What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.73
Average wait time
4.43
Bedside manner
4.84
“Dr. Martinez was kind, professional and friendly. The procedure, itself, was quick and almost painless! I highly recommend Dr. Martinez and his office staff.”
Donna T.February 3, 2026
“I had a great experience here. It was my first dermatology appointment. The staff and doctor were super nice and helpful. Dr. Martinez was friendly, clear and answered all of my questions. Really put me at ease.”
Elijio S.January 16, 2026
About Dr. John Martinez
Dr. John Martinez, originally from Los Angeles, is a board certified and fellowship-trained dermatologic surgeon who is competent in all aspects of surgical and cosmetic dermatology. He has been practicing Dermatology and Mohs surgery since 1995.
Dr. Martinez received his B.A degree from Stanford University and attended Stanford Medical School for his medical training.
He received his dermatology training at the University of Buffalo. Following his fellowship training in Philadelphia, he returned to Buffalo New York and was appointed to the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology. He was part of the dermatology residency faculty and was closely involved in the training of dermatology residents. He also served as interim Chief of Dermatology Surgery at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York.
Dr. Martinez relocated to Southern California in 2004 and joined the Southern California Permanente Medical Group, where he was appointed to Chief of Dermatology at Kaiser Permanente in Orange County. He was also the co-founder and co-director of the Procedural Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Fellowship, in collaboration with Dr. Christopher Zachary, at the University of California Irvine. He was appointed to Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at the university of California, Irvine. He enjoys teaching dermatology residents and also training fellows in Mohs Micrographic surgery.
Dr. Martinez has been a committed teacher throughout his professional career. He was awarded the President’s Award for Volunteerism by President Barack Obama in 2010. In 2009-2011, he was named Physician of Excellence by his peers and published by the Orange Coast magazine. He was also chosen as Orange County Physician of excellence for best Mohs Surgeon in 2011.
His personal hobbies include running, weight training, tennis, hiking and spending as much time as he can with his family.
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Education and training
- Medical School - Stanford University, Doctor of Medicine
- Stanford University (Bachelor's)
- University at Buffalo, Residency in Dermatology
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1891862785
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.73
Wait time
4.43
Bedside manner
4.84
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Super down to Earth, professional with tons of experience and expertise. Great staff and very efficient overall !
September 9, 2024Jon A.Verified patient
Excellent doctor, super pleasant and friendly, very helpful. Highly recommend. Excellent office staff. Great experience
November 8, 2019Pamela R.Verified patient
He is an extremely nice doctor. He treated me very well and made me feel comfortable. I would definitely recommend him.
November 6, 2019Ruth R.Verified patient
Great staff. Exceptional and caring doctor. He always takes time to listen and is incredibly knowledgeable. Thank you!
November 4, 2021Lee B.Verified patient
The doctor was great but when I called back a couple weeks to get results I was told that they did not show an appt.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very professional informative realizes the real life barriers to treatment and provided workable solutions.
September 21, 2018Michele S.Verified patient
He’s very knowledgeable and kind. He addressed my needs and I will definitely be a returning patient.
More than 1 year agoDevon M.Verified patient
Very professional, but at the same time personable. This is a doctor you can have confidence in.
November 1, 2021Robert G.Verified patient
Excellent doctor, excellent service. Very respectful. Excellent office staff. Highly recommend.
March 25, 2020Pamela R.Verified patient
Quick easy appointment. Doctor was friendly and to the point. Got me in and out of there quickly.
January 16, 2019Austin F.Verified patient
Dr Martinez is great. Very nice guy, explains things well and seems to genuinely want to help.
April 14, 2021Charles M.Verified patient
Excellent doctor, comfortable environment, he was thorough and had great bedside manner :)
April 14, 2021Initials hidden
Really listened to my concerns and took my opinions seriously. Recommending to my family!
May 24, 2021Rosiana F.Verified patient
As a new patient, John was welcoming and professional. He immediately addressed my needs.
September 20, 2019Ryan M.Verified patient
Great visit, knows his stuff, had me out the door quick, I'll be coming back for sure.
December 30, 2020Gerald C.Verified patient
Very professional.
Extremely nice and personable doctor Martinez !
Highly recommend.
May 29, 2019Craig A.Verified patient
He was intentional about eye contact and he listened actively, which was great.
March 22, 2021James S.Verified patient
Highly recommend. Everyone was super friendly and made me feel very comfortable.
More than 1 year agoShaina W.Verified patient
Dr. Martinez is wonderful. Very personable and caring. Would highly recommend.
More than 1 year agoAnthony S.Verified patient
He was super nice a great bedside manner. He made me feel very comfortable
More than 1 year agoWalker W.Verified patient
The doctor was very personable and great with my kids. I highly recommend!
June 2, 2020Hendrix J.Verified patient
Good visit. Might possibly go back in the future.
September 4, 2024Larry F.Verified patient
He is a great person and doctor.Very nice, professional and understanding
September 11, 2019Nadim Y.Verified patient
Dr. Martinez was very kind and personable. Would definitely recommend.
October 16, 2019Initials hidden
Great bedside manner. Super friendly and nice. Glad I found him.
November 15, 2021Initials hidden
Great doctor. Just avoid the Huntington Beach office at all costs!
November 9, 2020David S.Verified patient
Very professional, personable. Didn’t feel
He was in a hurry.
November 1, 2021Linda G.Verified patient
Very kind and thorough. Listens and gets right to the point. Quick
February 21, 2019Cristina S.Verified patient
Great experience, true professionals and an enjoyable experience
More than 1 year agoBruce Allan L.Verified patient
Great doctor. Very helpful, informative, and all around good guy.
February 25, 2020Brandon B.Verified patient
Simply awesome service and knowledge. And a great story teller.
March 30, 2019Matthew P.Verified patient
The doctor was great but the wait time was more than an hour.
April 13, 2018Radhika R.Verified patient
Amazing and super friendly. Listens well and eased concerns.
September 9, 2020Briana S.Verified patient
Such a sweet doctor and so knowledgeable and efficient!! ??
October 6, 2018Farzaneh H.Verified patient
I will certainly be seeing him again. I was impressed.
January 31, 2022Harlan K.Verified patient
I was very satisfied and will return to see Dr Martinez,
January 14, 2020Franck P.Verified patient
Dr. John was great, friendly professional and awesome!!
January 5, 2019Mikheil C.Verified patient
Very professional and knowledgeable with my skin issues
December 23, 2019Initials hidden
A great experience. Very professional and friendly.
January 27, 2020Richard B.Verified patient
Dr. Martinez was kind, professional and friendly. The procedure, itself, was quick and almost painless! I highly recommend Dr. Martinez and his office staff.
February 3, 2026Donna T.Verified patient
I had a great experience here. It was my first dermatology appointment. The staff and doctor were super nice and helpful. Dr. Martinez was friendly, clear and answered all of my questions. Really put me at ease.
January 16, 2026Elijio S.Verified patient
Good first visit.
June 9, 2025Steve B.Verified patient
Quick and easy scheduling. Very knowledgeable doctor. I paid out of pocket and it was very reasonable. Would recommend this office to others and return.
June 4, 2025Adrian Y.Verified patient
The MD. Extraordinary human being
May 28, 2025Initials hidden
Great doctor ! Explained to me everything that could be done he listened to what I had to say and my thought about my procedure. I’m happy I went to him !! Would definitely recommend!!
February 8, 2025Rodrigo R.Verified patient
Professional and friend. Options reviewed
November 27, 2024Initials hidden
It was easy, I like the doctor.
September 9, 2024Teresa A.Verified patient
I’ve been going to Dr Martinez for a few years now and always look forward to seeing him again. He doesn’t waste any time gets right to business and he is the coolest Dr I’ve ever had. I would and have recommended him to other people. I only wish he was my primary Dr.
July 14, 2024Brian D.Verified patient
This Doctor "got right to it" and I mean RIGHT NOW; talk about no delays, he was moving and working, but never "rushing" as he got more done than I could ever have expected. Then he went beyond the scope and identified a problem on my wife's back she has had all her life--and no Doctor has EVER shown the slightest interest in solving. "Would you like me to resolve this?", he asked. "Why, yes I would" she half laughed in reply. THIS MY FRIENDS, IS A DOCTOR. Frosting on the cake? Yep, he was fun and funny, and my wife and both liked him. We were both treated, and I'll bet we were in there no more than 30 minutes total, though we could have had coffee with this good man--and Doctor, just for the pleasure of his company.
January 20, 2022Jim I.Verified patient
Dr Martinez is a great Doctor himself with great beside manner, but the office needs a lot of cleaning, sanitizing & organizing.
I don’t feel comfortable seeing blood stains on the exam chair left over, from the person before me.
December 23, 2021Abdul A.Verified patient
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Dr. John Martinez has 4 office locations, including in Tustin, Mission Viejo, Huntington Beach, and Los Alamitos, view full addresses on Dr. Martinez's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. John Martinez?
Dr. John Martinez 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. John Martinez on their profile.
What languages does Dr. John Martinez speak?
Dr. John Martinez speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. John Martinez in reviews?
305 patients have reviewed Dr. John Martinez. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.73/5. They have a 4.84/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.43/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.