Carlsbad and Vista Dermatology

Very impressed with Dr. Nguyen and his staff. We are in Ca. for the winter. I had a biopsy done before I left home and the diagnosis was a melanoma. The clinic was able to get me in immediately and take care of my issue. Dr. Nguyen is very knowledgeable and has a wonderful calm demeanor that puts a patient immediately at ease. Good news: the melanoma was caught in time.

Amazing, knowledgeable & friendly staff. Dr. Nguyen helped me immensely, and the staff is always helpful!

I love Dr. Nguyen! I first came to him about 4 months ago, having gone to a dermatologist without getting answers in the past. He immediately realized that i have psoriasis ON MY FACE and started treating me. He’s always on time, in and out very quickly, gives me tons of samples etc. He even knows what insurance plans will pay for and how much obviously, because he goes through a bunch of different pharmacies for various med and gets me almost everything for free. I can see why people might be worried that he is trying to rush them out, but he always gets everything done and answers all of my questions, so I’m satisfied.

Dr. Nguyen was very informative. He knew my issue right away. (Or was just trying to rush me out? I’ll explain later…) He gave me some samples of the medication he recommended and prescribed it also. The assistant and front desk woman were very nice and professional. I would give it 5 stars but the only negative was that I did feel rushed. My appt. was right before lunch I guess, because I was still in the parking lot when I saw dr. and assistant scurry out one after another.

Had to get a pesky growth removed and Dr Ashley Rubin was warm, caring and took great care of me. I was a small time patient and was in and out but they treated me like family. Highly recommend this office if anyone needs dermatology help.

I have not been to this Dr because I did not get pass the receptionist. I dropped by to see if they accepted my insurance. I entered & no eye contact. Finally after she completed something in the computer & talked to her co-​worker, I asked if they took my plan, Stone face advised me to take a card & contact my insurance co. Off I went to find another Dr.

Have you ever heard of arm-​chair dermatology? Neither had I before seeing Dr. Henninger at this practice. The doctor literally did not get out of her chair three feet away to inspect my skin; she made a ‘diagnosis’ without once taking a closer look.
Dr. Henninger then proceeded to brusquely advise me on treatment options for my condition, not once taking any of my concerns into consideration. Her condescension was dehumanizing and completely unnecessary. When I confronted her about her careless and unprofessional practice, she offered a half-​hearted apology and said, «Oh, sure, I can take a look at your skin…» Too late, Doctor.
A medical professional who thinks she’s above a general exam? I’ll surely seek dermatology care elsewhere.

I can’t believe it has take me this long to write a review. I visited the excellent doctor last December for a small growth on the corner of my eye. I didn’t know whether to visit an eye doctor or a dermatologist. I am so glad I chose the latter. I called Carlsbad & Vista Dermatology and they squeezed me into their schedule shortly thereafter. Dr. Vu Nguyen took care of the situation in a matter of minutes. He discussed my options with me beforehand and I chose the simplest yet bravest way. He warned me to stay super still and that it may hurt. I’ll admit that I was apprehensive before the removal procedure but he had the confidence and demeanor to make me as calm as possible. He had to perform the procedure again right away. Voila, all gone and both times it was not as painful as I expected! A big thank you to the professional staff and doctor for the amazing service service from beginning to end!

I have United Healthcare for insurance and needed to see a dermatologist right away. I called day of and they squeezed me in! The receptionist at first said they had no opening for the next two days, but when I mentioned I was a new patient and needed to be looked at right away, they squeezed me in a few hours later!
Brand new office located on the border of Vista and Carlsbad. Waiting room is great! It’s comfy and there’s a restroom conveniently located right in the waiting area.
As for my visit, the doc talked my ear off and repeated the same thing to me over and over again. Then I had to tell him my story again because he didn’t listen carefully the first time… nice guy though! But I was on my lunch, so I didn’t really have time to linger or to waste. Again, nice doc though.

I had an appointment with the doctor to check out some moles that I was concerned with and to help me with some warts that had become darn near epidemic. The doctors manner was very professional and he seemed to care, he wasn’t afraid to touch me which is actually a big deal these days with so many medical professionals seemingly afraid to make any physical contact. It’s reassuring and I felt I was in good hands. His wart treatments were spot on and they are nearly completely gone. The mole check went smoothly and none were deemed a concern and his inspection was very thorough.
I have another appointment on the 9^th and I’m looking forward to it. The only advice I would give the doctor is to train the receptionist. She wasn’t very knowledgeable about co-​pays and while she was nice she seemed very distracted like my questions were interrupting something else she was doing. But what am I reviewing the doctor or the receptionist? The doctor was great!

Dr. Vu Nguyen is a gentle sole. I am in the medical field and have worked with doctors over 10 years. He is one of the nicest doctors I have come across in my entire career. His office is beautiful and he is very accommodating to his patients and goes the extra mile to make sure they are taken care of. I highly recommend Dr. Nguyen for any dermatological needs.

My entire life I’ve had good skin, I was blessed as a teenager who never suffered from acne. Of course you turn 30 and your body changes!
Around this time last year I started having horrible breakouts around my chin area, I have such a clean diet, I wash my face regularly and could not get these spots from appearing. A friend of mine starting selling Rodan Fields, I had to order something from her as she was my friend, I needed to support her and so I ordered her acne line. My face didn’t improve and the harsh chemicals burned my skin and it looked worse.
Not that my Unilocal followers want to know these details but I am reviewing a skin doctor… I had these horrible underground bumps like cysts on my face. They hurt so bad, I of course messed with them and made them worse. I became so subconscious of them that the gal in my office referred me here as they’re just across the way from my office, they took my insurance and I’m all about convince… this one did all 3.
I went in for my first appt in Nov 2014 to be exact with a horrible breakout and Dr Nguyen explained that your skin and hormones change as you get older and this could easily be cleared up in no time. It’s now 5 months later and my skin looks and feels amazing, actually after just a few weeks it was all clear and I’ve continued the maintenance. I currently use a prescription wash in the morning called avar followed by a basic lotion you can get over the counter called Cerave, and I take a prescription with food called Soloydn. In the evenings I use yet another basic over the counter wash, Neutrogena’s gentle cleanser followed by a prescription cream called acayna.
I’ve actually just had my first «spot» arise since November but it’s kind of my fault. I’ve been traveling a lot for work, have been a little out of routine which has caused me to not follow all the steps and I’ve missed the oral pill a few times. Today they were kind enough to give me some sample sized packets of all the things I take so this doesn’t happen during my next few trips.
Along with Dr Nguyen I also saw their female Dr one time, Dr Henniger and she was great also. The office is absolutely gorgeous, it smells so good and just has a nice vibe to it. Courtney the gal that works on the front desk is always so nice and always calls me with an appointment reminder. They’re also extremely helpful in helping you with your insurance stuff, I was surprised how costly acne medicine can be!
I’m really pleased that I came here 5 months ago, I’m more than pleased with how my skin looks and I look forward to continuing treatment here!

I love Dr. Nguyen. After years of being advised that my acne was «just stress,» he took one look at me and knew I needed help. He came up with a treatment plan and after one follow-​up meeting, I was given a skin care régime that I have been using for years. I drive from a distance specifically to see him and his staff. I even recommended him to my mom when she was visiting from out of state. It only took one visit for him to help her and my mom still raves about how great he is. The office is extremely well decorated, nice, and new. He’s a very smart and helpful professional. I would recommend him to anyone. I’m so thankful that he could help me with my skin!

My son had a horrible rash, no one could figure it out until we arrived here. They are very nice and most of all very professional. I recently went to see them and was treated great, they are very knowledgable and thorough!

I love this office because they always have samples to give away. Waiting is never longer than a few minutes. Dr. Nguyen has great bedside manner which we all can appreciate. The only thing I don’t like is that there was a big dog in the office on the day of my visit. I am terrify of dogs, especially of that size. It was really, really BIG!

Great experience from start to finish. The staff was friendly and helpful, the office immaculate and nicely decorated. Dr. Nguyen clearly demonstrated that he was a physician who really cares about excellent patient care. I had a minor procedure and the lidocaine injection was absolutely painless, as was the procedure itself, which differed from the prior times I have had local anesthesia via lidocaine. When I remarked on this he noted that he had worked on a number of techniques, including very slow injection, to keep patient discomfort to a minimum.

I had an allergic reaction that caused a breakout. I needed to get an appointment as soon as possible, The office staff is exceptionally friendly and were able to book an appointment within 30 mins. Amazing! There was very little to no waiting time and I was in to see the doctor within 5 mins of my arrival. Incredible! The doctor was so friendly, helpful and informative. I highly recommend this practice! I will return!

I thought the office was beautiful and clean. Very impressed with the prompt service. Dr. Nguyen answered all of my questions and gave me samples and coupons of acne medicine. I really appreciated being able to get an appointment with him right away!

I made an appointment for my 10 year old son with skin issues. I was a little afraid that we’d be told «Steroids» are your only answer. First, let me back up. I contacted the office over the phone and was able to see Dr. Nguyen within a few da s of our call.
When we arrived (1 ½ hour drive), we signed in and were given the forms to fill out. Thankfully, not a novel there. The office is AMAZING. I could live in the lobby. The back office assistant was ready for us before I had the few pages completed and even took us in early. NICE. The office was warm and clean.
Dr. Nguyen entered within a few minutes. He was very friendly and even took off his coat so my son wouldn’t freak out over the «Dr.» thing. He explained what to do and not to. Considering his higher level education, I was impressed that he could communicate so well and at my son’s level (XBOX and You Tube). And I mean, he sat on a small chair looked at him eye level. He has excellent bedside manners.
In the end we were given an Rx of no hot or long showers, (my son was taking them), lotion daily (we had given up on that), try not to scratch, a few other things and a very very lite cream for his face. Kids can be sooo mean.
My sons skin has already improved in just a few days. I had spent so much time and money trying to cure this on my own that I probably irritated it with all of that Aveno Oatmeal and Lavender stuff that didn’t work. Nor does Aquaphor or California Baby for that matter.
Thank you SO much to everyone there for making my son feel so comfortable. I’m glad we made the trip and would do it again.

The office was very clean and pleasant to be in. The nursing staff was very polite and tried to enter the answers to my questions as quickly as possible. Dr Nguyen was very friendly and kind. He was very professional in his exam, and took the time to answer all my questions and explain his concerns. I think anyone would be very pleased to be treated this way by their doctor.
I do unfortunately have to agree with the previous reviews. When I was setting up my next appointment reception was very short with me. Maybe she was having a bad day, but I wouldn’t call her friendly. But remember, reception comes and goes… I say its worth dealing with for a good doctor.