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5 Best Dermatologists in Palm Desert (2026)

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

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Updated · 7 min read

We compared 14 dermatologists in Palm Desert on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Choosing among dermatologists in Palm Desert often means a short drive, because two of the practices on this page have Rancho Mirage addresses. Between them they hold more than 6,500 Google reviews and every rating sits between 4.8 and 4.9, so the real decision is the kind of care: a medical skin check, skin cancer surgery, or a cosmetic-leaning clinic.

Short answer: West Dermatology Rancho Mirage has the most reviews, 4.8 stars from more than 3,400, but its address is in Rancho Mirage. Inside Palm Desert, Skin and Cancer Institute - Palm Desert is rated 4.9 from more than 1,160 Google reviews, followed by Pacific Dermatology Institute (4.8) and Schweiger Dermatology Group - Palm Desert (4.9).
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Palm Desert Skin Clinics, Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 West Dermatology Rancho Mirage 4.8 ★ 3,444 Annual skin checks (Rancho Mirage) View ›
2 Skin and Cancer Institute - Palm Desert 4.9 ★ 1,161 Skin cancer care in Palm Desert View ›
3 Contour Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Center - Rancho Mirage 4.8 ★ 891 Cosmetic and medical, seven days View ›
4 Pacific Dermatology Institute 4.8 ★ 647 Medical and surgical care View ›
5 Schweiger Dermatology Group - Palm Desert 4.9 ★ 454 Mohs surgery and quick booking View ›
5 Best Dermatologists in Palm Desert (2026)

Dermatology practices, reviewed

West Dermatology Rancho Mirage logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

West Dermatology Rancho Mirage

4.83,444 Google reviews

West Dermatology Rancho Mirage is a dermatology office on Frank Sinatra Drive in Rancho Mirage, not in Palm Desert itself. Google lists it as a dermatologist, and its own website text was not usable for this page, so this description rests on patient reviews. Reviewers describe annual skin checks, biopsies and visits with physician assistants alongside the doctors.

What people praise

  • Annual skin checks described as quick and efficient
  • Biopsy done on the same visit, according to one patient
  • Nurses and physician assistants praised as professional and personable
  • Open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Worth knowing

  • Located in Rancho Mirage, not Palm Desert
  • Reviewers mention a strict late-arrival window and payment due at the visit, so check the policy when you book
Reputation scorecardrank in Palm Desert
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume3,444 · 96th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Built on the largest review base on this page, with consistently praised check-ups. Worth the drive if a routine skin check is what you need.

Website+1760-459-1420 Directions

72785 Frank Sinatra Dr #101, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

Skin and Cancer Institute - Palm Desert logo
#2🕑 Open 4 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Skin and Cancer Institute - Palm Desert

4.91,161 Google reviews

Skin and Cancer Institute - Palm Desert is a dermatology practice on Highway 111 in Palm Desert. Its website lists medical dermatology, skin cancer screening, Mohs surgery, mole screening and removal, radiation therapy, cosmetic procedures, aesthetician services and virtual dermatology visits. Google also tags it for pediatric dermatology.

What people praise

  • Reviewers mention being offered a full body skin cancer screening on a first visit
  • Treatment plans with follow-ups, and an alternative offered after a cream reaction
  • A patient reports treatment a week after the first appointment, with no scars
  • Nurse practitioners and front office staff described as friendly and efficient

Worth knowing

  • Listed hours are Monday to Thursday only
  • One reviewer said the office was not flexible on rescheduling
Reputation scorecardrank in Palm Desert
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume1,161 · 89th
Confidencevery high
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The strongest all-round pick with a Palm Desert address: 4.9 on more than 1,160 reviews, with skin cancer care front and center. Plan for a weekday Monday to Thursday visit.

Website Book now+1760-423-5610 Directions

74320 CA-111, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Contour Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Center - Rancho Mirage logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Contour Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Center - Rancho Mirage

4.8891 Google reviews

Contour Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Center - Rancho Mirage describes itself on its website as a med spa and dermatology practice, so it does both and leans cosmetic. Google tags it with skin care clinic, cosmetic surgeon, plastic surgeon, laser hair removal and tattoo removal, and the clinic is on Mirage Road in Rancho Mirage rather than in Palm Desert.

What people praise

  • A new patient reported getting a next-day appointment
  • Virtual consultations with providers who explained options and recovery
  • Reviewers with skin cancer worries say the team put them at ease
  • Listed as open every day of the week

Worth knowing

  • Rancho Mirage address, and cosmetic-leaning, so ask who handles medical concerns
  • One reviewer noted a slightly delayed appointment
Reputation scorecardrank in Palm Desert
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume891 · 82nd
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A fit if you want cosmetic treatments and dermatology under one roof, and the only practice here listed as open weekends. For a purely medical concern, ask which provider you would see.

Website Book now+1760-423-4000 Directions

42600 Mirage Rd, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

PA
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Pacific Dermatology Institute

4.8647 Google reviews

Pacific Dermatology Institute is a multi-office dermatology group with a Palm Desert office on El Paseo. Its website describes medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment, plus dermatopathology, and lists many locations across the region. Reviewers describe visits with a doctor and physician assistants for skin conditions.

What people praise

  • Doctors who talk with the patient rather than at a laptop
  • Reviewers report being seen at their appointment time
  • Assistants and front desk staff described as polite and thorough
  • Open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Worth knowing

  • A larger group practice, so you may see a physician assistant
Reputation scorecardrank in Palm Desert
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume647 · 75th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A dependable group practice on El Paseo with 4.8 stars on more than 640 reviews. Ask which provider you will see before you book.

Website+1760-341-8244 Directions

74090 El Paseo #103, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Schweiger Dermatology Group - Palm Desert logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Schweiger Dermatology Group - Palm Desert

4.9454 Google reviews

Schweiger Dermatology Group - Palm Desert is the Palm Desert office of a large multi-location dermatology group, on Cook Street. Its website lists medical dermatology, Mohs surgery, mole removal, pediatric dermatology and cosmetic treatments such as Botox and chemical peels, and the group also offers allergy care. Reviewers focus on Dr. Liasi and on Mohs procedures.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe Mohs surgery as well explained and well done
  • Appointments booked through Zocdoc within a few days, according to one patient
  • Biopsy described as quick and comfortable
  • A modern office with a quiet waiting room

Worth knowing

  • Friday hours end at 2:00 PM
  • One reviewer drove about 40 minutes to reach the office
Reputation scorecardrank in Palm Desert
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume454 · 68th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good pick for Mohs or a quick biopsy, with 4.9 stars on more than 450 reviews. It ranks last here on review volume, not on rating.

Website Book now+1760-341-1999 Directions

36867 Cook St, Palm Desert, CA 92211

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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, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many patients have rated the practice, compared with other dermatologists near Palm Desert. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from thousands of patients carries more weight than a 5.0 from a handful. Recency reflects how recently patients still leave reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What shapes dermatology costs near Palm Desert

We don’t have a trustworthy local price list for Palm Desert dermatology, so we aren’t printing one. Cost depends on whether the visit is medical (usually run through insurance) or cosmetic (usually paid out of pocket), whether a biopsy or procedure is needed, and which provider you see. Ask the office whether your plan is accepted and what is due at the visit before you book.

Dermatologists near you in the Coachella Valley

Pacific Dermatology Institute is on El Paseo, Skin and Cancer Institute on Highway 111 and Schweiger Dermatology Group on Cook Street, all with Palm Desert addresses. West Dermatology and Contour Dermatology are in neighboring Rancho Mirage. Searching for a dermatologist near me in Palm Desert? Each listing shows a live phone number and directions.

What to ask before you book a dermatologist

  • Do you accept my insurance, and what is due at the visit?
  • Will I see the doctor or a physician assistant or nurse practitioner?
  • Do you do skin cancer screening and Mohs surgery in this office?
  • What is your late-arrival and cancellation policy?
  • Is this visit medical or cosmetic, and will it be billed differently?

Frequently asked questions

Which of these dermatologists are actually in Palm Desert?

Skin and Cancer Institute, Pacific Dermatology Institute and Schweiger Dermatology Group list Palm Desert addresses. West Dermatology Rancho Mirage and Contour Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Center list Rancho Mirage addresses, a short drive away.

Where can I get Mohs surgery or skin cancer care near Palm Desert?

Skin and Cancer Institute lists skin cancer screening and Mohs surgery on its website, and Schweiger Dermatology Group reviewers describe Mohs procedures with Dr. Liasi. Contour Dermatology’s reviewers also mention skin cancer concerns. Ask each office who performs the procedure before booking.

Which of these dermatology offices are open Fridays and weekends?

Per their Google listings, West Dermatology, Pacific Dermatology Institute and Contour Dermatology are open Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Schweiger closes at 2:00 PM on Fridays. Contour is also listed open Saturday and Sunday. Skin and Cancer Institute is listed Monday to Thursday only.

Picking a skin doctor in Palm Desert

Skin and Cancer Institute is the safe default with a Palm Desert address, and West Dermatology is worth the Rancho Mirage drive for a routine check. Whoever you choose, ask who you will see and what is due at the visit.

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