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Dermatology • Santa Ana, CA • Since 1960
About
Southern California Dermatology (SoCal Dermatology), founded in 1960 and headquartered in Santa Ana, CA, is Orange County’s largest dermatology practice. It offers medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology for all ages and operates as a Phase 3-4 dermatology clinical research site (Acne, Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis). The practice has 3 employees and maintains three offices in Santa Ana, CA. Services highlighted include dermatologic care and cosmetic treatments (e.g., botox, fillers, laser procedures, chemical peels) with a patient portal and broader dermatology categories (skin cancer, melanoma, basal/squamous cell carcinoma, rosacea, warts, etc.). Contact: 714-547-5151. Website: socalderm.org.
Clinic Type
Dermatology
Address
1125 East 17th Street, Suite W-244 & W-248, Santa Ana, CA 92701, US
Phone
714-547-5151
info@westderm.com
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Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp/Yahoo Local: 3.0 out of 5 stars
- Google/General Review Directories: 4.8 out of 5 stars
Patients praise
- Knowledgeable and accurate medical diagnoses
- Friendly and kind support staff in clinical/back office roles
- Efficiency in scheduling and short wait times for some patients
- Thorough skin examinations and patient-friendly care, particularly for children
Common complaints
- Perceived lack of bedside manner or rushing patients
- Mixed experiences with office staff and communication efficiency
- Dissatisfaction with physical office building and aesthetics
- Concerns regarding insurance coverage and billing transparency for certain procedures
"First of all, Dr. Derek Hsu from So Cal Dermatology has zero bed side manners and I felt completely rushed by him."
— Yahoo/Yelp Review"Took my toddler to see Dr. Antonyan and it was a pleasant visit! He is kid friendly, did a thorough examination and explained everything in great detail."
— Healthgrades ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Golden State Dermatology Grows to 10 Southern California Locations with Acquisition of Two-Location Practice — Aug 13, 2025
- Emily C. Newsom, MD - Dermatology - Santa Clarita Tourney Road Primary & Specialty Care | UCLA Health — Apr 30, 2026
- Golden State Dermatology Expands in Greater Los Angeles with Acquisition of Two-Location Practice - Golden State Dermatology — Jul 14, 2025
- Cosmetic Laser Dermatology Introduces the Skinspan Roadmap, a New Approach to Long-Term Skin Health — Jan 9, 2026
- Faces of Healthcare 2025: Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - San Diego Magazine — Oct 2, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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