I loved my experience here. I had micro- needling done and…read moreit was painless and relaxing, The doctor is very nice and easy to talk to. She answered all my questions and concerns. I highly recommend this place.

Love Dr. Kenner!! I have my Bioidentical HRT therapy as well as my skin care needs and regimen…read moretaken care of by her and her fabulous staff!! I use all her skin care products as well

Dr Javid was amazing, just before the summer I asked her what I should do that would make a…read moredifference for me cosmetically and she suggested doing Kabella a fat dissolving injectable for under the chin area to define the jawline. I've done it twice now and I can say it was the best money spent on this 52 year old saggy face! Fade shape and skin texture are the key elements of youth and now I'm almost looking under 40!

I was overlooked by my previous Dermatology office, and hadn't been seen in over 1 1/2 years…read more... So my wife and I both scheduled appointments, and were seen within a couple of weeks, instead of the usual 6 months later, cause they're too busy.... Everything went well, office staff, visits, and no problems with our insurance.... I've been there twice now, and I'm scheduled to see Dr Javid next week to finalize all my concerns...

Dr. Bolante has provided for my care for many years. I struggled with psoriasis for a long time…read morebefore Dr. Bolante helped me find treatments that worked and guided me through managing my condition. I appreciate her and her office every day for helping me to be confident in my life. The office experience is professional and the treatment is kind. I am far from a perfect patient myself, but I am met with patience and understanding where I am by the staff. I recommend Parasol to anyone who is looking for dermatology care.

Dr Bolante is only interested in $$$. I waited 8 months…read morefor a full exam. I had one area of concern and wanted some basic skin care recommendations. Exam was 45 minutes late and when she was in there for less than 5 minutes she was very cold. The exam was a joke! She spent more time on my toes than she did for my whole body, all of which took literally 2 minutes. She gave me a prescription for Rosecea with no explanation and I was then told I would have to schedule a cosmetic exam for anything else. Then she says that infected cyst I have that was my main reason for going would not be covered by insurance because it's "cosmetic " and if I wanted insurance to pay I would have to go back to my GYN who sent me to see a dermatologist. BUT if I pay $1200 cash she could help me. So whole visit worthless.

great doctor very understanding, good receptionist very kind and helpful, parking is good arearead more

Howard is cognitively aware of how much of an asshole he can be with patients. He's incredibly rude…read moreand almost looks like he doesn't care what you have to say. Has no problem making fun of his patients, as he called me fat. He gave me a wash to use, then when I returned, questioned why I continued using the product (because he told me to)... This isn't just from me either; a family friend who works in dermatology also told a couple of stories about interactions with him that made me feel uncomfortable as well. Do not recommend. Never in my life had I ever met a "Dr" like him before. Staff is great though!

Update: My review remains basically the same…read more Pro: Dr. Rheim (junior, his father also used to work in the practice, but I believe has retired) is an excellent dermatologist who is capable, takes his time as needed, and has great bedside manner. Con: The practice seems to have taken on more patients than it can support, and the issue is getting worse. I have an annual check-up appointment, and if I ever have to reschedule it, the next available appointment used to be about half a year out, and now that's shifted to a full year out. It's great that there's so much demand for the practice, but there's a limit to how many patients a practice can support. Also, the front office staff often seem stressed and surprisingly hostile toward patients (see other reviews, this appears to be a widespread experience), which is probably not unrelated to the practice taking on more patients than it can support and the front office having to handle patient frustrations with that. Or maybe it's just a staff member whose hostility has nothing to do with her experience working at the practice?

Dr. Rheim is exceptional! Best dermatologist for me. I have been a patient for 15 years. This…read morereview is not about the doctor. I continue to be a patient due to the quality of care provided by Dr. Rheim. The review is in fact for the Front Desk staff. I get major anxiety when my appointment is approaching. I fear walking up to the reception to give my co-pay because anything sets her off. The lady in the back desk too. She argues and speaks over you. I feel distressed in the waiting room, because I hear and see how they treat patients. The staff is beyond rude. They are so mean! Condescending. Office manager is not helpful either. I am relieved when I sit in the exam room. They never return phone calls. I have had to go to the office in person and even then, I am made to feel stupid.

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.

Dr Lee is an amazing, caring and knowledgeable Doctor who spends a lot of time with his patients…read more His staff is great, also. I appreciate the attention he pays in focusing on skin health and preventative care. Thank you, Dr. Lee and staff.

Dr. Lee is a fine doctor but his billing office is incompetent…read more My husband went to see Dr. Lee in his Los Gatos office in April 2024. They billed the wrong code so our insurance did not apply the plan contract price. Took us three phone calls and 8 months to fix the problem. Meanwhile, they kept billing us so we paid in full since we did not know what else to do and don't want to ruin our credit. After insurance finally got the right code to fix the bill in January 2025, we called the billing department for a refund (since we paid in full). No call back. Today, instead of getting a refund, we got a bill saying we owe more money because the bill fails to list the full payments we made. Now we have to call them again. Seriously! No matter how good a doctor Dr. Lee is, it is not worth our time and energy to deal with the billing department. Dr. Lee: you deserve a better billing service!

I have to change my opinion about this place. I'm so sorry to say, but they are not worthy of me…read more They have missed some of my skin cancer and on top of it if you miss an appointment without making two days notice they will charge you $100 a day. I swear to God that is ridiculous. Especially when you have just become ill and you truly can't make the appointment. They are ruthless. Do not go to this place. I plan on changing places as soon as possible as they have no compassion and are not competent like I thought they were. They also are ruthless about money.

Dr. Rene Lucero is outstanding! Very grateful for her kind, caring approach and professionalism. We…read moreare lucky to have found her!