Dr. Stuart L. Shear, MD | LOS ANGELES, CA | Dermatology

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Dr. Stuart Shear is a dermatologist and dermatopathologist who specializes in diagnosing skin conditions through microscopic examination of tissue samples. He earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. With nearly five decades of clinical experience, Dr. Shear brings extensive expertise to his practice in dermatology and pathology.

Dr. Shear practices at California Skin Institute locations in Los Angeles and Mission Hills, California, and maintains hospital privileges at Community Hospital of Huntington Park. His clinical focus includes treating skin cancer, seborrheic keratosis, and melanocytic nevus. He performs specialized pathology tests and surgical pathology procedures to provide accurate diagnoses for his patients. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.6 on Vitals.

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9 Ratings
49 years of experience
15 insurance plans accepted
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
6 written reviews
3 specialties
14 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
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terrible lazy and useles old man looking to just collect your $$$ while puttingn in minimal to bo effort in helpng you STAY AWAY GO SOMEWHERE ELSE HE WILL NOT HELP OR HEAL YOU HE WILL WASTE YOUR TIME

September 6th, 2020

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Today, Feb. 26, 2020, my wife and I BOTH had appointments with this terrific dermatologist, Dr. Stuart Shear. We found him to be extremely caring, attentive, knowledgeable, and effective. This was our first visit with him, and we are looking forward to being treated by him again soon and often. He has a delightful sense of humor, and he really knows his craft. What's not to like? Can't imagine why some people gave him a bad review. We give him 5 stars!

February 27th, 2020

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Today, Feb. 26, 2020, my wife and I BOTH had appointments with this terrific dermatologist, Dr. Stuart Shear. We found him to be extremely caring, attentive, knowledgeable, and effective. This was our first visit with him, and we are looking forward to being treated by him again soon and often. He has a delightful sense of humor, and he really knows his craft. What's not to like? Can't imagine why some people gave him a bad review. We give him 5 stars!

February 27th, 2020

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I was his first patient of the day and he did not show up for 30 minutes, without any explanation. He then brought a training doctor in to examine me without my permission or advanced warning. He did not really listen to or address any questions or concerns that I had.

April 21st, 2012

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Omg! I just came back from an appointment with Dr. Shear. I have never been treated so poorly by a physician. He was unkempt, unprofessional and unstable. Originally, I was sent there for the purpose of getting help in diagnosing a recurring problem with bug bites. However, without even looking at my skin, he determined that I was suffering from delusions and offered to prescribe medication for my psychological condition!! What a nut case. I will be reporting him to my referring physician and Regal Medical Group. Like the other reviewer, my instinct was to leave the examining room immediately. However, I took time off from work so I decided to make a leap of faith. What a mistake. Warning! Run the other way!!!!!!

September 7th, 2011

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I have never almost left a doctor's office and I should have followed my instict. The doctor did not know what he was looking at, and I requested a biopsy 3 times in the office. I have called the office 6 times and no one has gotten back to me with the results. I doubt they even did the biopsy. One wierd guy.

August 30th, 2011

California Skin Institute

1127 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 600LOS ANGELES, CA 90017

Tel: (213) 278-0021

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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Dr. Stuart Lon Shear

11600 Indian Hills RdMission Hills, CA 91345


Dr. Stuart Lon Shear, MD	Dr. Howard Fein, MD	Dr. Anna Chacon, MD	Dr. Rameschandra D Bambhania, MD
Dermatology	Dermatology	Dermatology	Dermatology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
2.6 (9 Ratings)	4.1 (38 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.5 (26 Ratings)
49 Years of Experience	28 Years of Experience	14 Years of Experience	41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish, French	Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu
LOS ANGELES , CA	ROLLING HILLS ESTATES , CA	Miami , FL	Tustin , CA
Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine	Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California	Med School: Brown Medical School	Med School: M P Shah Government Medical College
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Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
Acne Rosacea
Actinic Keratosis
Basal Cell
Dermatopathology
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Psoriasis
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Rosacea
Skin Biopsy
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

Medical School

Emory University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1977

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