Dermatology Assoc of Downey – Downey, CA - Island Derm
Dermatology • Downey, CA • Since 2006
About
Dermatology Associates of Downey (Downey, CA) is part of Island Dermatology, a family-owned medical dermatology practice founded in 2006 by Dr. Navid Nami and Dr. Leila Ettefagh. Island Dermatology operates 7 offices across Southern California, including Downey, and offers medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services. Services at Island Dermatology typically include Mohs surgery for skin cancer, psoriasis treatment, rosacea care, sclerotherapy, pediatric dermatology, in-house skincare product line, and dermatology aesthetics. The Downey location is one of their seven California offices and shares the practice’s emphasis on warm, family-friendly patient care and a broad range of dermatology treatments. Contact: +1 949-720-1170 (head office) with general inquiries likely routed through main practice channels.
Clinic Type
Dermatology
Address
Downey, CA
Phone
562-923-3001
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 4.3/5 (296)
- Yahoo Local: 1.5/5 (50)
Patients praise
- Some patients reported professional interactions with specific doctors and nurses
- Effective medical treatment for conditions like psoriasis and cellulitis mentioned by some reviewers
Common complaints
- Poor communication and difficulty reaching the office by phone
- Unprofessional behavior by administrative and some clinical staff
- Long wait times for appointments
- Negative experiences regarding billing and insurance processing
"The good, doctor Arnold was great!!! the bad the front desk girl needs to learn customer service etiquette 101..."
— Yahoo Local Review (Feb 2026)}},{quote:{citations:,confidence:Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- LORI ANN WILCOX, MD - Care More Health | Whole-Person Care — Dec 16, 2025
- Lydia Kim, MD - Providence Medical Associates — Oct 6, 2025
- Dr. Jason S. Lai, MD - Urologist in Whittier, CA — May 14, 2026
- American Academy of Dermatology — Jul 1, 2026
- Dr. Luis A. Dehesa, MD - Dermatologist in Clovis, CA — Jun 11, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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