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Dr. Jeffrey Bortz, MD

Dr. Jeffrey Bortz, MD

Dermatology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Jeffrey Bortz, MD is a dermatologist in Walnut Creek, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Bortz has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek and Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 59 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (59 reviews)

Practice

2255 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste B1 Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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Dr. Bortz's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bortz

4.3

59 ratings, 20 with a written review
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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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Rich Fettke – Sep 03, 2022
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What could be improved
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1 person found this helpful
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Elmer Bricca – Jul 17, 2022
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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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Apr 29, 2022
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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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Stacey Aucella – Apr 07, 2022
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Keith – Apr 03, 2021
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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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Jan 02, 2021
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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
What could be improved
No results
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Stephen Friedkin – Oct 21, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Richard Wherry – Sep 12, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
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Mike Cameron – Sep 07, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Aug 21, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Trevor – Jul 25, 2020
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No results
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Jul 24, 2020
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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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Jun 19, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
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Perry – Feb 08, 2020
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 23, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Danville – Dec 27, 2018
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Lou Klein in Walnut Creek, CA – Apr 30, 2018
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Walnut Creek, CA – May 18, 2017
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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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EO – Mar 24, 2017
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Christine McInerney in Walnut Creek, CA – Dec 02, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

The East Bay Skin Cancer Center specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, with a special interest in Mohs Micrographic Surgery. Our practice is one of the few dermatology offices in the Bay Area accredited as an office-based surgery center by the American Association of Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
  • Dermatology

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  • Skin And Cancer Foundation

    Fellowship Hospital, 1995
  • Stanford University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1993
  • Boston University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1990
  • University Of Iowa Carver College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
  • Iowa State University

    Undergraduate School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
Dermatology
Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Golden State Dermatology Inc.2255 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste B1 Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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Office355 Lennon Ln Ste 355 Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd
    Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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

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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

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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  • Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley

    5555 W Las Positas Blvd
    Pleasanton, CA 94588
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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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

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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