Simi Dermatologic Medical Center

Dr. Hinshaw is the best Dermatologist in the area. I went in a nervous wreck thinking I was going to die of melanoma when all it was, was a harmless freckle. While I was there decided to ask about cosmetics, and he was so kind and honest, that even though I felt like I could use a facelift he convinced me otherwise. Overall a great experience and I will definitely be going back.

Dr. wanted to make separate appointments for three tiny things he needed to cut off. When I pressed him as to why, he let slip that he gets paid more when they’re all separate appointments, instead of doing them all in one. Meanwhile, I would be caring for wounds for a month instead of a week. He also failed to diagnose a staph condition on my nose, which my regular doctor caught & cured. Nice guy, sure, but don’t think I’ll be going back either.

I’m not going back– went in for skin diagnosis November 2014. I came in with what was determined to be eczema. This Derm recommended a stronger topical to treat it. Unfortunately the major fail for me was the last time I saw him while going over the continued lack of improvement he failed to notice/​treat the obvious staph condition. Saw him on a Friday and given a shot for my itching and scheduled follow up in two seeks. Also had an appointment with a Thousand Oaks Allergist four days later who was seeing me for the first time to get at what I could be allergic to. She did her workup and saw it and right away prescribed an antibiotic. When she asked me how long had I had this aspect of the condition I let her know (pretty much from the beginning) and she let me know how serious staph is and as a result am no longer going back. I depend on doctors to treat not only what I’m going there for but any other aspects that I may not be aware of and this doctor is one I can no longer trust as a result.

I did not like Dr. Hinshaw and how he practices medicine.

Dr. Hinshaw is amazing. My son went there several years on and off with skin problems. He said Dr. Hinshaw is the only doctor he feels comfortable with. I just took my 17 year old son there, and we were both amazed at how kind Dr. Hinshaw is and how he quickly does whatever needs to be done.
The office isn’t pretty, so if you’re looking for a spa atmosphere, this is not it. But, if you’re looking for good, quality care with a doctor who cares about his patients, this is a great option.