Dr. Somharn Saekow, MD

Dermatology*MaleAge 72

Dermatology*

Dr. Somharn Saekow, MD is a dermatologist in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Saekow has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Scripps Green Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

Dr. Somharn Saekow, MD

Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine

10820 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla, CA 92037
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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Saekow specializes in the area of Dermatology. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Saekow's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Saekow

3.0

18 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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MG – Mar 10, 2025
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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WW – May 31, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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May 01, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Feb 16, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Ian LaMar – Oct 14, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 15, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Unhappy patient – May 12, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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F.P. in La Jolla – Jan 23, 2019
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
9 people found this helpful
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T.A. in San Diego, CA – May 19, 2016
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What went well
  • 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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Karin T in La Jolla, CA – Mar 30, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

A member of the Division of Dermatology at Torrey Pines, Dr Saekow attended Medical School at the University of Colorado in Denver and completed his residency at the University of California, Davis. He is board certified in Dermatology, and his...read more

biography

A member of the Division of Dermatology at Torrey Pines, Dr. Saekow attended Medical School at the University of Colorado in Denver and completed his residency at the University of California, Davis. He is board certified in Dermatology, and his...read more
  • Dermatology

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  • University Ca Davis Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
Dermatology
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Locations

Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine

Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine10820 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla, CA 92037
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
    La Jolla, CA 92037
    Recipient of 29
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    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

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence 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

    View all awards

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave
    La Jolla, CA 92037
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    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

    View all awards

    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

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave
    San Diego, CA 92103
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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