He squeezed in my elderly Mom and earlier in the day his office called when there was a last minute…read morecancelation to see if we wanted that slot instead. Mom was taken on time, the staff is pleasant. Dr Simkin is outstanding. He has a wonderful disposition, explained things in easy to understand terms and even whipped out a notepad to write a couple of terms down in case we wanted to do more research on our own. He has a rare, warm, beside manner and I feel fortunate he is looking after mom. He currently works 2 days a week, so making an appointment can take some lead time. He has a patient portal, although it is limited in use. You can use it to communicate with him/his staff, but features such as updating current med list is not an option. You can email them with updates as a work around. Otherwise, at the beginning of the appointment there is a manual review and update by an assistant. Location in Chelmsford is easy to get to with plenty of parking.

From the owner: Chelmsford dermatologist Dr. Simkin has received several awards from local and regional cancer…read moresocieties. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. He is also an associate clinical professor at Boston University Medical Center, department of dermatology, and is a member of the consulting staff at Lowell General Hospital and Saints Medical Center, Lowell, MA. Dr. Simkin has been listed in Boston "Consumer's CHECKBOOK," rated by his peers as one of the area's top dermatologists. To learn more about Dr. Simkin and his credentials, request a free cosmetic consultation online or call the Chelmsford Dermatology office today. Specialties: 1. Botox Cosmetic 2. Collagen & Fillers - JUVÉDERM®, Radiesse®, Restylane®, Sculptra® Aesthetic, Perlane® 3. Laser Hair Removal 4. Acne Treatment

ALLWAYS A Pleasant Experience, Ive Been Going There Over A Year Now. From The Time You Walk In The…read moreDoor You Are Always Greeted, Radiation Therapist (DARCY SILVA) Has Gone Above And Beyond ALLWAYS Worrying About The Care Of Her Patients,& Dr.(KATES) Has Been There Step By Step For Any Concerns Ive HAD, Also All The Hard Work (NIKKI) Put In Working Close With The Insurance Company To Make This All Happen ! I Like To Also Recognise (JADA) For Allways Multi-Tasking No Matter How Busy She Has ALLWAYS Gone Out Of Her Way To Assist Thank (YOU) To All Who Come Together To Make This Office A Pleasant Place To Be A Patient

will just start by saying who ever writes down what you are coming in for does not understand,in my…read moremultiple visits I've not yet had a body check for skin cancer,I was told I'd get a call for results,that didn't happen,I've called multiple times for my results and have not yet heard back,and the worse part is the idiot that calls you back to go to a medical room still does not know how to say my name,but yet she knows all these other weird names with no problem,I believe she does it on purpose,if I ever get my results,I will not be going back here,sad,I really like who I've been seeing,

Polite,listens to my concerns, knowledgeable and considerate…read more Everything thats needed from a dermatologist.

This guy seems to want to end the appointment as soon as possible. If you don't have anything…read moreblatantly and visibly wrong with you he just doesn't really care. He seems to have no interest in preventative anything or caring about younger people. If you have visibly sick skin I'm sure he will do something, otherwise go elsewhere.

Uneven ranging from excellent to terrible care over several years. Due to this unpredictability to…read moreand the extremely poor care at the worst end of this spectrum, it's impossible for me to recommend this group.

As a new patient, it was a 4 month lead time to get an appointment for an annual check up. My…read moreappointment was on a Monday morning, and the parking lot was quite full so I did a couple of laps before securing a spot. An hour or so later there seemed to be more availability. Check in was brief, only one form to sign. I was seated for 10 minutes when a male medical assistant showed me to my room, updated the reason for visit on his laptop, then instructed me to remove everything except underwear, and he departed after closing a privacy curtain. 20 minutes later Dr Christie Williams and the male medical assistant arrived. I was surprised when the assistant stayed with no "this is Chris, he will be attending the exam, is that OK with you?" I felt a little awkward as I am female, but not so uncomfortable as to ask for a female attendant. Dr Williams is personable, friendly, answered all my questions and the full exam only took 6-7 minutes. At check out it was easy to book next year's appointment.

Really wanted to like this place, but no. Overcharged, proved it but they will not remove the fee…read more Always in a hurry to get to next patient. Waiting room tiny and packed. Go to reputable place.

I just wanted to take a moment to shine some light on Willy at the front office. As someone who…read moreworked for a medical office I know how tough it can be, often accompanied by thankless praises. Every time I come into the office, Willy is always so pleasant, professional, and welcoming to everyone. It is hard to find exceptional people who are willing to work hard these days. Please recognize Willy for his hard work, customer service, quality care, and upbeat attitude.

I think I've been seeing Dr. Kates for over 20 years, lucky me! My family and friends think I've…read morehardly aged which is due to the expertise and skills of Dr. Kates. He treats me like family so I never need to worry about any procedures he does as I know it will be as perfect as possible. He won't do anything you ask for that he thinks you don't need, so I feel confident in his care. Over the years he has treated me for allergic rashes, skin spots that were suspicious and given me botox and fillers as needed. He diagnosed and fixed skin things that other doctors didn't know what was going on with me. I'm 74 years old and I hope to be with Dr. Kates until he retires and so people will continue to guess my age as much younger. That feels wonderful!! Btw, I travel out of state to see him and he's worth every extra mile..........a grateful client, Donna

Availability is a big issue. Dr Kates only works Tuesdays, Thursdays and every other Friday, with…read moreno other specialists in the office to cover. This means when biopsy results are in, it may be several days that go by between the time they are available and Dr Kates contacts the patient with the results. His assistants are not able to communicate the results, nor are phone calls or portal messages returned in a timely manner to let patients know this. If you have ever had a biopsy, each day that passes can create increasing angst. When I brought this up to Dr Kates, his tone was one of frustration that he is only one person and can only work so many hours. Although I am sympathetic to healthcare professionals who are overworked, I felt he was upset with me for bringing it up. Limited availability also means after a surgery, if there is an issue which may not be an emergency, but a concern you just want to inquire about, there is no one other than Dr Kates who can comment or assist. Dr Kates only does surgeries on Tuesdays, with a follow up call on Wednesday. If there is an issue after that, and he is not working, you will not get any type of timely response from him or his office. The office is closed from noon to 1 every day, with no option for voicemail. One time I called around 4:25 and the office was already closed for the day. At that point I reached out to Mom's GP, who looked at the photo of her wound and felt Mom needed antiobiotics right away. Had Dr Kates or his office returned my call or looked at the photos I posted on the portal the day before, Mom could have gotten these 24 hours earlier to begin her healing. She is 89, so infections could have serious consequences if not addressed in a timely manner. A week after Mom's surgery, Dr Kates called to check on her. He told me I had his cell in the discharge instructions. I mistook the phone number for the office one. It would have been nice if his office reminded me of that when I called 2 days after her surgery concerned she was developing an infection. I'll take responsibility for missing his cell on the discharge, but having someone in the office offer this up at the start of my post surgery reach out would likely have saved some angst. Dr Kates and his assistant don't have a warm bedside manner and don't express empathy towards elderly patients. He does routine surgeries frequently, yet, no instructions on aftercare are sent prior to the procedure. Which means an unscheduled stop to the pharmacy after to get hydrogen peroxide, gauze and other wound care not provided by his office. Also, for someone in assisted living where the nurses don't provide wound care, knowing instructions ahead of time would allow for a visiting nurse to be lined up for the daily care required, rather than rushing around trying to find resources after the surgery. When Dr Kates arrived in the room just prior to the procedure, he didn't greet or even make eye contact with me or mom. It was very uncomfortable and I felt a lack of empathy and interpersonal skills. His assistant suggested if return transportation was a problem for the 2 week follow up, I could simply remove the stitches myself. Of course that is not something I am going to do on my elderly Mom and it also suggested the doc didn't feel any need to check out his work and make sure Mom was healing as intended. I was not allowed to stay in the room during Mom's procedure. When then brought her back out to the waiting area, Mom's sleeve and side of her shirt were ruined due to the amount of blood which resulted from the procedure. I don't know why he just didn't have her put on a hospital gown, maybe he didn't realize the amount of blood which resulted, but that is also concerning for someone performing surgeries as long as he has. It's an emotional time when you go to a dermatologist with a worrying growth. My perceived lack of compassion and human detachment from this office has led to several recent poor experiences. As a result, we have switched dermatologists.

Never going again. I knew he was creepy, but this latest experience crossed many lines…read more First it was a FT appointment. I don't think he can legally charge for a FaceTime call. Secondly, I have a chemical burn which has turned into a slight discoloration In a private area. I was uncomfortable to say the least when he said"let me see it" he felt my uncomfortableness and proceeded to get angry and demanding, to "see it" In a very angry tone he said"I will not give you medicine if I don't see it , I'm not wasting my time here". So again I say, "I just have some questions first. May I please ask first." He says yes and before I finish my sentence he stops me and yells, " I will not answer any of your questions until I see it!' So I hastily pulled down my pants and bent over in front of ft!!! Only to hear him say in his ever so creepy tone , " Don't worry, I didn't screen shot this" WHAT???!!!! Confirmed with other peers that many women have had similar, perverted visits. World class pervert. Do not send your daughters, sisters or mothers!!

I love getting services here! Thanks to Kristen, my forehead is smooth and beautiful. Everyone…read morethere is kind and professional. Kristen really takes the time to explain what she's doing and how to get the best results. I can't recommend them enough.

Best massage business upstairs. Havnt tried the other girls yet but highly recommend the earthy…read morevibe upstairs for couples massage. We loved it. It has a different name then Pelle but yelp asked me to review Pelle and its all in the same building. The med spa and hair place looks very nice and clean too