Howard Milstein, MD

I have a long history with Dr. Milstein. Went to him when I was 20 and had something going on with my face. He was a 2^nd opinion because my insurance doctor wasn’t able to figure out what was going on. I worked down the street from Dr. Milstein and was recommended by a client.
He took the time with me to ask the right questions and figured it out.
That was 32 years ago. Granted, for me it’s not very convenient to drive to his office, however, he is my go-​to physician if I have something going on and he is the ONLY one I trust to treat me or my face.
I am back again to get checked out and of course the staff changes over the years. The girls were very nice, professional. I think with such an open office and all the Hippa laws, the front office staff has to be very discreet when dealing with patients on the phone or in front. The ladies were very discreet in asking me questions.
Robin was great! She had to explain a couple of things to me as we reviewed instructions and I felt very at ease with her. Very professional and attentive.
Even when I would call to see if any cancellations so I could get in earlier, the front office staff were great.
Dr. Milstein, after 32 years, still looks great is very professional and I am confident he will figure out what’s going on with me this time around. I trust his opinion implicitly.

The best thing about this office has moved to La Jolla. Dr Nash is amazing, but has moved from Dr Milstein’s office to 9850 Genesee Ave Ste. 850.
This office’s front desk girls are always nice, but a little on the fake side. The office itself is old, small, and musty. Given, I did come here for nearly 5 years, but it was only because Dr. Nash worked MIRACLES on my skin. If you’ve seen Dr. Nash before and have loved her, you’ll love the new office even more.
Dr. Nash always takes the time to listen, and then gives me options for treatments. I love her for that. She is always patient with me when I have questions. If you have any skin problems, go see Dr Nash, you won’t be disappointed!

Having known and been treated by several dermatologists, I must say that Dr. Milstein is fantastic, and unsurpassed in San Diego. His office staff were friendly, courteous, prompt, and went the extra mile to be sure all my needs were taken care of and my questions answered. He made the correct diagnosis that others had not, and his treatment cured my problem immediately, with no side effects. My insurance was not going to pay for the new high tech medication he wanted me to have, but Dr. Milstein and his staff submitted extra paperwork and made phone calls to explain my situation, so they covered it which saved me lots of $$$$. Thanks Dr. Milstein, I wish all doctors were like YOU!

I have had a pretty good feedback about Dr. Milstein, however I chose to go with another doctor because of Robin’s (secretary) poor customer service… I am not confrontational, and I did not want to be dealing with Robin’s hostile attitude, which was domineering and plain non-​caring tone of voice. I would not recommend this office…

I’ve been going to Dr Milstein on and off for many years. I’d go, then get tired of the hard sell on his expensive products so go somewhere else where it was often the same experience. I went back about two years ago to see about getting Juvederm for around my lips and «11» on the forehead. He must have been in a good mood that day and not hurting for $, there was no hard sell, and he used one vial for my whole face. The results were amazing and lasted for close to 2 years. So, thinking things had changed I decided to go back when I needed a «re-​fill». Big mistake going before the holidays. Clearly he needed $$ and very quickly told me I would need 2 vials because I had aged… even after telling him how happy I was with one. He then decided «Well you need it in your smile lines too (What, I’ve never had smile lines). Before I really had a chance to question him… he was out the door, I’m on the table and next thing I know I’m getting injected all over my face. It’s been almost two months and after getting a second and third opinion it’s clear I was over-​filled and not filled deeply enough in the tissue (I have large lumps in my upper lip and along my cheeks). I went back after 10 days post fill, and he insisted that next time I would need 3 vials and it would take longer and longer to heal. I’d love to get my second $ 500 back since it was clear I did not need the second vial. I’m just grateful the lumps aren’t super obvious, so I’ll just wait it out rather than have them injected out. But I will NEVER go back to this office… I should have known, unfortunately the once handsome doctor is beginning to look plastic and over-​filled himself.

Went to Dr. Milstein’s office a few years ago and was given a glycolic face peel and some minor laser treatment to smooth out my face.
His treatment worked immediately and the face cream he gave me is incredible. Took years off of my face.
Highly recommend him, although his services are not cheap. You get what you pay for,

I went to Dr. Milstein for a non-​cosmetic dermatology issue after being utterly frustrated with a Scripps location, where I sat in the waiting room for more than an hour before getting attitude from the receptionist upon asking how much longer it’d be and so walking out. Quite a few people I knew had recommended him for both clinical and cosmetic issues. His office is in downtown La Jolla, nice neighborhood and although the actual office is quite old, his front desk staff and nurses are super-​friendly and he has an awesome manner. Not only that, but he approaches every problem with a very aggressive approach and you never feel like you are being blown off or not being taken seriously. I am now a big fan of Dr. Milstein.