Shelby Saltsman, PA-C

Shelby Saltsman, PA-C

Physician Assistant (Dermatology)
5400 Balboa Blvd, Ste 220, Encino, CA
4.99
“Shelby Saltsman P.A. was the best dermatologist I’ve seen in years. She is smart (very), kind, knowledgeable, efficient, and did an incredible job. Great demeanor! The receptionist and medical assistant were terrific as well!! I’m sending my husband in to see her next! Highly recommend!!!”
Amie H.February 26, 2026
Highly recommended
99% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
97% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.99

Average wait time

4.71

Bedside manner

4.95
“Shelby Saltsman P.A. was the best dermatologist I’ve seen in years. She is smart (very), kind, knowledgeable, efficient, and did an incredible job. Great demeanor! The receptionist and medical assistant were terrific as well!! I’m sending my husband in to see her next! Highly recommend!!!”
Amie H.February 26, 2026
“I cannot emphasize enough how wonderful and comforting Dr. Saltsman is. She is friendly, thorough and knowledgeable. She took her time to fully address my concerns and explain what the issues were in a way I was able to understand. I highly recommend Dr. Saltsman!”
Lisa M.January 28, 2026

About Shelby Saltsman

Shelby Saltsman, MMSc, PA-C, is a licensed and board-certified Physician Assistant specializing in Dermatology. Shelby grew up in Atlanta, GA where she completed her Physician Assistant training at Mercer University. Prior to joining Golden State Dermatology, Shelby practiced medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology in both the Bay Area and Atlanta. Shelby loves educating her patients on proper skincare practices and helping people look and feel their best. She is excited to continue her passion of providing excellent dermatologic care in beautiful Southern California. When she’s not seeing patients, Shelby enjoys exploring LA with her husband, running, and trying new restaurants.

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Areas of expertise

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

Other popular visit reasons

Acne
Allergy Consultation
Annual Skin Screening
Autoimmune Skin Disease
Dermatology Consultation
Pediatric Itching
Rash
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
Acne
Allergy Consultation
Annual Skin Screening
Autoimmune Skin Disease

Office locations

Golden State Dermatology Encino (1 of 2)
5400 Balboa Blvd, Ste 220, Encino, CA 91316
Golden State Dermatology Beverly Hills (2 of 2)
421 N Rodeo Dr, Ste T7 2nd Fl, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
1 of 2

Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Education and training

  • Mercer University, Master's in Physician Assistant Studies
  • University of Georgia (Bachelor's)

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1114566247

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.99
Wait time
4.71
Bedside manner
4.95
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Excellent doctor, excellent communication, will definitely go back again...
Verified patient
Great experience , staffing was nice , visit was quick and easy.
Verified patient
Beautiful Office and Staff. Was taken care of right away. Thank you! <3
Verified patient
Everyone was awesome. I mean it everyone . Thank you.
Shelby Saltsman P.A. was the best dermatologist I’ve seen in years. She is smart (very), kind, knowledgeable, efficient, and did an incredible job. Great demeanor! The receptionist and medical assistant were terrific as well!! I’m sending my husband in to see her next! Highly recommend!!!
Verified patient
Excellent
Verified patient
I cannot emphasize enough how wonderful and comforting Dr. Saltsman is. She is friendly, thorough and knowledgeable. She took her time to fully address my concerns and explain what the issues were in a way I was able to understand. I highly recommend Dr. Saltsman!
Verified patient
I really like the PA She was very Knowledgeable, not trying to push me out the door good listener and did not talk over me or make me feel less than. I’m looking forward to future appointment and learning from her knowledge as a health care provider. The front office personnel was very friendly and patient as well as the MA a doll….
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Very friendly staff, I felt very comfortable!
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Really lovely! Would absolutely go back
Great experience - the office was friendly and pleasant. I was seen immediately and my PA was super knowledgeable and validating.
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Highly recommended
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Very happy and satisfied
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Doctor explained things very well and provided multiple options for treatment. I left understanding each concern with clarity.
Awesome
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Highly recommend, over all excellent
Verified patient
It was my first time meeting with the PA. She was very friendly and more than competent. Highly recommend. I will definitely return to her office.
She listened to everything I said, and acted right away and fixed the issue that other board certified dermatologists didn’t. Forever thankful with her care. She’s professional, smart and empathetic.
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It was great to visit. Thank you so much.
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Where is Shelby Saltsman's office located?

Shelby Saltsman has 2 office locations, including in Beverly Hills and Encino, view full addresses on Shelby Saltsman's profile.

Which board certifications does Shelby Saltsman have?

Shelby Saltsman is certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

What are common reasons for patients to see Shelby Saltsman?

Shelby Saltsman frequently sees patients for Acne, Allergy Consultation, Annual Skin Screening, Dermatology Consultation, and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI). You can see other visit reasons for Shelby Saltsman on their profile.

What languages does Shelby Saltsman speak?

Shelby Saltsman speaks English.

How do patients rate Shelby Saltsman in reviews?

99 patients have reviewed Shelby Saltsman. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.99/5. They have a 4.95/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.71/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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