Boswell Dermatology

Category:	Dermatologist
Address:	5701 N West Ave, Fresno, CA 93711, USA
Phone:	+1 559-439-3000
Site:	boswelldermatology.com
Rating:	4.3
Working:	8AM–5PM 8AM–5PM 8AM–5PM 8AM–5PM 8AM–5PM Closed Closed

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Nikki A

Dr. Boswell has several positive traits - hes articulate, comes across as knowledgable, and has a great sense of humor and good bedside manners. With that said, he unfortunately does not care about the well-being of his patients, as he deliberately deceives them in regards to drug side effects, includes certain phrasing in his notes to protect himself from lawsuits, and takes zero responsibility when he errs in the application of prescriptions as well as their dosaging levels. Dr. Boswell prescribed me the generic of Accutane (Isotretinoin). I didnt realize at the time that my acne wasnt severe enough to qualify for the treatment. He immediately told me that the clinical trials on the drug showing a causal link to depression and inflammatory bowel disease were flawed. During my time on this drug, I had severe abdominal pain (even did an ultrasound for it) and never conceived of it to be related to Accutane. I began to get bloody noses and blurred vision to which Boswell stated that it was temporary and fine. He told me that there were no permanent side effects. I later began to lose an excessive amount of hair. Boswell told me that he didnt see any hair loss and simply mentioned Rogaine as a solution. When I started to get a phototoxic reaction and flulike symptoms, the resident physician said that it was due to cleaning agents and continued me on the Accutane. I later began to experience a plethora of physical symptoms ranging from fluid retention and swelling throughout my body, tinnitus, neurological issues, lesions on multiple areas of my skin, coughing and vomiting blood, etc. I eventually had to cycle multiple ERs and specialists. Boswell allowed me to continue seeing multitudes of specialists, all the while assuring me that none of it was linked to Accutane. He instead, blamed it on "stress." Lo and behold, I was later informed by several specialists that I was experiencing severe side effects and interactions from my prescriptions. I was diagnosed with a severe drug allergy, medication-induced disorders, and the list goes on. I have to now continue to see other specialists for gastrointestinal and neurological problems and do as much detoxing as I possibly can. Accutane also killed my salivary glands and I now have severe dry eyes and dry mouth to where Im at increased risk for other diseases and complications. In reviewing my chart and researching Accutane, I discovered that it is a chemotherapy drug and that Boswell went at least twice over the FDA recommended dosaging levels. He miscalculated my dosage and upon questioning him, I had to watch him fumble around with a calculator and then justify it. He stated in the chart phrases to protect himself from any liability without ever informing me or verifying the information, such as "no history of depression/SI/IBD," "will inform if develops flu-like symptoms," "cannot have surgery," etc. Several months later, I still have neuropathy, muscle weakness, muffled hearing, lived reticularis that will not go away, and now have to undergo various procedures to see what is going on with my health. Its nice that he doesnt care, but I may have to live with the damages (including the financial expenses). I would never wish upon anyone to go through what I have undergone in the past year. I feel incredibly betrayed, and I regret the day that I ever stepped into this office. You deserve to have the full facts prior to any drug treatment. Give your business to a doctor who truly cares about your well-being.

Jean Kendrick

I love this office. I called early in the week to schedule an appointment and they were able to fit me in the same week. I could tell it was a super busy day for them (lots of people waiting) so I just settled in thinking I was going to have to camp out for awhile. To my surprise everyone wating including myself were called back to be seen within 15 minutes. Super friendly staff and Dr. Boswell was awesome. I would definitely recommend this office.

Audrey Aguilar

Best dermatologist ever! He got my one year old son in so quickly when he was super backed up with patients. He went the extra mile to get my baby in fast. He is very caring and sympathetic. He definitely knows his stuff!! Staff is friendly too. Highly recommended!!! Id give him a million stars on this rating!! ⭐

bev runnels

Dr. Boswell seems to know his stuff! I have a chronic skin problem and suffer with itching constantly and he recognized the problem right away and I hope he will be able to cure it. I will let you know. I return in May for further instructions.

andres romero

They are friendly and get attend fast but for my psoriasis issue was given pills that later on didnt make me feel good, and never told what to avoid or what triggers it flares.

Raquel Williams

I called to make a an appointment with the dermatologist for September and they left me on hold for 10 minutes so I hung up... very rude

Michelle Thornton

Very knowledgeable, friendly staff. Comfortable facility. Great place to get rid of acne for life!

Allan Wilson

Dr. Boswell. Very knowledgeable. Very friendly. Thorough. No rushing. Good eye.

aimee locke

They are very quick and helpful. Staff is knows what they are doing.

adubs00

Professional staff. Knowledgeable service.