What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.78
Average wait time
4.58
Bedside manner
4.84
“Very easy to make an appointment with! I was told that there was a two month wait at another practice but I was able to book an appointment with her right away! ”
Aki M.May 15, 2017
“My visit with Dr Railan was pleasant and helpful. She recommended products that have alleviated most symptoms. I am looking forward to future appointments.”
Marcia C.May 15, 2017
About Dr. Divya Railan
We are a Direct Care Practice and are not contracted with any insurance companies.
Procedure pricing varies based on patient concerns. Treatments are customized, and pricing can be discussed during the visit.
Divya Railan, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in cosmetic and laser dermatology. She graduated from the University of Michigan, followed by earning her Doctor of Medicine degree at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. She then moved to Indiana, where she completed an internship in internal medicine and a residency in dermatology at Indiana University Medical Center. To pursue her passion for cosmetic dermatology, Dr. Railan relocated to Sacramento, California, where she completed a one-year fellowship in laser and cosmetic dermatology at the nationally recognized Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Northern California under Dr. Suzanne Kilmer.
Office location
Dr. Divya Railan, MD, FAAD also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- El Camino Hospital
- Good Samaritan Hospital
Board certifications
- American Board of Dermatology
Education and training
- Medical School - Wayne State University, Doctor of Medicine
- Indiana University (Internship)
- Indiana University, Residency in Dermatology
- Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Northern California, Fellowship in Laser Dermatology
Professional memberships
- American Academy of Dermatology
Languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1184665556
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.78
Wait time
4.58
Bedside manner
4.84
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207 reviews
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I did not asked all questions that I meant to. She told that she will be back but she never did. Just nurse gave me cream.
February 23, 2011Marina V.Verified patient
She and her staff were friendly, efficient, and thorough. She had printed instructions and product samples to take home.
June 14, 2012Amy G.Verified patient
Dr. Railan was courteous and responsive. Gave me all the information I needed for my condition. Highly recommend her!
August 8, 2012Initials hidden
She was very nice and extremely helpful! She gave me a lot of products to help with my acne and was very informative!
March 1, 2010Initials hidden
Love her. Clearly explained all my options. Very concerned with my comfort level. I did not even feel the stitch!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Professionals, from staff to doctor. The only thing that sucked was it took FOREVER to get in and out. So it goes.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
She was concerned and caring. The best dermatology appointment ever because of Dr. Railan and I'm 60+ years !
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
She is very kind and professional...I never have to wait long and I'm always very pleased with results.
December 8, 2011Brittany D.Verified patient
Very helpful, very caring. Went out of her way to spend more time with me and send an email afterwards
January 10, 2017Tariq P.Verified patient
Divya Railan, MD is very professional, incredibly knowledgeable and very efficient. She is wonderful!
March 9, 2015Fiona H.Verified patient
Very quick and professional. Dr. Railan gave some excellent advice and I will be sure to follow up.
More than 1 year agoOlivier J.Verified patient
Very friendly and professional. The best experience I've had at a doctor's office in a long time.
October 11, 2011Initials hidden
Dr. Railan was very helpful and professional. I wouldn't hesitate to consult her in the future.
July 13, 2011Initials hidden
Very professional and very nice. Real concern for healthy living for skin cancer protection .
April 30, 2014Cindy C.Verified patient
She was very knowledgable and made me feel comfortable. I would see her again in a heartbeat!
August 17, 2015Jennifer K.Verified patient
I recommend Dr. Railan highly. She communicates and listens well and provided excellent care.
June 5, 2013Initials hidden
I had concerns about my insurance coverage, and they were very helpful. Highly recommended.
March 9, 2017Sheri W.Verified patient
the paperwork is tedious.
Long waiting times.
Special preference towards some patients.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Railan and her staff are really really nice. Great office, too—felt very comfortable.
May 6, 2014Joseph Kristoffer A.Verified patient
Dr. Railan did a wonderful job. I appreciate the time she took to answer my questions.
August 24, 2015Initials hidden
Dr. Railan and her staff were excellent. Very helpful, thorough, and accommodating.
November 5, 2014Gillian U.Verified patient
Dr. Railan is fantastic. Her knowledge and manner are very professional and caring.
April 3, 2012Initials hidden
Dr. Railan was very personable and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend her!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
As always, she is incredibly competent with a wonderful manner. I'll be back!!
October 5, 2010Initials hidden
Dr. Railan is amazing. She's caring, kind, meticulous, positive, and professional.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Great doctor and amazingly thorough. Addressed every single concern that I had.
July 20, 2012Initials hidden
She is kind, honest and pays attention to what you need as a client. Many thanks
November 3, 2011Natalie N.Verified patient
Dr. Railan is the best! She is a very skilled, thoughtful and thorough doctor.
July 14, 2011Daniel M.Verified patient
Dr. Railan was very nice, thorough and patient. I would highly recommend.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Non-complex visit: office staff, nurse, and doctor were all excellent.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
was trying to sell me her treatments did not try to fix the problem.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Everything was great, and Dr. Railan is very caring and thorough.
November 28, 2012Rasa P.Verified patient
Great doctor who is very concerned and focused on her patients.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
A great professional, helpful, and on the ball about everything.
May 7, 2013Raymond G.Verified patient
Very nice I'm going back to see her next month for another visit
July 16, 2014Initials hidden
I'm recommending her to all my friends. She is absolutely great!
July 23, 2011Luis A.Verified patient
Staff is excellent as was the quality of the medical treatment.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very good experience she is kind, smart and easy to talk to.
October 24, 2011Initials hidden
It was very good and she shows she cares about her patients.
April 10, 2013James P.Verified patient
Dr. Railan is excellent and I would recommend her highly.
January 18, 2013Initials hidden
Very helpful and I look forward to my next appointment.
July 25, 2012Initials hidden
Very friendly doctor and stuff !! Highly recommended!!
February 18, 2014Silvia W.Verified patient
Dr. Railan is the absolute best doctor, ever!!!!!!
March 23, 2011Initials hidden
Very easy to make an appointment with! I was told that there was a two month wait at another practice but I was able to book an appointment with her right away!
May 15, 2017Aki M.Verified patient
My visit with Dr Railan was pleasant and helpful. She recommended products that have alleviated most symptoms. I am looking forward to future appointments.
May 15, 2017Marcia C.Verified patient
Great visit. The team is very professional, and very happy crew. My interactions here have always been pleasant. My acne has cleared up a lot in the last few months. I also like that they take photos along the way to review progress.
My only complaint - I've been there two times. Both times, it takes about 30 min to be 'seen' by the assistant, then another 10 minutes until Divya could come in. Not crazy long, but it would be nice to know I won't be seen for 30+ min.
April 11, 2017Cheyenne L.Verified patient
The doctor did not fully help me with either of the issues I came in for. I came in for a mole check and acne treatment on a Friday and it seemed like she was trying to rush me out for the weekend and she didn't take the time to help at all. After she briefly looked over my moles, she said that they're irregular and I should have them monitored by UCSF. I'm fine with being referred to another doctor, but she gave no information on who to contact.
Then she gave me an acne treatment regimen. As her assistant was trying to explain the regimen to me, the doctor kept coming in and out of the room interrupting her. It was awkward and caused the assistant to forget important steps in the regimen. I asked whether I should not drink alcohol on the medication and never got an answer.
Once I finished going through the regimen with the assistant, the doctor came in and said she spoke with the pharmacy and some of the medications she prescribed are not accepted by my insurance company. I asked her to change the regimen to include medications covered and she said that since it's Friday she'd try to resolve it after the weekend. She assured me that she would give me enough samples that would last me a month and it was no rush to fix the prescription. It was only after I got home that I realized that not only were some of the medications not included in the samples, but one of the medications only had 8 pills (to be taken daily). No way would that last an entire month.
I ended up being at the office for almost 2 hours and yet didn't feel like I had been fully helped. I wish I had gone to a different doctor who would've cared that I had concerns about my moles.
More than 1 year agoMeghan T.Verified patient
Had no problem that I went there with a number of different areas with question. Showed her some skin discolouration and she knew immediately how to deal with it. Still need to test the medication itself, but I was very pleasantly surprised that she managed to create a very detailed regiment to treat the problem as quickly as she did. Very friendly office, and very forward with looking to help me in any way they could.
February 14, 2017Jacob D.Verified patient
I have been seeing Dr. Divya Railan for over a year. I cannot thank her enough for addressing my skin concerns. She treated my skin with just medicines and no external procedures, which I absolutely loved. Amazing results in just a year! I highly recommend Dr. Divya! She is very friendly and listens to you patiently.
More than 1 year agoGaana D.Verified patient
I came in for moderate inflammatory acne and severely plugged skin. Dr. Railan looked at my skin type seriously before prescribing any medicines. She noticed I had darker dry skin that becomes oily under poor treatment. Thus, she started me off with a gentle topical antibiotic for my face and a low strenth tazorac for my back. After a month, she increased the strength of the tazorac and gave me atralin for my face to take with thr topical antibiotics. After three months, most of thr inflammatory acne has subsided, and much of the plugs on my face have cleared as well. I'm extremely pleased.
August 10, 2015Han R.Verified patient
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Which hospital is Dr. Divya Railan affiliated with?
Dr. Divya Railan is affiliated with El Camino Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Divya Railan work with?
Dr. Divya Railan works with Divya Railan, MD.
Where is Dr. Divya Railan's office located?
Dr. Divya Railan has 2 office locations in Menlo Park, view full addresses on Dr. Railan's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Divya Railan have?
Dr. Divya Railan is certified by American Board of Dermatology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Divya Railan?
Dr. Divya Railan frequently sees patients for Acne, Allergy Consultation, Annual Skin Screening, Dermatology Consultation, and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI). You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Divya Railan on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Divya Railan speak?
Dr. Divya Railan speaks English and Hindi.
How do patients rate Dr. Divya Railan in reviews?
207 patients have reviewed Dr. Divya Railan. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.78/5. They have a 4.84/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.58/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.