Dermatology Specialists

I saw Dr. Samady twice for my cortisone injections. My referral was for another doctor but I chose the 1^st avail. appt which was with Dr. Samady. I am happy to report that the results are good. My keloid has gone from a ugly raised earthworm to now a ugly flat scar. The pain & irritation I was experiencing has diminished, not completely but noticeable relief. I have to say the doctor is definitely not Mr. personality but I’m pleased with my results.

I’ve struggled with Eczema my whole life from scratching my skin raw as an infant to flair ups as an adult. It’s more than just dry skin like some people seem to think.
Anyhow my PCP Dr. Brian Kim over at Scripps Coastal Carlsbad was unable to properly treat or even identify my trigger or properly medicate it. He gave me a referral to Dermatologist Medical Group of North County which at the time seemed like it was the bees nees. Well after my last 2 flair ups I was referred to Dermatology Specialists Dr. Bradshaw and he is the 1^st and only Doctor to properly diagnose and treat me, within seconds he knew more about it than multiple previous doctors spent hours poking and proding. My childhood eczema is no longer an issue, but I now have Dishydrotic Eczema which is treated completely differently.
My experience here is vastly different than most and what I thought was good service before with other Dermatologists at other groups turned out to be a shame. Had I been diagnosed correctly all those years ago my life would be much less stressful. Yes my update on previous will be pending.
The office is very nice and comforting. Plenty of seating, quiet and the front desk staff is very friendly, even at 7:30am (yes early appointments if needed). My doctor works 3 of the North County offices so my first referral here took a few weeks to get, but after that on my 2^nd flair up only took a week. Not too bad.
I was both early and late on my visits without issue. I was able to be seen, scraped, biopsied and out the door in less than an hour each time. Co-​pay for both PPO and HMO insurance was a breeze (yes I changed methods because my PCP is really easy at giving referrals)
The rooms and hallways are nice as are the tools they use, the latest technology. He even was kind enough to work out a mail prescription to save me money, which for the proper treatment is not even an issue. I can’t speak to any other Doctors here, but my experiences here have been impeccable.
My family is medically inclined (mom RN, dad corpsman, sister doctor, aunt RN, cousin doctor, aunt PA). So our family dinners often turn to medicine. I let me knowledge speak for itself and being a businessman and Accountant I find it easy to navigate the medical world, which I know can be difficult for some. Sounds like many of the other Doctors need to get on Dr. Bradshaw’s level.

This facility was fine, the real problem for me was the incompetent people in the office at the Fallbrook location. Every time that I contacted them for anything, such as scheduling or insurance, they would tell me they needed to call me back, then never did. It was like pulling teeth to get the smallest thing done with these people.
I finally decided that if they didn’t have any time at all for my needs, this was not the place I wanted to trust my dermatology needs to.

Ok. Dr. Venkat is the best doctor there! Some of the other doctors are indifferent and rude. Medical staff assistants are nice but may need a bit more training. Billing Department and appointment setting are at times confusing and difficult but after a few months of back forth phone calls got explanations. I would choose a different derm office if looking but again, Dr. Venkat is very aware, kind and knowledgeable.

I went to doctor theile for juviderm plus injections for my lips. I was told they would last a year for $ 575 which I was getting married July and I got them done in January thinking they would last. I was wrong. A month later my lips went back to normal and I went back and dr theile said my metabolism was fast which was highly false. I also noticed white spots after the injections have faded and got another quote from a different office and sure enough I was told he injected wrong but dr theile still didn’t fess up to it. Now I’m out $ 575 but luckily I found another office and did the same injections and they have lasted ever since so now I know it’s not my body and it was him.

Left a VM for David Lamb and never received a call back.

I was initially very impressed upon walking into this office. Aesthetically, it is very nice. beautiful design and a clean atmosphere. The front office staff seemed OK. no rudeness or anything like that encountered. Dr Samadi saw me, and did a quick once over and then told me what I would need. which would in total cost me $ 1750. I asked if he gave cash discounts. and he said «this is already cheaper than what i would charge with cash discount» This was the quote for 5 small cysts being removed.
Fast forward to today, a week and a half later. I received a call from an unknown phone number which I don’t usually answer, but I did, and I didn’t hear a word after I said hello, so I waited. and heard «looks like Andrea is POOP outta luck» I thought to myself… who the heck is that talking about me!!! then she said «this is Jenn from Dermatology Specialists, calling to make an appointment for your procedure.» Initially I didn’t want to burst her bubble about knowing she was talking smack… so I went along and made the appointments…
then I called my insurance provider to ask how much they were covering. When I found out that my Specialist copays dont happen until $ 5000 deductible was met… I decided to call around to Dermatologists with good reviews… I found one in Encinitas… called about my issues. and they told me they would charge $ 500 for everything… OK. that’s a little better!!! Needless to say, I called back Dermatology Specialists to cancel my appointments, and the same lady answered the phone… she knew who I was… must have caller ID… or was mortified at the possibility that I heard her, so, maybe I became the talk of the morning in the office.
I have a bit of advice for her in the future… A) Not many people answer their phone when its an unknown number B) Leave a message and I will call you back C) Usually when the phone stops ringing on the callers end… the receiving person has PICKED UP THE PHONE.

Was referred by my regular doctor for an issue with my toe. First off I should have never been referred there for the issue I was having, secondly I was then asked if I want a skin cancer check, which I said ok. There was a spot on my back that the doctor wanted to biopsy I said I was getting married in a few days and don’t want a scar since it was in an area that would show. They kind of hustled me into the room and did the biopsy. Never got any information on if this was covered by my insurance or anything. Long story short, I had a scar, never received the results, received a bill for $ 204. $ 95 for the review of the biopsy (which I never got). Called the office 2 times to speak to the office manager, i was put on hold but could hear the office staff speaking and telling eachother to transfer me to her voicemail. I have never recieved a call back.

I was pleasantly surprised at how friendly the office staff was !! I read the reviews online and had a horrible experience with the referral process and appointments so I almost didn’t go here! After seeing Dr. Wong and having a good experience with everyone I would definitely recommend them to anyone!

Ok so I checked the reviews on this office in particular Dr Wong as this office was the only one that my insurance worked with.
I had a basal cell and needed morhs surgery,
I was scared after reading everything and this surgery was going to happen in the middle of my face;(.
Well pan forward a couple of months, I had the surgery with Dr Wong 3weeks ago and I could not be happier.
I did have a conversation with the Dr about my fears and he was very reassuring, kind and gentle and I took the band aid off this Monday and there is hardly any mark on my face, nothing anyone else would see.
I also had no problems with the front desk or any of the nurse staff.
The office is beautiful and I felt very taken care of.
If in doubt please give them a try and voice your concerns, you will be looked after.

Ok! I must say calling and making an appointment with a direct referral was a disaster! But once I got my appointment all booked up, I come in to see Dr. A Venkat and well he was just amazing! What a general hand, I have not felt anything through out my 3 removals of my moles! Additionally this office is so nice, the staff is so nice and sweet up in the front and in the backs as well! I will definitely recommend this place to everyone!

If there was a no star possibility, this office would definitely get it. One word to describe my visit to this office would be «Unethical»
My first thoughts upon arriving were «wow» this office is nice. I had a positive first impression. The staff in the front was nice and very friendly. They collected all of my information in the front including my insurance and other documents they make you fill out. Everything seemed to be going well until I got to the back.
Dr. Speelman was suppose to help me with getting cortisone injections on my ears and back. She barely even looked at me before she starting going off about how I needed a «Dr’s Referral» to even be serviced in her office. I was confused because her office called me schedule an appointment, so I went in there with the impression I didn’t need one. So here I’m thinking «wow» she must have a special type of office because I’m pretty sure I pay for the type of insurance that doesn’t even need a doctors referral. Yes folks, I have PPO insurance NOT HMO insurance. So while I was there, (like she felt sorry for me) she said they weren’t going to charge me anything because it was a free consultation (The key word here is FREE).
As I walked out of the office really confused as to why I was even there. It felt like such a waste of my time. I called my real doctor as I was sitting in my car in the parking lot confused. And of course, I was right and I didn’t need a doctors referral. So now I was just annoyed. I called their office and told the first person that answered the phone what had just happened, she had no response, which automatically tells me that she knew that wasn’t right. So I’m placed on hold for 10 minutes and finally the office manager answers and apologizes for my visit. She obviously knew that Dr. Speelman misinformed me and pretty much wasted my time with that so called visit. So I decided to not fully give up on them, so I had them reschedule me at their Solana Beach Office.
Just when I thought everything was going great, I received a summary and a bill from their office. The best part is when I was analyzing the summary, Dr. Speelman decided to go ahead and charge me for my «Free Consultation.» Woohoo for me!

I was disappointed with the billing practices here. Beware of hidden charges that this office will send you after your visit, without disclosing those charges while you are there. They do «automatic» add ons that they won’t tell you about.
I will not be returning to this office due to their deceptive billing practices.

Was nervous after reading their bad reviews but my experience was overall positive. I saw Dr Kurlan, who was friendly — downside is I felt she was rushing me. But she did take the time to give me a once over and remove a problem area. When I thought it was infected, I was able to be seen the same day and the Dr (diff one) was friendly and addressed my concerns. Staff up front is always friendly.

I and husband have been going to DS, Inc for too long. We are unhappy with their rudeness and uncaring attitude. I guess they just have more important patients. :(

This review is about Dr. Samady.
First off, I’m a consultant. I work remotely. 99% of my work is done by phone.
Secondly, I previously worked for numerous doctors offices, in numerous disciplines and practices, as their IT person for 5 years. I know how MD’s work and think. I worked very closely with them. 90% of them are self-​centered assholes who think their special and the world revolves around them. All the drug reps and employees kiss their ass, day in, day out. They come to expect the same from their patients.
My appointment was at 1230. Dr Samady didn’t meander in to the room until 1300.
While waiting for Mr. Prompt, I happened to have received a phone call from my customer, the US ARMY. I figured the MD was late and there was no harm in handling my work situation while Dr Samady was busy doing whatever the fuck he was doing.
He barges in the room, sees me on my cell phone and presumably thinks I’m talking to my girlfriend or whatever. He starts talking to me, while I’m on the phone with my customer, as if I was inconveniencing HIM. He’s the one running late without any explanation. Then I tell him that I need to finish my conversation. He had the balls to ask me how long it would take because he could go see his next patient! FUCKING ASSHOLE. The medical industry is the only one I can think of where these jerk offs can get away with doing whatever they want and treating their customers (patients) like shit.
In my profession, I don’t have the convenience of running late and blaming it on someone or something else. I’m the customer, and it seems as if there’s a plethora of other Dermatologists I could see in San Diego County.
This office, not this particular doctor, was recommended to me by a family member. I wanted the soonest appointment available so I went with Mr Prompt instead of the MD that was recommended to me. My mistake.
This is mostly a rant and vent because I cannot stand for tardiness with narcissistic MD’s. Nor should anyone have to. When I got off the phone with my customer, I didn’t explain the situation. I only told him, «I wasn’t sure if you were going to show up.» He looked at me with a half scowl and in an unapologetic tone, said, «I’m sorry for running late, my prior appointments, blah blah blah». Whatever dude, thanks for your small margin of time and providing me with outstanding service (read: going through the motions). He barely looked at my issue and was only half-​listening to my concern. I’m not giving you my money again.

I was recently on a very risky medicine for acne and had been dealing with Dr Theil he was amazing and very helpful the only issue I had was he only works Fridays. The last time I went to Derm. Specialists I was told Dr Theil was in surgery and i would be seeing Dr Speelman. She first walked into the room and was so rude, she didn’t introduce herself, the first words out of her mouth «why am I seeing you I show you have been seeing Dr Theil». I then explained why I was seeing her and she asked what I was there for?! She had my file in her hand and did not even take the time to look over any of my information. She then asked how long I had been on the medication so I told her since February. She said «well that doesn’t tell me much». The whole appointment she was extremely rude and not helpful at all! When my appointment came to a close I asked a question about my blood work and she told me to ask the girls at the desk (not Dr. s) when I went to the desk the three girls sitting at the desk braiding each others hair and playing on their cell phones gave me a half ass answer to my question as if they didn’t know… I then started to walk towards the exit and one girl made a joke about googling patients! I was appalled with my appointment and the way I was treated. I stopped taking the medicine and was never contacted again about blood work, a follow up appointment, etc… I will never return to this place and recommend people find some where else.

love love love it here!!!
I have been going to DSI for years and I can’t rave enough about them… first off… Front office staff… excellent… have never had an issue… I actually enjoy handing over my cc to them! I was told about a promotion that would save me money and whenever I go in to ‘redeem’ said promotion, the sweetie there is just as happy as I am to help me save money…
then comes my doctor… Dr. Speelman… an angel I tell you … very gentle, personable, professional… the best…
with all due respect to the other doctors there… I think Speelman is the best there! I have tried others but I keep coming back to her.
so worth the trip, time, money…
MY ONLY DERMATOLOGIST FOR SURE!

This place is in a new medical center and looks very professional inside. But wait until you deal with the front office there!!! HORRIBLE! Unprofessional and rude, and the ladies up there all act like you’re bothering them! When you call into the office they’re even WORSE! They all have attitude (I was passed between the billing lady, appointment setter, and the front desk receptionist multiple times) and act like we’re bothering them! They give out false information, and just make the whole experience there regrettable!
This does NOT stand for the Doctors or the medical assistants that work in back. They are actually all very helpful, polite, professional, and easy to talk to. I have been there multiple times for a serious condition, and if it wasn’t for the fact that I have already started treatment there, I would NEVER step foot in there again! If there was a way to deal with only the back office then I would recommend this place. But if you must go there, just prepare yourself for the most UNPROFESSIONAL, RUDE, and BITCHY fat girls ever!