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Dr. Alvin Li, MD

Dr. Alvin Li, MD

Dermatologist
1524 McHenry Ave, Ste 470, Modesto, CA
4.72
“Good god it is way to hard to find a derm that will just listen and help. Dr. Li was awesome on both fronts. Will be back!”
Nicole F.August 16, 2024
Highly recommended
90% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
94% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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About Dr. Alvin Li

Dr. Alvin Li is a fellowship trained dermatologist specializing in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. He prides himself on his patient-oriented approach to treating skin conditions, making sure to treat not only the disease, but the patient as a whole. A California native, Dr. Li attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where he graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Neuroscience. He subsequently completed his medical school training at the Yale School of Medicine. After finishing a rigorous medical internship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, he completed his dermatologic training at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, where he was elected Chief Resident in his final year. Dr. Li is an enthusiast photographer with particular interest in landscape, architectural, and portrait photography. In his free time, he also enjoys traveling, cooking, weight lifting and spending time with family.

In-network insurances

99% of patients have successfully booked with these insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare

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
Annual Skin Screening
Dermatology Consultation
Dermatology Surgery
Hair Loss
Pediatric Itching
Rash
Scar Treatment
Acne
Annual Skin Screening
Dermatology Consultation
Dermatology Surgery

Practice

Schweiger Dermatology Group

Schweiger Dermatology, founded by Eric S. Schweiger, M.D., a Board Certified Manhattan dermatologist, is a state of the art dermatology facility that uses cutting edge medical technology and procedures to effectively treat a multitude of skin disorders. Common skin problems treated include acne, eczema, hair loss, psoriasis, rosacea, skin cancer and warts.
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Office locations

California Skin Institute, part of SDG - Modesto (1 of 2)
1524 McHenry Ave, Ste 470, Modesto, CA 95350
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California Skin Institute, part of SDG - San Mateo (2 of 2)
136 N San Mateo Dr, 2nd Fl, San Mateo, CA 94401
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Education and background

Education and training

  • Medical School - Yale School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Dermatology)
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (Internship)

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1225531007

Patient reviews

Overall rating
4.72
Wait time
4.66
Bedside manner
4.82
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Good god it is way to hard to find a derm that will just listen and help. Dr. Li was awesome on both fronts. Will be back!
Verified patient
Dr Li was very accommodating and listened to my problem! Highly recommend him as well as the staff, overall great experience!
Verified patient
Dr. Li was amazing. He knows what he is doing. Very professional. I barely felt anything when my mole was removed.
Dr Li and his staffs are very professional, courtesy, and communicate well.
Verified patient
Dr. Li was extremely attentive, friendly, and easy to talk to. Highly recommend him, will definitely go back.
Front desk is board line hostile. Doctor is late for about one hour. No apologies, just keep me waiting.
Very thorough, professional, and an overall great experience.
Verified patient
Alvin was very informative and helpful with my concerns! Would highly recommend.
Verified patient
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Verified patient
Was seeing this guy for a few months for keloid treatment. Then suddenly he insisted on no longer treating me and referring me to a different medical center, claiming my case was “beyond dermatology” when photos and close monitoring clearly said otherwise. Felt like I was practically gaslit out of the office that day, despite knowing my own body well enough to see the treatment clearly had been improving the condition of my keloid. Will be seeing another provider and continuing treatment elsewhere; don’t go to this guy unless you want to feel like a quick payout and have your concerns dismissed.
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Horrible experiences! I am really shocked how California Skin Institute is in business (1) I booked them via Zocdoc, went to the place, receptionist told me that the appointment by Zocdoc is not confirmed until she calls and confirms with me. Next available appointment was 2 months later! What if my skin issue worsens or is irrelevant in 2 months. She had no regard or empathy to my urgent situation (2) California Skin Institute NEVER receives/calls back even after you leave a detailed voice mail . Even if you want to cancel an appointment (3) They send monthly reminders and ask for payments, even if you did not book. You call them back, and they never receive the call.
Verified patient
I went to Dr. Li for a skin cancer check/screening. He was very thorough and easy to talk to. He also didn’t try to push any products or services on me which I was grateful for because that had not been my experience in the past at many dermatological offices.
Verified patient
Dr Li is professional and listens to your concern. He gives options regarding treatment. He answers questions in caring manner
Verified patient
Everything was great except the doctor told me he prescribed me 2 medications, and when I came to the pharmacy turned out they had only one, and another never came. Will need to find out what happened to the other half of my promised prescription.
Verified patient
Dr. Li was friendly, informative, and honest. He offered me multiple options for treatment plans and outlined the pros and cons of each. Great experience.
Dr. Li was very clear on what I needed to do to take care of my issue. Glad I picked him to take a look as I haven't seen a doctor for this issue. Looking forward to the next follow-up.
I waited over 30 minutes, and the time spent with the doctor was probably less than 10 minutes. I was given a notepad paper where the doc wrote my treatment plan in permanent marker, no formal paperwork...They did not send my prescriptions to the pharmacy, and service was unfriendly when I called to inquire.
it seems that doctor was in a rush. There were also two people despite the doctor and I didn't understand if it was internship students or assistant or who else. I didn't feel that the care after treatment was enough. I still have some issues I want to go with to another doctor.
Verified patient
Dr.Li is amazing. Hes fantastic at what he does, he's incredibly skilled and the nicest guy. He immediately makes you feel comfortable and respected. I will happily continue services with him, I couldn't recommend him more.
I was thoroughly pleased by the whole experience. The front office was very efficient getting me checked in amd seen quickly. Dr. Li had a great bedside manner. He was very approachable and put me at ease. I didn't feel rushed through the appointment and he made sure all my concerns were addressed. I will definitely go back and have already booked my next yearly screening.
Verified patient
Doctor was very friendly and explained my condition and recommend course of action along with risks involved and his suggestion. I really appreciate.
Verified patient
Really enjoyed the experience. The doctor is really nice and didn’t upsell anything unnecessary. He also gave me free samples of moisturizer. Highly recommended!
Really chill, great communication. The assistant got some basic questions answered from me and then within a couple of minutes the doctor Lee came in to diagnose and clearly provided answers to all my questions.
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