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Dr. Vera A. Chotzen, MD - Board Certified Dermatologist in Sacramento, California

Dr. Vera A. Chotzen, MD

Board Certified Dermatologist

Sacramento, California
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1427166016· License: G72294 (CA) verify
Medical school: University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine · Graduated 1986
Industry payments (2024): $533 across 28 payments (what this means)
4.91(22 ratings)
Dr. Vera A. Chotzen, MD - Board Certified Dermatologist in Sacramento, California

Laser & Skin Surgery Center of

3835 J St, California

(916) 456-0400

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Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

About

Meet Dr. Vera A. Chotzen, MD, a highly-rated board-certified dermatologist practicing in Sacramento, California. With over 33 years of experience, Dr. Chotzen specializes in laser surgery, cosmetic dermatology, and skin cancer treatment. She is affiliated with the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of Northern California and has pioneered the use of erbium lasers for wrinkle treatment. Dr. Chotzen's expertise also includes neuromodulators, fillers, and sclerotherapy. Connect with her on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter) for more information.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Dermatologist

Procedures & Services

Select a service to schedule an appointment · each 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)

$533

Payments

28

Compared to peers

Modest

Dr. Vera A. Chotzen received $533 across 28 payments in 2024. That is higher than about 56% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was ABBVIE 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. Vera A. Chotzen, 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

$450

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Patient Experience

Dr. Vera A. Chotzen Review Summary

4.8
Dr. Chotzen receives stellar reviews across multiple platforms. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5, patients consistently praise her expertise and results. She boasts a perfect 5/5 rating from Google Reviews and US News, a near-perfect 4.9/5 on Healthgrades, and a respectable 4.3/5 on WebMD.

Ratings from Other Platforms

healthgrades.com

4.9 out of 5

Based on 34 reviews

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health.usnews.com

5 out of 5

Based on 46 reviews

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doctor.webmd.com

4.3 out of 5

Based on 7 reviews

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Google Reviews

5 out of 5

Based on 1 reviews

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Insurance Information

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Phone: (916) 456-0400

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Location & Contact Information

Laser & Skin Surgery Center of

3835 J St

Sacramento, California 95816

Office Information

Phone: (916) 456-0400

Where does Dr. Vera A. Chotzen practice?

Doctor's Office

Laser & Skin Surgery Center of (Primary)

3835 J St, Sacramento, California 95816

(1 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

CA. They completed their residency at University Ca Davis Medical Center

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Education & Experience

Education

University Of Hawaii John A Burns School Of Medicine
University Ca Davis Medical Center

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Dermatologist

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Vera A. Chotzen online?
The provided information doesn't specify whether online appointments are available. It's best to contact Dr. Chotzen's office directly at (916) 456-0400 or visit the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of Northern California's website for booking options.
Does Dr. Vera A. Chotzen offer telehealth?
The provided information does not indicate whether Dr. Chotzen offers telehealth services. Contacting her office directly is recommended for the most accurate information.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Vera A. Chotzen?
One patient review mentions a positive experience with Juvederm for under-eye hollows in Sacramento, CA.
What areas of care does Dr. Vera A. Chotzen cater to?
Dr. Chotzen's areas of care include cosmetic dermatology, laser surgery (including laser resurfacing and erbium laser treatments), skin cancer treatment, neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin), fillers (Juvederm), sclerotherapy, and treatment of conditions like actinic keratosis, rosacea, melanoma, and acne.