Illustra Dermatology

PLEASE READ before you consider care with Dr. Adrianna Browne. I went to this doctor because she was a POC woman and so I thought I would feel safe with her. I was mistaken. She is rude, dismissive, and INCORRECTLY MISDIAGNOSED ME WITH ALOPECIA AREATA, leaving me completely misinformed of my hair loss condition, distraught, and the most stressed I've ever been in my life. Given that she doesn't take insurance, I was paying out of pocket for the appointments, and then she had me go through two rounds of costly steroid injections to my eyebrows that were completely useless given that I DO NOT HAVE ALOPECIA AREATA. Eventually, I was given a diagnosis correction by THREE hair loss experts/dermatologists at world renowned academic health care systems including Stanford. They didn't even have to run tests; all they did was look at my hair condition and history, and it was obvious what my condition was. Some "hair loss expert" she is. Please reconsider being seen by this doctor.

I felt very comfortable talking to someone who looks like me. Someone who understood how ethnic hair "works". And, she was also shooting "straight" with her assumptions of what was going on. It was done with ease and sympathy of her client. I would also like to add, her assistant was very nice as well. Very accommodating.

I think that a $50 copayment for a 15 minute appointment plus what my insurance pays isn't a fair business practice in spite of the results. I spent more time with the medical assistant that I did with my doctor. As a patient I feel this type of business practice is not sustainable and should be reviewed.

Saw Dr. Brown yesterday and already feeling better about my issue. She was patient and attentive. Will definitely make her my designated dermatologist. ☺️

Dr. Browne and the Illustra team have done an outstanding job educating and treating me for ingrown hair the past 6 months. I am very appreciative and thankful to finally have resolve for what has been problematic several years. I cut my hair on a very low clipper guard setting, thus this treatment has finally brought me relief from ingrown hair aroundthe back of the head. Two things specifically stand out about Dr. Browne. A listening ear. Also a trustworthy disposition. Dr. Browne is extremely polite and carful to determine what needs are specific to you. I would highly recommend Illusta Dermatology to anyone in the surrounding Bay Area. Thank you Dr. Browne and your team!

Hands down the BEST Dermatology office I've been to! Appointments start on time; staff are friendly & very competent. Dr. Browne explains procedures thoroughly, has a gentle touch & doesn't make you feel like she's rushed, as I've experienced in other offices. A+++

For years, I struggled with an embarrassing skin condition. Every other dermatologist brushed me off, made me feel crazy, and gave me treatments that never worked. I had lost hope. Then I met Dr. Browne. She actually listened, gave me a real diagnosis, and knew exactly how to treat my hyperpigmentation safely and effectively. She truly understands Black skin. Her treatments have been life-changing. My skin is healing, my confidence is back, and for the first time in years, I feel like myself again. Beyond her expertise, she’s personable, kind, and has great bedside manners. Her staff is just as amazing!