Samuel F Ellison, MD

Good DermatologistWhile his appointments may be quick, he gets the job done. I no longer have any acne on my face thanks to his prescription and follow up. Isn`t that what a dermatologist suppose to

Like other reviewers, I found the doctor`s bedside manner curt and gruff. More importantly, though, the doctor told me his diagnosis without examining me or asking about related medical history. I

I have now seen the Dr 2ce. Well, once him and once his associate who is actually not a doctor, but a senior assistant.I came in for a few skin tags that I had on my face and a broken capilary. The

My one star review comes primarily form my experience after my visit to Dr. Ellison.I went in for a routine skin check, Dr. Ellison found a freckle that looked a bit suspicious and removed it. Dr.

I don`t know about him - I couldn`t get past the RUDE receptionist. Lady, you are making appointments - nothing more. You don`t have to treat people like sht. Get a new a job if you can`t treat

First went to Dr. Opp for about 6 months for a skin rash. Was given many expensive treatments that didn`t work. Requested to see Dr. Ellison and the first visit was given medication that treated my

I`ve seen Dr. Ellison 3 times and I would have to echo most of the negative reviews here. I saw him for acne for which I`d been effectively prescribed simple antibiotics from previous dermatologists

Reprehensible vile disgusting rude offensive people. The doctor and his staff were extremely mean when I arrived for my appointment. It was so offensive I was there only 10 minutes and left. I

Back again, and at this point I`ve been a patient for many years. He is direct, and in my opinion has been doing this long enough to quickly spot what he`s looking for. I again found the whole

I have never had a worse experience at a doctor. I made an appointment with Dr. Panagotacos, but he was unavailable the day I came in and saw Dr. Ellioson instead. I had a few questions for him, given

I`m afraid I must add my voice to the negative reviews listed here. After sitting in the waiting room till past my appointment time, I was sent into the exam room, where I sat for well over twenty

Dr. Ellison`s been my dermatologist for several years. I used to go to his partner, Dr. Panagotacos, but switched because I like Dr. Ellison`s bedside manner much better. He`s always solved my

I went to Dr. Ellison because there was a small black thing on my shoulder that looked like it was getting infected. I thought somehow a foreign body had gotten lodged into it. I went in and he said

Dr. Ellison was the first doctor ever to prescribe me medicine for my psoriasis that actually worked. Three cheers! He spent the appropriate amount of time with me and was not creepy at all. The visit

Do not waste your money. Maybe, MAYBE I had 4 minutes of face time with this guy. He diagnosed a little rash around my eyes in poor light, no microscope, nothing. \"Stress\" was his only answer. By

This man is a disgrace to Medicine. I have NEVER had such a horrible experience as I have with \"Dr.\" And I use this term as loosely as possible Ellison. To explain my story without going completely

This man is a disgrace to Medicine. I have NEVER had such a horrible experience as I have with \"Dr.\" And I use this term as loosely as possible Ellison. To explain my story without going completely

This man is a disgrace to Medicine. I have NEVER had such a horrible experience as I have with \"Dr.\" And I use this term as loosely as possible Ellison. To explain my story without going completely

i found his bedside manner to be perfectly fine and his prognosis was accurate. he has a bit of a "mad scientist" vibe, but i see this is a good quality for a doctor, and he does seem to be genuinely…

I have been seeing Dr. Ellison for 4 years. He has been very thorough and professional. He was recommended to me by my GP. After 40 your skin starts to change and if you see any moles or strange…

"GREAT!!! Great!!! great!!! Very professional, compassionate, and friendly...and a great staff. Dr. Ellison made me very relax and comfortable. And, most importantly, his explanations were very…

I`m writing because other reviews of this doctor have not always been as good as they should. Dr. Ellison is polite kind and very caring. I went to several well known doctors in Marin County and San

I'm from a medical family and grew up around medical professionals. As an educated, healthy, and metropolitan adult male, Dr Ellison ranks at the bottom of my pile for doctors. To get straight to it,…

100% TERRIBLE. Dr. Ellison kept me waiting for 30 minutes in the lobby with an empty office (it's not like he was tending to other patients) -- he was wandering around muttering about something…

I have seen Dr Ellison on three occasions over the last 18 months in both the Castro and the Ocean Ave locaton. The scheduling was well handled, I was seen quickly when I wanted to get in in a hurry.

Dr, Ellison was the worst medical provider i have been to in many years. I had to explain my issue to him 5 times and he still didn't get it. He insisted it was because of alcohol and I explained at…

I had an awful experience with Dr. Ellison. I must agree with all of the negative reviews on here, and my experience was SO unpleasant that I have to post this on both instances of his practice on…

I had an awful experience with Dr. Ellison. I must agree with all of the negative reviews on here, and my experience was SO unpleasant that I have to post this on both instances of his practice on…

I am surprised to see so many good reviews about Dr Ellison. I went for my first visit on Friday and I was really disapointed by my consulation with him. I expect a dermatologist would actually look…

Great views from his office, sure, but his bed-side manner? When he shook my hand it was like cold and limp. He then proceeded to blame me for my acne (my stressful lifestyle, ie, startup). If you…

Horrible service. I was stood up for an appointment by Dr. Ellison. I waited in the office for a half hour and the receptionist didn't even mention that Dr. Ellison wasn't even in the office until I…

This is not a rating of Dr. Ellison as I never got the chance to see him.I arrived 15 minutes early for my appointment, 20 minutes later I was called into a room to wait for the Doctor. After 30…

The worst dermatology experience I've ever had. I had a weird breakout that WAS NOT ACNE and he looked at me for half a second, told me it was acne, and prescribed expensive acne treatments - a…

I have been a patient at his clinic for almost two years. Although he is a little creepy in his interaction, he does seem to know what he's doing. If you can brush aside his odd comments ("too much…

Now, if you're the kind of person that needs your doctor to talk babytalk to you and coddle and cuddle you and pretend you're the sweetest, most important thing that's ever walked into his office,…

very very good doctor

Checking yelp for everything I do, I was weary that my primary doctor referred me to Dr. Ellison. However, I'm here to defend his practice.I got an appt the week after I was referred. No problem.…

i have been a patient of dr. ellison for about six years. he is an expert in his field and is considered to be one of the best. when you are good at what you do and are 100% confident in your…

Kind of a strange guy, but whatever, that by itself wouldn't have turned me off. Needed a new prescription for eczema and thought I'd try a prescription acne medication while I was at it (rather than…

Kind of a strange guy, but whatever, that by itself wouldn't have turned me off. Needed a new prescription for eczema and thought I'd try a prescription acne medication while I was at it (rather than…

Kind of a strange guy, but whatever, that by itself wouldn't have turned me off. Needed a new prescription for eczema and thought I'd try a prescription acne medication while I was at it (rather than…

I had a weird flaky skin thing on my forehand appear all of a sudden (yes,, looked awesome). I was worried because I do a lot of fishing so I'm on the water a lot and I was thinking I had something…

Apparently this dermatologist has two listings here. Why is it the Castro St. clients like him on the whole more than the Ocean Avenue clients? I found him creepy and very unfriendly.

Just had my first visit at Dr. Ellison's office. Nice views of the GG Bridge from the waiting room. Pleasant, friendly staff.Dr. Ellison was a kind, gentle man and I head a great experience. He was…

Just had my first visit at Dr. Ellison's office. Nice views of the GG Bridge from the waiting room. Pleasant, friendly staff.Dr. Ellison was a kind, gentle man and I head a great experience. He was…

Just had my first visit at Dr. Ellison's office. Nice views of the GG Bridge from the waiting room. Pleasant, friendly staff.Dr. Ellison was a kind, gentle man and I head a great experience. He was…

Just had my first visit at Dr. Ellison's office. Nice views of the GG Bridge from the waiting room. Pleasant, friendly staff.Dr. Ellison was a kind, gentle man and I head a great experience. He was…

Just had my first visit at Dr. Ellison's office. Nice views of the GG Bridge from the waiting room. Pleasant, friendly staff.Dr. Ellison was a kind, gentle man and I head a great experience. He was…

I've been going to Dr. Ellison for almost a decade now and he's always been exceedingly friendly, concerned for my health, and direct with what he recommends. I have no idea how someone could find…

I can't believe I waited 10 years to see a dermatologist, with my laundry list of skin dilemmas, (eczema, acne, dryness, chapped lips.) Reason being, my healthcare always sucked until now, that's a…

I was surprised to see a negative review for Dr. Ellison. Both my husband and I are patients and we like him. He does at times have what could be percieved as an abrupt manner, but after seeing him…

I've gone back to him many times. After many terrible experiences with dermatologists, he was the first and only I have trusted. When I had an appointment to get the results of a biopsy, he came…

Dr. Ellison was extremely kind with me and very efficient. He immediately took care of a mole that had just appeared a month before and did a biopsy on it. Before doing so, he took time to explain to…

I agree with the earlier reviewer, I went once and felt violated. He reminded me of Herbert from Family Guy. I have since selected another dermatologist.

I totally agree with everyone that has given him 1 star. scary, not personable, spends the bare minimum with patients. he automatically takes a guess at what it is and "here's a prescription, it…

I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Ellison. I found him to be incredibly knowledgeable and he made me feel very comfortable. Most importantly, after seeing other doctors for the same problem, Dr.…

I've seen other reviews of Dr. Ellison and feel that those experiences did not resonate with my own, so I quickly wanted to share my own review.I saw Dr. Ellison earlier in the year. The appointment…

I don't agree about his bedside manner ... it was fine with me. He is soft spoken, and yes he does have an accent but actually he was born in Singapore and has been here for years. He is very…

I don't agree about his bedside manner ... it was fine with me. He is soft spoken, and yes he does have an accent but actually he was born in Singapore and has been here for years. He is very…

I don't agree about his bedside manner ... it was fine with me. He is soft spoken, and yes he does have an accent but actually he was born in Singapore and has been here for years. He is very…

I don't agree about his bedside manner ... it was fine with me. He is soft spoken, and yes he does have an accent but actually he was born in Singapore and has been here for years. He is very…

I don't agree about his bedside manner ... it was fine with me. He is soft spoken, and yes he does have an accent but actually he was born in Singapore and has been here for years. He is very…

He has a terrible bedside manner and a think European accent. But he took me seriously where two other dermatologists disregarded me and did a biopsy on a strange mark I had on my shoulder.I was…

I think Dr. Ellison & his staff have been reading, I visited him today & staff is excellent & helpful. Dr. Ellison is an old school doctor from a german background. He isn't Mr. Personality, but good…

Additional note posted 4/8/09: I read the two extremely favorable (5 *) reviews below and wonder if they're planted. Well, I must say that my and my son's experience with this 'very nice and…

Don't ever go here. I had absolutely the worst experience and worst customer service ever. I went in for a small abcess which resulted in a HUGE accident. The staff were completely unhelpful and…

Agreed, this office represents the worst in insurance gouging cynical medicine. I had two conditions I needed help with but was told by Dr. Ellison that "I don't do laundry lists, you'll have to make…

This office just absolutely SUCKS! Even our local pharmacy knows him by his first name and his reputation of prescribing medicines that are EXPENSIVE...no generic versions and fast diagnosis and not…

Dr. Samuel Ellison was the first dermatologist I had ever seen. From a patient standpoint I was very unsatisfied at the way I was treated. Each time I went, I had to wait for at least 30 minutes and…

Dr Sam Ellison was highly inappropriate on several occasions and made me feel vulnerable and violated. It seems like he gets off on the power position he is in as a doctor and takes advantage of…