Ablon Skin Institute

I was referred to her by one of her medical school classmates and went to her for a few years believing that her TV promotions and state-​of-​the-​art technology would mean she was a stellar dermatologist. She is charming and nice, though abrupt at times and usually in a hurry. Her staff is hit or miss, depending on who is working, some are great and some are just doing their job. I’ve seen quite a few go in and out. I worked mostly with her nurse at the time, who was very nice.
What I feel after years of being a patient was that she really doesn’t value her patients. I was being prescribed a medication and needed an exam by the doctor to get this prescription. She just peeked in the room when the nurse called her and gave her approval. She didn’t talk to me, examine me or even acknowledge that I was there. For this «exam», I was charged around $ 100 (I can’t remember the exact fee). I asked why the «exam» fee was necessary when she never did an exam and they said it was protocol to do an exam for prescriptions. I asked them to reconsider the charge, to no avail. If she had done a proper exam, I would have been happy to pay. After years of being a loyal cash patient and having spent a few thousand dollars there on various procedures, I was disappointed by their attitude towards me and their need to nickel and dime their patients. It makes me think they don’t value their patients.
Patients have a choice and fighting over a few bucks will never win over clients, especially if the charge is unwarranted.

I have been going to Dr Ablon for almost 20 years. Her team is stellar at customer service and the care that they have given me is amazing. As a native Californian who started surfing at 11 years old, I knew it was crucial to take care of my skin after so many years of not doing so. Dr Ablon is detail oriented with a charming personality (two hard to find attributes in many human beings, let alone a doctor.) Her nurse Shelly is equally experienced, kind and patient and an angel on earth. The front desk staff and assistants are warm and intuitive. If every doctors office followed their model, our world would be a better place.

The best service and the doctor is amazing. Thanks for many years of keeping me looking younger and my skin healthy.

I’ve been coming to the Ablon Skin Institute for years. Love the office environment, the staff is friendly and personable and Dr. Ablon rocks! I’ve had many pre-​cancerous issues on my face and body that she has caught and we have treated. When my kids were in their teens years, all three visited her regularly to clear up their acne issues. I highly recommend the Ablon Skin Institute!

Dr. Ablon has been my doctor for over 10 years. Having worked in healthcare now for over 30 years, I’ve become a bit of an expert on doctors. She is the best of the best; that 1% you would recommend without reservation to a family member or your CEO. Dr. Ablon is unique in that she has it all: expertise; up-​to-​the-​minute knowledge of all the latest practices; creativity, bedside manner; emotional intelligence; sense of humor; warmth; integrity; business acumen; and a terrific support team. This last does not do justice. Most have been with her for a long time which is a clear signal that not only does she hire well but she knows how to build and sustain a team of hardworking professional women. All are extremely dedicated and all seem to be constantly improving themselves in their individual work areas. The office is beautiful, serene and tastefully appointed. I have always been 100% satisfied in every service I’ve ever received. After moving away from the beach (I now live in Pasadena) I toyed with the idea of finding another doctor to avoid the long drive to the Westside. But let’s face it, good things are worth a bit of effort, great things even more.

I have been a patient of Dr, Ablon for 16 years. I had had acne my entire life and had seen several Dr. s who told me my acne was not that bad and they had patients much worse. Being a 30+ woman who is embarrassed by her skin was very difficult. Dr. Ablon was the first to listen to me and understand how devastating this issue was to me. We developed a plan which was highly successful. I am now in my mid 40s and constantly get compliments on my skin. I never lie about my age when asked and always give credit where credit is due which is Dr. Ablon, she changed my life.
Lisa B ~ Hollywood, CA

Dr. Ablon and her entire staff are friendly, knowledgable and thorough. I also respect that there is no pressure or recommendations to add services. Our entire family has used Ablon Skin institute for 17 years for various dermatologic reasons. I would highly recommend Ablon Skin Institute for teen acne and anti-​aging services.

Dr. Ablon is the best!!! Both my husband and I have been patients for over 7 years, both for dermatology and cosmetic procedures, she is so knowledgable and we trust her explicitly and absolutely love the office her staff are fantastic. We wouldn’t ever go anywhere else.
AG

Who would think that one would WANT to come to a doctors office? Not only do I, and many of my friends flock to see Dr. Ablon but we also feel welcomed, pampered and valued by her wonderful staff.

Dr. Ablon is great to work with. Very easy to talk to and I trust her with all my skin needs. Her knowledge and experience are very comforting and wonderful to have access to when there is something I am concerned with. I always feel that she is on the leading edge of skin treatment and resources. The facilities are of a high quality and the entire staff are all sweet and very helpful. They are very respectful of your time and confidence.

I have been going to Dr. Ablon for years — her professionalism and procedure results are amazing! I have had different procedures over the years from peels to laser treatments for hair loss and excess pigmentation, to simple Botox. Dr. Ablon and her staff are always caring, responsive and professional and I have always felt that my treatments are tailored to what I need, not inflated with add-​ons just to increase the price. Also, the results are refreshed and natural looking, not «done» as may be the case with other doctors you find in LA. There is no one else I would trust more with my cosmetic and dermatological needs than Dr. Ablon!

Dr Ablon and her staff in a word are simply AMAZING and to me that’s still and understatement. Dr Ablon is very knowledgeable, passionate and caring and genuinely concerned about her patients. Shelly and Christine members of her office staff are phenomenal. I’m so thankful, to Dr Ablon for how she has helped me. I love her.

I personally have not had any bad experiences with Dr. Ablons services. She is very professional, knowledgable, and an expert at what she does. I’m so sorry to read the reviews of people that weren’t happy with her services. To me Dr. Ablon is a God-​send!!! I found her watching the Drs. Show, I’ve seen her on the news, and if she was that bad then why is she always on a tv show? Not to mention she’s located within Manhattan Beach Studios and caters to the best of the best that can afford her. And her staff is incredibly sweet, and helpful!

One of best in the business! Dr Ablon has help me over the last five years with my skin problems. She has detected and cured my skin cancer!

Went to have some filler put in my right nasal labial fold to reduce the smile line on the right side of my face and make my face more symmetrical. She put Radiesse and Perlane dermal filler on either side of the smile line, making it more pronounced and deeper. She acted very fast and was done quickly and I was sent out. It was almost like she was trying to make me look worse and was in a hurray to get to the next customer. I scheduled an appointment to complain and she thought she had done a good job. That is her problem. She can not recognize how bad she is. Her arrogance trivializes your complaint and condition. Stay away and warn your friends to stay away. She is beyond bad, she is malicious.

I went to see her years ago in Santa Monic. Not only she was not helpful, she made my problem even worse. I truly believe she is one of the worst dermatologists in Los Angeles. Stay away from her, there are better ones, search more, and read reviews.