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Dr. Joseph Rheim, MD

Dr. Joseph Rheim, MD

Dermatology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Rheim, MD is a dermatologist in Monterey, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rheim has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision and Cosmetic Skin Procedures. He graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Stanford Hospital and Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

757 Pacific St Ste A1 Monterey, CA 93940

At a Glance

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  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
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Dr. Rheim's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rheim

3.3
12 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
58%
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4 star
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3 star
0%
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2 star
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1 star
42%
42%

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The worst Clinic in Monterey
Awful treatment, bad stuff, wasting time and money.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
Helpful
Apr 25, 2025
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We recommend Dr. Rheim.
My wife and I have been patients of Dr. Joseph Rheim's for about 10 years. He is very skilled, always attentive to our concerns, is quite knowledgeable and is very pleasant. He correctly diagnosed a very difficult, chronic skin problem that had been misdiagnosed by our family physician. We feel fortunate to have Dr. Rheim as our dermatologist.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 24, 2023
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Be aware
I had been going to Dr Joe for YEARS! The office staff was always rude, but it got worse. And it's not just me - check out all the reviews on Y.elp under rheim-dermatology-cosmetic-laser-center-monterey. I left messages and a note for Dr. Joe but never heard back until I received a letter terminating me as a patient. Nice. While I had confidence in the care Dr. Joe had provided all those years, that he could allow this mistreatment of patients makes me now question his integrity. Extremely disapointed.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Rebecca Dmytryk – Aug 01, 2023
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Dr. Joe Rheim is the best Dermatologist in CA ! He is truly amazing and so easy to talk too !He does it all and his staff is so helpful and nice !
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
Helpful
William Thorn – Apr 19, 2021
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Not recommended. Scheduling took almost 3 months as a new patient. Wait time was 1-1/2 hours. When seen by Dr Rheim he was in a hurry and rushed. He convinced me to do an in-office, immediate procedure on my face which has left me with two scars that now have to be repaired by a plastic surgeon. Very bad experience and heard a lot of negative while waiting. Do not subject yourself to this doctor.
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
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Monterey – Jun 12, 2017
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I had some spots on my face removed. I thought Dr. Rheim was wonderful! Very kind, gentle and patient. I would definitely refer him.
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
Helpful
Linda 'Sue' Parker in Salinas, CA – Mar 01, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joseph Rheim, MD is a dermatologist in Monterey, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rheim has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision and Cosmetic Skin Procedures. He graduated from Tulane University of...read more
  • Dermatology

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  • Tulane University Of Louisiana

    Medical School, 2000
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Locations

Practice

James Rheim MD Inc.757 Pacific St Ste A1 Monterey, CA 93940
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Tahoe Forest Hospital

    10121 Pine Ave
    Truckee, CA 96161
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience 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.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    89%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    16% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Stanford Hospital

    300 Pasteur Dr
    Stanford, CA 94305
    Recipient of 34
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 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.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    19% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

    23625 Holman Hwy
    Monterey, CA 93940
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 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

    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

    View all awards

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    81%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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