Escondido Dermatology | Board Certified Skin Experts ...
Dermatology • Escondido, CA
About
Escondido Dermatology, Inc. is a small dermatology practice based in Escondido, California, with board-certified dermatologists Dr. Nancy Chen, Dr. Katherine Ferris, and Dr. Andrew Lin. They offer medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services. The practice has 1 employee and operates from two offices at 504 W Mission Ave, Escondido, CA 92025. Contact numbers: (760) 747-2045 and (760) 747-1980. Their online presence includes escondidoderm.com, a LinkedIn page, and modest web traffic (~1,057 monthly visits). If you’re seeking expert skin care in Escondido with board-certified specialists, this clinic is positioned as a local option.
Clinic Type
Dermatology
Address
Escondido, California
Phone
760-747-1980
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Opening Hours
Mon,Tues,Thu: 8AM-5PM | Wed,Fri: 8AM-3:30PM
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye: 4.1 out of 5 stars (21 reviews)
- Vitals: 3.8 out of 5 stars (10 written reviews)
Patients praise
- Highly regarded board-certified dermatologists (Drs. Chen, Ferris, Lin)
- Professional, knowledgeable, and efficient medical care
- Friendly, kind, and caring staff and bedside manner
- Thorough evaluations and effective skin concern solutions
Common complaints
- Occasional reports of feeling rushed during appointments
- Some patients have expressed disappointment with staff professionalism or interaction with assistants
- Minor complaints regarding treatment effectiveness or procedure explanations
"Great staff!! Very efficient and friendly!"
— Birdeye review"Dr Chen is exceptional... Fast, professional but friendly, and very knowledgeable."
— MapQuest/Yelp review"Hugely disappointed, unprofessional and overall just not welcoming... appointment lasted maybe 5 minutes."
— Birdeye reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Faces of Healthcare 2025: Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - San Diego Magazine — Oct 2, 2025
- Faces of Healthcare 2025: West Derm - San Diego Magazine — Oct 7, 2025
- Dr. Groff's Historic 8th Consecutive Year Win in San Diego's 2025 Best Union-Tribune Readers Poll! - Cosmetic Laser Dermatology Skin Specialists in San Diego — Sep 30, 2025
- Sculptra for Natural Skin Radiance Encinitas CA — Apr 3, 2026
- PRX Biostimulator for Acne Scars in San Diego — Jan 27, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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