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Dr. Ervin Epstein Jr, MD

Dr. Ervin Epstein Jr, MD

Dermatology*
55+ years of experience

Dr. Ervin Epstein Jr, MD is a dermatologist in Oakland, CA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1966. He is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

400 30th St Ste 205 Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 444-8282

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Epstein Jr specializes in the area of Dermatology. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Epstein Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Epstein Jr

3.1
10 ratings, 4 with a written review
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Dr. Epstein is the worst doctor I have ever seen--rude, arrogant, condescending and borderline senile. His appointment staff, however, was great; when I described my horrible meeting with the "doctor," they just rolled their eyes like they'd heard it all before. AVOID THIS MAN.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
3 others found this helpful
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Jun 06, 2020
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Dr. Epstein had no idea what caused my complaint [rash on arms from mites, origin unknown] even when I showed him two examples of mite specimens, he simply brushed them off my skin without examining them under higher magnification. I also had deliberately worn a tee-shirt and sweat pants for convenience--the same "uniform" I wear to almost all my medical appointments; from this he said I looked like a "homeless" person. This offended me, of course & demonstrated he was a lousy clinician.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Tim Piland in Berkeley, CA – Jul 26, 2018
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My husband went to see Dr. Epstein with "unknown" rash, he was suffering with for more than half Year . He seen many doctors before, but nobody could help him until he went to Dr. Epstein. Very impressive result. Thank you doctor!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Larissa Berkman in San Mateo, CA – May 06, 2017
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Good rapport.He is friendly and humorous and that relaxed me.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Stu S in Oakland, CA – Dec 08, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ervin Epstein Jr, MD is a dermatologist in Oakland, CA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1966. He is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Dermatology

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  • University Of California At Berkeley

    Medical School, 1966
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
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Dermatology
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Locations

Practice

Office400 30th St Ste 205 Oakland, CA 94609
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center

    350 Hawthorne Ave
    Oakland, CA 94609
    Recipient of 27
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    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

    View all patient feedback
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