Alexis Dougherty, MD

I would give her no stars if I could. I have been going to Dr. Dougherty for 4 years since I moved to CA. While in PA I saw my Dermatologist every 6 months for skin cancer checks since I already had 4 different types in different places. Dr. Dougherty insisted that I didn't need to come every 6 months since I didn't have any recent skin cancers and she said I only needed yearly visits. On my 2022 visit I showed her a raised bump on same nostril where I had Basal CA removed in PA. I was concerned that it may be cancer. She stated it was "NOTHING"! In 2023 on my next yearly exam, I showed her the same bump again with my concern that it may be cancer. She again said it was "NOTHING!" A month after MY 2023 exam, the bump started to turn pink, I immediately called the office for an emergency visit, which took another month! Now this time, she looks at the same spot that I have been complaining about for over a year and said "Oh, this looks like Basal Cell Cancer and we need to biopsy this now!" After about close to two weeks, I get a phone call stating that it is indeed BASAL CELL CANCER and she recommended a Mohs surgical removal that she would do!! In addition , my new Dermatologist request the Pathology Report from Dr. Dougherty office and what they sent over, was not a typical Pathology Report and lacked the normal information. Needless to say, I was very upset to think that this perhaps could have been all avoided over a year ago, if she would have simply removed the small bump on my nose! Of course, I wouldn't go back to her for a Mohs surgery, which she is not even listed as a Mohs surgeon on the Mohs College Surgeons site. I researched and found a Dermatologist that is board certified by the Mohs College of Surgeons.. Unfortunately, because of her incompetence to recognize the possibility of me having a repeat skin cancer near the previous cancer site , my surgical procedure was more extensive than it should have been if she would have simply taken the bump off a year ago as I feared for a possible malignancy. Now I had to have a patch of skin removed from my ear to cover the hole that was required to remove all traces of cancer. I am only one week post surgery and I have no idea what my final result will be. The surgery was more than I anticipated and I fear that I may need plastic surgery after I heal, which I am told will take several more weeks. This probably could have all been avoided if she simply listened to my concern and my previous history. Needless to say, I would never use her again or recommend her to anyone.

I saw Kaitlin Williams and Tracy to get my moles looked at. They were so sweet and made me feel comfortable during my biopsy.

Dr. Alexis Dougherty is very friendly, professional, and provides high quality and affordable microneedling and biopsy operations. Highly recommended. She takes her time and goes over all of your concerns and does an excellent job. She really cares about the quality of your skin.

I have had only positive experiences at Kind Dermatology over the years. I recently saw Dr. Dougherty and she was extremely informative, kind, and patient with my concerns. Thank you!

Front office staff is very unfriendly and doesn't follow through with details.