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Dr. Peter Karlsberg, MD

Dr. Peter Karlsberg, MD

Dermatology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Peter Karlsberg, MD is a dermatologist in Ventura, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Karlsberg has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

1190 S Victoria Ave Ste 300 Ventura, CA 93003

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Karlsberg specializes in the area of Dermatology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Karlsberg's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Karlsberg

4.2
11 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
73%
73%
4 star
9%
9%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
18%
18%

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Thought I needed plastic surgery
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Had a small skin cancer on my face below my eye. He had to dig in 3 timed before he got all the cancer cells. He stitched me up and it appeared had that I would be left with a huge scar. After a short time, there was ZERO signs of any scare tissue. I don't know how they can do what they do.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jim from Ventura – Dec 20, 2024
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In my opinion, stay away from this provider.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Oct 08, 2024
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Dr Karlsberg, Michelle and their staff are amazing. Easy to make an appointment and such a friendly and personable Doctor and staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Karen Lagos – Jan 21, 2023
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This is a 5 star experience from the look of the office to the quality of the people. Dr. Karlsberg and his staff exude a warm professionalism that insures a first class experience!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 25, 2021
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If I could give this place 0 stars I would. I just received a bill from this place for services rendered over a year ago. I called before making an appointment to make sure my insurance was accepted here, they said yes. My experience was below sub par, I came in to have an irregular type mole with scar tissue removed on which I was told could not be done as they did not recommend it. I also mentioned another bump and after review from the dermatologist, it was an ingrown hair which she popped. To my surprise this costs $325, compete joke. Now they are coming to me saying I owe this amount now because my insurance refused the claim. The only reason my insurance would refuse this claim is if they filed it wrong, they filed it late, or they lied to me about taking my coverage to make a quick buck. This place is a complete scam. DO NOT COME HERE!!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 07, 2019
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My daughter first recommended Dr. Karlsberg to me. However as friends learned of my circumstances, they also said he was "The Best"! Last year I enjoyed working with him to decide how to change the reality of my years. This year was way more serious for my skin cancer came back with a vengeance. He is so kind and so caring. I'm disabled and in a great deal of pain 24/7. He and his office watched over me with such compassion for Moh's surgery can be time consuming- in my case @3-4 hours.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
J W Dearborn in Ventura, CA – Aug 16, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Peter Karlsberg, MD is a dermatologist in Ventura, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Karlsberg has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco School...read more
  • Dermatology

  • Cosmetic Dermatology

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  • Parkland Memorial Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1995
  • University Ca San Francisco Hosps

    Internship Hospital, 1992
  • University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1991
  • Harvard Medical School

    Undergraduate School, 1986
  • American Society For Mohs Surgery

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
Dermatology
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  • Spanish

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Locations

Practice

Unavail1190 S Victoria Ave Ste 300 Ventura, CA 93003
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura

    147 N Brent St
    Ventura, CA 93003
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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