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Dr. Janet Vafaie, MD, FAAD: A Dermatologist Los Angeles & Malibu ...

DermatologyMalibu, CA

★★★★★4.7/5221 reviews across 3 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Yelp: 4.5 out of 5 stars (108-129 reviews)
  • WebMD Care: 5 out of 5 stars (111 ratings)
  • Medical News Today: 3.0 out of 5 stars (2 reviews)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • High praise for dermatological expertise, particularly in skin cancer surgery (Mohs) and cosmetic procedures (Botox, fillers)
  • Natural-looking aesthetic results frequently cited by patients
  • Reputation for being professional, knowledgeable, and caring in clinical interactions
  • Convenience in scheduling appointments in some patient experiences

Common complaints

  • Criticism of front-desk and office staff management
  • Reports of rushed appointments or feeling like a number
  • Complaints about upsell pressure for products or additional services
  • Isolated allegations regarding clinical skill and professionalism in third-party, unverified reports
  • Disputes over missed appointment fees

In patients' words

"Dr. Vafaie is the best hands down for skin cancer surgery on the face. My husband was very happy w his results and he has been cancer free for years."

WebMD Care patient review

"Highly recommended Dr Janet for any skin care and very helpful staff. Very convenient to schedule appointments and last minute appointments also easy to get."

Yelp patient review

"Extremely frustrating doctor... her staff were really annoying to work with. 0/10 would not recommend."

Medical News Today patient review

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8].

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