OC Skin Institute

Horrible. Stitches came out whole week early. so many problems and now I have a huge scar for a tiny spot. Felt like I was being practiced on by a student just learning.

The worst. Avoid.

I was honestly apprehensive myself after reading mixed reviews on Unilocal.I decided to try them out because they were so accommodating over the phone. I will keep this short and to the Point. The front office staff was very courteous and I was seen quickly. I didn’t have to wait to be seen once in the back room. Dr was personable, and informative. The back staff and nurse who assisted with a minor surgery were great, fast and efficient. Dr. did a fantastic job on surgery and left minimal to no scaring on my shoulder. Very pleased with the entire practice.

I came to OC Skin Institute for a skin cancer screening. Everything went well on my visit. I had a couple of moles removed and the procedure went smoothly. I healed really well with no scars. The best part is I can’t even see where the old moles were originally :)

Being the Unilocaler that I am, I was honestly nervous about seeing Dr. Nakhla given prior reviews. Thankfully, I took my friends advice per her recommendation and scheduled a consultation.
I thought breakouts were problems you just experience as a teen and I was getting frustrated with periodic breakouts that loved to make themselves at home prior to major events.
I have tried every makeup brand and over the counter skin treatments to prevent this, they only left my skin looking like I dipped it in some Vaseline, the breakouts still kept coming.
Dr. Nakhla and his staff were polite and informative and helped me figure out what my insurance would cover, giving me a clear expectation of what it would run me. He took the time to understand my concerns and gave me a realistic understanding of what to expect and what the outcome would be.
I cannot thank Dr. Nakhla enough! Thanks to him my self confidence has sky rocketed. I love my skin all year round, and am able to go to gatherings with just some tinted moisturizer, I never could do that before!
Not only has he helped me with what I came to him for help, Dr. Nakhla and his staff informed me of how important it is to take care of my skin and how to do it. My skin care routine has changed completely and I’m so thankful to know when someone is looking at me, they’re looking at me!

Dr. Nakhla is unscrupulous to say the least. I posted previously about an incident that has since been deleted. Dr. Nakhla bills outrageous fees that are for lab work sent to FLORDIA. Florida? Yes. Apparently there are no other labs here in California. Yet with all our medical work that my entire family has had, no doctor or hospital has to send their lab work to Florida.
Well turns out Dr. Nakhla has a dermatology practice in Florida. That info has surfaced since my post. No wonder the guy is too busy to spend any time with patients.
He’s the Mc Donald’s of Skin Care. It’s all about volume, not substance. He wants to pump ‘volume’ into your skin and rake in the dinero.

I had my procedure done in July 2013, I am still fighting the bills from the labs I never authorized them to use nor was I informed the office would be using multiple. This is what prompted me to write.
I was also told my insurance would cover it from the person at the front desk, more than once, turned out to be wrong — SURPRISE!!!
The exam, cutting and stitching were done in the same room. When waiting for the procedure, I had time to look around the room and noticed dust on some of the equipment… should have been my first and final clue to leave — my error!
5 days after the stitches were in place, many of them broke apart and the area opened up one morning. Sheets were wet with junk oozing out of my leg. I contacted the office, they informed me the doctor was out on vacation and I could drive to Santa Ana for them to «look at it». REALLY! I already know it’s infected and opened.
Went to my GP and received antibiotics. Since the wound was infected and so large, it could not be restitched so I now have a large ugly scar that took a very long time to heal.
Do your research, and look elsewhere, very unprofessional!

Dr. Nakhla and the office staff were helpful and informative in several areas during our visit. My 14 year old has never had a breakout due to the ointment Dr. Nakhla prescribed. My skin, as well, was more vibrant and healthy looking. Your skin is the largest organ of the body and needs consistent attention and care. The O.C.Skin Institute provides that care.