She has accurate diagnosis! She realy helped me with my condition. She is easy to communicate with. Just Outstanding! read more

I followed Dr. Abuav from Cedars Sinai to private practice because I couldn't find anyone quite like her. Beyond skilled at the medical side of things and measured restraint with unbelievable skill on the cosmetic side! I wouldn't trust anyone else with my skin! read more

One of the best dermatologist in Los Angeles by far! Dr. Abuav and her team are very patient and extremely meticulous. It's very clear that this dermatologist is among the most experienced in her field. read more

We love Dr. Abuav. Simply put, she is the best at what she does. Her new office is extremely clean and welcoming. Front desk is extremely competent and the entire process is hassle-free. Always a 10/10 patient experience. read more

Dr. Abuav is extremely knowledgeable! After six months of trying to figure out a dermatological issue, she was able to give me a definitive diagnosis and treatment plan in a span of 45 minutes! Amazing experience and I am so grateful my primary doctor recommended her. The fact that Dr. Abuav doesn't take insurance was not an issue. There is no hidden fees or nonsense. It was worth every penny. Plus I still have the option to send the bill ( very reasonable) to my insurance. Totally worth it! I highly recommend Dr Abuav! read more

Absolutely amazing! Dr Abuav is professional, incredibly intelligent, super competant, precise, and fast and my wife trusted her to laser her face twice, and she felt highly satisfied with the smoother, more invigorating results. Dr Abuav helped her feel at ease, and was transparent about the process, and made her feel safe and relaxed, and she did excellent follow up, too. Office atmostphere was very friendly and clean. Highly recommended! read more

I saw Rachel for the first time several weeks ago. I already had a dermatologist but was not satisfied as to the degree of his attention to detail. Rachel's interest was exceptional. She did a FULL body scan on me and patiently explained each and every problematic area she found...and how we could sucessfully adress it. Rachel really does know her stuff. She even suggested some great lotions and treatments she offers...all of which I decided to purchase and bring home with me. Using them on a daily basis now, my wife is now saying how much an improvement my skin has shown! So encouraging I just purchased some more and right away they arrived the next day! I cannot more highly recommend Rachel and her staff! read more

Extremely comfortably atmosphere, Dr. Abuav was polite, professional and very knowledgeable. This practice for dermatology, including facial care, has Advanced Technology, and I absolutely looked beautiful when I was done! I highly recommend their service, and their Team is both helpful, as well as courteous! read more

Dr Abuav came highly recommended and did not disappoint! I felt heard, validated and cared for during my appointment. Her staff was kind and extremely welcoming. I was able to be seen the next day for a new patient consult which is truly amazing for a dermatology practice. Thanks Dr Abuav and team! read more

Best experience, great office, very easy, great and thorough doctor. High recommend!!

Fantastic brilliant doctor. Honestly, one of the smartest out there and best in her field. I used to see her at Caesar's, and now followed her to the beautiful new office. Can't say enough good things about her from treatment for me and members of my family. She's great with the basic cosmetic stuff but also the really challenging skin conditions related to health issues. She simply amazing. read more

I've been a patient of this practice 2016. Besides for the fact that it's been difficult to make an appointment, I finally got an appointment one month in advance. When I arrived 15 minutes early for my appointment I had to wait another 30 minutes before being seen. There's no common courtesy to call the patients prior to the appointment to let them know they're running late. I even asked before going into my appointment if they were running late. On top of that, my husband had a rash that I had called to make an emergency appointment for which they never called back to schedule or follow up. Very unimpressed by the standard of care of this practice. read more

In reviewing Dr. Abuav Yelp reviews, I'm blown away that anyone would give Dr. Aduav, or her staff anything less than 5 stars. Outstanding experience. It was my first visit to Dr. Abuav and I was going for a general check up. I found Dr. Abuav to be pleasant, kind and compassionate, exceptionally thorough and highly efficient. She explained in easy to understand detail, all that she was doing and the results accordingly throughout the examination. The front office staff was also extremely kind and quite efficient. It appeared to me that the front office ran like a "well oiled machine". I've been to a number of Dermatologists in Beverly Hills over the years. I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Abuav as one of, if not the best I have ever been to. read more

So happy with my visits with Dr Abuav was referred by my primary doctor and have too say she very gentle and office staff is nice

I have been a patient of Dr. Abuav for over a decade and she is the absolute best! As a melanoma survivor I literally trust her with my life. Her staff, especially Lan, make her office feel like a second home. They are all so warm and welcoming - it feels like you're family! I cannot recommend Dr. Abuav enough!! read more

Wonderful experience and great medical care. I would recommend it to all of my patients.

AWFUL AWFUL AWFUL customer service. 1. Consistently 45min-1 hour late 2. Nurses don't communicate with her - they tell patients different things regarding prescriptions 3. Cedars charges insurance for every little thing 4. She sees you for unnecessary appointments to keep billing up. Is this a subscription service or medical care? Believe the Yelp reviews. read more

STAY AWAY! I waited like 3 months to get an appointment for this Friday. I received a text on Monday canceling my appointment with no real, actual explanation. Unprofessional. When I tried rescheduling in the next month, the secretary told me "nothing is available." Seriously?! Unprofessional and rude. Imagine how I would have been treated as a patient had I actually gotten to see the doctor! Imagine if it was me canceling? I would have been charged!This office is disorganized and downright cruel. I was in tears because I have three urgent skin issues that need serious treatment and they wasted so much of my time. And now I have to start all over with my search. read more

I noticed a lot of the negative reviews were when she was with Cedars Sinai. I agree their waiting room was horrible and they mismanaged schedules and at times I think they overbooked so that the physicians were rushed to get to all the patients. Aside from all of this I have to tell you how AMAZING Dr. Abuav is. About 6 years ago I broke out with a bad case of what ended up being atopic dermatitis (eczema). I went from one dermatologist to another which included UCLA and other highly recommended doctors. Each gave me a different cream or lotion and nothing worked. UCLA had me seen in grand rounds because nobody knew what the problem was? I had skin biopsies...still couldn't help me. I was not sleeping at all for weeks. I was actually suicidal due to the pain and itching and bleeding and fatigue. I could only see a very bleak future. I knew I had underlying immune system issues so I went to the rheumatologist at UCLA, because I thought maybe it was Lupus? He said no...but I am going to send you to MY dermatologist, Dr. Abuav. I walked into her office carrying a grocery bag full of everything I had been prescribed and when she looked at them she asked...Did anyone tell you what to do? And I replied...Use the cream or lotion according to directions???? She then handed me a sheet with instructions of how to treat my skin and HOW TO TREAT MYSELF. She also upped the dose of Methotrexate I had been prescribed by another dermatologist and gave me a very very inexpensive ointment. After nearly two years of torture...my rash cleared up in less than a month. Started feeling better the first week. Since then she has been treating my eczema and has also seen me for other skin related issues. She even took a moment to look at my partner's forehead during my exam and found skin cancer. Right then and there. Yes, she can be a bit direct. And you have to get her sense of humor....I asked why I had wrinkled arm skin and her response is that I was no longer a spring chicken. And she said the reason I had sweat fungus was because I was fat...which I am, But she has no malice towards anyone and I can say without any question that she saved my life. If you don't like her then go to someone else. For me she is the best dermatologist in Los Angeles. Oh...and she apparently suffers from eczema as well so she gets it. read more

Dr Abuav is outstanding! She has been my dermatologist for many years. She has diagnosed & resolved conditions that other doctors missed or were unable to resolve. I know her to be skillful, extremely thorough, compassionate, professional, patient, kind and polite. She's an exceptional listener. And she's a great diagnostician and out of the box thinker. I would rate her 100 stars instead of five if that were an option. read more

Dr Abuav found a malignant melanoma on me a year ago and has been diligent about following up with me and doing regular skin checks to prevent recurrence. She's compassionate, kind, and in my opinion an excellent doctor. read more

She is a kind, caring, knowledgeable. She knows what she is dong, and does it well. Outstanding! read more

God sent! Amazing Dr! She has gone above and beyond for my mom and continues to make sure she being cared for. She has done more these past few months than any other Dr. we love and appreciate you Dr. Abuav. Patient Sandra Solis De Martinez read more

I had to wait one hour past my appointment to be seen, for a seven minutes rushed consultation during which I was chastised and reprimanded for the wrong diagnosis that she was in the process of making. Dr. Abuav never asked about my symptoms, just announced them. It was simply not what I was experiencing. Upon my denial, she became visibly upset. While I find that it is important for a physician to be self confident, overconfidence in oneself becomes a dangerous trait. Later, she made me wait another hour for some simple paperwork. Yes, she is condescending and gets back at you like a child. As to my problem, it was solved by another dermatologist who made the right diagnosis. read more

The waiting room is uncomfortably full of other patients. There is a palpable unhappiness with the front office staff. Dr. Abuav seemed more interested in having me come back for more appointments than anything else. She did not seem receptive or willing to look outside the box when it came to figuring out my skin issue. By my second visit the doctor was out of ideas on how to help me. At one point she told me I have "irritation," but could not explain what would even be causing it. My skin condition was extreme, but I felt as if the doctor was ignoring and or unwilling to believe my symptoms. read more

Terrible doctor. Cannot recommend to anyone. Seven minute appointment, wrong diagnosis. Cured now by other doctor. Very unpleasant snobby attitude. Not as smart she thinks she is, but she thinks extremely highly of herself. Don't listen to other doctors if they refer her. Quite bad. Really look elsewhere in LA if you can. read more

Best Doc I have been to on the west coast. My skin has drove me nuts since 2017. Dr. Abuav never gave up on me and last month she finally hit on a newly approved medicine that does the trick, kow. Definitely the best in the west. read more

She was not professional. I had to come back to her for something that she didn't do correctly on the first visit and she wanted to charge me and even gave me a great deal of attitude as if I was the person in the wrong. I think that everyone swerves a bit of respect and kindness. read more

Dr. Abuav was the sixth doctor I saw in a week after getting diagnosed with an autoimmune skin disease. I was given conflicting ideas about what my course of treatment should be, and my condition was something that many other doctors had never seen, or had only encountered once. Dr. Abuav knew exactly how to treat my condition, was proactive, efficient - and above all, very kind and reassuring. I found her extremely nice, patient and compassionate. I saw Dr. Obiaha at the same time, and she was equally awesome. These doctors are skilled, professional and warm. I highly recommend this dermatology practice! read more

DANGER: dr abuav is genuinely THE worst doctor I've ever encountered. Prepare for a looooong anecdotal saga: I went into her office in November for a weird allergic rash that had presented and had gotten progressively worse. She put me on low dose steroids. I told her i was really uncomfortable with the side effects -- mood swings etc-- esp since I had a big conference that I needed to go to but she pressured me into it, saying it was the only way I'd get better. I didn't get better. This horrible itchy rash got worse and spread over my whole body (from just my arm). Dr abuav then prescribed me way heavy duty get moonface and screw up your periods steroids. I said "oh HELL no" and I went to a second doctor who suggested that it might be strep that I was having an allergic reaction to ( her theory was that I had gotten an allergic rxn on my arm to something, scratched it, the strep bacteria that -- turns out -- can live on your skin had gotten into my body thru the scratching and that I was having an even worse allergic rxn to the strep) so she suggested I get some bloodwork done and go on doxycycline. She also said she was gonna send that order over to abuav. I then go to dr abuav's office. She asks me if I'm taking the heavy duty steroids. I say no I'm not comfortable doing that. She FREAKS. She starts rolling her eyes and doing the teenage girl sigh, saying she can't help me if i won't do what she says. I say again that I'm getting worse even tho I'm already on steroids and I'm really not comfortable being on a higher dose of steroids since they're already making me feel emotionally tumultuous ( case in point: by this time I'm crying in the exam room btw. )AND I have a weeklong work conference coming up which I'm not trying to burst into tears at. She then straight up Mean Girls me with " if you're prone to Hysterics they WILL make it worse" and then suggested "well, if you think this is so serious maybe we should just take you to the ER for some iv's" Omfg seriously Dr Regina George? She then says she refuses to do the lab work or prescribe me the antibiotics the other doctor suggested. After MORE crying and BEGGING she calls the other doctor, gets into a fight with her, and then reluctantly (except a more condescending version of reluctance) draws my blood and prescribes me doxycycline. I get a call from her office a couple days later saying my labs are completely normal. But I'm feeling better on the doxycyline so I say fuck it I'm just gonna take the whole course and eat some yogurt and get on with my life I wasn't going to write a review over this. "Whatever she's just one of those doctors that should have gone into research" I thought. BUT THEN: I go to my previous doctor for some allergy tests and she tells me that dr abuav had called her to APOLOGIZE because my Strep levels had been SKY HIGH. Remember, her office told me that I didn't have strep. That my labs were totally normal. If you're keeping up with this saga HER OFFICE STRAIGHT LIED TO ME ABOUT THE STATE OF MY HEALTH. I'm so glad I kept taking the antibiotics. If dr abuav had had her (very hubris filled aggressive I went to Hopkins and you didn't so stfu way) I'd still have unchecked and untreated strep. Who knows what would have happened or how far it would have gone. DO NOT GO TO THIS DOCTOR SHE IS CONDESCENDING, MEAN, MISDIAGNOSED ME, and then LIED TO ME ABOUT MY TEST RESULTS to avoid being "wrong". dr abuav, you're the type of doctor that makes people avoid going to the doctor. For real you're a bad doctor. read more

Dr Abuav has overall been very opinionated and unprofessional with me. She has also referred to me as a 'perfectionist' during some of my visits the past few years. I thought years of toleration would help do the trick and eventually she would stop name calling me and constantly making remarks about my personality. But she did not. On December 6, 2014, she called me "opinionated" to me and my family members after the lupus conference. (The irony of it is, she seems rather Opinionated herself whenever she talks to me, listening to herself more than she listens to the patient). The year before when I saw her for foot lesions and endless other lupus problems, she said that I was always "one of those pessimistic ones with those views." Over the years she has also called me 'a perfectionist' and other names of all kinds with the attempt to always put me in a box and label me. Virtually, every single time I came in to see her these past 2-3 years, she would always make at least one comment about me. And most of her comments about me were not even true! It just went to show how little she knew about me in the first place! Secondly, it's really not any of her business. The bottom line is that she really shouldn't be making such comments in the first place. She is unprofessional and very suggestive. She always asks leading questions in place of objective ones. One time she even told me how my "mood was horrible", and that I 'should see the therapist that her mom was seeing.' ( I have one of the most severe cases of lupus, as even determined by her. I've come to her for help- I'm in pain and agony all over, breaking out with skin lesions like crazy, at the very least, my lungs and brain aren't functioning properly from the lupus- OF COURSE IM going to be in a bad mood!) Perhaps Dr. Abuav should try having lupus for a few days to really 'get it.' Is it really appropriate for dr. Abuav to be telling me these things during my appointments to treat my skin? She would also ask a lot of leading questions instead of objective ones, where she's looking for answers she wants to hear, not what I am really saying to her. Very suggestive. Expecting certain answers from me, but was never really interested in what I truly had to say. I tried to reach her several times in November and early December. She said not to email her, so I asked her the best fax to reach her. She never responded. I addressed all of my cumulative concerns with her in email on: She did not respond. I re- sent this email to her following up- still no email reply that I asked her for or even a phone conversation. No response. So not only has dr Abuav been highly unprofessional and practiced inappropriate behaviors, she now refuses to communicate with me when she was given several opportunities to work it out with me. I asked Monica to speak to the person in charge of handling complaints. She refused to give that info to me. In addition to all of the above, Abuav said around November 2013 that "I had chilblains lupus.' I told her that as a patient, I never heard what that was, and therefore asked her to explain it. She refused to explain it to me and told me to 'look it up myself' and that she 'will not explain it to me.' Is all of the above appropriate ongoing behavior from any doctor? Should Dr. Abuav be making constant remarks about a patient's personality and character? Even if the things she said were true, this is complete unprofessional behavior, period and none of her business. I definitely deserve an apology from dr Abuav at the very least. Disciplinary action definitely should be in the picture. Her delivery is antagonistic, pessimistic, and unprofessional. She imposes her own beliefs onto you. I hope she is not doing this to other patients. Abuav dishes out, but she can't take it back. Although she is knowledgeable about dermatology, I would not recommend her. If you're willing to put up with her abuse, go see her. But I just found a better dermatologist that does not have any of the drama Abuav has. There is better out there. read more

Based on reception desk only. I was referred from my PCP at One Medical, as I'm fair skinned and looking for a dermatologist to see once a year for a check up. I scheduled an appointment for a month from now, but I recently developed a skin issue that requires I see someone sooner. I called the office asking to be put on a wait list for an earlier appointment as I now have a semi-urgent medical situation, and was VERY rudely told that there is no wait list, there are no cancellations, and I would have to call back every single morning if I wanted to *try* to get in any earlier. The level of snottiness in the receptionist's voice was what really got me; the kind of person who truly relished telling me this. She should be working the door at a nightclub somewhere instead of a doctor's office where the goal (hopefully) is to help people. I was equally unimpressed when I called to make my initial appointment, so I'll be going elsewhere. Too bad, I'm sure the doctor is good if my PCP recommended her, but that kind of treatment makes an already fairly unpleasant chore unbearable. If only One Medical's level of service, efficiency and general human kindness existed throughout the healthcare system. Sigh. read more

I'm really surprised to see the extremely negative reviews for Dr. Abuav, as I have had nothing but wonderful experiences with her. I have rheumatoid arthritis, and my skin is extremely, extremely sensitive. I've gone to my fair share of bad dermatologists who have incorrectly diagnosed me. I've always felt that she's listened to me and correctly ascertained what the problem is. She's been patient and kind, and most importantly, she knows her shit. She won't give you some optimistic diagnosis for a problem, or a quick fix. I first came to her office because I had a large discoloration on my leg, likely a side effect from my medication. Previous doctors were either baffled or told me it was a life-long stain. Abauv properly determined the cause--placing my laptop on my lap--and the treatment. Within a month or so, the mark was gone. She is very knowledgable about auto-immune disorders and has always been interested in talking to me about other side effects I've had, even those who don't concern her, because she understands that I'm a patient who tends to nod a lot and not barrage people with questions, which works against me sometimes as far as understanding what's going on. It's actually thanks to Dr. Abauv that we caught a glitch in my chart where a doctor filling in for my normal physician decided to randomly add lupus to my online health record (I do not have lupus) which then caused a lot of confusion for my other Cedar Sinai doctors about how best to treat me. Everyone in the office has always been exceptionally friendly and polite. Yes, it's a long wait to get in to see her, so if you have an emergency, it's probably not your best match, but for long-term care, I can't recommend her enough. read more

I really like this Doctor. I had a rash which was mis-diagnosed by another dermatologist. Dr. Abuav was able to determine what the rash was and treated it right away. I didn't have to wait to see her for a long time. The staff is courteous and very attentive. read more

It doesn't get any better than Dr.Abuav. Her professionalism and knowledge instills confidence and alleviates anxiety. She is very efficient but still spends time listening, I like her sense of humor and compassion, and it shows. Today she did a very thorough exam ,and a painless biopsy of my lip. Her explanations and logic is easy to follow and not condescending. You can tell she loves what she does and that makes the patient feel good. I left on a high note. Finally what is amazing is that she has all that wisdom and looks so young. Kudos to her team also. g.i. miller read more

Just saw Dr. Abuav again for my yearly skin check and she is just the best. She's super efficient and thorough but also very kind and makes you feel at ease. Truly the best dermatologist I've ever had and the whole staff / experience at this office is always top notch. Highly recommend! read more

wonderful experience with dr. rachel abuav. she is very popular, i now know why. she has a relaxed yet informative manner, as well as a thoroughness that is reassuring. i understand why the wait for an appointment with her was over eight weeks. it was worth it. read more

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Don't believe the hype, she's not that great. I was referred to her from my rheumatologist. Booked months in advanced because she's supposedly the best of the best. First time meetin her she actually seemed pretty nice and genuine. She put me in a round of over the counter antihistamines for my chronic hives and swelling. The antihistamines did nothin for my condition. On my follow up appointment, she was a totally different person. Uninterested and disengaged. Basically told me there was nothing else she could do for me. She and her office were a total waste of time, money, and energy. read more

I was extremely disappointed with my appointment with Dr. Abuav this morning. I arrived 20 minutes late because their website sill says their old address. When I found the new office I was told that she could no longer see me because of how late I was. I explained to the office staff the situation with the incorrect address listed online, and frankly they could have cared less. I asked them to ask the doctor again, which they did and I was abruptly told there were no exceptions to this rule. I had been waiting 5 weeks for this appointment. Finally they told me I could wait until the end of her morning shift, but couldn't tell me what time. I told them I couldn't be there all morning because like most people I had to go to work. None of this seemed to phase them. I am a long time patient of Dr. Abuav's with a history of melanoma. The reason form my visit was a suspicious mole on my face that has crusted over. I know this to be a very dangerous sign. I regularly get my moles checked and last time they discovered a squamous cell carcinoma on my neck which needed to be treated with surgery. So I don't take a strange mole lightly. And neither should they. Honestly they weren't interested at all about my situation or the reason for my visit. I found this to be extremely unprofessional. As I was talking to them many patients were approaching the desk and saying how long they had been waiting, so it's not like they see everyone on time. There is really no reason they couldn't have still seen me. Except for their inflexibility. I told them I would never go there again. I have never been turned away from a doctor like that before. I guess this could be seen as a blessing in disguise. I will find a new dermatologist and make sure they emphasize patient care over rule following. read more

I should have listened to the negative reviews and stayed away, but two doctors referred me to her. The second doctor, a rheumatologist, assured me that her practice was medical and not cosmetic. Oops. She didn't listen, was condescending, and focused her comments on cosmetic issues -- which were not my concern. Very disappointing. read more