Dr. Fred F. Shahan, MD | San Diego, CA | Dermatologist

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Dr. Fred Shahan treats actinic keratosis, melanocytic nevus, and dysplastic nevi, and performs skin lesion treatment or removal, cryotherapy for skin lesions, and laser therapy for skin lesions. He practices dermatology and dermatologic surgery and has 33 years of experience. He also speaks Spanish and Vietnamese.

Dr. Shahan earned his medical degree from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and completed his residency at Northwestern University. He is affiliated with Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District and sees patients in San Diego, Encinitas, and El Centro, California. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Shahan 4.37 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

4.4

54 Ratings
33 years of experience
66 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, Vietnamese
Northwestern University
36 written reviews
2 specialties
12 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Shahan's Ratings and Reviews

4.4

54 Ratings with 36 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 10 Minutes

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I have been seeing the DR. for several years and I am very satisfied with the care I have received. The office staff is polite and efficient. The wait times are short. The DR. is very knowledgeable. I recommend him without reservation.

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November 18th, 2022

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Dr. Shahan has treated me for about 8 years. I have had a half dozen melanoma skin cancers that he has recognized in their very early stages. He is very thorough and has great patient interaction. His staff is excellent, waiting times very short and all around great DR/Patient relationship. After independent labs confirmed my melanomas, Dr. Shahan has performed the minor surgery to remove the melanoma. He has performed wonderfully, quickly, without any pain to me whatsoever. All of those surgeries have healed very quickly without issue. In summary..... Dr. Shahan and his staff are GREAT!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
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June 21st, 2019

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Dr. Shahan is highly skilled, and very thorough in finding cancerous and pre-cancerous issues of the skin.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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February 8th, 2019

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Dr. Shahan efficiently diagnoses and treats skin conditions successfully. We have the utmost confidence in his assessments and recommendations. He is also very personable and listens intently to our concerns.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 20th, 2019

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Dr. Shahan is great: smart, helpful, personable and he has hired a terrific staff as well.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
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January 9th, 2019

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You can't ask for a more perfect dermatologist. Dr. Shahan is extremely professional, warm and exceedingly talented. I can't recommend him enough!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 10th, 2018

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Dr. Shahan did an excellent and efficient job in my diagnosis and treatment. I was impressed with his wonderful bedside manner and his professional approach to my care. His staff was very friendly and professional as well. If you need a dermatologist, Dr. Shahan is your man!

January 27th, 2018

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would highly recommend Dr. Fred Shahan!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 19th, 2017

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Dr. Shahan and his crew, fantastic. Special kudos to Monica: besides being extremely helpful, great sense of humor. Greatly satisfied with Dr. Shahan's promptness from the initial appointment through the complete procedure's success, I couldn't be more grateful. With the follow-up coming in 2 weeks, I look forward to seeing Dr. Shahan and staff again, and feel confident in its conclusion. My wife and I will continue to see Dr. Shahan for our dermatology needs I hope for years to come.

October 6th, 2016

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This man saved my life! I have been seeing Dr. Shahan for over four years for routine skin examinations. Recently his skilled eyes detected some skin discolorations that I considered normal, but he deemed suspicious. He removed samples for biopsy, which confirmed his suspicion of melanoma. That is serious! He performed skin excisions that resulted in the successful removal of the lesions. Thank you to Dr. Shahan and his highly professional staff.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 12th, 2015

Fred F. Shahan, MD

6367 Alvarado Ct Ste 107San Diego, CA 92120

Tel: (619) 287-1882

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Fred F. Shahan, MD

320 Santa Fe Dr Ste 303Encinitas, CA 92024

Tel: (760) 944-8080

Fred F. Shahan, MD

1334 N Imperial AveEl Centro, CA 92243

Tel: (760) 337-8500


Dr. Fred Farhad Shahan, MD	Dr. Julia Kwan, MD	Dr. Anna Chacon, MD	Trisha Khanna, MD, FAAD
Dermatology	Dermatology	Dermatology	Dermatology
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.4 (54 Ratings)	3.3 (7 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
33 Years of Experience	14 Years of Experience	14 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese	Speaks English	Speaks English, French, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish, Italian, Hindi
San Diego , CA	Rancho Palos Verdes , CA	Miami , FL	Orlando , FL
Med School: UCSD	Med School: New York University	Med School: Brown Medical School	Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
Actinic Keratosis
Basal Cell
Dermatologic Surgery
Excision
Melanoma
Mole
Psoriasis
Rash
Rosacea
Skin Biopsy
Skin Cancer

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Northwestern University.

Medical School

Graduated from UCSD and University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine in 1993.

NPI Number

Dr. Shahan's NPI number is 1811913221.

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What languages does Dr. Fred Shahan speak?: Dr. Fred Shahan speaks Spanish and Vietnamese.
Is Dr. Fred Shahan accepting new patients?: Dr. Fred Shahan has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Fred Shahan accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Fred Shahan accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Fred Shahan's office located?: Dr. Fred Shahan's office is located at 6367 Alvarado Ct Ste 107, San Diego, CA, 92120.
Does Dr. Fred Shahan accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Fred Shahan has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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