There are SO many better derms in San Diego. One of their PA’s prescribed me a dangerously high dose of ACCUTANE and I ended up in the ER. If you are struggling with ACNE go somewhere else. I’m still paying off my ER bill.

I have an excellent experience at this facility every time I have a visit. I see Dr. Blake and am extremely satisfied with the care I receive from him and the office staff. Everyone is friendly and professional and I couldnt be happier. Did I mention I couldnt be happier?

Everyone was very knowledgeable and kind. My results were fantastic. Will post photos soon! Chloe was super knowledgeable and very informative before and especially during my treatment. She walked me through every step and made sure I was comfortable the entire time. HIGHLY recommend!

Dr. Pelly whom I see and Dr. Blake whom my husband sees are excellent. We trust both of them and have had melanoma and other skin problems. Highly professional in all that they do. Clear explanations, careful listening, assurance you have all the information to make an informed decision, thorough exams, and highly skilled treatments make them outstanding doctors. We would not see any other dermatologist.

Dr Woodhall is a first class human. In the initial consult she was so kind and smart. She treated me just as nicely as her high end clients. Parking is tough... in the structure is $3 hour and they dont validate unless its a 2 hr visit.

I have been seen by Dr. Pelle for several years. She is so knowledgeable and efficient that I cannot imagine going anywhere else. The office is busy, friendly and up-to-date. I would highly recommend this practice.

Dr.Pelle is an excellent dermatologist and seems to stay up to date on research relating to many skin issues. She evaluates treatment options based on a variety of factors and helped me make choices for treatment that were based on a thorough understanding of my medical history. I really appreciate her approach and her staffs professionalism.

ABOUT ACCUTANE AND DR.BLAKE: I saw Dr. Jay Blake the Physicians Assistant. While he was a nice enough guy, there were so many problems with my visits to him. I was prescribed accutane and because of their lack of competency and organization I had to start my accutane late (30 days). which for an acne sufferer can feel like a year. THAT was not the main issue. The main issue is that he over-prescribed me with an extremely high dose of acctune (for my body weight). After doing a ton of research (which I admittedly should have done before trusting him) I found out the 60mg he put me on (Im 110 lbs) is wayyy to high of a dosage. I then had a TERRIBLE reaction which landed me in the ER with a $1600 ER bill. I had: dizziness, disorientation, confusion, lethargy, body aches, head aches and weird pressure in my head. He overdosed me and I ended up with a mild case of HYPERVITAMINOSIS A (which is what the ER dr. told me). I could have gone blind and had permanent damage. This is not to talk poorly about the practice in anger, this review is to hopefully help other patients not make the same mistake I did and blindly trust Dr. Blake. I really wish he would have taken me seriously when I first started reporting these symptoms. but instead he told me sounds like you just have some anxiety and increased my dosage....RED FLAG. this is both of our fault, I should have taken responsibility and listened to my body, but as a medical professional he should have NEVER increased my dosage after reporting my symptoms, but he did. PLEASE do your own re-search about accutane and accurate dosing before trusting MedDerm.

Staff and doctors are very friendly and competent but can be difficult to get an appt immediately when thats needed. When I explained that to staff, they made arrangements to get me in quickly while the condition was still evident. Thats consumer focus!

Dr. Woodhall is the sweetest doctor! She was very attentive and addressed all of my concerns. I had a laser procedure performed to address some hyperpigmentation and the procedure was quick and seamless. I highly recommend this practice!

Very unhelpful and uncourteous staff.

I changed my Dermatologist after 11 years, and was quite nervous about doing so. The doctor I saw was patient, thorough and just a really nice guy. I will continue going.

I couldnt recommend Dr. Pelle and this office more... So professional, kind, courteous, and just awesome. I wish all doctors offices were like them.

Dr. Pelle is a very knowledgeable doctor and the staff is very kind. Dr. Pelle will take just enough time to see you, therefore have your questions ready and your moles marked. Do not expect a very mindful experience. Be prepared for her rush, rush, rush! :(

Would give less if I could. Greedy skin doctors. The staff was good I give them 4 stars. The Doctors get 0

This was my first visit to Dr. Blakes office. Everything from start to finish was top rate and very friendly! No one wants to go to a dermatologist but if you have to - then this is the place to go!

All the staff is incredibly supportive and helpful. Dr. Pelle has a no-nonsense, thorough approach I really appreciate. Definitely recommend her to my friends!

I highly recommend Dr. Michelle Pelle of MedDerm Dermatology. After several very unsatisfactory experiences in recent years with dermatologists in the Scripps system, I went looking for a dermatologist who was not part of a large healthcare system. I found Dr. Pelle online and liked what I read, so I made an appointment with her. She is very professional and thorough. She did a head to toe exam, the way dermatologists used to do and still should but dont. She found two areas that appeared to be cancerous or precancerous and took skin samples for biopsy. One was an area that a Scripps dermatologist had dismissed as nothing and the other was an area he never saw because he didnt do an exam. Dr. Pelle also removed mole-like growths which really bothered me a lot and which the Scripps doctor wouldnt remove because they werent cancerous. She also recommended an over-the-counter cream to treat scaly patches which I get on my very dry skin and which peel off, leaving dark, scar-like spots. Dr. Pelle and her assistant carefully documented everything and took pictures. She doesnt waste much time on small talk but is friendly and informal, and she takes as much time as is necessary to answer questions and concerns and she explains everything she is doing and what she sees. On the day of my appointment the office had apparently had what Dr. Pelle called a crazy day and they were running late. I had a long wait, for which she apologized (something few doctors do). I felt that she was well worth waiting for. I will definitely continue to see Dr. Pelle and will recommend her to my friends.

You have found the BEST dermatologist - you do not need to look any further! :DI was raised on FL beaches, have lived in Southern CA for the past 40 years, and run marathons. The sun and I are good friends. Until two years ago, I would go to a dermatologist and they would just want to freeze a spot off with liquid nitrogen. They would look at a spot I was concerned about, but not do a body exam. :(Two years ago, I saw Dr. Pelle and knew Id found the best. She listened to my concerns and then started at the top of my head (parting my hair all over) and did a total body check to the bottom of my feet. Areas she was concerned about or looked questionable, she would take photos of. There were three areas that she said could be frozen off, or I could use a topical Rx and return in two months for a re-check. I liked that Dr. Pelle was conservative in her treatment when my livelihood wasnt threatened. I returned, two areas had cleared up. One was totally removed (turned out to be cancer).I just finished my second yearly exam. Dr. Pelle pulled up the numerous photos shed taken a year ago, and she compared them to the same area this year. Thankfully, all was good. And, she did another thorough body examine from head to toe.I feel and know my skins health is important to Dr. Pelle. As long as Im in SD, I will keep my yearly dermatology appt with Dr. Pelle, knowing I am in excellent hands. :D

Having recently moved to SD from the D.C. area, I needed a dermatologist for an annual visit. Id noted that Dr. Pelle was highly recommended and therefore decided to see her. She was excellent -- very thorough, spending enough time with me (something my derm in D.C. did not do), explaining everything very clearly and making several helpful preventative medicine suggestions (again, something my derm in D.C. didnt do). I recommend Dr. Pelle wholeheartedly.

Professional, caring and knowledgable service. Highly recommend MedDerm

$150 bill in the mail and never even got a call back from the doctor after I visited. Total scam.

Dr. Pelle is great!