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Dr. M Christine Lee, MD

Dr. M Christine Lee, MD

Dermatology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. M Christine Lee, MD is a dermatologist in Walnut Creek, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Lee has extensive experience in Skin Conditions, Cosmetic Skin Procedures, and Skin Cancer & Excision. She graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1993. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus and Contra Costa Regional Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 55 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (55 reviews)

The Skin and Laser Treatment Institute

370 N Wiget Ln Ste 125 Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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4.4
55 ratings, 32 with a written review
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Dr. Lee is an excellent physician and a wizard with lasers. She has transformed my skin. I am in my 50's and the last time my skin looked this clear was in high school. She has dramatically improved the quality of my life with her LaserLite treatments!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Anonymous – Apr 06, 2025
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Dr. Lee's Laser expertise is unparalleled!!
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Dr. Lee is absolutely amazing! I have been travelling across the country for over 20 years to see Dr. Lee, and over that time she has singlehandedly reverse-aged me by a good 40 years! When I first started coming to see her I had lots of sun damage, terrible Rosacea and looked 20 years older than I was. I initially did Laserlite treatments for the redness and sun damage, and ONE Laserlite treatment with Dr. Lee was 1000 times more effective than all of the laser treatments I had done with all my previous dermatologists combined! My Rosacea and redness are all long gone (I keep up the maintenance treatments). Over the years she has added other lasers into the rotation (Thermage, Ultherapy, Active FX, CO2) so that I keep looking fantastic and many years younger than my actual age!! Because Dr. Lee is such an expert and has knowledge and skill to use her dozens of lasers, she can offer treatments and get results far exceeding other dermatologists. I cannot recommend Dr. Lee enough!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sarah R. – Aug 30, 2024
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Laser guru
I’ve been seeing Dr. Lee over 20 years. I see her and her staff for my dermatology needs. I have rosecea and get laser facials to calm symptoms. She is an expert with lasers. Her staff are friendly and she also has a PA that’s in the office that is a little more available for scheduling
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jul 20, 2024
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Fantastics results!!! Dr Lee a true Professional
Welcoming staff, professional office and up to date equipment
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 28, 2024
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Face Laser Treatment
My face has bad brown spots and I have been researching a few places to find the best place for laser treatment. After visiting various places for consultations, I found The Skin and Laser Treatment Institute. After having a few laser treatments on my face, I saw major differences and is very satisfied with the results. She owns her own laser machines and knows how to adjust the treatment according to ethnic skin. That is very important to me as many other places told me the results of laser treatment depends on my ethnic skin. Her skills are exceptionally good and her staff are wonderful. I feel very comfortable here every time I come and will definitely come back for maintenance of my skin care. Thank you Dr Lee and Staff!! I would Highly recommend this place.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Esther Lumowa – Aug 01, 2022
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laser treatment
I have been coming to the Skin and Laser Treatment institute/Dr. Lee for quite a number of years for laserlite treatments and a couple other miscellaneous skin care needs. Dr. Lee is very proficient at laser treatment, and I have been very happy with the improvement and continued maintenance of clearing improvement to my complexion. The staff is always pleasant and helpful making my care experience there comfortable and positive.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Ellen A – Jun 17, 2022
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Dr. Lee is a skilled dermatologist for a wide range of skin health issues. I have been seeing Dr. Lee for over a decade to maintain a youthful look. Her staff is excellent and helps to make the experience comfortable and provides pain management techniques to helpful aftercare treatments. I am so pleased with the Thermage treatments and laser treatments that I continue to trust Dr. Lee for helping me slow the aging process. This has been so helpful for me to maintain my career and age gracefully. I am so grateful to have a true partner in helping me look my best and achieve a natural look.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 23, 2022
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I would recommend Skin and Laser Treatment Institute Walnut Creek for any dermatology issues or needs. I've been visiting Dr. Lee now for several months and am happy with the results so far.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 08, 2022
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I’ve struggled with the redness of rosacea for decades. When a boss teased me about how red I turned while giving presentations (not helpful!), I was so embarrassed and knew I had to find a real solution. I did a lot of research and found Dr. Lee to be an expert in lasers, and in fact had even written a book on the subject. I was impressed that she has an extensive selection of lasers in her office that allows her to optimally treat numerous conditions. I’ve been seeing Dr. Lee for 10 years now, and with regular laser treatment my redness is significantly reduced. It works far better than any other treatment I’ve tried and is completely worth it. I really appreciate Dr. Lee’s staff as well – they are very kind, thoughtful and professional.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 22, 2022
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I saw the reviews of this office and gave them a try. I saw Dr. Lee and was very impressed. She clearly explained everything to me and was the first dermatologist to ever fully explain a certain procedure to me. The staff is very friendly and my appointments have all been very pleasant. I highly recommend them.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Rosalind Marshall – Jan 25, 2021
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Lovely staff who are helpful, efficient and courteous. The place is well organized and things work like clockwork here. I arrive for my appointments 10-15 min early and the wait is minimal unlike at other dermatologists. On my last visit I wanted to amp up my Accutane dosage and they listened to my needs. Will continue to come back whenever my skin needs some reviving
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Titus Welch – Aug 11, 2020
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I had a great experience with Dr. Lee and her staff. I got two moles removed from my face and neither left a scar. I followed the doctor's instructions and was expecting scarring and she did a terrific job. Dr. Lee and her staff were also very professional.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Loraine Elba – Aug 04, 2020
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I wanted to get a mole removed from my face and contacted The Skin and Laser Treatment clinic. Scheduling the appointment was easy thanks to the helpful and courteous staff. The doctor was courteous and very competent. Now I like looking at myself in the mirror!! Thanks to everyone at Skin and Laser Treatment clinic.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Christina Viola – Jul 28, 2020
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There is no other nicer medical office that is as kind as here at The Skin and Laser Treatment! Dr. Lee and her team are very patient and friendly, they make sure to always get me on the schedule when it is most convenient for me. I have also seen so much improvement since I began coming here, I love It here!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Runte Earl – Jul 20, 2020
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I have to thank Dr. Lee at The Skin and Laser Treatment, she has made my face look so flawless since I began to see her. She has also helped me with my acne scarring, overall this place and Dr. Lee are amazing! Cannot be any more grateful!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Greenholt Mandi – Jul 14, 2020
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I had a couple moles removed at The Skin and Laser Treatment, the staff is very friendly and scheduling a appointment was very easy. The process was very quick and I did not encounter any pain. Simply a great place to come to remove moles no doubt!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Balistreri Leonarda – Jul 10, 2020
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Michele from The Skin and Laser Treatment Institute is the best! She seriously has the best experience to do hydro facials. She is the only one I trust with my face, thank you for the great work each and every time!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Carli Burchill – Jul 03, 2020
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I have been coming to The Skin and Laser Treatment Institute for over a yea now, I recently did a hydro facial and it had amazing results! I left the office feeling 10 years younger, thank you Michele for the great work. I highly recommend this procedure and this institute!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Luanne Dinan – Jun 20, 2020
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Dr. Lee improved my scars immensely! Prior to Total FX, I had a variety of other treatments performed on me including Affirm, Erbium, Laser Genesis, DermaPen microneedling, Infini radiofrequency microneedling, TCA cross, subcision, and chemical peels. Those made minimal to no changes to my major excised scar and other ones on my face. I almost gave up hope but decided to give lasers one more try. After recovery, I saw that my biggest scar softened up tremendously and other ones blended in with their surroundings. I was pretty much astonished given the lack of success I had previously. I'm writing this review because Dr. Lee has boosted my self esteem tenfold. She has a ton of lasers and knows how to use them unlike many doctors. She also specializes in treating ethnic skin (which I have), and this is highly critical for people to consider. I highly recommend Dr. Lee!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Chris in Walnut Creek – Jun 18, 2019
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Not only has my 84 year old father been going to Dr. Lee for his skin cancers for years, both my sisters and I are making sure we make our yearly visits. Today I did something different. I went to Dr. Lee’s for a facial. Wow, wow, WOW!!! I feel 15 years younger. From a facial! Truly worth going to a skin professional for something most of us go to a day spa for. I can’t wait to schedule my next one.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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CA – Jan 05, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

When only world-class skin care will do, you can trust The Skin and Laser Treatment Institute in Walnut Creek, CA. Dr. M. Christine Lee is a Board-certified dermatologist, whose expertise is recognized internationally. The highly-trained team designs...read more

biography

Dr. Christine Lee at The Skin and Laser Treatment Institute is the dermatologist Walnut Creek, CA trusts for extraordinary care. The practice is equipped with leading-edge instruments for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of medical dermatological...read more
  • Dermatology

  • General Surgery

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  • Ucsf Stanford

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999
  • Baylor

    Residency Hospital, 1998
  • Scipps Clin And Rsch Fdn

    Residency Hospital, 1995
  • Mount Sinai Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1994
  • Mt Sinai Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1994
  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
Dermatology
Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery
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The Skin and Laser Treatment Institute

The Skin and Laser Treatment Institute370 N Wiget Ln Ste 125 Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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    • Mon: 9:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:30am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

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    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

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    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

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