A Leading Dermatology Clinic in Walnut Creek, California
Dermatology • Walnut Creek, CA
Clinic Type
Dermatology
Address
100 Pringle Ave, Suite 425, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone
+1 (925) 932-3800
info@mohscollege.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
We accept a wide range of PPO and HMO plans; some procedures may require prior authorization. Cosmetic consultations are free of charge.
Appointment scheduling online, Phone scheduling, In-person payment options, CareCredit, Allē, Credit/Debit (at visit), Cash (at visit), Insurance billing for medically necessary services
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services are offered at the Walnut Creek location?
Dermatology services including medical and cosmetic dermatology (acne, eczema, hair loss, moles, full body skin exams, psoriasis, warts, etc.) and aesthetic treatments (Botox, fillers, CoolSculpting, Fraxel, microneedling, hydrafacial, laser hair removal, etc.).
What is my first step if I am interested in a procedure?
We encourage you to schedule an appointment at one of our offices to discuss your concerns. A detailed history and proper physical examination will guide the treatment plan.
What insurance is offered at Berman Skin Institute?
We accept many PPO plans and several HMOs. See list in the FAQ for examples and specifics.
Do you have a cancellation or no show policy?
Same Day Cancellations will be charged a no show fee. Please call 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment if you need to reschedule.
Do you charge for consultations?
Cosmetic consultations are free of charge. For non-cosmetic consultations and procedures, we bill to your PPO insurance; co-pays collected at visit; remaining balances billed after insurance processing.
Are medically necessary procedures covered by insurance?
Most medically necessary procedures are billable to your insurance. Some may require prior authorization.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. Financing options through CareCredit and Allē are available.
Is there parking available at this location?
Metered parking or underground garage (paid by patient).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp (Golden State Dermatology): Not specified in snippet (185 reviews shown) (185 reviews)
- Birdeye / Google (Golden State Dermatology): 4.9 stars (696 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Edward Becker): 4.5 star rating (60 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Hovik Ashchyan): 5.0 star rating (9 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Megan Moore): 5.0 (5 ratings)
- MapQuest (The Skin and Laser Treatment Institute - Dr. Christine Lee): Not specified in snippet (53 (reviews shown))
- SalonDiscover (LaserAway - Walnut Creek): 4.0 (109 reviews)
Patients praise
- Highly professional/thorough dermatology care and clinicians
- Excellent results for dermatology/cosmetic procedures
- Helpful staff and clear explanations (including language support)
Common complaints
- Scheduling/cancellation issues
- High costs for laser treatments compared with elsewhere
- Unsanitary or unpleasant customer-experience details (LaserAway)
"“Todas las personas en el dermatólogy golden state son muy amables… y te explican tu diagnóstico muy bien…”"
— Birdeye review excerpt for Golden State Dermatology"“Dr. Becker is excellent. He has been my doctor for over 10 years… professional, listens to your situation… and the results are great!”"
— Healthgrades review excerpt for Dr. Edward Becker"“...canceling appointments if she has other clients…”"
— MapQuest review excerpt for The Skin and Laser Treatment InstituteSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Elaine Lim, PA-C, Dermatology Physician Assistant - Walnut Creek, CA | Sharecare — Feb 21, 2026
- Golden State Dermatology, Golden State Dermatopathology Complete a Major Expansion in Shadelands — Shadelands — Jan 6, 2026
- Golden State Dermatology Expands Comprehensive Care with Acquisition of NorCal Vein Specialists - Golden State Dermatology — Jan 13, 2026
- Golden State Dermatology and Golden State Dermatopathology Announce Major Headquarters and Lab Expansion to Fuel Continued National Growth — Nov 17, 2025
- Golden State Dermatology Expands Comprehensive Care with Acquisition of NorCal Vein Specialists — Jan 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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