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    When I had asked for a doctor's note from Dr. Paik's assistant, Jackie, to give to my employer,I…read morereceived an unprofessional and rude response to "Never request for another Doctor's note again." the purpose for this doctor's note was due to the split open, peeling skin and bleeding wounds on the bottoms of my feet and toes which made it very painful and difficult to walk in my work boots at my place of employment. I was upset but more so, confused that I was denied because my request for a note if needed, especially when she was aware of my condition of open, bleeding wounds at the bottom of my feet made it extremely painful to walk at my place of employment. After leaving the office that day, I reluctantly continued my visits and treatment at Dr. Paik's establishment, keeping in mind that if I were to be met with any other additional bad behavior I would seek medical attention elsewhere. Then During my last appointment with Dr Paik in June, 2023, I was very uncomfortable with her bedside manner when I asked about possibly trying another medication. Dr.Paik's responses was very unprofessional and impolite tone. She snapped, "You're not getting any other medication, nothings working for you"! She then rolled your chair unreasonably close to me, leaned intimidatingly into me and asked in a condescending tone "Miss XXX tell me about your daily routine?" I interpreted her demeanor as one of frustration as her behavior suggested to me she was frustrated that nothing seemed to be working and she didn't know how to treat me. So, it was just easier for her to place blame on me that I purposely was causing my condition to myself from excessive hand washing and or dowsing myself in bleach. To make matters worse, she abruptly dismissed me from her office with no other medical treatment, guidance, or helpful information whatsoever. Dr.Paik's bad behavior along with being dismissed from her office left me sickened with fear knowing what I would soon endure with no medical support. Unsurprising, in a matter of just 2 weeks, my hands and feet exploded with unimaginable dryness and numerous open wounds, where they excessively peeling and bled. She wrongly diagnosed me with eczema, then later, dermatitis. I'm unclear as to why you didn't refer me to a specialist if she was unable to properly diagnose and treat my condition. Since my last appointment with Dr.Paik, I have found another dermatologist who has been nothing but wonderful and kind towards me. After my new physicians careful review of my condition, I was then properly diagnosed with a disease, not self harm as Dr.Paik claimed. I'm now having positive, healthy results. I'm unclear as to why your a "Doctor" who is supposed to help people but yet you treated me so badly....

    The Dermatologist I met with twice, Dr. Paik, seems OK, though she kept me waiting for 50 minutes…read moremy first visit. Issue I have is with the techs (aides, whatever), who will walk into the lobby and ask for you by your first name. I don't know them, and am offended somewhat when someone less than half my age, or a third for some clients, are addressed as such. Lousy professionalism. Too, upon checking out, details of prescriptions aren't verified. I will definitely go to another place that is covered under my insurance. This is not to slight Dr. Paick, but rather a comment on how the overall practice is run.

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    2.0(142 reviews)
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    I typically don't leave reviews but I've had my second appointment with Catherine Biren and…read more.. 1) Twice they hand me a print out for female pattern baldness(?) 2) On the second visit the doctor tells me I can take my own before and after shots when I requested to see the images they had taken. In context I was stating that my hair-line had receded since the last visit; which I don't recall affirmation of, then I wanted to use their reference images to validate my claim. So either it was dismissive, evasive, or both. 3) Dr Biren informed me that finasteride is not FDA approved and treated as "under the table." The implication; IIRC, being that its not really prescribed or approved to address male pattern baldness. Much like how Minoxidil was originally prescribed for high blood pressure - The assertion (or implication?) is that even today these drugs are prescribed "under the table" as they are not intended to address balding at all. I took her word at the time but quick research shows that Finasteride has been FDA approved for male pattern baldness since the 90s. 4) While they brought up potential blood pressure monitoring; as they prescribed Oral Monoxidil in the prior visit, they both did not follow up and seemed to have misplaced the tools needed for blood pressure measurement? I even expressed excitement over getting my blood pressure readings at the time. I was recommended by a Monterey Primary care doctor who did not know what Finasteride was at all. Stated it was another name for Minoxidil. Then recommended this Dermatologist once it became evident that assertion was false. Is this a thing with Monterey doctors? I have already spent hundreds of dollars and been delayed for almost a year (IE Primary doctor - Dermatologist initial - Dermatologist follow up). My initial goal was to; basically, get a prescription for Finasteride and have my health indicators monitored for negative side-effects. Instead I'm told Finasteride == Monoxidil and that Finasteride is not FDA approved. I really don't know what to make of that. Incredibly frustrating. The general attitude I sensed from my visits was; basically, that I should just accept that I am balding. I can respect that sentiment to an extent but then why prescribe Minoxidil and schedule a follow-up? I can see myself being dissuaded from using Finasteride but I do not believe it is acceptable to do so under false basis. Addendum: I also recall not being able to get a cost projection before leaving the practice and scheduling the theoretic follow-up appointment? Even this seems a bit... Unethical?

    Absolute worst experience with a doctor ever. Made to feel like an annoyance. The doctor's demeanor…read moresuggests she regrets her career choice and takes it out on the patient. Also two years after that last treatment, they're still coming after us for money even though their own invoice states that the amount was covered by insurance. You're not dealing with compassionate doctors, you're doing business with a private equity group. Profits appear to be the priority.

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    5.0(21 reviews)
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    I'm updating my review because I've now been seeing Jillian for over 5 years and if anything....my…read moretrust in her has only grown. One of the biggest things I look for in an injector is experience, and that's exactly why I continue to see her. With 13 years of injecting experience, she has the knowledge, technique and judgment that only come from treating patients day after day, year after year. She always takes the time to listen, never recommends treatments I don't need, and her goal has always been to enhance my features while keeping everything natural. I know I'm in good hands every time I sit in her chair and I honestly don't trust my face with anyone else. She won't over inject you and she has the belief that "we can always add more" which is comforting because I know I she has my best interest in mind not her wallet.

    I cannot recommend The Beauty Method enough, Jillian is truly amazing! Jillian is such an artist…read morewho listens to your goals and delivers flawless natural-looking results. I have been getting Botox for over 10 years and periodically do filler in my lips as well; Jillian is the first person to ever provide a comfortable almost completely painless experience with both of these treatments. Which is especially notable when it comes to lip filler. I also greatly appreciate that Jillian always provides a thorough and honest consultation that is focused on what is best for me without any pushy sales tactics. Having an injector you can completely trust, is knowledgeable, and highly skilled is hard to find and I can truly say Jillian embodies all of these things.

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