Melissa Lazarus MD, FAAD

Being a perfectionist sometimes gets a bad rap, but a perfectionistic dermatologist is worth her weight in gold.
Dr. Lazarus and her staff helped me feel at ease and at home, which is a tall order when you’re standing nearly naked in front of a stranger being ogled. How do the girls at Wonderland do it every night?
«Dr. Laz» performed two procedures on me: one cosmetic (the reason for my visit) and one medical. My favorite moment was when she said, «I don’t like the looks of that» as she squinted at a newly-​formed mole on my shoulder. I, myself, had just noticed that mole only weeks before. Although that suspicious mole wasn’t the main reason for my visit she did what as she described is her «real job» as a doctor, and all is well.
I would definitely go back, and most likely will. After all, perfection takes work.

Super impressed with Dr. Lazarus. She is great for all skin issues and also excels at cosmetic procedure that look natural — which is super hard to find, especially in Miami. She now sees my young kids and my parents! If I could give six stars I would!

I visited Dr. Lazarus to have a mole removed that looked suspicious. She did an excellent job. She clearly explained everything, and gave me choices. Dr. Lazarus took her time with me to answer all my questions and made sure I was happy. The office was clean and pleasant, and I was seen very quickly. The staff was courteous and professional. Highly recommended.

I was referred to Dr Lazarus by a friend for cosmetic procedures. My first visit for a chemical peeling I waited for an hour to be seen. The Dr performed the peeling and asked to come back for a follow up. The peeling went ok, as it would with ANY other dermatologist professional. What I didn’t like is that she charged me again for the follow up visit, when I have already paid for the peeling itself. If should cover the cost of the follow up visit, that;s what most health professional do.
I went back for other services, but this time non-​cosmetic.
A month ago I went for a peeling — paid for that — and asked her about a spots and of course she took out her price menu and started checking for the question I had. It’s like going to Mc Donalds, for every question you have — even the most irrelevant — she will charge you. She gave a prescription which didn’t work and when I called the office, the staff said I have to schedule another appointment and of course pay again.
She is «A-​OK» in terms of her knowledge. But certainly nothing out of this world. It’s plenty of good dermatologists here in Miami. And the main reason I am dropping out of her practice, is pretty much the same that goes on with health practitioners — that all she cares about is cashing in the $$$$. I want a doctor that is more concerned about my health and well being — or at least pretend that.

I had been seeing another dermatologist for regular skin cancer checks, but it was becoming increasingly difficult to book an appointment with him for non-​cosmetic procedures.
I was pleasantly surprised that Dr. Lazarus’s office was able to schedule me within a week of calling! The office is beautiful, the staff is very friendly and welcoming and Dr. Lazarus has a wonderful manner. She took her time, explained everything in good detail and really made me feel at ease. Plus, she was not pushy at all with the cosmetic stuff, which was refreshing.

Dr. Lazarus is really amazing. She transformed my skin from good to glowing. She is not pushy or aggressive. She and her staff have a way of making you feel like you are their favorite patient. So if you are approaching a cringe-​worthy birthday, she has a great way of shaving off those years…

I will just say that she is good for cosmetic issues. I found a different dermatologist to handle my non-​cosmetic issues.
Her office is beautiful and its in a great location.

Dr. Lazarus is incredible. Felt so, so comfortable and she is super nice. The office (and rest of the staff) is very lovely. If you’re looking for a derm, look no further. I would never switch.

We all know how incredibly difficult it is to get a good doctor. Much less a great one. Dr. Lazarus is the bees knees!
After countless visits to other doctors with the whole turnstyle, in and out attitude we found her through our insurance. I expected more of the same. That, I did not get.
What I got was a caring physician who listened, took her time, and was warm and caring. I cannot say enough good things about her bedside manner. Just excellent.
As for my myriad of problems? She was the one who realized that I have severe skin allergies. And here I was walking around itching from head to toe for. years. Yes, my friends YEARS.
Then, she helped with the spotting on my face and some painful varicose veins. This was out of pocket and no, not cheap, but it was effective.
My heart broke when the insurance changed and I could no longer go to her PLUS she moved all the way up to Bay Harbor Islands from Coral Gables.
I recommend highly. She is the best.