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Dermatologist Santa Clarita

DermatologySanta Clarita, CA

★★★★★5.0/52,584 reviews across 5 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • UCLA Health (Dr. Paulina M. Young): 4.9/5 stars (382 ratings / 258 reviews)
  • US News (Dr. Aram H. Kechichian): 5/5 stars (52 ratings)
  • Yahoo Local (My Skin Dermatology): 4.5/5 stars (63 reviews)
  • Yahoo Local (California Dermatology Institute): 4/5 stars (30 reviews)
  • Skin & Beauty Center (Birdeye): 5/5 stars (2,057 reviews)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Physicians perceived as knowledgeable, thorough, and detail-oriented
  • Patients feel heard and valued when doctors take the time to explain procedures and diagnoses
  • Effective treatment of medical conditions, including rashes and surgical procedures for lesions or cancer screenings
  • Friendly and efficient front-office staff in some specific instances

Common complaints

  • Difficulties with office staff, including reports of rudeness and poor communication
  • Challenges with phone systems, such as long hold times, unanswered calls, and difficulty booking appointments
  • Concerns regarding professionalism, including alleged personal phone use during appointments or complaints about other patients
  • Reports of feeling rushed or not being properly examined by physicians

In patients' words

"Rather than me just telling them... she actually took the time to check my skin... explained everything to me. Intelligent. One of the best doctors I have seen."

UCLA Health Patient Review (Dr. Paulina M. Young)

"I never once felt rushed or dismissed — every concern was addressed thoughtfully in detail."

UCLA Health Patient Review (Dr. Diana B. Kneiber)

"The doctors are fine. It's the 1800 phone service that makes it like torture to go to this place."

Yahoo Local Review (California Dermatology Institute)

"Patients have had mixed experiences with this provider. Some have described the provider as kind and thorough, while others have reported unprofessional behavior."

US News (Dr. Aram H. Kechichian) summary

How these reviews were compiled

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

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