Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Specialists Menifee

Oct 2025

Do not recommend Menifee office. I went here for my first ever dermatologist appointment. At 33 years old, I was definitely late to the game especially with how fair skinned I am. I had some concerning spots on my face, and some new spots that had grown over the years. Additionally, I have dealt with Alopecia Androgenetic for the past year or so I was really hoping to gain insight on and treat. Balding at 33 is pretty traumatizing. The Dr. who saw me wasn't even addressed as a Dr. They said "Chad will be right in". When he came in, I explained the areas of concern I had. They didn't have me put a gown on, didn't examine anything besides the spots I mentioned for about half a second and said everything looks fine. FINE, that's good news, right? Then, "Chad" looked through my hair quickly and said they usually recommend biotin for hair loss...... To me, that struck me as pretty elementary advice. Everyone knows Biotin is for hair skin and nails. What can YOU as a professional tell me about what's happening with my hair loss and other ways to treat it? I explained I had already been taking a handful of vitamins to support reducing DHT, hormones, been using red light therapy, etc. and done extensive research and that adding biotin was not going to be effective for me. Mind you, all of this was on my new patient forms. I then inquired about steroids, he said they could do injections for me. I (again, having done my own research) asked if injections specifically are even effective for my specific type of alopecia (they're not). He then agreed to prescribe me a topical serum to try using. Gave me no details on the serum, how it's applied, how it works, etc. I asked if it was similar to minoxidil because I had concerns about regrowing my hair, and then losing it again if I stopped the product. He confirmed it wasn't like that, but really gave me no other information. My appointment was on Thursday, they didn't fill the script until Tuesday. I really felt like they couldn't care less about my concerns, and couldn't wait for me to get out of there, so I kind of just shut up at that point. Then they said to come back in 2 months to review progress with my hair and said if you notice any freckles, moles, spots that are new, growing, raised, etc. to come in. I kind of raised my eyebrows at that point and said "kind of exactly like what I showed you today?" I got 2 words "not concerning". Again, FINE, but a little explanation, clarity, some sort of COMFORT offered to make me feel secure leaving there would be helpful. I've done my own research, I was really hoping for them to spend time with me and review my concerns in a thorough PROFESSIONAL manner especially noting it was my very first derm visit. I left reminded of why people hate going to the doctors for anything, because they don't care!!! Maybe some of the spots I showed were not concerning, but I know for a fact there are some that should have been biopsied just to confirm. The recommendation for Biotin absolutely floored me as well... I'm not just looking for longer hair, I have a developing condition that needs professional and medical attention. Will never be going back here and really hope others who are looking for a genuine and thorough staff don't give this place their business.

Jun 2025

I was very impressed by the professional staff encountered during my visit. I was seen by dr Koupaie for an ongoing skin condition that has not been managed well by my previous dermatologist. Dr Koupaie was very thorough during my examination and was the only physician to be able to correctly diagnose my medical condition. I would strongly recommend seeing DR> Koupaie for any of your Dermatology needs.

Jun 2025

I was very impressed by the professional staff I encountered during my visit. I was seen by Dr. Koupaie for an on going skin condition that has not been managed well by my previous dermatologist. Dr. Koupaie was very thorough during my examination, and was the only physician to be able to correctly diagnose my medical condition. I would strongly recommend seeing Dr. Koupaie for any of your Dermatology needs.