Peter Karlsberg, MD
Dermatology • Ventura, CA
About
Ventura Institute for Dermatologic Arts in Ventura, California, offers cosmetic dermatological services including Botox, dermal fillers, laser treatments, CoolSculpting, and InstaLift. Led by dermatologist Peter Karlsberg, MD, and physician's assistant Michele Ayans PA-C, the clinic provides personalized facial rejuvenation and body contouring treatments designed to achieve natural-looking results.
Clinic Type
Dermatology
Address
Ventura, California
Phone
+1 (805) 677-1600
gracie@venturadermarts.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Website
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Credit/Debit Cards, Cash, CareCredit (implied financing in many practices; not explicit in text)
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- US News & World Report: 4/5 (47)
- Healthgrades: 4.4/5 (9)
- Birdeye: 4.6/5 (98)
- RealSelf: 3/5 (3)
Patients praise
- Dr. Karlsberg is frequently described as knowledgeable, kind, and professional
- Patients appreciate thorough skin cancer screenings and successful medical dermatology outcomes
- Positive experiences with office atmosphere for some patients
- Long-term patients often express high satisfaction and loyalty
Common complaints
- Billing and insurance issues, including unexpected costs and delayed claims
- Dissatisfaction with office staff and customer service, including perceived rudeness and lack of follow-up
- Rushed appointments and concerns over lack of attention to detail during cosmetic procedures
- Reports of misdiagnosis or questionable medical advice in specific instances
"Dr. Karlsberg and his staff exude a warm professionalism that insures a first class experience!"
— Healthgrades user review"If I could give this place 0 stars I would... My experience was below sub par... This place is a complete scam."
— Vitals user review"Dr. Karlsberg deserves five stars because he talks frankly and really knows his stuff. ... Zero stars for the office staff who is rude and not helpful at all in person or on the phone."
— Unilocal user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
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- Integrated Dermatology Welcomes Mohs Surgeon Dr. Partik Singh to Dermatology Associates of Westlake Village | Integrated Dermatology — Aug 5, 2025
- Cottage Primary Care Now Offering Services in Ventura - Ventura Breeze — Jan 10, 2026
- UVB Phototherapy | Dermatology Associates | Petaluma & Hercules — Oct 23, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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