Peter L. Karlsberg, MD

Michele is a Godsend, she is attentive and professional, sweet & friendly . On top of all of that & Thee absolute best part is she is ridiculously talented and meticulous. You are in excellent hands.

Unfortunately, in my opinion, this doctor does not respect clients time. Rest assured if you pre schedule an appt. Months in advance, they may cancel/reschedule without care of inconvenience.

I hated how the California Skin Institute treats its patients like a number, so I started to look for a smaller clinic. I apparently also have some friends and customers who go to this dermatologist. Small world. He really seemed compassionate and after a few laser treatments, things seemed slightly better for a few weeks. He even waved one visit fee since there was nothing he could do. However, I tried to reach out to figure out what something was called or what I could do, and it was simply a miscommunication. He thought I was referring to a spot on my nose. I meant a spot on my cheek, etc. No more responses for well over a month. I tried to just live with the issues spreading weekly, but when it reached my eye (making it droop), I reached out again to be told we aren't a good "fit". I never argued his opinion from months ago. It was just miscommunication. Feels very hurtful. I will look elsewhere, hopefully a place that doesn't use the same tools. A very nice feeling... Don't be afraid to ask questions if you're worried about yourself and your health, even if a place doesn't like you doing it. I don't talk much being an introvert with depression, but being treated like a burden isn't a good fit for me. If you do go here, don't bother with texts or e-mails, which is offered on their site. They will get you nowhere. Just call. Over the counter medications will help you more for more minor things, including seeing a doctor for freezing keratosis (which is extremely itchy). I did ask this clinic, but got no response. Unless you have cancer, burns, or need really expensive cosmetic aging surgery, go elsewhere for anti-aging assistance.

Michele is great. She addresses my concerns, and I'm in and out in no time.

So extremely disappointed with this office. Have been going to this office for many years. The service has been rushed and not very compassionate, but I stayed with them because they were close by and I didn't want to have to go through the process of switching. Suddenly, I get a big charge to my account for a routine visit and it turns out that they do not work with an underwriter of my provider. Instead of notifying me of this and being respectful enough to tell me in advance, they let me come to my usual 6 month visit and I received the shocking news via mail from my medical provider. Unbelievable how they treat a long time patient. When I explained it would be challenging to pay the huge expense and asked what I can do to file an appeal or what options I have, they responded with nothing. There are no options. Period. I will not be going to Karlsberg again and I would recommend that you do not give them your service. So disappointed.