Golara Honari, MD

Golara Honari, MD

Dermatologist
14251 Winchester Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032

At a glance

1.00 stars (1 review)
20% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 5 insurances
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Affiliated with Stanford Hospital
and Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center
Offers telehealth visits
Video appointments available via Telehealth

Patient review summary

1.00
Patient experiences with Dr. Golara Honari are overwhelmingly negative. Reviewers describe her as unprofessional, dismissive, and lacking in empathy. One patient recounts feeling deeply traumatized after Dr. Honari failed to recognize or address their suspected condition, lipedema, and instead offered a judgmental and inadequate response. This led to feelings of gaslighting and self-doubt, particularly as the patient later received a proper diagnosis from other specialists. Another review highlights frustration with Dr. Honari’s approach to treating severe acne and hypersensitive skin. The patient felt that Dr. Honari was dismissive of their concerns, providing unsatisfactory responses and suggesting costly over-the-counter products instead of effective medical treatments. Additionally, the patient found Dr. Honari’s comments about makeup and appearance to be insensitive and unprofessional. Overall, these reviews paint a picture of Dr. Honari as someone who fails to provide the necessary care and support expected from a medical professional, resulting in significant dissatisfaction and distress for her patients. The above is a summary of provider feedback collected from external public sources.
The above is a summary of provider feedback collected from external public sources

Office locations

Golara Honari, MD
450 Broadway, Redwood City, CA, 94063

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In-network insurances

BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Psoriasis
Benign or precancerous skin growths
Rash
Psoriasis
Benign or precancerous skin growths
Rash

More about Golara Honari, MD

Dr. Golara Honari is a dermatologist and internist in Redwood City, CA. She earned a medical degree from the Iran University of Medical Science and completed residencies in internal medicine and dermatology at the Cleveland Clinic and a fellowship in contact dermatitis and environmental dermatology at the same institution. Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Dermatology, Dr. Honari is affiliated with Stanford Hospital and Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center. Dr. Honari is an active member of the American Contact Dermatitis Society and has received several awards for her contributions to the field, including the Presidential Citation Award and Outcome Research Award from the American Contact Dermatitis Society and the Innovation Award from the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Education & experience

Affiliation

Stanford Hospital
Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center

Certifications

American Board of Dermatology
American Board of Internal Medicine

License

CA State Medical License active through January 2025 #A124118

Professional memberships

American Contact Dermatitis Society

Awards and publications

Innovation Award, Cleveland Clinic Foundation (2005)
Outcome Research Award, American Contact Dermatitis Society (2019)
Presidential Citation Award as the Chair of the Annual Meeting, American Contact Dermatitis Society

Background

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1730359118

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