I just had my first appointment with Dr. Tomcik. I have been dealing with skin cancer for 20+…read moreyears, so I am familiar with dermatologist. He was very thorough and did an amazing job with my biopsies. I am so pleased to find a great dermatologist in my area.

"Physician, Scholar, Photographer, Nice Person"…read more I have visited Dr. Tomcik numerous times. Each occasion has gone well. One time, I had pretty bad poison oak, and he suggested a cortisone injection. I did not know you could get an injection for poison oak, but it worked fantastic. I've come back on several occasions for similar injections. The doctor is friendly and enjoys talking about his profession. On my most recent visit, my appointment actually lasted 30 minutes! If you are expecting an assembly line process, you will be quite surprised. He allows plenty of time for appointments. However, if you like being treated like a number on an assembly line, this is probably not the right place for you. It became obvious to me after a while that the doctor is also a scholar. Ask him some Dermatology questions, and see for yourself. He has extensive experience in the field. While you're at the office, check out the beautiful photos in the hallway, taken by the doctor in Africa. Next time I come in for a cortisone injection, I'm going to try to get an autographed photograph. During the covid crisis, when you arrive for your appointment, stay in the parking lot and give them a call. That way they can make sure you're not around other people. I thought this procedure worked well. So all-in-all, an outstanding practice. It's refreshing in this age of assembly lines to find a doctor who is so conscientious. (And no, I'm not his brother-in-law.) But don't be dumb like me and keep coming back with poison oak.

As a previous review commented, I am disappointed to write this review, although one should be…read moreaware before making an appointment. Wallach Derma Center came as a doctor referral as I wanted an annual routine appointment. I made an appointment and went in on December 30th, 2025. Very nice office, all staff was friendly and efficient. Dermatologist and assistant cut off 2 moles for biopsy and froze a couple of "concern" areas all in a matter of roughly 45 minutes. I paid a $50 co-pay. After a couple of weeks, I received a lab fee for just over $250, which I understand and paid. This week I received an additional invoice from Wallach for over $370 for my patient portion of the visit. I have attached the invoice with over $1,000 in charges for the 45 mins visit on 12/30/25. My insurance covered roughly $625 of these charges. I reached out to Wallach stating I felt these charges were excessive and asked for a review. I received an email back the following day stating they were correct with no adjustments. For a routine check-up to ultimately cost me over $670 out of pocket with good insurance is a complete rip off. Make sure you do your due diligence as all dermatologists are not the same. Nice enough people, but I won't be back.

I am really disappointed to write this. My daughter has been treated here for acne and the regimen…read moreprescribed worked well enough. I brought her back in Sep. '23 for two warts on her thumb and hand. Nurse Sarah applied "beetle juice" to it and scheduled a follow up. It pretty much burned a hole in her hand but she said to expect that. We went back two weeks later for the follow up appt where she again applied beetle juice to it a second time. We paid $45 copays for both visits plus a "surgery" fee for the second visit of $143, plus they received two payments from our insurance for both visits. After two treatments here, the wart still hadn't completely gone away on either her thumb or her hand! I scheduled a third appt for her in May of this year, this time with Dr. Wallach, for another follow up on the warts. Rather than a third application of beetle juice, this time he sprayed it with liquid nitrogen to freeze it off. Except he really sprayed the HECK out of her hand. See the attached picture of what it looked like SEVEN DAYS AFTER he sprayed it. This burned hole in her hand was originally twice this size and twice as deep immediately following his freezing treatment. I have personally never had a wart in my life so I have zero experience with getting them frozen off, so I didn't know if this was normal or not. My daughter said it was extremely painful and complained to me daily about how much her hand hurt. It eventually healed over but she still a "ring" around the previously frozen wart of where a new wart has regrown. So we have taken her here 3x for wart removal on the same spot and despite literally burning a hole in her hand, they haven't been able to completely eradicate what was originally a very small wart on her thumb. Imagine my surprise when I received yet another bill in the mail a month later for "surgery" again for another $143, again after I had paid a third copay of $45 and Dr. Wallach had received a third payment from our insurance for this visit. I called to complain about how my daughter's treatment badly burned a hole in her hand, that I thought we were going in for a follow up and didn't think we should have to pay for the damage he caused to her hand, and the wart was still present despite all this pain she had gone through. The receptionist said she would pass my concern on to Dr. Wallach. I then received a voicemail from Dr. Wallach saying that sometimes this happens and asked me to bring my daughter back in so he could take a look at her hand. It was a month later by this point and healed over, what did he think he was going to look at? I also didn't want to get stuck paying a fourth $45 copay to visit them again. But more importantly, my daughter begged me not to bring her back here, understandably. I didn't contact him back and they never contacted me again. I didn't know if they had written off the $143 or not because he never addressed my question about the bill in his voicemail. Another month passes and despite my complaint, Dr. Wallach's office sends me yet another bill for the $143 again for the third visit. I paid it, because I always pay my bills, but now I'm leaving this review to warn others. Don't come here for wart removal unless this is the result you want. I am now taking her to a new dermatologist to get their recommendation on what to do for the remaining wart on her thumb!

2 stars for the friendly staff and the nice office…read more Unfortunately, my appointment with Dr. Gergana Gallacher was, without question, the worst medical experience I have ever had. I came in seeking help for a medical concern and left feeling exposed, judged, and dismissed. After discussing a few different treatment options, Dr. Gallacher informed me that the visit would be billed as an office visit. When I asked whether the recommended treatments would be covered within the office visit or billed separately through insurance, she responded in a dismissive tone, "No one has ever asked me that before," which made me feel like my role was simply to accept her recommendations rather than participate in decisions about my own care. I explained that I wanted to confirm coverage before proceeding and asked if someone in the office could help verify it. I was told the billing administrator was unavailable. I then asked for the billing codes so I could contact my insurance company myself. Dr. Gallacher returned with a piece of paper containing seven numbers scribbled on it-no descriptions, no explanation of which code belonged to which procedure, nothing. After handing me the paper, she said, "I'm going to need you to get dressed because I need the room for another patient." At this point, I was still undressed and wearing a gown. I was taken back by how abruptly the appointment ended. I assumed there would be a brief opportunity to discuss next steps or confirm the information provided. Instead, I felt rushed out of the room simply because I asked questions before proceeding with treatment. Ultimately, this experience made me feel less like a patient and more like an inconvenience. No patient should ever leave a doctor's office feeling this way for asking reasonable questions about their care and the associated costs. I will be going elsewhere.

I've been a patient of Dr. Gallagher for five years and have been consistently happy with her care…read moreand her practice. Dr. Gallagher is very knowledgeable about different treatment options and she takes her time to make sure you are getting the results you are seeking. She is friendly and has a wonderful bed side manner, and she makes herself available if you have questions after care. Her staff is wonderful and accommodating and her practice is top notch. I highly recommend Dr. Gallagher and Dermatology and Laser.

Dr. David Paslin is sort of an institution. I've been going…read moreto him for close to 30 years. He's among the top 3 most professional and competent MD's I've ever known. Strait to the exam, strait to the assessment/diagnosis, strait to the treatment/procedure... that's what I want!!! I've had expert care down the line. Dr Paslin has caught and treated no fewer than a 1/2 dozen afflictions that left untreated may well have led to my demise. May he practice forever- god bless you Dr. Paslin

I have been seeing Dr. Paslin. He is an outstanding doctor and very knowledgeable with total health…read morecare.

Dr. Wall is amazing!! She took her time to explain what was being done and what to expect…read moreafterwards. She called me at home twice to check in. As I said, amazing.

Wonderful service and very welcoming care. The front office staff is professional, quick and always…read morehas a smile. The medical assistance staff are also very friendly and extremely professional. Dr. Wall takes time to discuss concerns and options and always stay on the conservative side, so there is no sense of being pressured for extra procedures. She is extremely knowledgeable, skilled and professional. I always feel welcomed and well cared for when I visit this office.

I regard Dr Hilger as a competent and caring dermatologist. I provide this review as a…read morenonjudgmental commentary on other Yelp reviews of Dr Hilger - offered by unhappy patients. Patients who are unhappy with a doctor's care have a responsibility to post thoughtful reviews - to guide decision-making by prospective patients. In this case, if a doctor has a patient base of hundreds of patients, the issue is what is the actual percentage of unhappy patients? (We just do not know.) It is also likely that aggregate review sites may be biased toward negative reviews, i.e., a dissatisfied customer is more likely to post than a satisfied client. And doctors do make mistakes, it is inevitable. The issue is more the frequency of errors and the consequences. Finally, the reviews themselves reflect the opinions of the patients - not necessarily the same as an independent review of an incident. Be guided accordingly.

My only regret in leaving California to live in Arizona is having to give up Dr. Hilger. He is one…read moreof the greatest, most knowledgeable doctors I have ever known. Deanna Santos

Lisa C. Dr. Wotowic did a corrective upper eyelid procedure…read moreon me. A few years prior to meeting Dr. Wotowic I had an upper eyelid, Blepharoplasty performed on me by an eyelid specialist. After the procedure with that surgeon my left eyelid would not close all the way at night. I was told it was an involuntary thing I was doing at night and not the result of my procedure. I saw a few plastic surgeons before Dr. Wotowic and none of them wanted to perform any surgery to correct the problem. Dr. Wotowic identified the problem right away, performed the surgery and I am happy to report my eyelid problem was fixed. Years of suffering with my eye drying out while I slept ended. I wish I would have gone to Dr. Wotowic in the first place!

I would not recommend at this point. He used to be the only one to go to, but. Sadly, with the lack…read moreof compassion in the office and the lack of follow-up. When there's a problem no way. Very disappointed, especially in the office.

Dr. Marilyn Kwolek is the best. When you leave her office you look 5-10 years younger! I would give…read moreher Botox, thread lift and laser a ten. I have had the thread lifts since 2020 and have avoided a face lift. It's immediate her lunch lift is no JOKE! Don't trust JUST anyone with your face. Have you actually looked around and seen how women are looking from LOCAL Bay Area SURGEONS?! It's very scary! I trusted someone else before with Botox and my face fell! Don't be a victim some of these Dr.s want your face to fall so you Get a lift. Dr. Kwoleck is very personable and kind. Her Botox is natural and pretty. She has treated me since I was 22 I'm now 52 and I will always say she will keep me from needing a face lift! Her staff is professional knowledgeable and present with all tasks at hand.

I did not get past the front desk. The person who answers the phone is incredibly rude, short, and…read moreunhelpful, after I was extremely kind and friendly. I am tired of giving business to places where kindness is lacking.