Angeline Dao, MD, Inc.

Dr. Dao is still at it bless her heart. I’ve been to her a few times over the past 15 years. Thank you Dr. Dao for being a great doctor. I really appreciate that I was able to get into see you on such short notice. Especially when a lot of dermatologists book out 1 – 2 months in advance. So thank you again.

Knowledgeable doc but worse billing. I never received my bill for the remainder after insurance paid out. No courtesy email, phone call or letter and they sent it to collections and marked my credit. In the process of getting it removed.

Great and knowledgeable Doctor. I would recommend her but make sure you obtain the CPT billing codes before every visit so that you know which codes your Insurance may or may not cover. A little advice for the billing department… They should be more sensitive and less dismissive to people calling about their bill. I called regarding my bill and within seconds, I got an annoyed tone from the office manager as if she thought I was picking a fight. Although patients are responsible for knowledge of their insurance they should not rudely argue but take the opportunity to educate patients about their plans in a professional way. Most patients are only given generic and basic insurance info by their employers or even on the website. The only way they would gain more info is to actually call and speak with person at the ins company. Also, I think it would be a good idea if they talk to patients about what their possible pay would be before the doctor performs the procedure, like most medical offices. Even my dentist and vet goes over the payment before every procedure.

Very knowledgeable and personable doctor! Accommodating with my parents’ busy schedules so that they can to be there with me.

Just saw the doctor in the hallway and told her about my experience she didn’t seem to care and her son defended the way the jerk spoke to me. Very very unprofessional office. DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR BUSINESS

Love this woman! Had an allergic reaction to a face wash I was using, and she gave me a lotion that cleared it all up quick. Very knowledagble and extremely sweet!

I stopped by the office today to get a second opinion on a issue i am having. Glad that i did as Dr. Dao had a lot more information on my condition than the first Dr. did. Aside from the very nice office, i was impressed with the staff and Dr. Dao just seemed like she really knew her stuff. My decision to take the time to write a post came after reading some previous reviews. my experience was great and just wanted to let it be known. Too many people just go on Unilocal to to write negative reviews these days and it bugs me.

She was the one dermatologist that cured a redness that was in my face. Extremely caring, listens well and takes her time with you! Beautiful office and Kimberly the Esthetician is great too!

I have been going to different dermatologist for years and years with only minimal results. I have been seen by Dr. Angeline Dao for 6 weeks now and my skin looks fabulous! I’m so satisfied and grateful I finally found someone who can help me with my acne flare ups! I purchased her glycolic facial wash, glycolic lotion and the vitamin serum. She gave me samples of her base make up which I love and will continue to use. I have been an Este Lauder user for tens of years and her base is great. You just need to shake it up well each time but no big deal for a product that helps instead of hurts the skin.

I set up an appointment with Dr. Dao so she can help me with my acne problem. At my appointment, I felt like she didn’t really listen to my concerns. I tried to express my concerns, but she kept cutting me off and rushing me. She didn’t give me a prescription, which previous dermatologists always had. Instead she coerced me into buying aha 20 rejuvenating lotion, vitamin blend of a c and e, and CoverBlend multi-​function concealer. All of these products, by the way, can be easily obtained online without having to visit a dermatologist. She also wanted me to get a cleanser, but I didn’t want to since the three products I got were already over $ 100. When you are done with the consultation, she takes you to the front desk and grabs a little piece of paper that has these products on them and marks off the ones she recommends to you. This makes me think that she recommends the same products to every person, regardless of their condition. I don’t recommend this place to anyone!

She’s a really good doctor and I have really good experiences here. The billing experience isn’t that bad. What do you expect? You can’t just go to a doctor and expect ur insurance to pay for everything
EDIT: nvm lol the billing is pretty bad

It’s 2:22pm on Thursday. Hours are 10 – 12 & 2 – 5. They still haven’t answered their phone. And guess what. You can’t even leave a message to get a call back. Very unprofessional.

Why didn’t I listen to the reviews? The Dr. is nice but she hawks her useless product (EXPENSIVE) and then there’s the horrid billing department. X (Gave them my new insurance and they still charged my old insurance and now want me to pay some random amount. Ugh. Don’t don’t go here.

These negative reviews are ridiculous! I have been going to dr. dao for 20 years, she is not like that at all. She does not push her products. However, let me tell you, her glycolic rejuvenating lotion is a lotion I have been using for at least 10 years and it is amazing. She always gives me samples, and has removed 2 skin cancers with no scaring. I had moved out of the huntington beach area to san clemente and tried 3 different dermatologists out here but could not find one I liked as well and feel she is worth the drive. She is very friendly and truly cares about her patients. If she mentioned a condo, i’m sure she was trying to be helpful not desperate as the review depicts her to be. She has an impressive backround and it upsets me to read any negative reviews about her.

Do not use Dr Dao. While it’s easy to get distracted by her beautiful office, your interests and health are not her priority. She only wants your money.
Once the consultation began, she asked me If I was in school and it seemed like she was being friendly and trying to get to know her new patient. This wasn’t the case. As soon as I told her I had just graduated from college, she quickly began trying to rent out her daughter’s condo to me. This dermatologist had turned into a real estate agent.
After I dismissed her real estate attempts, she only visually diagnosed my issue. She reluctantly tells me that she can do something to temporarily relieve any pain. I tell her I want her to do it so she does it begrudgingly. While she’s doing the mini procedure, she actually changes her diagnosis of the issue because I had forced her to do more than just look at it.
My father had used Dr Dao a couple times and so we set up my first appointment at the same time as his follow up. Before she even wrote my prescription, she wrote her daughter’s condo address for me so I can look at the area and consider renting the condo. Then she quickly began selling my dad various products that he didn’t actually need and are actually her own line of products. He generously bought one of the five things she pushed on him.
It may seem exaggerated to say that Dr Dao scams her customers but I have a hard time describing her practices any other way. Her patients are definitely not the priority and it seems like she is solely motivated by money whether through her products, real estate or any other means. I was referred to Dr Dao through a mutual friend and thought that might provide me with a better experience. I can only imagine what other patients have endured.

I don’t know about the billing yet, but i just wanted to put up here that Dr. Dao is so nice! Think I’ve found my new derm.

Great Doctor, Horrible billing experience. I went into the office and they said that they cover my insurance. After paying the copay and receive my treatment, I went home happy. I receive a bill 2 month later saying that I’m due the remaining full bill because my insurance didn’t cover it. They should have told me this before they started my treatment. Horrible service. So I ended up paying the remaining amount. Now they send me another bill for Final notice collection? They will send me bill to a collection agency and ruin my credit because of this mishap.
Horrible staff… Would not go again,

I went to Angeline Dao for help with my adult acne that I developed after giving birth to my daughter this past November. Upon entering the office I immediately noticed how clean and modern the place was and I felt very comfortable in the doctors abilities as it seemed she was very successful in her business since she could afford such a nice office.
I waited about 15 minutes before a woman came to get me out of the waiting room and led me into another room to be seen. To my surprise this woman began examining me and asking me what I had come to them for help with… turns out the woman was Dr. Dao (never introduced herself to me) I explained that I had developed the acne and needed help getting rid of it as she simultaneously begin applying some tinted moisturizer to my face. Dr. Dao then proceeded to talk about the benefits of her makeup line and why it would be good for my skin to use her makeup rather than my current brand. She also thought it was appropriate to tell me how I could really use some Restalin injections between my eye brows (I am 25 years old!)
I was then quickly rushed out of the room almost as soon as the consultation began and brought up to the front desk where a young woman promptly asked me for $ 350 for Dr. Dao’s entire makeup line and an additional $ 25 for my co-​pay!
Needless to say I left without any of Dr. Dao’s makeup and went the following day to another dermatologist who prescribed me Epiduo for my acne which cleared it up in a matter of weeks.
If I could give Dr. Dao a –1 star I would! Terrible service, terrible experience, terrible doctor.

I have been in search for a dermatogist who can prescribe something for the eczema I have on the back of my neck. I went to my general practioner, but she only wrote me a prescription hydrocortisone to reduce the itching. That was 5 years ago and the itching and redness only got worse and bigger.
My friend referred me to Dr. Dao as she has been going to her for years. First of all, I loved how I was able to schedule an appointment the following week… not at the end of the month because they are sooo busy. Second, the office is REAL nice! I guess she just relocated to this office. The front desk girls were very courteous and had me fill out my papers quickly. I only had to wait in the lobby for about 10 minutes. Matter in fact, Dr. Dao’s daughter is one of the girls, so its nice that its a family run business. Third, Dr. Dao is really sweet and very professional. She was kick back and very interested in all the «problem» spots on my body. She gave me samples for the back of my neck and another area on my body and they have worked! She also wrote out prescriptions for me to fill for the future. I am itch and spot free ;)
Im so happy I found a dermatogolist that I can go to now that knows how to diagnose and treat my skin. I have heard stories that some dermalologists try real hard to «sell» their skincare products. I don’t know if Dr. Dao has a line because she never mentioned anything to me. Sort of nice that there is no pressure sales at a Drs office. If you are looking for a specialist, look no further!
Just an FYI, parking is inside a parking garage where there is an automatic arm gate to get in. I think it was $ 2 /​hour and there is no validation. You can park outside the gate and walk to her office. Really its not a big deal since you are in and out within an hour.