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Dr. Paul Yamauchi, MD

Dr. Paul Yamauchi, MD

Dermatology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Paul Yamauchi, MD is a dermatologist in Santa Monica, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1991. He specializes in Dermatology.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Dermatology Institute/Skin Ctr

2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 1160W Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-4104

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Yamauchi specializes in the area of Dermatology. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. • See hospitals
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Dr. Yamauchi's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yamauchi

3.6
8 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
50%
50%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
25%
25%
2 star
13%
13%
1 star
13%
13%

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Excellent Doctor. Professional and very pleasant. He has been my Doctor for several years....Being a native Californian, I am dealing with the sun exposure over my entire life. Dr. Y. is the best!
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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Dec 04, 2019
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Very unhappy with the care I received. no consideration at all for the patient. They charged me for an office visit when they did not even take the time to give me a full skin check. I suggest you to find another dermatologist. They charged me over 250 USD to shave a mole and send to biopsy. I am lucky to have my insurance covering a small portion of that cost
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Flo – Sep 16, 2019
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I walked into Dr Yamauchi's office frustrated in pain and misunderstood. I left with hope and an understanding as to what was going on with me
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Los Angeles – Mar 07, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. Paul Yamauchi, MD is a dermatologist in Santa Monica, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1991. He specializes in Dermatology.

  • Dermatology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of California At Los Angeles

    Residency Hospital, 2000

  • University Rochester

    Internship Hospital, 1992

  • Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1991

  • Ucla

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

Dermatology Institute/Skin Ctr

Dermatology Institute/Skin Ctr2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 1160W Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Providence Saint John's Health Center

    2121 Santa Monica Blvd
    Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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