What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.74
Average wait time
4.68
Bedside manner
4.89
“Very supportive, patient, and friendly staff. Pricing and treatment options were clearly explained, and I felt very confident and informed after my visit. Would definitely return for future appointments.”
John L.July 24, 2024
“I sent my network a referral to Dr. Carlson’s office in case they need an excellent dermatologist or backup?? I could not get my annual skin check exam appointment with my great Dr. Lester who was booked during my Bay Area visit. I was blessed to find Dr. C via Zocdoc and her practice provides end to end solutions. She and her staff is impeccable.”
Dierdre L.April 3, 2024
About Dr. Ekama Carlson
The California Center for Dermatologic Surgery is a leading dermatology practice offering medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology. Visit caldermsurgery dot com to find out more about our offered services.
Dr. Ekama Carlson is a Northern California native. Born in Davis, California, she had the unique experience of growing up in a small university town in Nigeria, West Africa before eventually returning to the United States as a high school-aged teenager.
She completed her medical school education at the University of California, Davis, where she also pursued doctorate studies in biochemistry and molecular biology, with scientific research interests in cancer biology and tissue engineering.
Her residency training in dermatology was completed at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Center. She ultimately returned to the San Francisco bay area and completed her fellowship training in Mohs Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery and Procedural Dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco.
Dr. Carlson has double board certifications in Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery, conferred by the American Board of Dermatology. As a fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Carlson has extensive expertise in skin cancer, Mohs surgery, advanced reconstructive dermatologic surgery, dermatologic oncology (treatment of skin cancer), and procedural cosmetic dermatology. This combination of double board-certification, prestigious fellowship training and practice expertise, makes her a highly sought-after specialist and leader in her field. She is a fellow of the American Board of Dermatology (AAD), and a member of the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS).
Outside of practicing medicine, she enjoys nature, distance running, foods from just about every culture, language learning, decently good books, and quality time with her family, among many other things.
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Office location
California Center for Dermatologic Surgery
2100 Webster St, Suite 506, San Francisco, CA 94115
Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Dermatology
Education and training
- Medical School - University of California, Davis, Doctor of Medicine
- University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Center, Residency in Dermatology
- University of California, San Francisco, Fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery and Procedural Dermatology
- Georgia Institute of Technology (Bachelor's)
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1245532159
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.74
Wait time
4.68
Bedside manner
4.89
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192 reviews
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Process was easy and no issues checking in/out at all. Dr. Carlson is friendly and patient, answering all of my questions.
November 7, 2022Matthew F.Verified patient
Highly recommend. A thorough, beneficial, and educational experience. I felt seen and cared for.
October 17, 2023Victoria R.Verified patient
Great staff, appealing office, and Dr Carlson’s bedside manner and care for patients were excellent.
April 19, 2023Gregory H.Verified patient
I had a great visit, the doctor was super knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Would 100% go back
September 15, 2022Initials hidden
So thoughtful and helpful. I had a great experience and would highly recommend! :)
September 22, 2022Daniel W.Verified patient
Loved Dr. Carlson! She was kind, helpful, and easily answered all my questions
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Carlson was very kind and informative about my visit.
September 10, 2024Monica Maria E.Verified patient
Professional and Knowledgeable. Great energy and addressed my concerns.
July 7, 2023Initials hidden
Great and friendly staff, on time, clinic so clean and beautiful
June 12, 2023Izadora C.Verified patient
Best customer service and very friendly and knowledgeable staff
January 11, 2023Hilda P.Verified patient
Everything felt as if she doesn’t even care about the patient.
January 30, 2023Ivan O.Verified patient
amazing communication and amazing front desk workers.
September 18, 2023Samuel N.Verified patient
Very supportive, patient, and friendly staff. Pricing and treatment options were clearly explained, and I felt very confident and informed after my visit. Would definitely return for future appointments.
July 24, 2024John L.Verified patient
I sent my network a referral to Dr. Carlson’s office in case they need an excellent dermatologist or backup?? I could not get my annual skin check exam appointment with my great Dr. Lester who was booked during my Bay Area visit. I was blessed to find Dr. C via Zocdoc and her practice provides end to end solutions. She and her staff is impeccable.
April 3, 2024Dierdre L.Verified patient
Thank you
March 21, 2024Mayya B.Verified patient
I really like Dr. Carlson. She has a great way of speaking to patients, and I loved that she explained a bit of the science behind different medications. Additionally, all the staff I met were great, and the office itself is nice and in a convenient location.
November 6, 2023Initials hidden
The entire team is so friendly and clearly explained what they were doing / next steps in a way I could easily understand. Definitely recommend!
October 31, 2023Initials hidden
Great experience with Ekama Carlson! She was knowledgeable, kind, and took her time in assessing and answering all my questions. Was surprised how expensive parking was.
October 25, 2023Initials hidden
Patient and listening.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Great place, quite expensive.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I went in for a full body skin screening but was not given one. Then I was told by this doctor that I couldn't ask any more questions as "my appointment was over" and we were "out of time". Very unprofessional and dismissive. But short wait times and nice, clean office.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I only made the appointment after I spoke with the office about the doctor's availability to perform in-office surgery and was assured that she would have time to do it the following week. I asked to book an appointment for the consultation and for the surgery and was told there was no need to book the surgery appointment as it will be available.
Waited 45 minutes to see the doctor and low and behold, she said she couldn't do the surgery because that slot was booked and the consultation was a complete waste of time because the doctor was going on vacation for three weeks.
The doctor could have prescribed something or done something like inject the growth to slow its growth but nope, she did nothing and hardly spent any time with me and said she'd find someone else to do the surgery. Took almost a week to get that information and the referral that was supposed to be sent was not received.
Parking garage is expensive. No masks worn. Overall disappointing.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I scheduled a last minute appointment with Dr. Carlson and had a very good experience! The wait was really short and she addressed all of my concerns. I’d definitely come back and would recommend her office.
July 13, 2023Initials hidden
Doctor Carlson is so great!!
She is very patient and can also make points very clear. Better than my previous dermatologist. Definitely recommend.
July 10, 2023Wei W.Verified patient
I waited over an hour to see the doctor, and then she only had time to look for moles, but prescribed me several topical creams and tried to sell me some of her own products.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Carlson is compassionate, caring and a great communicator. From first contact through my procedure, she has been clear about what needed to be done, how things would work, and what to expect. A++
May 11, 2023John R.Verified patient
Loved my appointment with Dr. Carlson; she was very friendly, professional and thorough. The office was very clean and the staff also friendly and efficient. Definitely going back and will recommend Dr. Carlson to friends and family.
May 9, 2023Cybele D.Verified patient
Dr. Ekama was absolutely wonderful, she explained to me my condition in a way I understood and broke down why I needed each medication as well as what it was targeting. She was simply amazing, very professional and well spoken. I was glad to have her as my doctor.
March 9, 2023Maimuna A.Verified patient
The office is beautiful, staff and doctor were great. I had to wait almost 25 minutes to see the doc while I waited in the patient room, but I wasn’t in a hurry so didn’t mind too much. I loved how approachable and friendly the doc was.
January 15, 2023Laika K.Verified patient
Amazing bedside manner. Highly recommend!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I appreciate all the time she gave explaining certain medications and dermatology pathologies for my visit. She collaborated with me on the care that was best. The office has a lot of services they provide.
January 4, 2023Evelyn S.Verified patient
I really liked Dr Carlson. She was very thorough, friendly and listened to everything I had to say. She was quick and her office staff members were great. Parking in the garage below was very easy and definitely one of the most accessible medical offices in the city. I will be coming back again to see her.
December 8, 2022Lindsay D.Verified patient
Very friendly doctor and nurse, elaborate explanations, swift service and took enough time. Very modern and clean doctors office. The only thing that wasn't great, was that the questions at the check in for new patients and their answer options weren't always clear and receptionist was pretty disengaged and not very knowledgeable about this.
November 22, 2022Initials hidden
Wonderful doctor!
October 9, 2022Nataly A.Verified patient
Ekama seemed I rushed and gave me her full attention. She was very professional, but also empathetic. I look forward to seeing her again.
October 3, 2022Billie Kay H.Verified patient
Very competent and helpful doctor, friendly practice members and very nice office. Easy parking nearby and literally 1 minute wait until the doctor saw me after I arrived. Could not have had a better experience.
September 27, 2022Lukas G.Verified patient
Finally a great dermatologist! Not only was Dr. Carlson kind, but knowledgeable and fully explained everything so well. Had such a great experience overall and really appreciated how she took the time to make me feel at ease and communicate clearly fully while listening to all of my concerns. Love how passionate and excited she was about dermatology in my appointment.
I also appreciated that the office was not pushing cosmetic dermatology treatments at you in every place you looked or making those suggestions. Will definitely be returning and recommending this practice to friends without hesitation. 10/10!
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Where is Dr. Ekama Carlson's office located?
Dr. Ekama Carlson's office is located at 2100 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94115.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ekama Carlson have?
Dr. Ekama Carlson is certified by American Board of Dermatology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Ekama Carlson?
Dr. Ekama Carlson frequently sees patients for Acne, Allergy Consultation, Dermatology Consultation, Hair Loss, and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI). You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Ekama Carlson on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Ekama Carlson speak?
Dr. Ekama Carlson speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Ekama Carlson in reviews?
192 patients have reviewed Dr. Ekama Carlson. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.74/5. They have a 4.89/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.68/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.