What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.00
Average wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
3.84
“Dr Kwan was very professional, assessed my situation thoroughly, explained what was going on with my skin and sent prescriptions to my neighborhood pharmacy. The office was clean and had coffee in the waiting room. Staff were cool too. 2 thumbs up!”
Patrick M.February 18, 2026
“Dr. Kwan and her team were fantastic. Very easy check in process via iPad. The staff were polite and helpful in checking in and booking a followup appointment. Dr. Kwan clearly communicated treatment options and sent my prescription right away. Overall a wonderful experience! ”
Cheyenne B.November 19, 2025
About Dr. Julia Kwan
Julia Kwan, MD is a board-certified dermatologist who was born and raised in Southern California. After receiving her medical degree from New York University, she served eleven years in the United States Navy. Following a transitional internship in San Diego, she became the general medical officer on an amphibious warship, accompanying it from New Orleans through the Panama Canal to its homeport of San Diego. Upon completing a dermatology residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego, Dr. Kwan was stationed in Pearl Harbor as the active duty staff dermatologist for four years.
She is happy to be back in the South Bay practicing dermatology with California Skin Institute. Dr. Kwan’s main focus is general, medical, and surgical dermatology, where she feels she can best help patients manage their skin conditions. A fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, she also has a strong interest in academics. She has published more than a dozen articles in peer-reviewed Dermatology, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Trauma Surgery journals. In her spare time, she enjoys photography, cooking, and spending time with her husband and 2 children.
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Office locations
California Skin Institute, part of SDG - San Pedro (1 of 2)
1360 W 6th St, Ste 370, San Pedro, CA 90732
California Skin Institute, part of SDG - Torrance (2 of 2)
4201 Torrance Blvd, Ste 640, Torrance, CA 90503
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Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Dermatology
Education and training
- Medical School - New York University, Doctor of Medicine
- Naval Medical Center, Residency in Dermatology
Professional memberships
- American Academy of Dermatology
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1225194103
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.00
Wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
3.84
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Front desk staff needs more friendly manner, especially for non-white patients.
July 16, 2025Ellick H.Verified patient
Doctor did not acknowledge patient, rushing the whole appointment
August 12, 2025Angela C.Verified patient
Dr Kwan was very professional, assessed my situation thoroughly, explained what was going on with my skin and sent prescriptions to my neighborhood pharmacy. The office was clean and had coffee in the waiting room. Staff were cool too. 2 thumbs up!
February 18, 2026Patrick M.Verified patient
The office was nice and clean and the front desk staff were pretty nice. After a few minutes, an assistant called me back to the exam room. This is where everything went wrong. I told the assistant "I am so excited to finally see a good dermatologist! I have so many questions!" She replied "Not today. You can ask two questions per appointment."
I legitimately had like eight things I wanted to ask about, and was interested in getting laser hair removal and some moles looked at. Instead I settled with the two worst problems: eczema and foot fungus.
Dr Kwan was okay about the eczema, even prescribing a new medicine for it, but very repulsive about the fungus. She didn't listen to me at all, lectured me about wearing my shoes too much and how I need to use some OTC medicine I'd already been using. I work from home so I don't even wear shoes 95% of the time. When I mentioned a painful callous she dismissed it as a corn.
When I called to cancel the followup, it was answered by creepy AI
February 6, 2026Joseph C.Verified patient
I had constant reminders on text and email about my appointment at 10:10am the week prior. I arrived at 10 o’clock and I wasn’t seen until 1040 because the doctor was busy with a sales rep instead of sticking to our appointment. I will never recommend that office nor will I ever return. The Dr. is very inconsiderate to have me wait 40 minutes just for her to speak to me for less than a minute.
February 3, 2026Antoinette B.Verified patient
Dr. Kwan and her team were fantastic. Very easy check in process via iPad. The staff were polite and helpful in checking in and booking a followup appointment. Dr. Kwan clearly communicated treatment options and sent my prescription right away. Overall a wonderful experience!
November 19, 2025Cheyenne B.Verified patient
Setting an appointment is easy. I also get reminders in email and text, which is nice.
The waiting time is about 1 hour. Arriving early won’t help. I needed to follow-up with the reception. The people there need a bit of smile every now and then.
I was with the doctor for less than 5 minutes. I also felt like the doctor is scared of going near me, as if I have a communicable disease. It feels very transactional and never felt the doctor really cares. If you don’t ask questions, you will not get the information you need. The doctor also didn’t share what the cause is and how to prevent it.
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I went in for a general check up. The assistant asked what I was in for and I stated a general check up and I have a rash on my leg I would like to have looked at. The assistant told me I would need a separate appointment for that because it is not included in my general check.
In my general check she looked right past the rash area and wouldn't address. In my opinion this is poor service and I will be looking for another doctor from this point forward
August 28, 2025Frank K.Verified patient
Doctor Kwan was the shortest appointment I’d ever been to. She didn’t take the time to talk or even do a thorough scan of my skin.
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A nice big office, good seating, clean rooms, nice and friendly assistant to doctor. Doctor Kwan was friendly and answered all my questions, I got what I needed.
August 13, 2025Jane R.Verified patient
This was my first time seeing this Dr.
Not very friendly. She was wearing a mask and a plastic shield across her face so I couldn’t hear when she was speaking nor did I have any idea what she was saying.
Didn’t feel like the body check was very thorough. She seemed more concerned with germs than anything else. The experience overall was uncomfortable.
August 7, 2025Kim E.Verified patient
I had an appointment with another dermatology group, but wanted to see a provider sooner because I was concerned about an unusual growth. I was able to make an appointment for the next day with the ZocDoc booking system. I did have to wait in line to check in. I was given a tablet to fill out my medical history as a new patient and was ready to be seen soon after filling out the profile.
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What practice does Dr. Julia Kwan work with?
Dr. Julia Kwan works with Schweiger Dermatology Group.
Where is Dr. Julia Kwan's office located?
Dr. Julia Kwan has 2 office locations, including in San Pedro and Torrance, view full addresses on Dr. Kwan's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Julia Kwan have?
Dr. Julia Kwan is certified by American Board of Dermatology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Julia Kwan?
Dr. Julia Kwan frequently sees patients for Acne, Annual Skin Screening, Dermatology Consultation, Hair Loss, and Prescription / Refill. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Julia Kwan on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Julia Kwan speak?
Dr. Julia Kwan speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Julia Kwan in reviews?
84 patients have reviewed Dr. Julia Kwan. The overall rating for this doctor is 4/5. They have a 3.84/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.