Orval M Eshelman, MD

Dr. Eshelman is knowledgeable, experienced, gentle and really knows what he’s saying/​doing. I was a trifle skeptical about the minor cyst removal surgery he was to do for me, given how I had heard about sebaceous cysts filling up again, but I’ve waited 16 months after my surgery to write this review and I have to say he did a fine, effective job of it.
The facial cream he has recommended has literally changed my skin for life! I’ve had clear, break-​out-​free skin for 18 months now, and am SO grateful to Dr. Eshelman for this!
His bedside manner is quick, efficient, but friendly. In any case, I hardly go there to hang out with friends – I want to be done and out too! The nurses I’ve interacted with have been friendly and helpful.
Now I’m considering going back for other minor issues, and would definitely recommend Dr. Eshelman to anyone looking for a wise, gentle hand.

I’ve been to see Dr. Eschelman for several years. I’m about to move to Los Angeles, and will very much miss Dr. Eschelman’s care and expertise! He is extremely knowledgeable and experienced, has a sure hand and a gentle manner. He’s the best. I highly recommend him!

As an ocean-​centric person I have battled different skin issues my entire life and seen many dermatologists. Dr. Eshelman is the best! He is professional yet compassionate and truly understood my pain. His experience pays out in spades.
The front office got me in quickly and understood my insurance, which is no easy task these days. they were very sensitive to my somewhat embarrassing dilemma.
This office exudes professionalism and caring while handling sensitive issues.
Laurie and Jane are the best. The nurse was knowledgable and friendly. I left with plenty of samples to get me thru.

It’s a shame, because Dr. Eshelman is fine. It’s his office staff who are atrocious! I had disputed a bill, essentially not wanting to pay twice for one service & they actually called my emergency contact to try and reach! Unbelievable, not only will I NEVER go back, I’m considering pressing harassment charges if this continues.

Great Doctor! Old School for sure, and like the other poster said, «Thank goodness for that!».
I’ve been dealing with infection problems for 25 years and every doctor I have ever seen for the problem has been utterly clueless or unwilling to vigorously treat the problem and solve it. But Dr. Eshelman goes right at it, treating the problem til completion. He’s clearly an old school doctor interested in helping his patients. The young doctors these days are only interested in keeping you a life long patient of theirs. But he’s old enough to not care about that. He just wants to help you get healthy.
He gets 5 Stars from me.

Dr. Eshelman is old school and thank God for that. Great bedside manner and a real pro. Always a pleasure, and very happy with him. His staff are competent, and above average. The whiners here must be carrying a torch.

I have been a patient of Dr. Eshelman on and off for twenty years. I find him warm and competent, but he, as well as his office staff, are obsessed with insurance reimbursement. E.g., money! He let’s his staff play the bad guy to his good guy, but it is he who hires his obnoxious staff, and it is he who sets policy. Today was my last visit.

I’ve seen Dr. Eshelman several times over the last 10 years or so and have always had a fair and comfortable experience. He’s quick and knowledgeable and doesn’t hesitate to explain any concerns I might have. I will continue to go to him in the future.

I found the office staff to be rude. There is no need for them to have my, or my husbands ssn. They asked for both. Dr. Eshelman was 30 minutes late for my appointment, spent 3 minutes with me and charged my insurance $ 400. I went because I had a painful cyst on my shoulder. Rather than treat that– he choose to burn 2 rough patches off my leg and ask me to come back for the cyst since insurance won’t pay for more than one thing at a time. They then purposely booked the appointment 10 days out so they could get max insurance money. When I complained that the reason I was there was for the cyst– and that it hurt he prescribed an antibiotic. I asked if it would be safe to nurse my newborn on the medicine and he told me to call my pediatrician. He is the prescribing Dr. and it is simply poor practice to ask me to call my pediatrician on a common antibiotic. I would NEVER go back to him. He was rude, hurried, and seems to be more interested in maximising his insurance claim than practicing good medicine. I plan to call my insurance to complain. Canceled my follow up appointment.

My husband and I have been to several dermatologists that we did not like at all. We recently tried Dr Eshelman, and he and his office couldn’t have been nicer! Had to take my 92-​year-​old mother, and he was gentle and patient to explain her problem to her. Highly recommend!

My family and I used to see Dr. Eshelman years ago. I started seeing him about 20+ years ago and stopped about 13 years ago. I think he is a doctor who knows what he is doing, but doesn’t have the greatest bedside manner. His support/​office staff was horribly rude, to the point that we stopped going there. So, I’m not sure if that has changed in the last 10 years, but I certainly would not go back to find out.

Had a mole removed by Dr. Eschelman a couple years ago, that quickly reappeared and is now bigger than it used to be. Not sure what could’ve been done to prevent it from reappearing let alone getting bigger…