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5 Best Dermatologists in Riverside (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 Riverside on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A mole that changed shape or a rash that won't clear is a different appointment from a filler consult, and the dermatologists in Riverside below cover both. Together they hold 2,599 Google reviews, but counts run from 53 to 1,018 and ratings from 4.3 to 4.8, so the volume behind each star number matters as much as the number itself.

Short answer: Pacific Dermatology Institute has the most reviews of any dermatologist here, 1,018 at 4.8 stars, followed by Schweiger Dermatology Group - Loma Linda (4.8 across 618, in neighboring Loma Linda) and West Dermatology Riverside (4.3 across 827). Google data shows no published prices for these offices, so ask each one about visit costs and insurance.
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Riverside Skin Care Offices Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Pacific Dermatology Institute 4.8 ★ 1,018 Medical and surgical skin care View ›
2 Schweiger Dermatology Group - Loma Linda 4.8 ★ 618 Medical and pediatric dermatology View ›
3 West Dermatology Riverside 4.3 ★ 827 Large practice, plan for waits View ›
4 Sublime MD 4.3 ★ 83 Cosmetic and laser dermatology View ›
5 Unified Health - Riverside 4.5 ★ 53 Small office, PA-led visits View ›
5 Best Dermatologists in Riverside (2026)

Dermatology offices, reviewed

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#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Pacific Dermatology Institute

4.81,018 Google reviews

Pacific Dermatology Institute is a multi-location dermatology group with an office on Magnolia Avenue in Riverside. Its site describes medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology plus dermatopathology, and says it treats skin conditions from skin cancer to Botox. The practice runs a patient portal and online bill pay.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say scheduling is quick and appointments start on time
  • Doctors described as attentive and never rushed
  • Friendly front desk and check-in process
  • Patient portal mentioned as handy

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer says phone waits are shorter if you time your call
Reputation scorecardrank in Riverside
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume1,018 · 96th
Confidencevery high
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown90% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most reviewed dermatologist on this page, at a 4.8. It's the safest default for general medical dermatology and skin checks.

Website+1951-354-2220 Directions

9041 Magnolia Ave Ste 206, Riverside, CA 92503

Schweiger Dermatology Group - Loma Linda logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Schweiger Dermatology Group - Loma Linda

4.8618 Google reviews

Schweiger Dermatology Group - Loma Linda is part of a large dermatology group with a clinic on Barton Road in Loma Linda, the neighboring city, not Riverside itself. Its site lists medical dermatology (acne, eczema, mole removal, Mohs surgery, pediatric care), cosmetic treatments such as Botox and fillers, and allergy services. Google also lists it as a pediatric dermatologist.

What people praise

  • Providers described as friendly and clear, with next steps spelled out
  • Reviewers say they trust the dermatologists' judgment
  • Front desk called kind and personable
  • Insurance questions handled clearly

Worth knowing

  • Two reviewers mention waits of about half an hour to nearly an hour past their appointment time
  • Located in Loma Linda, a short drive from Riverside
Reputation scorecardrank in Riverside
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume618 · 79th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.8 on 618 reviews from a big group practice with a wide menu. Expect to allow time for a wait.

Website Book now+1909-796-0224 Directions

25815 Barton Rd, Loma Linda, CA 92354

West Dermatology Riverside logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

West Dermatology Riverside

4.3827 Google reviews

West Dermatology Riverside is a dermatology clinic on Riverwalk Parkway. Its website text wasn't usable in our data, so this profile rests on its Google listing and reviews, which show patients seeing doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. It has the second-largest review base on the page.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise a thorough nurse practitioner and informative doctors
  • Friendly, helpful staff on first visits
  • Follow-up visits described as informative, with several options offered

Worth knowing

  • Several sampled reviews report waits of 40 minutes or more
  • Some reviewers were unhappy with how they were treated by a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
Reputation scorecardrank in Riverside
Rating4.3 / 5
Review volume827 · 88th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown72% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Its 4.3 on 827 reviews is the lowest rating among the larger practices here, with a lot of feedback about waits and which provider you see. Ask who you'll see and how long visits run.

Website Book now+1951-547-0667 Directions

4244 Riverwalk Pkwy Ste 170, Riverside, CA 92505

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

Sublime MD

4.383 Google reviews

Sublime MD calls itself a Dermatology & Laser Center, with an office on Indiana Avenue in Riverside and other locations its site lists in Redlands, Mission Viejo and Hesperia. Alongside medical dermatology (acne, rosacea, psoriasis, skin cancers, mole checks), its site lists a long cosmetic menu: injectables, fillers, lasers, microneedling and plastic surgery. Google files it first as a skin care clinic.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise a friendly staff and easy check-in
  • First-time injection patients say staff made them comfortable and the process was painless
  • One patient says the doctor covers cosmetics, lasers and skin checks and is never pushy

Worth knowing

  • Reviews lean toward cosmetic treatments such as injectables
  • No Wednesday hours listed, and a short Friday
  • Only 83 reviews, so the 4.3 is less settled
Reputation scorecardrank in Riverside
Rating4.3 / 5
Review volume83 · 71st
Confidenceearly
Recency7 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown76% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Pick it for lasers, injectables or a cosmetic plan with a dermatologist involved. For purely medical needs, the larger practices have far more patient feedback to go on.

Website+1951-222-2212 Directions

7095 Indiana Ave, Riverside, CA 92506

Unified Health - Riverside logo
#5🕑 Open 2 days/wk

Unified Health - Riverside

4.553 Google reviews

Unified Health - Riverside is a dermatology office on Magnolia Avenue. Google lists no website or phone number, and its hours cover only Wednesday and Friday. Reviews describe physician assistants handling many visits, with a doctor who treats skin cancer, and a family-friendly office.

What people praise

  • Staff and providers described as pleasant and clear in explanations
  • Office called clean, roomy and uncrowded
  • A patient treated for skin cancer calls the doctor thorough
  • Parents mention good care for their children

Worth knowing

  • No website or phone number on Google, and only two days of listed hours
  • One reviewer waited 30 to 40 minutes past the appointment time
  • One reviewer found the building hard to spot without a number outside
Reputation scorecardrank in Riverside
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume53 · 63rd
Confidenceearly
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesshours
Rating breakdown83% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.5 on only 53 reviews, so the score is still early. It's worth a look for a PA-led visit if you can fit its two listed days.

Directions

9496 Magnolia Ave Ste 102B, Riverside, CA 92503

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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 scorecards 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 Riverside dermatology offices. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from over a thousand people carries more weight than a 4.5 from a few dozen. Recency shows how recently reviews are still arriving. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What does seeing a dermatologist cost in Riverside? (2026)

Cost depends on your insurance, whether the visit is medical or cosmetic, and what is done: a skin check, a biopsy and lab work, a laser session or injectables. Cosmetic treatments are often not covered by insurance. We found no published prices in the data for these offices, so ask each one for a written estimate and your copay before you book.

Dermatology across Riverside and nearby

These offices sit along Magnolia Avenue, Riverwalk Parkway and Indiana Avenue in Riverside, plus a clinic in neighboring Loma Linda. Searching for a dermatologist near me? Each listing includes a map link and phone number where one is available.

What to ask before your skin appointment

  • Will I see the dermatologist or a physician assistant or nurse practitioner?
  • Is this visit medical or cosmetic, and will my insurance cover it?
  • How long is the usual wait for a new patient appointment?
  • If a biopsy is needed, where does the lab work happen and what will it cost?
  • Do you treat children, and how soon can I get a follow-up?

Frequently asked questions

Which of these offices is best for cosmetic treatments?

Sublime MD has the longest cosmetic menu on its website, including injectables, lasers and microneedling, and its sampled reviews often mention injections. Pacific Dermatology Institute and Schweiger also list cosmetic services.

Will I see a doctor or a physician assistant?

Reviews for West Dermatology Riverside and Unified Health - Riverside describe visits with physician assistants or nurse practitioners as well as doctors. Ask when you book who you’ll see.

Where to start

Pacific Dermatology Institute is the safe starting point for medical skin care on review volume, with Schweiger in Loma Linda matching its 4.8 rating. Check who you’ll see and how long the wait runs before you book.

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