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Janet Vafaie, MD, FAAD

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Very Disappointing Experience, Sharing My Story So Others Can Avoid the Same This was truly one of the worst medical experiences of my life. I'm writing this honest and personal review with only one goal: to help prevent anyone else from going through what I went through. I visited this doctor's office for the first time because I was concerned about two moles. When the doctor came in, she spent no more than 4 minutes with me. She looked at my moles for less than 10 seconds and immediately decided to perform two biopsies. Of course I got scared when I heard that, and asked her what made her took that decision or if there was something serious to be worried about. Instead of explaining, she became irritated and said, "I have too much experience, that's it." I felt extremely uncomfortable with that response. When you visit a specialist, you expect professionalism, communication, and care, not dismissal. Before I could even process or ask for a second opinion, she had already begun removing the moles. After the procedure, one wound was about half an inch wide and the other 1". She didn't close them with stitches, and when I asked if that was normal, she simply said, "No, it's fine, just use Vaseline." Unfortunately, the wounds only got worse. They were painful, bled frequently, and almost became infected. I later sent photos to 2 other dermatologists, who both said those moles didn't appear suspicious to begin with, and were shocked that the wounds weren't closed properly. Some will ask, why you did not go back with her... I just did not trust her anymore It's been almost 6 months now. The wounds have finally closed after many treatments and significant expense on creams and patches, but I'm left with noticeable scars and a lot of frustration. It's deeply disappointing that experiences like this can happen under the care of a licensed doctor. I truly hope anyone reading this takes the time to find a trustworthy, communicative dermatologist who prioritizes patient safety and respect.

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Dr V is very attentive, empathetic and precise. I feel like I'm getting the best care!

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Dr Vafaie was very professional and helped me get the treatment I needed for my acne scars. The results look amazing.

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I got Botox & filler and was super anxious about it but she made me feel so much better about it and I loved my results !!!

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I came in with acne and within a few weeks of using her products and following her directions it's totally gone! Highly recommend.

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i didn't know how beneficial and painless botox could be for men - dr janet is a miracle worker!

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Vafaie is super professional, personable and knowledgeable about not only skin cancer/etc but cosmetic dermatology as well.

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