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2809 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Suite A
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Phone: (310) 802-8180
Fax: (310) 802-8150
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday

We are conveniently located in a one story medical building with adjacent parking, across from the Manhattan Village Mall on Sepulveda Blvd, between Rosecrans Ave. and Marine Ave. From the 405 Freeway, exit on Rosecrans Ave. and head west. Turn left on Sepulveda Blvd., and our building is located 3 blocks south on the right. Free parking, including handicapped parking, is available on site, just to the north of our building. Street parking is also available in front of our building, on Sepulveda Blvd., until 3pm each day.

Please click on the green dot marked "B" and enter your starting address to get more detailed directions to our office.

 

About Us

The South Bay's Skin Care Experts
Manhattan Beach Dermatology is a comprehensive skin diagnosis and treatment center that provides state-of-the-art medical, cosmetic, and surgical skin care services. We treat both pediatric and adult patients; consider us to be the dermatology practice for your entire family. Our mission as the South Bay's premier skin care resource is to use the latest advances in dermatology to provide you with the highest quality care in a comfortable, relaxed, and caring practice setting.


Dr. Scott Rackett, Dr. Dina Bierman,
Daniela Leslie, DNP, FNP-C

Our services include:
• General Dermatology- including comprehensive full body skin cancer screening to detect abnormal moles, pre-cancerous spots, melanoma, and other skin cancers; treatment for medical skin issues such as acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, rashes, allergic reactions, skin discolorations, and other conditions.
• Skin Surgery - Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancers such as basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, removal of moles, cysts, warts, and other non-cancerous growths, surgical excisions of atypical moles and superficial melanoma.
• Minimally Invasive Skin Rejuvenation - Botox and Dysport, fillers such as Restylane, Juvéderm, and Radiesse , sclerotherapy for leg veins, topical skin renewal programs, and chemical peels and lasers for facial redness/broken capillaries, hair removal, brown spots, acne scars, and sun damaged skin.

Committed to Excellence to
Deliver Results

At Manhattan Beach Dermatology, the hallmark of our practice philosophy is that prevention and early detection of skin disease and skin cancer are of the utmost importance. We encourage you and your family to adopt healthy skin habits for a lifetime of skin wellness. Your skin needs the highly specialized and unique attention that only a board certified dermatologist can provide you. It is generally recommended that you see a dermatologist annually for a thorough examination so that any skin abnormalities can be discovered at the earliest stages. We invite you to schedule a consultation today by simply calling (310) 802-8180 so you can look and feel your best.

If you are a new patient, welcome and thanks for choosing us! Click on New Patient Registration to print and fill out our forms to bring to your appointment in order to streamline the registration process. Sign up for our quarterly newsletter to receive exclusive offers on cosmetic treatments and to keep up to date with the latest information in the field of dermatology.

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New Patients
Welcome to Manhattan Beach Dermatology! It is our sincerest goal to make your visit as pleasant as possible. If you are a new patient there are forms to fill out to register you as a new patient. For your convenience, you can download the necessary forms, fill them in prior to your visit, and greatly expedite the registration process. We realize that your time is important and strive to make your registration as quick as possible. You can either bring in the forms or fax them to our office (310 802-8150) prior to your appointment. Please don't forget to bring your insurance card and photo identification with you to your appointment.


Existing Patients
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Tips to get the most out of your upcoming dermatology visit:

1. Write down all the questions you have and things you want to discuss during your visit. Keep in mind that if your list is very long that is fine but it may require more than one visit to address all your skin problems.

2. Prior to your appointment, examine your skin and draw a body diagram marking the location of any spots you would like to have checked. Have your partner lightly mark spots on your skin that you can't see (i.e., the back) but that he/she may be concerned about.

3. Know your family history -- has anyone in your family had pre-cancerous lesions or skin cancer? What type? Ask before your appointment.

4. Know your own history as well -- have you had skin cancer? What type and where on your body? If you have had melanoma, then bring the detailed information (e.g., pathology report) regarding your cancer.

5. Bring a list all of your medications and allergies. Include aspirin, vitamins, and herbal supplements if you take them.

6. If you have a rash, there are a few things we need to know -- have you changed any of your medications, soaps, moisturizers, cosmetics? Bring in any new products. Do you have a history of eczema or sensitive skin? Does anyone in your family have a skin disease? What products (both over the counter and doctor prescribed) have you tried? Bring them with you. Take a picture of your rash at its worst with your cell phone camera; the rash might be improved by the time of your visit.

7. If your visit is for acne, come prepared. What products or cosmetics are you currently using? What treatments have you tried? Bring in your skin products or a list of your past and current treatments. Have you had dryness or burning with previous treatments?

8. Always be honest with us. We will never judge you even if you are an avid tanner or not really using the medication prescribed by your prior doctor. We are here to help, and can only help you best if we know the true story.

9. Think about the timing of your visit -- don't schedule an appointment for a treatment of the face if you have a social engagement, sunny vacation, or important work meeting in the next few days; don't schedule a surgical appointment if you will be travelling, swimming or planning a strenuous athletic endeavor in the next few days.

10. For cosmetic and surgical patients, read the instructions, available on this website, prior to the procedure you have scheduled so that you come prepared having followed the pre-operative instructions and know what to expect afterwards.

 

Office Policies

Office Policies
In an effort to make your visit to Manhattan Beach Dermatology run as smoothly as possible, we have implemented the following office policies. We look forward to providing you with the highest quality medical care. Please feel free to call for any questions or additional information.

Accepted Insurances
We accept Medicare and are an in-network provider for most PPO plans in California, including Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, Health Net, and Pacificare. We do not participate in any HMO or MediCal insurance plans. Our office staff will be happy to verify your eligibility prior to your appointment.

Office Hours
We are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Monday through Friday. After office hours, call (310) 802-8180 and follow the voice mail prompts to leave a non-urgent message or to contact one of our healthcare providers for emergencies only.

Payment
We collect all co-pays, deductibles, and co-insurance at the time of service. Cosmetic procedures are not billed to insurance and we require payment in full at the time of service. We accept cash, checks, and the following credit cards and debit cards: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. After your insurance is billed and we receive payment, any additional balance is your responsibility. A bill will be sent and is payable within 30 days of receipt.

Appointments & Cancellations
To make an appointment, please call us at (310) 802-8180. You can also email us at:
info@mbderm.com We ask you to bring photo identification and your insurance card with you to your first visit. If you have not downloaded and filled out the new patient registration forms in advance, please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time. We ask that patients kindly provide us with at least 24 hours' notice if they cannot make their appointment. This courtesy enables us to better utilize available appointments for our patients in need. To avoid a $50 cancellation fee, please provide at least 24 hours' notice if you cannot keep your appointment.

 

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Contact Us - Existing Patients

Keep the lines of communication open! Manhattan Beach Dermatology's patient portal is an interactive website that allows patients to communicate certain health information with us. Information inside the patient portal is password protected and secure. The patient portal can be accessed only by you and our staff.

The patient portal fully complies with privacy and security rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); which governs the collection, storage and use of patient health records.

You can keep us updated on your health information by clicking this link; https://manhattanbeach.ema.md. Enter the user name and password provided to you by our office. If you have forgotten your username and password, please call our office at (310) 802-8180.
Using the portal, you will be able to enter any changes to your:
• Pharmacy Location
• Past Medical History
• Skin Disease History
• Medications 
• Allergies
• Social History
  (e.g. alcohol, tobacco use)

You will also be able to view a clinical summary of your visit and informative handouts regarding your medical condition, after your visit. If you have questions or want to let us know how your treatment is progressing, rather than calling us, please send us an electronic message through your patient portal.