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DermatologySanta Cruz, CA

★★★★★4.8/5705 reviews across 3 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • U.S. News & World Report (Dr. Molly Shields): 4/5 stars (16 reviews)
  • Healthgrades/Forefront Dermatology (Dr. Morgan Magid): 4.3 to 5.0 stars (13 to 354 reviews)
  • WebMD/Healthgrades (Dr. Andrew Calciano): 4.5/5 stars (9 to 17 reviews)
  • Birdeye (Schweiger Dermatology Group): 4.8/5 stars (680 reviews)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Physicians are described as professional, knowledgeable, and thorough
  • Patients feel doctors listen well, communicate clearly, and take time to explain conditions and treatments
  • High trust in clinical skill for skin checks, surgeries, and dermatological procedures
  • Staff often praised as efficient, despite some mixed feedback in other reports

Common complaints

  • Difficulty scheduling appointments or long wait times for availability
  • Complaints regarding rude or unhelpful front desk and administrative staff
  • Frustration over appointment cancellations or miscommunication regarding services offered

In patients' words

"He is a good doctor who seems to really care about his patients. I would recommend him highly."

Healthgrades patient reviews

"Waste of time and very disrespectful. I'll never find out thanks to the obstructive, rude and unhelpful receptionist."

Yelp review for Dermatology Surgical and Medical Group

"I paid my consultation fee and showed up to my appointment only to have the doctor walk in and inform me that they don't offer that treatment."

Birdeye review for Schweiger Dermatology Group

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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