Merced, CA - Dermatologist

Dermatology • Merced, CA

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Clinic Type

Dermatology

Address

3150 G St D, Merced, CA 95340

Phone

+1-209-921-3500

Email

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Opening Hours

Sunday: Closed; Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: Closed

Website

https://skinandcancerinstitute.com/location/merced/

Telehealth

Not specified

Services Offered

Medical dermatology
Cosmetic dermatology
Skin cancer care
Skin cancer screenings
Botox
Dermal fillers
Morpheus8
Microneedling
Kybella? (not explicitly listed but mentioned as examples)
facial aesthetic procedures
Professional skincare brands
Acne treatment
Rosacea treatment
Psoriasis treatment
Eczema treatment
Warts treatment
Keloid/scar treatment

Technology & Equipment

state-of-the-art dermatology technology
latest tools and techniques

Team

Board-certified dermatologists and dermatologic surgeons, Board-certified — Medical team

Insurance & Payment

Aetna Health of California Inc.
Alignment Health Plan – CA
AllCare IPA
American Provider Community – Altura HealthShare
American’s Choice Provider Network – CA
Anthem Blue Cross of California
Blue Shield of CA
Brand New Day (BND) – Universal Care, Inc.
Central CA Alliance for Health
Central Valley Medical Group (CVMG)
CIGNA – CA – Open Access Plus
CMS Medicare – CA
CorVel – CA – Workers Comp
Health Partners of Northern CA (HPNCA)
HealthNet – CA – HMO/Commercial
HealthSmart – CA
Humana / Choice Care – CA
Imperial Health Holdings – CA
Kaiser Permanente – Northern
MEDEX – CRandR Inc
Meritage Medical Network – First Choice Medical Group
Multiplan – CA – Multiplan
Networks by Design (NBD)
NX Health Network / Valenz Health – CA
RailRoad Medicare – CA
Three Rivers Production Network – CA
TRICARE/HNFS – CA
TriWest – CA Community Care Network (CCN)
United Health Care – CA
United Physician Network
Zelis Network Solutions – CA

We gladly accept a variety of insurance plans; contact for details on your specific coverage.

Online bill payment, Credit Card, Cash, Insurance

Languages Spoken

English

FAQs

What are the hours of operation?

Sunday: Closed; Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: Closed.

What is the address for The Skin and Cancer Institute – Merced?

3150 G Street, Suite #D, Merced, CA 95340.

What is the phone number?

+1-209-921-3500 (Main)

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Vitals: 3.5/5 (19 ratings)
U.S. News & World Report: 5/5 (Not explicitly stated)
RateMDs: 4.5/5 (1 review)

Patients praise

Patients appreciate the knowledgeable, professional, and compassionate care provided by the dermatologists
Many reports of efficient, punctual service with quick in-and-out appointments
Staff frequently described as friendly and helpful in positive reviews

Common complaints

Reports of rude or unprofessional office staff and billing department interactions
Some patients feel the doctor relies solely on patient-led concerns rather than performing routine head-to-toe inspections

"If you don't have specific locations on your body for Dr. Pilkington to check, he doesn't do it for you... He relies on your comments, questions and concerns to guide your visit."

— Vitals user review

"The office staff and billing department at this facility are easily some of the rudest, most unprofessional people I have ever dealt with."

— Yelp review for Golden State Dermatology

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

Golden State Dermatology Merced — Jun 26, 2026
David Michael Pilkington, MD | Dermatology | Merced, CA — Feb 13, 2026
Dr. David Pilkington, MD – Merced, CA | Dermatology - Doximity — Feb 1, 2026
Hector Rodriguez, PA-C, Merced, CA | Physician Assistant ... - Zocdoc — Aug 15, 2025
Hector Rodriguez, PA-C - Golden State Dermatology — Aug 15, 2025

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.