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Dr. Darrell W. Gonzales, MD - Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology in La Jolla, California

Dr. Darrell W. Gonzales, MD

Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

La Jolla, California
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1417960188· License: A88738 (CA) verify
Medical school: Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania · Graduated 2001
Industry payments (2024): $2,574 across 132 payments (what this means)
3.78(60 ratings)
Dr. Darrell W. Gonzales, MD - Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology in La Jolla, California

Main Office

9850 Genesee Ave #850, California

(858) 657-0267

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Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

About

Dr. Darrell W. Gonzales, MD is a board-certified dermatologic surgeon specializing in medical and aesthetic skincare for patients of all ages in La Jolla, California. He's highly rated, with a 5.0 rating from 5 reviews on his profile. Dr. Gonzales is the founder of Coastal Medical & Cosmetic Dermatology, where he leads a team of experts in diagnosing and treating various skin conditions. For those seeking both healthy and rejuvenated skin, Dr. Gonzales offers a range of treatments, from acne and eczema care to cosmetic procedures. Connect with him on Instagram (@drlajolla) and Facebook (@CoastalDerm).

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Specialties

  • Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

Procedures & Services

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Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$2,574

Payments

132

Compared to peers

Moderate

Dr. Darrell W. Gonzales received $2,574 across 132 payments in 2024. That is higher than about 71% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Janssen Biotech, Inc..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Below, you'll find crowdsourced data on the actual costs of surgeries performed by Dr. Darrell W. Gonzales, submitted anonymously by the patient community. Use this as a guide to better anticipate your own expenses. Please note that final costs can vary based on your specific medical needs.

Ipl

$500

Juvederm

$685

Sculpsure

$1,500

Help us keep this data current and accurate. If you've had a procedure with Dr. Darrell W. Gonzales, please take a moment to contribute your cost information.

Patient Experience

Dr. Darrell W. Gonzales Review Summary

4.24
Dr. Gonzales has a 5.0 rating based on 5 reviews on his profile. However, broader reviews from across the web paint a slightly different picture, with Yelp showing a 3.8/5 and Google Reviews a 3.7/5. Averaging all ratings gives him a combined score of 4.24 out of 5.

Ratings from Other Platforms

yelp.com

3.8 out of 5

Based on 101 reviews

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Google Reviews

3.7 out of 5

Based on 18 reviews

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Insurance Information

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Phone: (858) 657-0267

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

9850 Genesee Ave #850

La Jolla, California 92037

Office Information

Phone: (858) 657-0267

Where does Dr. Darrell W. Gonzales practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

9850 Genesee Ave #850, La Jolla, California 92037

(5 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified In Dermatology

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Darrell W. Gonzales online?
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Does Dr. Darrell W. Gonzales offer telehealth?
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What do patients have to say about Dr. Darrell W. Gonzales?
Patients praise Dr. Gonzales for SculpSure treatments, describing the procedure as fast, easy, and a good alternative to liposuction. One patient highlights him as an "amazing doctor." While one review mentions a "rough start," it ultimately concludes positively.
What areas of care does Dr. Darrell W. Gonzales cater to?
Dr. Gonzales specializes in medical and aesthetic dermatology. He treats a variety of skin conditions including acne, eczema, warts, skin cancer, rashes, and psoriasis. He also offers cosmetic procedures such as SculpSure, Juvederm, and IPL.