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Dr. Gerald N. Bock, MD - Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology in Stockton, California

Dr. Gerald N. Bock, MD

Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

Stockton, California
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1376649269· License: G24211 (CA) verify
Medical school: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry · Graduated 1967(~59 yrs since med school)
Industry payments (2024): $74 across 3 payments (what this means)
3.99(41 ratings)

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About

Dr. Gerald N. Bock, MD is a board-certified dermatologic surgeon practicing in Stockton, California. He offers general, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology services, addressing conditions such as acne, shingles, psoriasis, and skin cancer. His cosmetic procedures include Botox, CoolSculpting, MACS Facelift, Skin Tightening, ThermiTight, TriPollar, Juvederm, and liposuction. Dr. Bock also has expertise in allergy & immunology and dermatopathology. Dr. Bock believes that making quality healthcare visible and prioritized simplifies daily life, and he emphasizes its easy accessibility for patients. He is associated with Northern California’s largest independent medical group. Through collaborations with partners like Epic, Dr. Bock ensures his practice's providers have the necessary tools to deliver connected, high-quality care to patients every day.

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Specialties

  • Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

Procedures & Services

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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. Gerald N. Bock, 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.

Juvederm

$650

About typicalTypical in Stockton: $600–$772 (median $650, 10 reports) compare ↗

Coolsculpting

$1,733

About typicalTypical in Stockton: $1,500–$2,897 (median $2,025, 14 reports) compare ↗

Tripollar

$2,700

Thermitight

$5,600

Above typicalTypical nationally: $3,000–$3,775 (median $3,500, 16 reports) compare ↗

Macs Facelift

$6,100

Below typicalTypical in California: $9,350–$22,000 (median $15,000, 56 reports) compare ↗

Skin Tightening

$7,500

About typicalTypical nationally: $288–$7,625 (median $1,850, 8 reports) compare ↗

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Patient Experience

Dr. Gerald N. Bock Review Summary

3.76
Dr. Bock's ratings are a bit mixed. While he receives excellent ratings on some platforms, like Vitals (4.9/5) and Healthgrades (3.9/5), he has a significantly lower rating on Yelp (1/5). Overall, his average rating across all platforms is 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Ratings from Other Platforms

healthgrades.com

3.9 out of 5

Based on 40 reviews

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health.usnews.com

4 out of 5

Based on 144 reviews

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m.yelp.com

1 out of 5

Based on 2 reviews

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doctor.webmd.com

4.1 out of 5

Based on 10 reviews

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vitals.com

4.9 out of 5

Based on 7 reviews

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Dr. Gerald N. Bock, MD - Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology in Stockton, California

California Skin & Laser Center

1617 Saint Marks Plaza, Ste. C, Stockton, California

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Free consultation

Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

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)

$74

Payments

3

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Gerald N. Bock received $74 across 3 payments in 2024. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was GENZYME CORPORATION.

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 ↗

Insurance Information

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Location & Contact Information

California Skin & Laser Center

1617 Saint Marks Plaza, Ste. C

Stockton, California

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Office Information

Where does Dr. Gerald N. Bock practice?

Doctor's Office

California Skin & Laser Center (Primary)

1617 Saint Marks Plaza, Ste. C, Stockton, California

(11 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Dameron Hospital

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Education & Experience

Education

University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified In Dermatology
Board-certified General, Cosmetic, And Surgical Dermatologist

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Gerald N. Bock online?
The provided information doesn't confirm whether online appointments are available. It's best to contact the office directly to inquire about booking options.
Does Dr. Gerald N. Bock offer telehealth?
Yes, Dr. Bock offers virtual video visits.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Gerald N. Bock?
Patient reviews range from extremely positive, praising Dr. Bock's care and results, to highly negative, citing unsatisfactory outcomes and wasted money. Several patients express strong confidence in Dr. Bock, while others report negative experiences, particularly with a J-Plazty procedure and treatments targeting the arms, knees, and area above the knees. Some reviews mention positive experiences with lip fillers.
What areas of care does Dr. Gerald N. Bock cater to?
Dr. Bock's areas of care include general, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology. He treats various skin conditions such as acne, shingles, psoriasis, and skin cancer. He also performs cosmetic procedures including liposuction, Botox, CoolSculpting, and facial fillers like Juvederm. He has additional expertise in allergy & immunology and dermatopathology. He believes that keeping quality healthcare visible and prioritized makes everyday life easier. Dr. Bock also emphasizes that quality healthcare should be easily accessible to patients.