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Dr. Ekama Carlson, MD

Dr. Ekama Carlson, MD

Mohs Micrographic Surgery*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Ekama Carlson, MD is a mohs-micrographic surgeon in San Francisco, CA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California, Davis in 2012. She is affiliated with CPMC Van Ness Campus. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

2100 Webster St Ste 506 San Francisco, CA 94115
Telehealth available
(415) 226-9431

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Carlson specializes in the areas of Dermatology & Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Carlson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Carlson

3.8
10 ratings, 7 with a written review
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This doctor saved my life
I saw Dr. Carlson for a spider bite that kept growing on my skin. After listening to what I thought it was, the doctor said she didn't think it was a spider bite, and recommended a biopsy. The biopsy had to be big enough to get enough of a sample to make the diagnosis, and also required stitches, so she was going to have me return the following week for the procedure but my insurance was ending as I was between jobs, and I really needed it done on the same day. I could tell that the doctor and the staff were busy, however, when I explained the situation, the doctor said she would be happy to fit me in after seeing a few more patients. 30 minutes later, she performed the biopsy surgery, which literally saved my life as it came back as an aggressive type of skin cancer that will require many months of treatments. Thank you to this doctor and her kind staff.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 13, 2024
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Wouldn't recommend
Would not recommend seeing Dr. Carlson for a checkup. She seems very smart and is probably a great surgeon, but for a screening, she had very little patience and gave off a rushed feeling that she didn't want to take the time to see me or answer my questions. The American Cancer Society & Skin Cancer Foundation recommend a yearly skin exam, and yet she told me I should've checked my skin myself and made me feel stupid for being cautious about moles my other doctor had flagged... Will not be going back.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 02, 2024
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BIG SCAM
Wow what a scam! Go to a med spa where a consultation is FREE and not $300. They hide their fee list for a reason. Dr Ekama Carlson just rehearsed a list of information without properly inquiring my goals, asking what I’ve done in the past or letting me speak. Insurance won’t cover most things and she will charge you double what they charge at a med spa. BEWARE!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Kyla – Feb 02, 2024
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Great doctor but 1 hour wait times
I’ve seen Dr Carlson multiple times in the past year. The last couple of times we’ve had to wait for almost 1 hour despite showing up on time for our scheduled appointment. They gave us no heads up that dr Carlson was running late.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 17, 2023
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Great Mohs Surgeon in San Francisco
I saw Dr. Ekama Carlson for Mohs surgery in her San Francisco office. The experience was such a positive one. All the staff were friendly, caring, helpful, and hospitable. They even played my favorite music during surgery, and were kind enough to offer me an espresso as I waited for the lab to complete the biopsy during the procedure. Best Mohs surgery and dermatology office. I'll be back to this doctor for all my skin care needs
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
2 others found this helpful
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Layton Pierce – Mar 09, 2023
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Excellent surgeon
Dr. Carlson did MOHS surgery on my nose. She and her assistants were gentle, kind, and the Dr. explained everything thoroughly even though I had a million questions. I returned today to get my stitches out and wow! I am very happy with my results. You can barely see the mark where she stitched me up. So thankful.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Jul 14, 2022
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I had MOH's on my face - directly above my lip. She was very gentle from the administering of the numbing agent...to the stitches. It was a fairly large area from the bottom of my nose down to inside my lip. It has only been about 7 weeks so far and the scar is still a bit red, but barely noticeable.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Amy – Jan 25, 2020
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Carlson's care philosophy is to provide surgical excellence and exceptionalism in total patient care experience, which translates to highly desirable surgical results, including high cure rates for skin cancer, low rates of skin cancer recurrence,...read more

biography

Dr. Ekama Carlson is a University of California, San Francisco fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic and reconstructive surgeon, who is double board-certified in Dermatology and Mohs Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Carlson has extensive expertise...read more

  • Mohs Micrographic Surgery

  • Dermatology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Mohs Micrographic Surgery And Procedural Dermatology, University Of California San Francisco

    Fellowship Hospital, 2017

  • Dermatology, University Of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2016

  • University Of Colorado Anschutz - Dermatology

    Residency Hospital, 2016

  • Santa Clara Valley Medical Center/stanford School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 2013

  • Santa Clara Vly Medical Center Stanford University

    Internship Hospital, 2013

  • University Of California, Davis

    Medical School, 2012

  • University Of California, Davis School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2012

  • The Georgia Institute Of Technology - Bachelor Of Chemical Engineering

    Undergraduate School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
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Dermatology
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Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery
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Practice

Carolyn C Chang MD A Prof. Corp.2100 Webster St Ste 506 San Francisco, CA 94115
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:30am - 3:30pm
    • Tue: 7:30am - 3:30pm
    • Wed: 7:30am - 3:30pm
    • Thu: 7:30am - 3:30pm
    • Fri: 7:30am - 3:30pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • CPMC Van Ness Campus

    1101 Van Ness Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94109
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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