Beach Dermatology Medical Group

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Jodi Egan

Dr Gammer was reccomended to me by someone who knows I like a Doctor I can communicate with. She was so far off with this reccomendation. The office is in a nice shopping center. The front desk staff are very friendly and make you feel welcome. But that is where the positive experience stops. The Nurse is intimidating and unfriendly. She acts like she is being bothered. I never saw her smile once. And Dr. Gammer has as much bedside manor as the boogey man. He is not the least bit friendly. He walked through the door the first time and I said "Hello Dr. Gammer". Expecting him to be outgoing and personable. He walked past me and flopped down on his stool like I was waisting his time. Never saying a word to me. Then looks over my file and says, " What are you here for ?" I tried to explain the things I was concerned about and there for. And he would stop me and ask questions that made me seem like I didnt know what I was talking about. As if I were hiding something. Or trying to pull one over on him. The entire time he seemed irritated and put out. Had me undress while he took photos of my skin. And spoke to his nurse like I wasnt even in the room. I would have been more comfortable doing a Playboy spread. I mentioned to him that he wasnt real friendly. And he said he was doing his job. I told the front desk staff of my negative experience. And the evil nurse sat back, gave me an unfriendly glare. And mentioned how I should probably go to UCI. Because I couldnt afford Dr Gammer. I was insulted when I told the Doctor it took me a little while to save up money for my visit. And he thought that was ridiculous. Dr. Gammer ended up sending me a letter that I recieved on Christmas Eve. That said I had too many things wrong that he didnt know how to treat. And referred me to UCI. Dr Gammer needs to learn how to be more approachable. If he is that miserable being there. He needs to retire. I hear he has a very sweet and lovely wife. I feel badly for her.

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A Private User

I have been going to Dr. Gammer for years. I was referred to him by a nurse friend of mine. After having a skin cancer in a particular area reappear several times with another doctor, my friend suggested I see Dr. Gammer because, she said, "He is one of the very best." All the little snarky comments about his abrupt manner may be true if you are really critical or too Seal Beach yuppy, BUT, as I have come to know him, he is quite caring and compassionate. Each time I have called and reported a new skin (not a recurring one) cancer, I have been immediately taken in. Yes, I have at times waited, but that is because he does take emergencies, and when he finds something he has to get off immediately, he takes the patient into the surgical room for quick removal of the lesion. When I go to him, I know I will be thoroughly examined and cared for. His office is always packed, because of his excellence. If you want competence and experience--hes your man. PS His staff is quite wonderful, too.

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LTJG Wright

Ive been with Dr. Gammer and his nurse Kathy for almost 30 years. They approach medicine as the science that it is, which is EXACTLY what I want in a doctor, not a host at a day spa. Dr. Gammer and Kathy are serious, focused, and concerned about their patients well-being. Are their personalities warm and fuzzy? Not immediately. If they wanted to be warm and fuzzy and hold your hand and make small talk, theyd be psychologists because thats what theyre paid to do. Dr. Gammer and Kathy focus on what theyre committed to keeping healthy: your skin. See them more than once, and a professional relationship begins to develop -- and you start to get to know them. They both actually have a great sense of humor.