Dr. Raab Cosmetic surgery and Dermatology Review

Don't waste your time or money. He was in the room for less than 5 min, then prescribed me meds that didn't work and had me schedule a follow up only tell me "there's nothing else that I can do". What a joke! His staff is completely rude too!

I went to see Dr. Raab to discuss my situation. I brought my fiance with me. After Dr. Raab explained the realistic options to treat my condition, he happened to notice a cancerous spot on my fiance's face. He did a biopsy right then and there. My fiance's surgery was done a week later. Thanks to Dr. Raab, my fiance is fine. I also appreciate his direct style. I came in asking for a cosmetic procedure. He talked me out of it, explaining that a different procedure, which was less invasive and expensive, was more effective.

It sounds like there are a few people on this site who take his direct style as rude. Personally, I would much rather get direct and honest information than just hear what I want to hear.

I'm happy to give Dr. Raab 5 stars.
I have skin issues related to drugs taken for another medical condition.
I had been to 2 large clinics in the suburbs over the years and have been treated with indifference.
Dr Raab treats me with respect and cares about me and my skin
I've followed his treatment schedules and over a 6 month period my skin is much better.

Thank
His office staff are very kind and helpful

I've seen Dr Raab for over 5 years and had excellent care. He's removed several skin cancers including a melanoma. One of the skin cancers on my noise, a squamous cell required some minor surgery that Dr Raab performed. He did a terrific job. In fact the scar is not detectable.

I have been going to Dr Raab since 1995. He is the BEST Dr. with so much experience and knowledge. Over the past 24 years I have been going to him for many different procedures, skin issues, surgeries including melanoma. He knows his stuff. He truly is kind and considerate. He also has a great staff!! Thank you Dr. Raab for taking care of me.
Sincerely,
Laura F

Staff was great.
Dr Raab shot down my questions rather aggressively. I asked him if it was normal to have shedding on propecia after being on it 1 year. He said it doesn't matter this is the only treatment, might as well keep going with it. There are in fact other treatments for mpb and he wouldn't discuss any of them with me. I also have an issue with the skin on my thumb and he said "I can't even see it. I don't know what it is. Don't worry about it."

I would say his bedside manners are poor and he is lacking people skills. I like my doctors to be semi personal and fully knowledgeable, neither of which he seemed to be.

All in all I don't feel like I am in good hands when I am there.

About a year ago I went in search of a doctor that could remove a small growth on my face. No one seemed to notice it but me. Dr Raab s staff got me in right away and it was removed the same day. Dr Raab is a no nonsense doctor. I have been back to him two more times since my first visit, and all three procedures have been for different issues. I am now in the planning stages of a couple of procedures that will hopefully turn back the hands of time. He has approached each issue with confidence and ease and I have complete confidence in his ability to perform my future procedures. I am highly recommending him to all who read this. Thank you,
Linda Chavez

Dr. Raab is an excellent dermatologist who has helped me with my health for many years.

Dr. Raab is a professional that does not make you waste time. For years I had been misdiagnosed by other dermatologist and Dr. Raab took the proper steps to review my situation. The best dermatologist in my opinion.

Staff were great Dr.Raab was too quick and did not allow me to ask more than 3 questions at a time he needs to learn to interact in a more understanding and patient manner

Great Dermatologist! Very patient, and solved issues no one else could! Highly recommend

This doctor won't have enough time to spend with you. And the ladies/his staff are extremely rude and ill-mannered. He needs better staff to run the business!

Had my first visit with Dr. Raab last week upon recommendations of many of neighbors. I was very impressed with Dr. Raab he was professional, friendly, answered questions of concern. Highly recommend Dr. Raab. he took care of all the issues that I was having. The staff is also very friendly and very accommodating, plus being very friendly when I called. Extremely satisfied with my visits but most of all with Dr. Raab so glad I took the recommendation from my neighbors.

Dr. Raab and his staff are phenomenal. Everyone is so pleasant and have a great personality. I called in on Monday morning and was able to get a same day appointment. Dr. Raab was awesome, he understood the pain I was in with the cyst on my back and made time on his schedule to get me in the following day to have it removed. Totally satisfied with the services I received. I recommend he's office to anyone that is looking for professional service with excellence.

Never experienced such a non informative visit to a doctor in my life. Scheduled with another dermatologist and got all the answers to every question I could ask. It's almost as if he is bothered by you taking up his precious time.

Dr. Raab and hios staff are extremely professional and prompt. I have been coming here for 10 years and every visit is a pure joy. I have never had one bad expeience or diagnosis in 10 years. They are also great about billing and getting you in on the times you need.

I found Dr. Raab and his staff to be extremely professional and proficient. The results of my visits have improved my overall physical appearance.

I recently saw Dr. Raab for a minor irritation on my hands. He resolved the problem in one visit with an inexpensive but effective prescription creme. He and his staff were friendly and efficient. He took the time to listen to me and resolve the problem with confidence. I recommend him to anyone needing a good, experienced dermatologist.

Dr.Raab is friendly and time efficient.I have been going to him for years. I have always been happy with the results from every cosmetic procedure performed by Dr.Raab.The results have been amazing and I can tell he is happy at what he does. Dr.Raab gets almost excited as I do when he sees the results. I call his office my fountain of youth. He is a wonderful doctor and very calming during procedures.

I have been to 7 different dermatologists for discoloration and acne and Dr. Benjamin Raab is the ONE doctor who has been able to create the best regimen for my face, and it worked FAST! I finally feel confident in my skin and owe it all to his practice!

All staff are pleasant and helpful. Dr. Raab has been very professional and I trust him.

I went to Dr. Raab for a minor skin issue.. He was kind & took time to talk to me. The staff was warm and friendly as well..

Women that work for him are extremely rude and abrasive. He told me that there was nothing wrong with my skin, clearly dismissing the dark spots that the ingrown hairs were leaving on my face.

I went to see a dermatologist, as the old school people are used to walk in the office, because the sign on the building says Dermatologist. To my wonderful pleasant surprise, the inside office is covered with awards and achievements from prestigious universities and establishments. I felt at ease to see al that. Another step was the personal approach, and that was an clearer picture of his experience and expertise. A wonderful experience.
I highly appreciate the experience.

Do not waste your time. He "couldn't see" the cracking skin by my ear. He prescribed an ointment for my hands that didn't work. He rushed through skin tag removal (paid in full out of pocket) and missed several. Waited forty minutes at follow up appointment...first of the day, and he wasn't even in the building. There are many other options for dermatology...select one of them.

Good. But they are not open on Saturdays like they day.

The staff is courteous and make you feel comfortable. Dr. Reed is very knowledgable and was immediately able to tell what the problem was and gave me such good advice about life in general. Great Doctor!

Was in town on business and developed a rash so was forced to visit Dr.Raab. Fixed me up with a round of meds. Felt he was very knowledgeable and to the point.

Efficient, you really can t complain when you go there to get something done, you do it, you re out of there. Dr Raab is focused on The solution to your problem when you to visit nothing else. My experience was one of quick and decisive decisions with results.

Dr. Benjamin Raab is a very fine dermatologist. We have been patients of his for many years and strongly recommend him.

At first I was pleased by the results I was experiencing for my acne. However the staff here is rude!! From my first appointment until my last phone call the staff members had an attitude and were combative. Which is weird because Dr. Raab is very attentive to his patients.

I stopped treating with him not because the treatment didn't work but because his staff is terrible at consumer service.

The doctor doesn t seem very knowledgeable and basically discounts any suggestion the patient makes.

I have been coming to Dr Raab for 4 years. I absolutely trust him and feel he is very knowledgable. He takes his time to explain procedures and his staff is great.

I had the best experience with Dr. Raab & his entire office. They were warm & welcoming. Dr. Raab spent so much time with me during our appointment. I already booked my next appointment with him.

This man has absolutely the worst bedside manner I've ever experienced. This is not the first time I had been to see him. I thought maybe the first time he may have just been having a bad day, so I gave him a break. The last time I was there I waited in the examining room with a paper cover on for 45 minutes. When I finally decided I had had enough he came walking in with an attitude and no apology for making me wait so long. When I expressed my concern for my hair loss and a funny looking mole, he briefly looked me over and didn't say a word! I finally said, "WELL?!". He shrugged with this stupid expression and said, "I don't know, maturity maybe.", and was out the door.
He either has problems with depression or actually doesn't give a darn about people at all. I don't know, but I don't care enough to give him any more chances.

I have horrible cystic acne no doctor could ever cure, and knew it had to be cured from the inside out. All other doctors took the topical approach which never worked. This man knows exactly what he s doing, and is very good at it. My acne is almost nonexistent now. If I could give him more than 5 stars I would. Thank you, Dr. Raab!

Rule No. 1: NEVER YELL AT YOUR PATIENTS. Dr. Raab suggested a cream that he stores with him at his office. I simply told him that I would rather have this medication picked up at my pharmacy because my insurance would pay for it. The minute he heard that, he started yelling that he will not waste his time in prior authorization if the pharmacy requests one. Note to Dr. Raab: Please bear in mind that we pay thousands of dollars to be insured, specially in cases like this. It is your job to provide prior authorization if you are requested one. I am not going to pay my insurance and you at the same time for a single prescription. I am overall saddened by the way Dr. Raab behaved. This is simply not the way to talk to patients. Such a disappointment. I will never visit him again!

Dr. Benjamin Raab, M.D. has been my dermatologist for many years. I have the utmost confidence in his professional abilities and advice. In short, I trust him with my healthcare as it relates to all matters regarding my skin. He is a 5 "star" physician!

Update: Im moving this to a 3.0 because my second appointment was a bit better. I did have to wait a half hour in the room. I took a nap in the meanwhile so I didn't really mind it. He was spot on with my prognosis and treatment.

First Review: As of the moment, I am giving him no stars for treatment as I had my first appointment yesterday. I am praying the medication he recommended works. So at the moment it is a 2.5.

Bedside manner is almost non-existent. I felt as my questions were keeping him from another appointment. I don't think I was in with him more than five minutes. I think when your giving medications some explanation on how to apply, when, and how much is a given.

I had two moles removed.I got a phone call from the very unprofessional lady that one was a wart. I asked if it was cancerous and the lady said no it's a wart! She said I needed to come back to have the rest of it burned off????? I had out of town company and could not make an Appt. Since then I have had 4 phone calls, and e-mail, and today a Certified Letter, that I had to pick-up at the Post Office and SIGN for. What's next? I'm not going back I would think after 4 months they would give up. I have NEVER had an experience like this with a Dr. Office.

He doesn't make you feel comfortable he's really short with the patient then for my next appointment I owed them $9 told them I'd pay cash at my following appointment & they wouldn't schedule it unless I paid with a credit card which I don't have one. Would never go back or recommend.

This is my 4th visit to Dr. Raab for basal cell cancer. Each time he has been very thorough in his examinations, and after surgery, the scarring has been mininal. I trust Dr. Raab and his staff, whom I find very professional. I have highly recommended him to my friends as a dermatologist.