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David A Paslin, MD
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Category: Dermatologists [Edit]
2241 Central AveSte D
(between Walnut St & Oak St)
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 523-9866
- By Appointment Only:
- Yes
9 reviews for David A Paslin, MD
I concur with all of the other positive reviews for Dr. Paslin. He is indeed very thorough and competent.
The first appointment I had with him I did have to reschedule because he was running behind due to a morning surgery that went much longer than expected. The front desk person was upfront with me and told me that this happens from time to time with Dr. Paslin because he is very, very thorough.
In my opinion I'd rather wait and/or reschedule to have that same thoroughness if it should ever happen that I'm the one he's performing surgery on.
Yeah... Not sure what the hype is about Paslin... He's not that thorough. I went in for an exam and I felt like I was rushed out of the office. Not to mention the estimated price for the simple procedure I wanted done. The office is dirty, old, and not welcoming. The TWO stars go to the greeter at the desk, great customer service, I think her name was Cathy...
But I waited for like 1 hour to see him, waist of my time and gas money!
I managed to get a next-day appointment with Dr. Paslin for the standard yearly mole checkup after I was unsatisfied with another doctor at Affiliates in Dermatology. Very professional, very knowledgeable, and VERY thorough in checking the whole epidermis. Scary thorough. No body cavities were searched, but I can assure you that I have no malignant moles in places where the sun doesn't shine. Nothing inappropriate, mind you, just thorough.
I need my teddy bear now. Wait, make that my pet Ewok, Wicket, from grade school :*(
I am a HUGE FAN of Dr Paslin. I used to work in the health field, and feel comfortable in saying that I know the difference between a good doc and a great doc. Dr. Paslin is an extraordinary dermatologist/dermatopathologist. He is brilliant, articulate, and very knowledgeable in his specialty. A bit of sleuthing on my part revealed that Dr. Paslin has published numerous medical and scientific papers, which shows me that he is on a continuous journey to better his knowledge and expertise in his field - his experience and research greatly benefits the health of the community at large (like you and me!).
I love that Dr. Paslin never rushes my time with him. I remember the last appointment when I was peppering him with questions, to which he patiently and thoughtfully answered each one, without rushing me or making me feel like I was wasting his time. As for the reviewer who took issue with the wait time and the decor...for goodness sakes, it's worth waiting those minutes to have a doctor who is as thorough and skilled as he is to attend to us. And the walls could have shag carpet on them, for all I care - I bet they keep their operating costs lower and we, the patients, benefit in turn, by not having to fund their "decorating" budget through higher fees.
I completely trust Dr. Paslin with my health and the health of my family. That should say enough.
By the way, my biopsy results came back negative!
Not sure what happened to Renee S. during her visit....but I had no problems during mine at the Affiliates in Dermatology Group (Oakland). I actually confused my appointment with one with another MD specialist, and realized my error....25 minutes after my scheduled appointment. So I quickly called Dr. P's office, and the nurse *courteously* informed me to come right away and they could take me late. [If you've ever missed an appointment with an MD, you know they DO NOT like it!].
So I ended up arriving about an hour after my scheduled appointment. They worked me in, had me fill out my patient info....and I was into a patient room in about 20-25 minutes. Dr. P's nurse asked me an assortment of the 'usual' medical questions related to dermatology for about 5 minutes, and Dr. P arrived about 7-10 minutes later. [If you find that unreasonable, then clearly you've never been to many doctor's offices before!]
Dr. P did a very professional exam of my entire epidermis area, used a little technical jargon....but then explained all of his observations in easy-to-understand English. Total time there -- about 70-75 minutes! [Again, if you find that unreasonable, then continue for your utopian quest for perfect medical care. Or maybe just take Michael Moore's advice and move to Canada...and then pray you don't have to wait 4 months for an MRI!! But I digress...]
As far as Renee's ghetto look comment -- ok, so the place doesn't look as trendy as if Steve Jobs designed it. Big deal. But a 50-year old look? Hardly! They had a few magazines from 2007....but no Oakland Tribune newspaper clippings from the 60's!
All and all, a great place. If I'm still living in East Bay, I plan to return for a checkup in 2 years.
Dr. Paslin is wonderful. He has been my personal dermatologist for over 20 years. He spends the time necessary to do the right thing, takes very careful notes, and never rushes. He treats his patients with ultimate courtesy and respect.
Yes, the wait can be a bit long there, but knowing that the doctor takes the time necessary with each patient, you can understand why you have to wait. It's best not to try to squeeze your appt in between other obligations, since this will cause stress. Make the appt either late in the afternoon or very early in the morning. He also has an office in San Ramon (Monday only) and the wait is usually shorter there.
Dr. Paslin has removed over 100 skin cancers from me, so I know him well! He is a doc who cares about the whole person, not just the skin. I especially appreciate his respectful attitude.
Dr. Paslin is the best! He was completely patient and thorough in his mole check of my whole body, never left me feeling rushed or anxious, and had even had a sense of humor.
So there he was, thoroughly describing the size and shape of each mole for his nurse as she took his dictation and then without missing a beat, starting detailing a wry description of each of my tattoos. it was quite hysterical.
anyway, my last doctor did cursory mole checks in two seconds as if she was doing me a favor. this guy is real thing. Absolutely professional and knowledgable, and a great bedside manner. I'll be returning to him as long as he has an office.
plus his entire staff was incredibly kind and helpful.
A real find.
As a first-time patient, I waited 55 minutes and was told he was always behind. I asked to see anyone else and they were busy -- so I left. I'll go to some other office where they respect people. And I agree with Renee S. -- the office needs updating, or at least a paint job. Very depressing.
I went to see Dr. Paslin at his Oakland office. I can't actually comment on him as a doctor, because I never got to see him. I waited 40 minutes in the waiting room. When I went to ask about the wait time, I was told that they had squeezed a patient in, so he was running behind. Given his blatant disrespect for my time and the fact that the office was ghetto and looked like it hadn't been undated in 50 years, I left. I will be going elsewhere.
