What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.98
Average wait time
4.20
Bedside manner
4.93
“Dr Recht is terrific. I have been coming to see him for years for overall skin check and he always explains things clearly.”
Laura W.February 20, 2026
“I was a returning patient. So I went back. Very popular Dr. Examined me all over, not just the spot on my arm that I went in for. Very friendly Dr. and Assistant.”
Charles D.July 15, 2025
About Dr. Bernard Recht
Dr. Recht was born and raised in the foggy Sunset District of San Francisco, California, where he attended Lowell High School. He graduated with a degree in Bacteriology and Immunology from U.C. Berkeley, and completed a Ph.D. degree in Immunochemistry from Mt Sinai – CUNY, while completing his research at NYU in New York City. Dr. Recht received his medical training at Mt. Sinai Medical Center and did his internship at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, California. A residency and a research fellowship in dermatology were done at Stanford University.
Bernard Recht, MD, PhD is Board Certified in Dermatology. He is on the staff of El Camino Hospital, is a Clinical Instructor at the Palo Alto Veteran’s Hospital, and an Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Stanford University Medical Center.
Sunnyvale Dermatology was founded by Dr. Recht in 1987, and in 2008 moved to its current location on Knickerbocker Drive. This clinic will now merge into California Skin Institute and become the premier Sunnyvale location.
Besides teaching Stanford Dermatology residents, Dr. Recht is active in the community, and has been involved in running skin cancer screenings, and giving lectures on the detection and prevention of skin cancer.
Dr. Recht loves to spend time planting in his garden, taking watercolor classes, traveling, and spending quality time with his wife and three grown children.
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Benign or precancerous skin growths
Removal of cancerous skin growth
Acute skin infection
Benign or precancerous skin growths
Removal of cancerous skin growth
Acute skin infection
Office location
California Skin Institute, part of SDG - Sunnyvale
603 S. Knickerbocker Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Dermatology
Education and training
- CUNY, The City University of New York, PhD in Immunochemistry
- Huntington Hospital West Tower (Internship)
- Stanford University, Residency in Dermatology
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1780617100
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.98
Wait time
4.20
Bedside manner
4.93
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Dr Recht is terrific. I have been coming to see him for years for overall skin check and he always explains things clearly.
February 20, 2026Laura W.Verified patient
I was a returning patient. So I went back. Very popular Dr. Examined me all over, not just the spot on my arm that I went in for. Very friendly Dr. and Assistant.
July 15, 2025Charles D.Verified patient
Dr. Recht has provided me with excellent care for years. I have recommended him to many friends. Aside from his expertise, he has a wonderful sense of humor (imagine calling scaly-skin bumps barnacles?)!! You'll be pleased with him and his staff.
July 6, 2025Donna A.Verified patient
Dr. Recht is the best . He is so experienced and so nice.
From the office , I was asked to fill a very long questionnaire with far too many questions!
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The doctor and office staff were all very nice.
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Dr Recht is very professional yet friendly to his patients. i have very positive outcome frm all treatments and medications or ointment he prescribed
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What practice does Dr. Bernard Recht work with?
Dr. Bernard Recht works with Schweiger Dermatology Group.
Where is Dr. Bernard Recht's office located?
Dr. Bernard Recht's office is located at 603 S. Knickerbocker Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bernard Recht have?
Dr. Bernard Recht is certified by American Board of Dermatology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Bernard Recht?
Dr. Bernard Recht frequently sees patients for Acne, Annual Skin Screening, Dermatology Consultation, Hair Loss, and Rash. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Bernard Recht on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Bernard Recht speak?
Dr. Bernard Recht speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Bernard Recht in reviews?
47 patients have reviewed Dr. Bernard Recht. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.98/5. They have a 4.93/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.2/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.