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5 Best Dermatologists in Richmond (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 12 dermatologists in Richmond on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Anyone searching for dermatologists in Richmond will find that the best-reviewed offices sit just outside the city, in Hercules, Albany and Berkeley. Together they hold more than 2,100 Google reviews, with ratings that run from 4.5 to 4.9, and fit matters more than the spread: a skin check, a chronic condition and a cosmetic treatment can each point to a different office.

Short answer: California Dermatology Care in Hercules leads with a 4.9 rating from more than 720 Google reviews, followed by Golden State Dermatology - Albany (4.8, more than 410 reviews). Dermatology Associates of the Bay Area, also in Hercules, matches the 4.9 on a smaller base of more than 190. Visit costs aren't stated in the reviews or sites we read, so ask each office about fees and insurance.
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How the Nearby Skin Clinics Stack Up

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 California Dermatology Care 4.9 ★ 728 Medical and cosmetic care in Hercules View ›
2 Golden State Dermatology - Albany 4.8 ★ 417 Skin checks and minor procedures in Albany View ›
3 NorCal Dermatology Group 4.5 ★ 468 Medical and cosmetic booking in Berkeley View ›
4 AllSkin Dermatology 4.7 ★ 339 Family dermatology in Berkeley View ›
5 Dermatology Associates of the Bay Area 4.9 ★ 198 Skin cancer care and Mohs surgery View ›
5 Best Dermatologists in Richmond (2026)

The offices, reviewed

California Dermatology Care logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 4 days/wk

California Dermatology Care

4.9728 Google reviews

California Dermatology Care is a dermatology practice built around Dr. William Ting, with a Hercules office on Alfred Nobel Drive. Its site lists medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology, from acne, psoriasis and mole removal to lasers, injectables, microneedling and hair restoration, with physician assistants, nurses and aestheticians on staff. Google also tags it as a skin care clinic and medical spa.

What people praise

  • Patients describe attentive providers who listen to their concerns
  • Reviewers praise a provider named Mary for listening and for her sincerity
  • Staff help with practical steps, such as calling in a prescription
  • The front desk and registration staff are described as welcoming

Worth knowing

  • Open Tuesday to Friday only
  • One patient suggested trimming the repetitive new-patient paperwork
Reputation scorecardrank in Richmond
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume728 · 96th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A deep review base and a menu that spans medical and cosmetic care make it a sound first call, especially if you're open to being seen by a physician assistant.

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500 Alfred Nobel Dr Ste 185, Hercules, CA 94547

Golden State Dermatology - Albany logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Golden State Dermatology - Albany

4.8417 Google reviews

Golden State Dermatology - Albany is the Evelyn Avenue location of Golden State Dermatology. Its site lists acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, moles, benign growths and skin cancer, alongside cosmetic care such as Botox, dermal fillers and laser hair removal, and says it holds next-day slots when you call before noon. Google lists it as a dermatologist and skin care clinic.

What people praise

  • Patients say Dr. McCalmont explains each step in plain terms and listens
  • A reviewer who had a cyst removed called the procedure painless
  • One patient reports more than 20 years of satisfied visits with Dr. Kathy Fang
  • Office staff are described as friendly and efficient

Worth knowing

  • Open weekdays only, from 8:45 AM
  • A referral patient reported an appointment about two weeks out
Reputation scorecardrank in Richmond
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume417 · 79th
Confidencehigh
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good pick for general skin concerns and minor in-office procedures, with reviewers repeatedly praising the way the doctors explain things. Call before noon if you want a quick slot.

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400 Evelyn Ave Ste 115, Albany, CA 94706

NO
#3🕑 Open 4 days/wk

NorCal Dermatology Group

4.5468 Google reviews

NorCal Dermatology Group's Berkeley office is on Webster Street and takes both medical and cosmetic appointments, according to its site. Hours run Monday to Thursday, and the site says it is closed Fridays and weekends. Google tags it as a dermatologist and skin care clinic, and reviewers mention a nurse practitioner, Kylie, and Dr. Kofler.

What people praise

  • A nurse practitioner is praised as knowledgeable, warm and quick to reply by message
  • A patient of Dr. Kofler called him thorough and said he talked through the procedure
  • A self-pay patient said the office was clear about pricing
  • One hair-loss patient says the consultation was honest and left her optimistic

Worth knowing

  • Its 4.5 rating is the lowest on this page; the lower-star reviews we read focus on billing and prescription costs
  • Confirm fees and insurance before booking, and note it is closed Fridays
Reputation scorecardrank in Richmond
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume468 · 88th
Confidencehigh
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown83% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It ranks above higher-rated offices because of its large review base, but the rating is a notch lower, so ask about costs and your insurance up front.

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2435 Webster St Ste 101, Berkeley, CA 94705

AllSkin Dermatology logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

AllSkin Dermatology

4.7339 Google reviews

AllSkin Dermatology is on Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley and is listed by Google as a dermatologist. We didn't have website text for it, so this description rests on its reviews, which mention visits for skin concerns and acne, a physician named Dr. Dunn, an office receptionist and cosmetic injection treatments. Hours are Monday to Friday with a midday break.

What people praise

  • Families describe seeing Dr. Dunn for more than a decade
  • Reviewers call Dr. Dunn warm, detail oriented and collaborative about treatment plans
  • A patient praised the receptionist's welcoming manner
  • Visits are described by some patients as efficient

Worth knowing

  • Reviewers mention a wait of more than a month to see Dr. Dunn
  • Some patients found a first visit brisk, with limited time for questions
Reputation scorecardrank in Richmond
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume339 · 63rd
Confidencehigh
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Loyal long-term patients are the draw. If you want a specific physician, say so when you book, since reviewers report being scheduled with other providers.

Website+1510-848-8404 Directions

2828 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

Dermatology Associates of the Bay Area logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Dermatology Associates of the Bay Area

4.9198 Google reviews

Dermatology Associates of the Bay Area has a Hercules office on Alfred Nobel Drive and another in Petaluma. Its site describes board-certified dermatologists and physician assistants providing medical, surgical and cosmetic care, including skin cancer screening, Mohs surgery, phototherapy, and treatment of acne, rosacea, eczema and psoriasis. The site also says it frequently offers same-day appointments for urgent concerns.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say Dr. Okman listens and took time to understand their concerns
  • One patient had a growing mole removed the same day as the visit
  • A patient describes tweaks to a treatment plan as Dr. Krasnoff checks in
  • A psoriasis patient reports staff who have been helpful for more than ten years

Worth knowing

  • Its review base is the smallest on this page, so a few comments carry more weight
  • Ask which provider you will see, since reviews name several
Reputation scorecardrank in Richmond
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume198 · 54th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong match for mole checks, skin cancer screening and chronic conditions. It shares the top rating on this page, on fewer reviews than the leaders.

Website+1510-741-7418 Directions

500 Alfred Nobel Dr Ste 245, Hercules, CA 94547

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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 we score

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, ranked against the others here. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from hundreds of people carries more weight than a 4.9 from a handful. Recency reflects how recently patients still leave reviews. A practice with a higher rating can rank lower when fewer people have rated it. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What affects the cost of a dermatology visit?

Costs depend on whether the visit is medical or cosmetic, your insurance plan, and whether a procedure such as a biopsy, cyst removal or laser treatment is involved. Cosmetic treatments are usually paid out of pocket, while medical visits may be billed to insurance. Prescription costs are a separate line from the visit itself.

Dermatology offices around Richmond

These offices are in Hercules, Albany and Berkeley, each a short drive from Richmond. Looking for a dermatologist near me? Each listing shows a phone number and directions, and the Google hours show which offices are open on Fridays.

What to ask before booking a dermatologist

  • Is the visit with a physician or a physician assistant or nurse practitioner?
  • How soon can a new patient be seen, and do you hold same-day slots for urgent concerns?
  • Which insurance plans do you accept, and what will the visit cost without coverage?
  • Are any procedures likely at the first visit, and how are they billed?
  • How are prescriptions sent to the pharmacy, and who do I call if there’s a problem?

Frequently asked questions

Are any of these dermatologists located in Richmond itself?

Not among the offices we found. California Dermatology Care and Dermatology Associates of the Bay Area are in Hercules, Golden State Dermatology - Albany is in Albany, and NorCal Dermatology Group and AllSkin Dermatology are in Berkeley.

Which of these offices list both medical and cosmetic dermatology?

California Dermatology Care and Dermatology Associates of the Bay Area both describe medical, surgical and cosmetic care on their sites. Golden State Dermatology - Albany lists medical concerns plus Botox, dermal fillers and laser hair removal, and NorCal Dermatology Group’s Berkeley page offers both medical and cosmetic appointment booking.

Who lists skin cancer screening or mole removal?

Dermatology Associates of the Bay Area lists skin cancer screening and treatment, mole evaluation and Mohs surgery. Golden State Dermatology - Albany lists skin cancer, melanoma and mole removal among its medical concerns, and California Dermatology Care lists mole removal. A dermatologist can advise on what your skin needs.

Which dermatology offices here are open on Fridays?

On Google, California Dermatology Care, Golden State Dermatology - Albany, AllSkin Dermatology and Dermatology Associates of the Bay Area list Friday hours. NorCal Dermatology Group’s Berkeley site says it is closed Fridays and weekends, and California Dermatology Care is closed Mondays.

Where to book

California Dermatology Care is the safe default on review volume, Dermatology Associates of the Bay Area fits skin cancer checks and chronic conditions, and Golden State Dermatology - Albany suits a quick general visit. Confirm costs and who you will see before you go.

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