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5 Best Dermatologists in Bakersfield (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Updated · 8 min read

We compared 11 dermatologists in Bakersfield on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Skin checks and rashes are easy to put off until an appointment is hard to get, so it helps to know who runs which kind of practice. Among dermatologists in Bakersfield, Skin and Cancer Institute carries 2,891 Google reviews, while the others on this page have between 78 and 132, and with counts that small a handful of reviews can move a rating noticeably.

Short answer: Skin and Cancer Institute leads on volume with a 4.8 rating across 2,891 Google reviews. Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Care has 4.7 on 132 reviews and LUX Dermatology has 4.9 on 88. The remaining practices have between 78 and 81 reviews, so treat their ratings as early signals. Fees are not published here, so ask each office about cost and insurance when you call.
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Skin Care Practices Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Skin and Cancer Institute 4.8 ★ 2,891 Skin cancer screening and cosmetic services View ›
2 Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Care 4.7 ★ 132 Full-body skin checks / medical and surgical care View ›
3 LUX Dermatology 4.9 ★ 88 Same-day visits and new patients View ›
4 ASCI Dermatology (Bakersfield) 4.5 ★ 81 Skin cancer treatment and Mohs surgery View ›
5 Bakersfield Dermatology 4.2 ★ 78 Acne and general skin concerns View ›
5 Best Dermatologists in Bakersfield (2026)

The practices, one at a time

Skin and Cancer Institute logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Skin and Cancer Institute

4.82,891 Google reviews

Skin and Cancer Institute is a multi-location dermatology group, and this is its Riverlakes office on Centennial Plaza Way in Bakersfield. Its website lists skin cancer care including Mohs surgery, mole screening and removal, medical and cosmetic dermatology, aesthetician services such as microneedling and chemical peels, and virtual visits. The site says its dermatologists are board certified, and Google also tags it as a medical spa.

What people praise

  • Patients praise front-desk staff who helped sort out paperwork patiently
  • A reviewer describes several biopsies done efficiently without feeling rushed
  • Clients mention friendly physician assistants and medical assistants
  • Weekday hours start at 7:00 AM

Worth knowing

  • Reviewers mention seeing physician assistants as well as physicians
  • One reviewer was unhappy with front-desk handling of a missing insurance card
Reputation scorecardrank in Bakersfield
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume2,891 · 95th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.8 across thousands of reviews gives it a long public track record. A practical default for skin checks, with the caveat that you may see a physician assistant.

Website Book now+1661-843-6420 Directions

4805 Centennial Plaza Way, Bakersfield, CA 93312

Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Care logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Care

4.7132 Google reviews

Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Care is a dermatology practice on Empire Drive in Bakersfield. Its website describes medical, cosmetic and surgical dermatology, including skin cancer screening and surgery, laser resurfacing, pediatric dermatology and workers' compensation treatment. It is led by a board-certified Mohs surgeon, according to the site.

What people praise

  • A first-time patient describes a thorough full-body skin check with clear explanations
  • Reviewers mention being seen early when they arrived ahead of schedule
  • A patient with acne praises easy sign-up and follow-up visits
  • Clients describe a friendly team and patient providers

Worth knowing

  • Its web address is bakersfielddermatology.com, but the practice says it is separate from Bakersfield Dermatology, so double-check which office you book
  • Review counts are modest, so a few ratings can move the average
Reputation scorecardrank in Bakersfield
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume132 · 86th
Confidencemoderate
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A thorough medical and surgical practice with a 4.7 on 132 reviews. Check the address on your booking, since the practice says patients sometimes confuse it with another office.

Website+1661-689-7575 Directions

4100 Empire Dr Ste 120, Bakersfield, CA 93309

LUX Dermatology logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

LUX Dermatology

4.988 Google reviews

LUX Dermatology is a multi-location practice with an office on Stockdale Highway in Bakersfield. Its website lists medical dermatology for acne, eczema, psoriasis and skin cancer, cosmetic treatments such as Botox and fillers, Mohs surgery, and telehealth, and it says same-day appointments are available. Reviews center on Dr. Elbaum and his staff.

What people praise

  • A patient says they got an appointment the same day they called
  • New patients mention being taken on with no waiting time
  • Reviewers describe Dr. Elbaum as attentive and thorough
  • Staff are described as friendly and efficient

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base than the two practices above, so the 4.9 rests on fewer ratings
  • The website lists many providers across its locations, so the clinician you see can vary
Reputation scorecardrank in Bakersfield
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume88 · 77th
Confidencemoderate
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 across 88 reviews, with good marks for access and a personal touch. Promising, though the small review count keeps it below the bigger names.

Website Book now+1661-541-2017 Directions

9500 Stockdale Hwy #101, Bakersfield, CA 93311

ASCI Dermatology (Bakersfield) logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

ASCI Dermatology (Bakersfield)

4.581 Google reviews

ASCI Dermatology (Bakersfield) is the Bakersfield office of the American Skin Cancer Institute on Truxtun Avenue. Its website lists board-certified dermatologists, nurse practitioners and physician assistants, with medical and cosmetic care, Mohs micrographic surgery, cryosurgery and surgical excision. One reviewer says the office was formerly CBCC Dermatology.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise a warm, professional staff and a pleasant atmosphere
  • Patients mention providers who are careful about pain during procedures
  • Clients credit named physician assistants for caring, clear explanations
  • Weekday hours begin as early as 7:30 AM on some days

Worth knowing

  • A reviewer described a visit as rushed with little explanation
  • Review count is modest, so a few ratings can move the average
Reputation scorecardrank in Bakersfield
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume81 · 68th
Confidenceearly
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown79% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A skin-cancer focused practice with a 4.5 on 81 reviews. A reasonable option, especially for procedures, with expectations set at your first visit.

Website+1661-616-1671 Directions

6401 Truxtun Ave A, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Bakersfield Dermatology logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Bakersfield Dermatology

4.278 Google reviews

Bakersfield Dermatology is a dermatology office on Commerce Drive. Google lists it as a dermatologist, and no website text was available in our data, so this description rests on Google and reviews. Patients describe acne care, biopsies and follow-up support from nurse practitioner Stacie Sands.

What people praise

  • A parent says their teenager's acne care went well and insurance was handled for them
  • A patient credits a nurse practitioner with calm, respectful support after a biopsy
  • A first-time patient describes a clean, organized office
  • Reviewers call providers patient and knowledgeable

Worth knowing

  • Its 4.2 sits below the other practices here and rests on 78 reviews
  • One patient found the phones hard to reach on a Friday afternoon, though the office followed up with an apology
Reputation scorecardrank in Bakersfield
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume78 · 59th
Confidenceearly
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown76% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A smaller practice with praise for specific providers, but a lower rating than the others. Read recent reviews and ask about scheduling before you choose.

Website+1661-327-3756 Directions

5101 Commerce Dr Suite 101, Bakersfield, CA 93309

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How the scores work

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many patients have rated the practice, compared with other Bakersfield dermatologists. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from thousands of people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently reviews are still arriving. Ratings and review counts are never edited.

What to know about dermatology costs

Cost depends on whether a visit is medical, such as a skin check or acne care, or cosmetic, such as laser treatments or injectables. Medical visits are often covered by insurance, while cosmetic treatments usually are not. We don’t publish dollar figures here, so ask each practice for a written estimate and confirm that it accepts your plan.

Dermatology offices around Bakersfield

These practices have Bakersfield offices on Centennial Plaza Way, Empire Drive, Stockdale Highway, Truxtun Avenue and Commerce Drive. Skin and Cancer Institute, LUX Dermatology and ASCI all have other locations as well. If you are searching for a dermatologist near me, each listing shows a phone number and map link.

What to ask before booking a skin appointment

  • Will I see a dermatologist, or a nurse practitioner or physician assistant?
  • Do you accept my insurance for medical visits?
  • How soon can a new patient be seen?
  • Do you perform biopsies and minor procedures in the same visit?
  • Is a cosmetic treatment priced separately from a medical one?
  • How are results and follow-up communicated?

Frequently asked questions

How were these Bakersfield dermatologists chosen?

We looked at dermatology practices with a public Google presence in Bakersfield and ordered them by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. The scoring is explained above.

Why do some ratings rest on so few reviews?

Most practices here have between 78 and 132 Google reviews. With counts that low, a few unhappy or delighted patients can shift the average, so read recent reviews and not just the stars.

Which practices list skin cancer care?

Skin and Cancer Institute, Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Care, LUX Dermatology and ASCI Dermatology (Bakersfield) all mention skin cancer screening or Mohs surgery on their websites.

Will I see a doctor or a physician assistant?

Several practices here use nurse practitioners and physician assistants alongside physicians, and patient reviews mention both. Ask when you book.

Where to book

Skin and Cancer Institute is the safe default on proven review volume, while LUX Dermatology and Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Care are worth a call if access or surgical care matters. For the practices with fewer reviews, read the recent feedback and confirm your insurance first.

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