California Dermatology Institute
Dermatology • Santa Clarita, CA
About
California Dermatology Institute in Santa Clarita, California offers comprehensive dermatology services including treatment for acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin infections, and skin cancer screenings. Located at 21050 Centre Pointe Parkway, the clinic accepts most major insurance plans and uses advanced technology to deliver patient-centered care.
Clinic Type
Dermatology
Address
21050 Centre Pointe Parkway Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Phone
8883671850
cdireferral@gmail.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- UCLA Health (Dr. Paulina M. Young): 4.9/5 stars (382 ratings / 258 reviews)
- US News (Dr. Aram H. Kechichian): 5/5 stars (52 ratings)
- Yahoo Local (My Skin Dermatology): 4.5/5 stars (63 reviews)
- Yahoo Local (California Dermatology Institute): 4/5 stars (30 reviews)
- Skin & Beauty Center (Birdeye): 5/5 stars (2,057 reviews)
Patients praise
- Physicians perceived as knowledgeable, thorough, and detail-oriented
- Patients feel heard and valued when doctors take the time to explain procedures and diagnoses
- Effective treatment of medical conditions, including rashes and surgical procedures for lesions or cancer screenings
- Friendly and efficient front-office staff in some specific instances
Common complaints
- Difficulties with office staff, including reports of rudeness and poor communication
- Challenges with phone systems, such as long hold times, unanswered calls, and difficulty booking appointments
- Concerns regarding professionalism, including alleged personal phone use during appointments or complaints about other patients
- Reports of feeling rushed or not being properly examined by physicians
"Rather than me just telling them... she actually took the time to check my skin... explained everything to me. Intelligent. One of the best doctors I have seen."
— UCLA Health Patient Review (Dr. Paulina M. Young)"I never once felt rushed or dismissed — every concern was addressed thoughtfully in detail."
— UCLA Health Patient Review (Dr. Diana B. Kneiber)"The doctors are fine. It's the 1800 phone service that makes it like torture to go to this place."
— Yahoo Local Review (California Dermatology Institute)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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