Dr. Lisa Zaleski-Larsen, DO

She is a wonderful dermatologist. We miss her in San Diego.

I had the worst experience with a dermatologist ever! Seriously! She sat with me for just 5 minutes, speaking so rapidly it was hard to follow. It seemed like she had no interest in understanding my problem, just in getting through the appointment quickly. For each issue, she handed me a pre-printed sheet – it was like a comedy! Nothing I couldn't have researched online myself. I mentioned a rash, and she suggested changing deodorants, handing me a generic info sheet. When I brought up psoriasis, she gave me another sheet. Without asking if I had any other concerns, she abruptly stood up to leave. Only when I mentioned another question did she inform me that insurance doesn't cover more than 5 issues, even though I had only discussed 2. She turned away and left! This doctor was a referral from my physician, so I didn't research beforehand. Now, reading reviews, I'm frustrated for not checking earlier. Sometimes you might think a review is exaggerated, but in this case, many people are saying the same thing. Don't make the same mistake – there are plenty of good doctors out there. Avoid wasting your time with her – she's entirely impersonal!