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Dermatology • San Luis Obispo, CA • 3 San Luis Obispo County locations (as per page note) locations
About
San Luis Dermatology & Laser Clinic is a private medical practice based in San Luis Obispo, CA, offering dermatology and laser services on California’s Central Coast. Key points: - Location: HQ at 15 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, with 4 offices nationwide (all in the US context provided; main hub in SLO). - Services: Dermatology and laser treatments (healthcare and wellness focus). - Size: 13 employees; active growth in year-over-year workforce (+61.5%) with a small, specialized team. - Website: sanluisdermatology.com; contact numbers include (805) 541-2650 and (805) 541-4180. - Online presence: modest web traffic (approx. 756 monthly visits) with low bounce rate and multiple pages per visit; primarily US-based audience.
Clinic Type
Dermatology
Address
15 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401; 1551 Bishop St. Ste. 410, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone
805.541.2650
mary@sanluisdermatology.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
All providers are contracted with Medicare only; out of network for other insurance, but can bill most PPO plans as a courtesy
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the hours of operation?
Not specified on the page.
Is the practice accepting new patients?
Yes, Now Accepting New Patients.
Which providers are accepting new patients?
Dr. Michael Heffernan, Dr. Joseph Diehl, Cheryl Ketelsen PA-C, and Lacey Kalinen PA-C.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Yahoo Local: 3.0 out of 5 stars (29 reviews)
- Vitals: 3.7 to 4.2 out of 5 stars (varying by provider) (N/A)
Patients praise
- professional and knowledgeable staff
- high quality of care and expertise in skin cancer treatment
- compassionate and caring approach to patient care
- clear and thorough communication from medical professionals
Common complaints
- occasional extended wait times
- concerns regarding communication of diagnosis
"I've been a patient here for several years Everyone from front desk to support staff and physicians are top tier"
— Yahoo Local Patient Review"He and his assistants were very efficient and yet very caring and compassionate knowing I was very nervous."
— Vitals Patient Review for Dr. DiehlSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Welcoming New Provider to North County! - San Luis Dermatology — Oct 7, 2025
- SAN LUIS DERMATOLOGY - Updated July 2026 - 29 Reviews - Yelp — Jul 2, 2026
- Gary Westbrock, PA — Dermatology — Jun 4, 2026
- Jessy Arthurs, PA | San Luis Obispo | Coastal Dermatology — Sep 2, 2025
- West Dermatology San Luis Obispo - Healthgrades — Dec 30, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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