Ratings for Dr. Leah Press

5
Staff
5
Punctuality
5
Helpfulness
5
Knowledge

Dr. Press is the only Dermatologist I trust to treat me.

Submitted March 19, 2018

5
Staff
5
Punctuality
5
Helpfulness
5
Knowledge

Dr. Press is a fantastic doctor. I have seen her for multiple procedures, including mole removals and acne treatments. She is well-informed about the bets skin care options and is very considerate of her patients’ needs. I would definitely recommend her!

Submitted Feb. 4, 2018

5
Staff
5
Punctuality
5
Helpfulness
5
Knowledge

Great doctor. I had bad acne and was so embarrassed I wouldn't go anywhere. I saw Dr Press and followed her treatment program. Now my face looks so good. It's changed my life!

Submitted Jan. 30, 2018

3
Staff
1
Punctuality
2
Helpfulness
2
Knowledge

I have been to Dr Press for years only because she was highly regarded in diagnosing skin cancer. I've also been to at least 4 others in the area and haven't been impressed with anyone. I'm trying Dr Macias next! However, I can't go without saying something about Dr Press. I have never waited for under an hour in her office, and when I call ahead to see how her time is her staff always answers that she's fine on her time. Looking at an appt book one day, I saw that she had scheduled eight patients in one hour! When you make an appointment, they don't even ask what it is that you need. Everyone is scheduled the same. So, if you need a biopsy (which she always seems to want to do on me) that takes of course more than the 7 1/2 minutes that she allots for each patient. Also, if you have to leave and reschedule a new appointment, you have to pay a penalty for not canceling 24 hour.s in advance! She is rough and painful and never shows a shred of compassion. Once she sprayed some of the cold freezy stuff on a mole, and declared it to the insurance company a s a"medical procedure" costing $800!! She automatically chooses her own products from intelligent skin care for you to use first. They are very expensive , there are no ingredients listed , and no research offered on her products. She is very reluctant to write a prescription which may be covered by insurance. She also argued with me when I told her about a scalp problem, saying I should come back when it's really there! So if you want to spend a couple hours of your life each visit waiting for Dr Press, if you want to be treated rudely, if you want new unnecessary scars, and if you don't mind her pushing her products (probably as a way to subsidize her business) , this woman is for you!

Submitted Aug. 22, 2014

3
Staff
1
Punctuality
1
Helpfulness
1
Knowledge

Dr. Press misdiagnosed a skin biopsy she took from my face/jawline. She does her own pathology readings. She seemed very anxious to do surgery, but I had seen no visible manifestation of any cancer on my skin and decided to get a second opinion. The second Dermatologist saw nothing and found it wasn't even necessary to do a biopsy. Dr. Press had wanted to cut my face for non-existent cancer. Dr Press is very overbooked, always rushed, with waiting times of 1 1/2 hours common. She is also very pushy about selling product from her cosmetic business at the offices.

Submitted Feb. 24, 2014

1
Staff
1
Punctuality
1
Helpfulness
2
Knowledge

My insurance highly recommend this Doctor for my son's acne. When we called for an appointment, I reminded them that my son goes to school and will be available late afternoon so my son won't miss school. They said she's fully booked for 2 months (I called way back in mid Nov 2011) and the only available slot for my son is on Feb 8, 2013, Friday at 3:40 PM. I agreed to the scheduled appointment. On Jan 3, 2013, Thursday, I called to confirm the appointment, (since I put a request to take the day off on that day. I work monday thru friday and it's so hard to get days off on weekdays) and one of the receptionist named Valerie said that they need to reschedule our appointment to some other day because the doctor has a scheduling conflict. We waited more than 2 months and nobody from this clinic told us about the rescheduling. Had I not called, I probably would be turned away. I already read about some of the negative comments about this MD. I'm having 2nd thoughts seeing this MD.

Submitted Jan. 3, 2013

5
Staff
5
Punctuality
5
Helpfulness
5
Knowledge

I had a bump on my forehead that had been growing for a while. I was nervous about going to the doctor because I was worried I would get a bad scar. I finally went to Dr. Press. She diagnosed basal cell skin cancer. She took it off and now there is hardly any scar. I am so pleased. I would definitely recommend her to anyone else.

Submitted June 19, 2012

2
Staff
2
Punctuality
1
Helpfulness
1
Knowledge

I had a terrible experience with this doctor and would not recommend her under any circumstances. I went in to see her about my moderately severe acne and a foot condition. They made me get fully undressed for the examination which was totally unnecessary. Then she barely even looked at my skin before scratching off a couple of prescriptions. When I told her about the burning/itching on one of my feet that I have endured for months - she peered at my foot for a moment and told me she thought I was imagining it and refused to help me. She told me to go home and put lotion on it. I have done this, and the itching has not gone away. She completely blew me off when I told her that my husband has an aggressive foot fungus and that I might have gotten it from him. The staff didn't smile and were completely unfriendly. Don't see this doctor if you want to be taken seriously or cared about.

Submitted Feb. 22, 2012

5
Staff
3
Punctuality
5
Helpfulness
5
Knowledge

I would highly recommend her. She took a lot of time with me to figure out what was causing a rash I had for a long time.

Submitted May 29, 2011

4
Staff
1
Punctuality
1
Helpfulness
3
Knowledge

I am an over 60 female that needs regular dermatology checkups. Waited over an hour and Dr. Press then spent less than 5 minutes checking my skin. All the while saying "That's not cancerous but we can remove it for you(for a fee). She spent more time trying to sell product to me than she spent examining me. Her assistant filled out a "perscription" and sent me to the front desk ($310 worth of product which I did not buy).

Submitted Jan. 29, 2011

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Dr. Leah Press' Credentials

Education

  • University Of Southern California School Of Medicine (Grad. 1979)

Insurance accepted by this Doctor

Other patients have successfully used these insurance providers, please call the Doctor's office to find out if your insurance plan is accepted.
Aetna
Anthem
Blue Cross / Blue Shield
Cigna
Coventry Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care
Health Net
Humana
Medicare
MultiPlan
TRICARE
Wellpoint