Dermatology has my vote and I suggest you check them out. They really put my mind at ease and I TRUST them, which is the biggest point for me when it comes to doctors and my health! read more

Doctor Chun and staff was very friendly and made you feel at home. I had an unwanted rash that i couldn't get rid of myself. Knowing i had to sail out to sea the next day for a week long voyage i was very fortunate to get an appointment at a drop of a dime. Much mahalos! Keala read more

I was able to get an appt on the day that I called which I knew was a long shot when I asked, but I was so grateful that they were able to squeeze me in. The staff and Dr. Grekin were so friendly, professional, and personable. I had an excellent experience and this is going to be my go to place for all my dermatology needs. read more

Dr. Sarah Grekin your billing department staff are beyond rude. I have never missed a payment to your establishment, but when I switched health insurance the day after my last visit with you, there was some confusion on whom the bill should go to. Instead of your staff informing me of the confusion, I was told by a female in the billing department that my insurance company has rejected me, and they aren't going to pay my bill in a very rude tone. Is this how your staff is trained to speak to your patients? I tried to explain the situation, and also told her I never have even received a bill, so why am I being treated like I am overdue or late? I asked how much the bill even was seeing as I was in your office for a total of 6 minutes, the lady told me $100. I laughed and said send me the bill, it's not even worth dealing with the treatment your staff gave me. I will not be returning to your establishment! PS Dr. Grekin you always made me feel like I was taking up to much of your time by asking questions, and I felt like you always had one foot out the door. You also never listened to my concerns, but just said what you thought in a condescending manner. And lastly, you told me I had a BCC spot, and that I should have it removed. I choose the chemo cream instead for 6 weeks, nothing happened. I came back in and told you nothing happened, and you said "I must have got it all with the biopsy." You also said " if there was Cancer there, something would have happened," so now I am left wondering did I ever even have BCC? Now I have a scar, my insurance paid $700+ for the biopsy and visits, and I paid $200 for the chemo cream, and I'm supposed to feel relaxed because you must have got it with the biopsy, WTF!!! read more

Went in for routine checkup and I felt like the doctor only looked for one thing so they could have a follow up appointment to bill me and my insurance company. I'm not going back and I wouldn't recommend them. read more

Decent doctor. Long wait after lunch with no other patients in office. Frustrated, but in need of an exam so I stayed. Don't feel like it was thorough. But had to get to a job with an hourly wage. We can't all keep our clients waiting. read more

This is a very unprofessional practice, I went to see a dermatology my first appointment dermatology with this practice. My appointment was with Dr Sarah J. Grekin, MD. She was very poor service, patient relationship, she did not even look at my skin. She told me she has seen many skins, I thought to myself how do you know how long, discoloration, symptoms before diagnosis and prescribing steroids, which is likely to cause cancer. I wanted a few test to be done since I was experiencing different symptoms. She is interrupted me mid sentence. I let her talk, then she told me I was aggressive. I will be notifying my insurance as well to report this incident. When I told her that I am the one with skin issue, why would you listen to concern, then she lets out a sign. The classic thing was she told me that my skin will not heal. I thought to myself how can you be a doctor to treat skin. Calling your patient name when you lack the communication is very unprofessional for a trained doctor. If you do not want to treat people of color then you should make sure you don't see people of color. That is a Racist. While she apologized for her behavior because I did not steep to her level. I came to an expert, she prove to me she is not. I would not be returning to the Dawson Dermatology. I would be watching my insurance bill because I asked them what is the co-payment. The patient and doctor is lacking for me. How can you trust a doctor that does not listen to their patients. I would suggest that you discuss with patient and listen. You don't know me as a matter of fact I am not from Hawaii, your behavior was very unprofessional. You can be in practice with this sort of behavior. read more

Dawson Dermatology is an amazing place. Dr. Grekin and her staff are really great. They're caring, kind, and professional. There was a misunderstanding with my insurance deductible, but Dr. Grekin's staff worked to solve the problem rather quickly. Her and her staff are really amazing. I can't recommend this place enough. Thank you, Dawson Dermatology. read more

Great doctor. Very fast, virtually no waiting time at all and very fully staff. Highly recommend.

I wish Dr. Chun was all my doctors. He's kind, caring, and hilarious. I had a minor disgusting cyst excision and I'm a wimp on top of being grossed out that my body made this stupid thing, but Dr. Chun's good nature and precision skill and comedic charm made the procedure go quickly. Dr. Chun and his assistant were also very attentive at checking if I was in any pain at any time during the procedure. Highly recommend this office. From the appointment setting, to check in, to procedure and check out this office treated me very well. Thank you :) read more

Dr. Dawson really is terrific! He's extremely patient, has a calm presence, a great listener, cautious and meticulous. He truly makes you feel comfortable and his office staff are polite and welcoming. They are very responsive and try to work with your availability in regards to scheduling. I highly recommend going to Dr. Dawson for all things skin related! read more

I went to Dr. Dawson to get a wart removed and to ask about a couple of spots that I feared might be cancer. After a very short wait I was taken into the office by his friendly medical assistant. Dr. Dawson was very friendly and knowledgeable. He told me what my spots were, (not cancer!) and sent his medical assistant back in to freeze my wart. After only one application of liquid nitrogen I was wart free! Dr Dawson is the only dermatologist I would consider going back to. read more