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Dr. Michael Lerner, MD

Dr. Michael Lerner, MD

Dermatology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Lerner, MD is a dermatologist in San Diego, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Lerner has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

2881 4th Ave San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 446-1549

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Lerner specializes in the area of Dermatology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Low Wait Times
    Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
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Dr. Lerner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lerner

4.3

8 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
75%
75%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
13%
13%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
13%
13%

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What went well
  • 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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Robert Hughes – Sep 29, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
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Jul 09, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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San Diego, CA – Jan 06, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
B. P. A. in San Diego, CA – Jan 08, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Michael Lerner, MD is a dermatologist in San Diego, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Lerner has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. He is accepting new patients.

  • Dermatology

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  • Yale School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
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Dermatology
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Locations

Practice

Dermatology Surgical and Medical APC2881 4th Ave San Diego, CA 92103
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave
    San Diego, CA 92103
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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