Dr. Morgan Lawrence Magid

2.5 ( 6 reviews )

Ratings for Dr. Morgan Lawrence Magid

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Gave my son an Rx with instructions to smear all over legs for a rash--for months. When we called for a 3rd refill, his nurse berated us for using such a strong med so profusely. I told her that Dr M had prescribed and she told me, "He would NEVER prescribe something like that. Found out later that this is cancer causing and should NOT be used beyond short term and sparingly. While waiting in the office, we overheard a man with skin cancer told that he couldn't get surgery for 3 months. Did mole biopsy on my husband with a wide and almost 3 inch long scar for small mole--still big after over a decade. Very nice man, but not someone I'd recommend as a skin dr!

Submitted April 25, 2019

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The office is insanely busy and you could potentially end up waiting over an hour for an appointment. I had Moh's surgery performed, and it was the worst experience. No follow up or pre consultation of what to really expect. Dr. Magid performs so many surgeries that he has no clue who you are. He's very dismissive and condescending, will not go back again.

Submitted Feb. 5, 2015

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This doctor's office is very busy. Find a different dermatologist. I had a 4:00 first-time appt to get skin tags removed. Staff did not advise about the Doctor being WAY behind schedule when checking in. I had another inflexible appt at 5:00. I figured an hour would be sufficient time even with significant slippage. 'Waited 50 minutes. Still nothing. I advised the recep of my other appt. She said we'd need to reschedule. I told her, "Why? It's aready been demonstrated that you overbook and the Dr. can't keep appts. I will find a dermatologist that can." Go somewhere else, unless you have nothing better to do!!

Submitted Nov. 2, 2011

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Office always over-booked; expect a 30-45 min. wait. Dr. Magid is great, though. Caring and knowledgable.

Submitted March 4, 2009

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Dr. Magid is an unusually caring and capable dermatologist. He could have made more with two visits. But, instead of taking a punch biopsy of a suspicious skin lesion, he removed it entirely. The biopsy confirmed preliminary-stage squamous-cell. You gotta love a physician like him.

Submitted March 4, 2009

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He always runs at least 30 minutes late, so be prepared for that. Sometimes when I see him, he will do minor procedures, like freezing small lesions, & not charge beyond my co-pay. Other times, he has charged quite a bit extra for this. I've called the business office three times about this, but they never get back to me. It's all too annoying & I've left his practice after 20 years.

Submitted Feb. 3, 2008


Dr. Morgan Lawrence Magid's Credentials

Accepting New Patients

Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients

Biography

Morgan L. Magid, M.D. is a Board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon. He graduated from the University of California at San Diego and received his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. He completed his specialty training in dermatology at Northwestern University in Chicago. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of California at San Francisco Medical Center. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology as well as a member of the American Society of Mohs Surgery. He has been practicing in Santa Cruz since 1988. Dr. Magid is very active in the community and is also the medical director of the Dominican Hospital Gang Tattoo Removal Program. Dr. Magid loves all aspects of dermatology and dermatologic surgery. He loves the game of tennis and has played since age 10.

Languages

  • Spanish

Education

  • Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine (Grad. 1984)
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (Grad. 1984)
  • Vanderbilt Univ Sch of Med, Nashville Tn (Grad. 1984)

Other Specialties

Areas of Expertise

  • Moles
  • Birthmark
  • Skin cancer
  • Sculptra
  • Skin Care
  • Skin Cancer Detection And Treatment
  • Mole Evaluation, Biopsy And Removal
  • Warts
  • Acne & Acne Treatments
  • Skin Tag
  • Anti-aging Treatments
  • Dermatitis
  • Botox®
  • Juvederm
  • Skin Lesion Treatments
  • Restylane
  • Psoriasis Treatment
  • Eczema
  • Seborrheic keratosis
  • Dermatology
  • Actinic keratosis
  • Psoriasis
  • Rosacea Treatment
  • Contact dermatitis
  • Acne

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.
Anthem
Blue Cross / Blue Shield
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