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Dr. Leslie Hilger Jr, MD

Dr. Leslie Hilger Jr, MD

Dermatology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Leslie Hilger Jr, MD is a dermatologist in Oakland, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hilger Jr has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1970. He is affiliated with medical facilities Stanford Hospital and Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

460 34th St Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 652-8091

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • 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. Hilger Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hilger Jr

4.3
15 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
80%
80%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
7%
7%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
13%
13%

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A very special doctor
I have been see Dr Hilger for 20+ years and he is probably the most knowledgeable doctor I know. (I have work with doctors every day for the last 40 years). I just saw him again yesterday for my routine skin check up. He is what all doctors should strive to be.
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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Tim – Jan 11, 2023
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A fantastic doctor. Too bad there aren't 10 stars.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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James Rohde – Mar 02, 2020
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3 visits, plus the biopsy from another Derm, and he still missed the squamous cell. It continued to grow and hurt like hell and he was insistent it was a raised scar, thought I had no prior injury on site, and have an extensive history of skin cancers. Started out the size of half a dime, now there is a car the size of a silver dollar. I'll give you missing it once, but not multiple times.
What went well
No results
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Former patient of 7 years – Dec 23, 2019
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This man is a genius. Every time I leave my appointments I learn something new. He is so experienced and knowledgeable. I hope one day scientists learn how to clone people because when he retires we will need his expertise and brilliance forever! Genius minds like his are quite rare these days.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Richmond, CA – Feb 24, 2017
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These guys are awesome. They're experienced in all areas of Medical Dermatology. They're in the trenches and they take insurance, whereas the Cosmetic Dermatologists will only take your cash and leave you hanging. They see a million patients a day so make sure you bring a book or your laptop and a sandwich to eat while you're waiting, they're worth the wait!
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
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Michael in San Rafael, CA – Nov 07, 2016
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Prurigo nodularis patient for many years with Dr. Hilger. Very professional, knowledgeable about my condition and has used several treatments. Prurigo nodularis is a recurring skin condition, and the itch and pain is overwhelming. I believe Dr. Hilger has persisted in treating this desease as best he can. He is empathetic and open to ideas about new therapies. I rate Dr. Hilger 5 stars.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Donald S. Hansen in Alameda, CA – Jul 04, 2016
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I have been a patient of Dr. Hilger multiple times for various skin spot removals and I will continue going because he is so thorough with explanations, kind in demeanor, and exact with his procedures. I have nothing negative to report about Dr Hilger and his office and staff.
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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John F in Granada Hills, CA – Feb 02, 2016
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biography

Dr. Leslie Hilger Jr, MD is a dermatologist in Oakland, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hilger Jr has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1970....read more

  • Dermatology

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  • University Of California At Berkeley

    Medical School, 1970
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Locations

Practice

Unavail460 34th St Oakland, CA 94609
1
Office2241 Central Ave Ste D Alameda, CA 94501
2

Practice

Office5401 Norris Canyon Rd Ste 212 San Ramon, CA 94583
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • 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

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    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

  • Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center

    1600 Medical Pkwy
    Carson City, NV 89703

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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