Mike Karls, MMSc, PA-C

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45 Castro St Ste 332

San Francisco, CA 94114

+1 (415) 861-2600

https://www.californiaskininstitute.com

Mike Karls, MMSc, PA-C obtained a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, and went on to receive his master's degree in Medical Sciences from Emory University. He then worked as a chemist, synthesizing medications for the treatment of HIV. He has been practicing medicine as a PA for over 29 years, I graduated PA school in 1995, and has worked in dermatology for the past 25 years, since 1998. Mike specializes in medical dermatology and has a particular interest in cosmetic procedures, such as Botox and fillers.

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4.051 reviews

Michael M.

5/29/2024

Great DERM. I have used him for years and he's clinically 2nd to none! Office can appear to be a bit grumpy at times, but their bark is worse than their bite. I think they get busy is all....

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Brad R.

4/17/2025

I've been going to Michael Karls for years and years. Always great care and never rushed for time! Really good guy in this reminds me I need to set my next appointment!

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Chad W.

4/16/2024

Bright, cheerful, helpful, efficient. Working with Mike is easy, and his assistant Morgan is great too. Super pleased to have connected with this practice. Also, I am inclined to share that they...

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Danny Y.

5/26/2023

Dr Karls agreed to get me into his office in a couple days when other offices were booked over a month out. He was friendly, he was quick, reasonable prices (insurance doesn't cover, so I had to...

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Adam K.

11/16/2023

I had to check in and sit around for 40 minutes while the receptionists bantered back and forth about coworkers that the didn't get along with and the dangers of high heels. as people were seen...

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