I have been a patient of Dr. Farber's for over two years, so this review is long over due. I started out as a medical patient (due to skin tags), for which Dr. Farber treated accordingly. I couldn't have been more pleased with the results. I have since then upgraded to a few cosmetic things as well. Being in the beauty industry by profession, I can admit that I am definitely hard to please. Dr. Farber never seizes to amaze me, with the wonders he works to help my skin continue to appear bright and youthful. Whether it's medical or cosmetic procedure, I always walk out looking and feeling better than I did prior to visiting his office. If I could give Dr. Farber and Kim more than 5 stars for their bedside manner I most definitely would. read more

Sadly you cant give a ZERO review! Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! Not California.... Dr. Farber Misdiagnosed my very rare form of 'Merkel cell carcinoma', instead giving me four small tubes of useless antibiotic cream to rub on my cancerous growth, refusing to even take a biopsy, instead telling me to come back after using the cream for another appointment. When I questioned him about this.... His nurse who was as uncaring as Dr. Farber jumped in reprimanding & rudely telling me... THAT'S WHY DR. FARBER IS THE DOCTOR WHO KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING ..BECAUSE HE WENT TO MEDICAL SCHOOL... a waste of money if you ask me! But over the years, I have often wondered how many patients of his have died, due to his highly overrated opinion of himself, which does NOT include caring for the patients well-being. Thankfully, my children Pleaded with me to get a second opinion from a real doctor, who I credit with saving my life!!! I live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?.. not sure it's why showing up as California... read more

Terrible doctor! I was a little skeptical when I read reviews about how he only wants your money. Totally true. He will make you take many unnecessary appointments, just to get copays, and to bill insurance. He will also make you do so many tests, that are so unnecessary. Save your money. Do not visit these scammers. read more

STAY AWAY!!! I would give less than 1 star if possible. I went to this doctor with a skin rash which he biopsied. When I returned to go over the results he couldn't even tell me what I had, but told me to buy two expensive creams to get rid of it. While I was there, he decided to biopsy two moles on my back. He also tried to force me to undergo a facial procedure for the very small amount of acne I had, which I refused. A week later, I get a letter saying that my biopsy was abnormal and that it's very important I return to his office for them to remove more. This letter made me freak out considering I have two family members with skin cancer. So.. I called his office and asked them to fax me the lab results. Long story short, I reported to a new dermatologist with the lab results. She couldn't even find what he was talking about and told me that there is nothing wrong w my skin - they are freckles. This man is absolutely horrible. He doesn't care for his patients and has no bedside manner. All he wants to do is take biopsies and prescribe expensive creams. I'm disgusted that someone like this is allowed to continue his practice. read more

I'm a registered nurse with a lot of personal and professional experiences with many different doctors, and this doctor was the worst I've ever experienced. I had a biopsy done at my own dermatologist's office and went to Dr. Farber for a second opinion. I chose him based on the good reviews posted online (which, after seeing him, I'm perplexed about). At the first visit, he took the biopsy and said I'd have the results in one week, so I scheduled a follow up appointment. Since it's a long ride for me, I called the office the day before the appointment to make sure the results were in, and they assured me they were. I waited in the waiting area for over an hour, and then at least another half hour in a room. There was no recognition from the doctor about the wait, and he spent less than 5 minutes total with me. He had a horrible bedside manner, no compassion whatsoever and barely looked up from his clipboard. He said the biopsy results were not yet available. He would not (or could not) answer any questions that I posed about my condition, which was excruciating. He asked me if I wanted more biopsies done, which I declined, since I was there to get the results of the original one. He handed me a cream that he said was very expensive and I should return in another week. There was no education (not even a pamphlet) given about this medication, which I later read is very potent, has many side effects, should not be applied to certain body parts and is flammable. I was speechless when I left the office at the doctor's total lack of concern or information. The last couple minutes of the less than 5 minutes total that he gave me, he had his hand on the doorknob to exit the room. He barely glanced at me, and clearly had no time for me whatsoever. I thought to call the office back for my biopsy results (which were in fact available, and they faxed to me--and I could see the date that the lab provided it to the office, which was a couple days prior to my appointment). The results were as clear and as simple as could be, and matched exactly what my initial dermatologist's biopsy results were (which I had made Dr. Farber aware of at the first appointment). I ended up going back to my original dermatologist, where I got a full explanation of what my condition was, potential causes, and a thorough explanation of treatment options. Also, (now from a financial standpoint), the office charged me $350.00 out of pocket at the first appointment for the biopsy, even though they had all my insurance information. They said this was to cover any amount not covered by insurance. My insurance company was baffled as to how they came up with this amount out of the blue, and an insurance liaison had to work with me over a period of several weeks to get reimbursed for most of what I paid out of pocket (since most of it was actually covered by insurance). After this happened, I did a little more research online, and found many reviewers that reported the same exact experiences that I had. Some even called him a fraud and scammer, and to be honest, I must agree! I truly hope patients realize they have a right to quality medical care, to understand their diagnoses and treatment options and have their questions answered. If your doctor isn't providing you with these things, find another one! read more

Dr. Farber seemed like a nice Dr, don't get me wrong... I went to him once & my visit left me with a long waiting room experience, short period of patient care & noticeable scars. I originally thought that the scarring was just the way my body heals but other dermatologists have since proven that the scarring was a result of the manner of his procedures. read more

I normally don't write reviews but I just had to for this. Citizens beware, Dr. Farber is here for your money. I originally booked an appointment with Doctor Farber because he was close and I needed treatment soon. I should have picked somewhere else. When I walked in everything seemed fine, the wait time was a little long but that was ok. Then the doctor walked in. He has no empathy and spent maybe 10 minutes max with me. Then Dr. Farber just prescribed three different extremely expensive creams without explaining what they were meant to help with. I ended up looking them up when I got home and had the medicine, only one of them actually treated my problem. I tried to give him the benefit of the doubt and went in for a follow up. He then tried to get me to do a chemical peel, something I had no need for and repeatedly pressed for it. Even when I said no. I wish I could give something 0 stars because that's what he deserves. Be cautious and find a better, more reputable dermatologist. read more

I have always had problems with my Irish skin. That was until I visited Dr. Farber. He was like a magician with my adult acne. After a few visits my skin was clear and acne free. read more