At Santa Barbara Skin Care, we believe that a doctor and patient become a team for treating an individual’s skin care needs.
| Monday | 8:30AM to 5PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30AM to 5PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30AM to 5PM |
| Thursday | 8:30AM to 5PM |
| Friday | 8:30AM to 12:30PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
2320 Bath St Ste 205, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Dr novatt is a great guy. Not stuffy and pushing patients thru like cattle.
Nice on time appt. dr was straight to the point unlike my old demotigist. So far on point and happy I went there
Excellent care excellent result
Dr Frucht has a friendly demeanor, was knowledgeable, thorough, and a clear communicator.
Professionals with a personable caring approach
So timely and thorough. Dr frucht and staff are professional and caring. Thank you!
Very professional!
Dr. Corey inspired my confidence and made what could have been hard really rather easy!
In and out right on time …my appointment was the best doctor appointment I have had!!!
Corey Frucht and staff are top notch…highly recommend their practice!
Great job very professional
Had an excellent experience, and Dr. Novatt was very informative and took care of my skin problems quickly and painlessly. I highly recommend his services.
Very professional help! Corey was friendly and diagnosed my issues quickly
Dr Novatt is personable, and he. sincerely cares for your skin. He’s best in skincare and repair.
Excellent service . Meticulous attention to detail and caring approach. Highly recommended !!!!
Very efficient, professional and kind!
From start to finish, SB Skin Care is professional and thorough. Always a pleasure seeing Dr. Frucht.
The girls were great and so was Dr Claire, thank you
Very good experience. Great doctor and staff.
There was no wasting to get in or eating for dr novatt.
Every one on the staff was nice.
The office was covid safe
I saw Dr. Frucht. He was a very nice doctor and seemed to take a genuine interest in me and the health of my skin.
Dr. Frucht is professional, proactive and personable. Always a pleasant experience 🙂 …
Diagnosis, treatment, and follow up all at superior levels!
The service I received from Dr Novatt is excellent. His staff is very friendly.
Good service with great attention to detail!!
I went in referred by my doctor for an annual skin check, but I saw brochures about cosmetic options and this might just be my new beauty doctor as well!
Dr Novat is always the best! Crisp personality and quick hands for procedures! Great staff support!
Wonderful facility with highly qualified doctors and staff who fully address my concerns. So fortunate to live here and have this fine organization at my disposal.
Dr. Novatt’s friendly & straight forward attention has given me confidence that my dermatological health has been well maintained during the 5 years I’ve been his patient.
Very good experience
And appreciated that I didn’t have to wait to be seen
Outstanding from start to finish. Helpful, efficient, everything explained in detail. Very professional.
Dr. Fruct. Was very detailed oriented and cares for the patient. Attention to detail!
Punctual. Friendly
I had a great experience with you! Thank you so much Dr Novat & Staff. We had the best time taking care of an ugly situation. You’re the best!
I, for one, will wait. I am not a doctor, but I can see how it would happen that he would run long on an appointment and be late for the rest. I was the one that ran…long. I went in for a scratch on my back that was slow to heal. He …
Dr. Frucht is great! Easy to talk to, very knowledgeable, and professional.
Made short notice appointment, full skin care,
Very professional and easy to work with.
Dr. Corey Frucht is the best! Great team! great experience from start to finish! I highly recommend Dr Frucht!
Super quick and easy! The staff were nice and Dr. Frucht was informative and friendly.
Everyone was so friendly and informative. I’ll definitely be going back with kids too for yearly checks.
Outstanding experience with Dr Frucht who is highly knowledgeable, attentive to every single detail, and has impeccable bed side manners. I highly recommend Dr Frucht
I am very disappointed in the service I was given the other day. I originally had an appointment set up for later in the day but received a call to see if I could come in earlier because Dr. Novatt was going to leave early. That should have …
I have found Dr. Novatt to be very competent, knowledgeable, intelligent, and kind. I have been seeing him intermittently for about eight years. Dr. Novatt has always been willing to listen to me, and does not push or suggest treatments …
Dr. Trucht was amazing, so professional and extremely intelligent! Highly recommend him for any dermatology needs.
Great Dr and excellent staff. Always professionals. Genuinely concerned about my health!
Dr. Cory Frucht is an outstanding dermatologist and I feel privileged to be his patient… and lucky to have found him! Duffie Dorothy Bart
The staff was super friendly and the doctor I saw talked through everything with me to make sure I had all the facts. Great doctors office!
Dr Novatt is an expert at all things having to do with improving skin quality. Some procedures are a touch painful, but the outcome is worth it.
Dr. Frucht is an outstanding cosmetic and medical dermatologist. Dr. Frucht treated the dark circles under my eyes with filler and has also done my Botox. I loved both!! I feel so much more confident. I am really picky and feel glad to have found a dermatologist I can trust and who will get great results everytime!
Very helpful with my concerns and fast service
Dr. Frucht was thorough, informative and very personable. He answered all of my questions, and I have confidence in his medical care.
Always a thorough examination and good advice!
Great experience! Office staff is very professional and friendly! Dr. Frucht is awesome too!!
Super great experience. Great people.
Love the wonderful care I have received over multiple years!
Efficient, on time, very professional and very friendly
Everyone is very friendly and helpful. Dr Novatt is great! Makes you feel comfortable and for me he was very reassuring.
Doctor Frucht is a terrific medicine man. He cares, takes time with his patient, listens and fixes the problems. Love that doc.
Efficient & friendly reception & medical staff.
Dr Frucht and his team are kind, efficient and thorough. Recommended!
SB Skin Care is great. The staff is super friendly and Dr. Novatt is the best. They provide great options for taking good care of your skin and looking your best.
Dr. Novatt is the best! I feel I am in the best possible hands with him. He is smart, careful, thorough —and very funny!
Dr Novatt and his team are amazing. Conscience. He was recommended to me by my oncologist. Have been seeing him for about 2 yrs. Both offices are accessible.
I really like this practice and specifically Dr. Frucht. He’s knowledgeable and has a relaxed manner. Thankfully, nothing too serious. But, he identifies and helps resolve issues quickly.
Dr Frucht and staff are terrific. I highly recommend them for your skin care and health.
They were quick and efficient/ and took great care of me. Answered all my questions and let me know what I had to do post appointment. Was glad I went!
This is a happy place the whole staff is very friendly and efficient and top professionals in this field. They help keep me skim cancer free. I’m very pleased every time I visit. Thanks a million.
Seen promptly, chief complaints handled, treatment discussed, treatment given, follow up scheduled. Very professional and friendly. Scott Dahlquist DDS
The staff is friendly and efficient. Dr. Fruct listens and is helpful.
Claire provides excellent care! She is very knowledgeable, helpful and doesn’t rush through the appointment.
Competent staff assisting Dr. Corey Frucht who is also caring, competent and kind! Many thanks🥰 …
Very thorough and congenial doctors.
Dr. Novatt, as always, was competent and thorough in his examination and treatment. I have fair skin (from my Scottish heritage probably) and so keeping up with the problems is something of a challenge. I always am aware of how seriously Dr. Novatt takes my skin problems, and I feel comforted being in his care.
Dr. Frucht is Professional, Friendly, and best of all, he had me out of there in 15 minutes.
Staff was friendly and competent. I had an appointment late in the afternoon and I was seen promptly at my appointment time. Office was able to address all of my concerns.
Great care. Always on time. Love Dr. Frucht.
Great courteous and helpful staff; Dr. Frucht is an excellent physician.
Responsive front office and good eyes in the back!
I have seen Dr. Frucht for multiple reasons over the last couple years. He is honest, caring, intelligent, and efficient. I had multiple biopsies and he was happy to see me on short notice for follow up. Plus he doesnt try to sell you anything! Very impressed.
Was a very worthwhile meeting with Dr. Frucht!
Always great visiting SBSC for my condition. Gary Novatt always takes extra time to explain things and sometimes even offers extra complimentary treatment. Gary maintains excellent communication with his patients after treatment, especially when it involves a biopsy, and the personal letters are a nice touch.
The people there are very helpful and kind
Medical service first class plus
Office disaster
Letting phone ring for an hour …
I’ve been pleased and impressed with Dr. Frucht’s care, he diagnosed something a previous dermatologist missed, and he and his staff have followed my progress with follow up. I recommend this practice
I appreciate Dr. Frucht taking care of everything on the spot in his office!
I drive 3 hours several times a year to have Dr Frucht attend to my red head skin issues.
This is a great practice! I have been treated by Dr Novatt, Dr Frucht and Claire (NO).
Always great to visit and chat with doc Novatt
Ready to get an appointment, great people
DR Frucht is very kind, patient and smart. I greatly appreciate having him as a care taker as i get older.
Very competent and professional. Dr . Frucht is terrific.. He talked him time with his patients and actually listens.
Could not have asked for a better experience!!
Professional, conscientious, kind, and compassionate are a few adjectives that explain Michelle’s experience with Dr. Frucht!!
Friendly staff. Dr took time to discuss options and treatment
Dr. Frucht is extremely professional, personable and listens to any questions or concerns that I have. The staff at Santa Barbara Skin Care are all very friendly and I appreciated the texting method of checking in upon arrival. I received a …
Very professional, and expert guidance/solutions. 6 stars!
Excellent!
Communication, level of care, skill, surpassed my expectations.
Always a great visit with attentive staff. Dr Frucht is the best!
Dr. Novatt does an AMAZING job! I can’t recommend him highly enough. I look years younger after my visits with no bruising!!! Thank you Dr. Novatt and team!
Dr Frucht is a dermatoligist I would. highly recommend. He is very warm , personable and makes you feel important as he never gives you the feeling of being rushed.
Short wait, friendly staff. Dr Frucht was thorough as usual. I got a check up and had some minor benign stuff removed. 5 star service!!
Everyone I met at this office was friendly and professional. They put me at ease. I will be returning to complete my current treatment and look forward to future check-ups and advice for keeping my skin as healthy as I can.
Dr. Frucht is a great dermatologist. He identified my metastatic breast cancer from small tumors that developed on my scalp. Even the oncologists at MD Anderson we’re impressed that Dr. Frucht was able to identify it. …
I am new to this Dermatology office. Everyone there is incredibly nice and completely professional. Dr. Frucht was recommended to me by more than one person and I have to agree that he much much better than my last dermatologist.
Dr. Novatt is so warm and friendly. He really makes you feel comfortable and well taking care of. The staff are all friendly as well! Great job thank you all!
Visiting Santa Barbara Skin Care is always a delight, as I am always received well with respectful courtesy. I especially enjoy the proactive care and concerning examinations I get from Dr. Novatt and the particular assistant any day I come in for an appointment.
The medical care is stellar, as are the ancillary services. People at Santa Barbara Skin Care and West Dermatology are not only cream-of-the-crop experts, they are amazingly compassionate and accommodating. Thank you very much!
They scheduled an appointment right away! And very friendly, helpful staff. Very knowledgeable and explained how best to treat all my different skin problems.
Dr. Frucht was incredibly friendly, professional, and efficient. I came in for a skin check, and it was among the best experiences I’ve ever had in a medical office. I highly recommended Santa Barbara Skin Care.
Very professional, efficient, and courteous staff. I felt very confident that I was receiving excellent care, and I appreciate their positive attitudes.
Dr. Novatt was friendly and seemed genuinely interested in the skin issues i presented. He listened and addressed my concerns. His staff was competent, professional and very helpful..
Doctor was very detailed in my full body skin check. Most thorough exam I have ever had from a dermatologist. Staff very competent and organized.
I found Dr. Frucht thorough and knowledgeable… I am pleased to have found him and make him my dermatologist. He is also a delightful human being… not always true of a doctor if I may be so bold to say so.
Duffie Bart
The staff were friendly and efficient and Dr. Frucht is a rock star.
Incredibly professional and very personal. I have total confidence in everything that is discussed and all procedures. Wonderful and very professional experience.
The reception staff was kind and efficient. Dr. Frucht was instructive and also very nice. All together a good experience! Thank you!
Very friendly and efficient service. Clean and professional office space.
Quick. Reliable. Had several skin cancers. Removed w no pain and fast. No afterwards bad effects, followup for lab and other future work needed. Science based practice.
Very friendly and efficient service from everyone that assisted us. Thank you.
Quick appointment and excellent care and bedside manner
SB Skin Care has given my skin some positive results thanks all the doctors and staff.
I felt very rushed and couldn’t finish all sentences. It would be nice to be handed a summary at the end as in some other doctor’s offices.
I followed Dr. Lapiad from SB mainly because she always has a smile and is kind! Her work is high quality and operates her business with top rate equipment. The office is always clean; Especially during covid times… I feel safe! I have …
Dr. Novatt is very focused, he listens, we laugh together, I feel like he really is taking care of me …
Decades of experience and an intuitive gift for spotting potential trouble early make Gary Novatt the best person to consult for the skin problems that arise all too frequently in sunny Santa Barbara. Last month, he diagnosed two melanomas …
None better if you want great care this is the place. Dr Novatt and Dr Sheffield are the best!! I’m a seasoned nurse as well, so I know safe practice, and expert techniques for all cosmetic and non-cosmetic procedures. You also benefit from their years of experience and artistic approach.
Always treated with respect. All questions are answered completely.
Simply said, Clair is very thorough and puts you right at ease. Gary has saved my life twice!
He spotted was very rare form of cancer and operated promptly and I am still clear 4 years later.
I’ve been struggling with acne and some sort of allergic reaction that is causing my face to breakout every few weeks. I came to be seen by Dr. Corey Frucht. I would rate my visit as terrible. From the moment he came in, Dr. Frucht was in a …
I was 10 mins late due to traffic and construction. They accommodated me and were kind and efficient.
Claire and Jill are amazing as always great and prompt service. The check in was so simple and easy thanks to Eliana. All around 10 out of 10!
The best and most reliable skin care place in SB! They got me in after a very short notice and I am very pleased with my experience here.
Dr Cory is the best. He has found a number of skin cancers and removed them successfully. He explains everything and always makes sure I understand what to expect. His staff is first rate. I never wait more than 5 minutes when I arrive. The best dermatologist in SB county.
Dr. Frucht is the best! Over 2 1/2 yrs of appointments fixing sun damage, and other wounds, even successfully removing a planters wart, i am continually impressed. He’ll keep you beautiful and up and running. I’m so glad I found this guy! Very skilled and and conscientious.
Very professional office. Doctor was on time. Explained things clearly. Did not feel rushed. I felt as though he cared about my condition and am fairly confident the diagnosis and prescription will do the trick! I’m coming back for a full skin cancer screening.
Efficient. Confident. Friendly. All was extremely well done.
Very professional and very friendly. I had a wonderful experience.. Thank you
Dr. Corey Frucht and his staff where friendly, courteous and professional!
Effective listener. Great staff. kind, gentle, shares procedure before proceeding, excellent management of expectations, Dr Corey rocks.
I always love seeing Dr Novatt! I’ve been seeing him for years for an unknown skin discoloration and skin cancer checkups and he’s always spot-on with his treatment and a smart man. I trust him…and appreciate his sense of humor too.
Terrific experiences. I have been going to Dr. Gary Novatt for more than 30 years & trust him completely. He is always reasonable, intelligent & reassuring in his approach. He doesn’t fear-monger. Everything he has ever recommended to me has made sense & showed wisdom without going overboard.
The Nurses and Doctors are great. Very professional
Dr Novatt and his staff are the greatest! Lucy will get you a convenient appointment and the Dr will take great care of your skin! Especially the sun damaged things from our carefree younger days!
Dr Novatt was right on time and very efficient. The staff were friendly from start to finish
I was able to get an appointment quickly and Dr. Frucht was very thorough in his exam. Overall the experience was very pleasant.
Great and friendly staff. Did not have to wait when I arrived for appointment. Doctor’s and nurse’s care was friendly, thorough and professional.
I went in yesterday for a squamous cancer removal plus a laser treatment for rosacea. I appreciate how professional and efficient Dr Novatt and staff were. They are also friendly and reassuring when appropriate. It is great having a Dr I …
As always, Dr. Novatt was very professional and helpful.
I had a great experience at the Santa Barbara Skin Care. Dr. Corey and his stuff is very friendly and on top of their work.
I highly recommend the clinic for anyone looking for a great service.
Wonderful care from well trained sensitive professionals.I couldn’t ask for better care
I really appreciate Dr Frucht. He’s kind and careful and seems to have genuine caring for his patients. I just wish the whole office would confirm that they’ve been vaccinated. When I asked, the answer was very vague, relating to privacy …
It was a first time going to the dermatologist for a general check up. I saw Dr. Frucht and he was great. He was really thorough and knowledgeable. Did a great job explaining everything and answering any questions that I had. They were able to get me in and out very quickly. Highly recommend!
Dr. Frucht’s office was great. I checked in online, so I only had to fill out the COVID questionnaire, and give them my insurance cards. Only waited about five minutes to go in to the exam room, and then Dr. Frucht came in right after. …
Do not go to this office with a medical skin issue, they will turn it into a cosmetic consult and charge a hefty fee. Nothing like getting a phone call 2 weeks before your appointment confirming you will pay up, nevermind using your …
Really liked Dr. Frucht and his assistant. Front desk could be friendlier.
Prompt, courteous, informative, Doctors assistant was very good, left feeling I was in competent hands for my up coming procedure
Excellent Dr and nurses. Whent in for MOH’s surgery they did an outstanding job, didn’t feel a thing. Thank you
The staff is very conscientious about patients having to wait. When Id been there for 25 minutes without being called back I went up to the front to inquire about how long it would be. They realized my chart had been overlooked and were …
After 50 years of treatment back east in the Philadelphia area with great doctors there , the BEST is in the WEST !!
Dr. Fruckt is beyond compare.
He’s got you covered !
Professional and very gentle, Cory is the best doctor I’ve had work on my skin problems. The staff is really friendly and helpful.
The only place I will recommend for skin care.
Check in was a breeze with minimal wait to be brought to an exam room. Front desk staff and medical assistant were very personable and welcoming. Visit with Dr. Novatt was very complete and I have great respect for his diagnostic …
Santa Barbara Skin Care has caring staff and doctors who attended to me very well.
Dr frucht was very kind and hid his medical assistant where very caring
Dr. Novatt is always professional, informative and does an amazing job. I will recommend him to anyone who wants a caring and proficient dermatologist. Thank you Dr. Novatt.
Very warming welcome,and professional care.
Clear advise and well updates
Claire the PA gives us the most wonderful and personal care! I would rate her a hundred stars if I could.
Professional, good experience, taking time listening, very pleasant. What more do I need to say.
Dr. Novat is so professional and excellent at what he loves to do. Thank you!
Very professional and personable. I had a large cyst removed and all is good.
Care was great, staff were very nice! My doc, Dr Frucht has taken care of me over 2 years, meticulous with my care; and procedures due to my cancer! I am fortunate to have found this office, these people who help one through. The level of …
Dr. Frucht is very thorough, informative and kind when examining, explaining and treating; and his staff is very pleasant. I see him annually just to be sure that I have no issues of concern since I have always enjoyed sunshine. I would highly recommend this group.
Outstanding treatments and products in a relaxing and beautiful setting. Simply the best.
Great experience with their professional staff. Hope to hear good news of biopsy report.
I’ve been going to Santa Barbara skin care for over 10 years now, and every time I go the staff is accommodating, courteous and helpful.. they’ve been able to fit me in when I didn’t have an appointment, and when I do have an appointment …
Very prompt and efficient process… md and staff were great!
Wonderful place! I had been to 2 urgent care, the ER and my own PCP and no one could tell me what my skin issue was or help me with it. Dr Frucht knew right away and explained to me what it was and how they could help. It was nice to be …
Very nice both Claire and Lexus and front office. Thank you
Great staff and Dr Frucht was great! Efficient, kind and very helpful
Extremely pleased with the entire experience. I was able to make an appointment promptly with courteous phone staff, the Covid protocols at check in were handled with care, and my wait to be seen was brief. My interactions with the …
Dr. Frucht and crew managed to see me in spite of a mix-up on appointment dates, which I appreciated!
UPDATE: Still could not be more pleased with Dr Novatt and his staff. But I am pleased to report that the check-in process has apparently been streamlined. I was not asked to fill out any paperwork at all once I arrived in the office and …
Got me in on short notice, appt on time, easy online check in, no waiting. Dr. Frucht was fantastic. Listened to everything and was compassionate, provided a course of action which seems to be working. Highly recommend him.
No wait…cheery, professional front desk, efficient and caring physician’s assistant, Dr Frucht was his usual thorough and positive self. Quick and comprehensive exam, treatment and followthru. This is a well run medical provider!
I have gone to Dr. Novatt for many years and like him very much, he is very thorough and seems to stick to simple measures. He is always friendly and makes you feel better about your situation. I like his inviting office decor very much. I have recommended 2 friends to go there. They also liked him. Ilse FRanco
Dr. Frucht was exceptionally kind to me throughout the visit. I’m always very nervous at doctor office’s and he put me at ease with his kind demeanor and knowledge. Like many other people I have struggled with acne my whole life i have …
Dr. Corey Frucht is pretty cool. He came recommended from another respected dermatologist in town, and he’s a fast, efficient, fairly friendly guy. I think he’s a good doctor. …
My husband and I went for appointments at the same time. We weren’t looking forward to it, and the front desk made us wait a while, which got things off to a bad start, but then the actual appointment was extraordinary. …
Dr. Frucht was very friendly and made me feel at ease. He was straightforward in assessing my condition and explained procedures well. His staff was kind and efficient and wait time was minimal. I feel fortunate to have found Dr. Frucht as my dermatologist.
Dr. Frucht is and always will be a hero of mine. He is one of the kindest, down-to-earth physicians with whom I’ve had the pleasure of treating, especially during one of the scariest times in my life. He’s thorough, caring, and informative. I couldn’t ask for a better dermatologist!
Everyone is always very friendly & courteous. Dr. was busy but did not try to rush the appointment at all.
Dr. Fruct is great at what he does as is his chairside manner.
Everyone was polite, prompt, and kept to my skin issues.
The course of treatment is progressing very well.
I will go back in one month (which I had fully expected.) …
Outstanding experience all around. Dr. Frucht is wonderful and incredibly skilled. Performed my mohs treatment totally painlessly. Took great care in stitching my wound so that it blended in as discreetly as possible. The staff was very friendly and responsive.
Dr. Frucht is excellent, communicates well, very skilled in diagnosis and treatment, caring, and takes time to listen. I highly recommend him.
Wait time was minimal, staff was very professional and courteous, as was Dr. Fruct.
The PA and her assistant were professional, courteous and friendly. The P A informed me of everything thing she was doing and worked efficiently and with care. I did not have to wait to be seen after I arrived for my appointment …
Dr. Novato has been my dermatologist for over 30 years. He is thorough and has correctly identified a variety of skin issues. I enjoy his sense of humor while still being professional. I highly recommend him.
Dr. Frucht is so amazing and super friendly. He made me feel very welcomed. Very efficient and professional. His assistant is super nice and really listened.
The physicians and physician’s assistants are very knowledgeable, and exceptionally friendly. I have been a client for over 10 years and have developed a great rapport with my physician and physician’s assistant. Every treatment or concern …
I have used Gary for nearly 20 years now. He’s just the best – focused, caring, and provides complete information.
Great experience, felt comfortable immediately. Warm pleasant environment, very Professional.
Dr. Frucht and his staff are first rate in all categories. Professional, friendly, caring and prompt!
I have been going to Dr Novatt and Claire for over 10 years and have always been so happy with my results unfortunately they has staffing issues and I had to go to someone else Dr Griffin at the Gspa not only did she deformed my face when I …
The staff at Santa Barbara Skin Care are responsive and Dr. Novatt listens well, and helps me understand why he is recommending specific treatments for my skin condition, as well as any potential trade offs based on my health history. Highly recommended. I’ve been going here for a decade.
Dr. Frucht is terrific. He listens well and explains disorders and treatment options clearly. The office is run efficiently with nice support staff.
Dr. Novatt’s expertise and wonderful bedside manner is the reason he has been my dermatologist for over ten years. He has always taken excellent care of me.
Claire was amazing! She did a fantastic job on my lip fillers and had a very gentle hand. I had minimal swelling/bruising compared to my past experiences. I would definitely recommend her to all my friends. Thanks Claire!
Considerate,caring lovely and attentive staff.
Very good doctor
Dr. Novatt is the best skin doctor in the US. I have been going to him for over 20 years. He is always kind, has a great sense of humor, explains issues in a clear manner and gives you options as to treatment. He is the skin whisperer of Santa Barbara! 10 stars!
Dr Frucht Is very through, and efficient! He is the kind of dr I appreciate. He listens to you and only does what’s necessary. I trust his wisdom and highly recommend him! His staff are kind and carting. A reflection of their boss!
Claire is always professional and her confidence makes you feel at ease. She took The time to explain everything and lessen my anxiety. The office staff was efficient. Great experience overall.
Dr. Novatt is an extremely competent and thorough. My entire family is under his care.
The doctor was perfectly on time, totally professional, quick, precise, thorough and an excellent communicator. It was just what you hope for in such an examination.
Dr. Frucht was great. He took the time to listen to my concerns and he did a thorough exam! …
Always very professional and efficient. Dr. Novatt’s sense of humor adds to the pleasure of the visit!
I couldn’t be more pleased with my visit
I feel very positive that my problem has been recognized and is being solved as I’m writing this. I would definitely recommend Dr Frucht
Was excellent. Dr Corry was perfect and let me know all about my problem.
The people of reception was so nice.
Dr Frucht and team are excellent. Very thorough and attentive.
Dr. Novat and Dr. Frucht are excellent physicians, friendly, caring and expert at what they do. The staff is also very good.
My husband and I came in for our annual check up and Dr Frucht was so nice and thorough and took the time to answer any questions we had.
The doctor is always very thoughtful and takes the time to answer questions and does not rush. He helps to make patients feel at ease.
Dr. Corey Frucht is my kind of derm! I am an RN, so I am fluent in medical terminology and very comfortable in a healthcare setting. I also do my research on what weird skin stuff I have going on at the time, so the combination of all of …
Always thorough.. meticulous treatment…and follow-up.
Truly a remarkable physician and his well coordinated support staff.
Dr Frucht is so friendly, professional and skilled. His staff is so friendly and helpful. I highly recommend these services.
Clare is excellent. Both my daughter and I see her. She is knowledgeable and very kind. We both enjoy her and love the results we get from her services.
I have been coming to Dr. Gary Novatt’s practice for a very long time. He makes me feel comfortable in my own skin!!!☺️ He’s by far the very Best & I have every bit of confidence in him & staff members!!!! 🥰
Grateful to All!!!!!🙏 …
I have seen Dr. Corey Frucht for a couple of visits. He is compassionate and very thorough when assessing my skin. Very grateful to have his insight.
I was extremely pleased with my experience. Dr Frucht was thorough in his examination and took care of the few minor issues that existed.
I felt that I was in excellent and experienced hands.
The greeting at the reception room window was impersonal and without any measure of cordiality. There needs to be a replacement of the reception area personnel to hire or train someone who will treat patients as human beings rather than as …
Dr. Frucht is continually keeping me free of lesions. He caught a melanoma in an early stage, which was then surgically removed by Dr. Kaufman. Had this metastasized I might not have been here to type these comments. …
I’m always so pleased with Santa Barbara Skincare. Urgent appointments are made with ease, staff is friendly and efficient. Dr Frucht is so attentive and skilled at diagnosing and treating lesions and conditions.
check in process was very quick they actually came and got me early and the doctor was very nice and cordial and I was out of there in 20 minutes. But they still make you wear a mask
The team at SB Skin Care are great and Dr. Corey Frucht is a brilliant, kind, caring amazingly terrific physician….the best there is….and my wife and I are tremendously grateful to be under his care! John Davis
Dr. Frucht was great, he was professional and courteous, and he took the time to explain things to me. It was a 20 min appointment, but it didn’t feel rushed.
I had the WORST experience ever yesterday w/ Dr Novatt. He had been nice in previous appointments but yesterday he was rude, abrupt & I could tell he hadn’t even looked @ my chart. I’m a RN, & I was telling HIM what he had done in previous …
Dr. Novatt has always been very accomodating. First class physician, both my husband and I were seen promptly. The treatment (within 24 hts)is already working after 2 former weeks of miserable skin itching and peeling.
I am very happy to have dr. Frucht as my dermatologist, I have been seeing five different dermatologist and he is certainly the best without a doubt! Many of my friends, neighbours switched to dr. Frucht and very happy about it!
Dr. Frucht and the entire team are A+ – a very well run medical office coupled with the highest level of expertise. Get your skin checked at least once/year – they do the most thorough job of ensuring they catch any cancers early, which is what we all need.
I’ve been seeing Dr. Novatt for many many years, and I always find him to have incredible “bedside manner,” brilliant ability to explain things in a very clear and easy to understand manner, and had a great sense of humor to boot! Highly recommend for both medical as well as cosmetic needs.
This was my 1st time at Santa Barbara Skin Care and I felt so received and welcomed by everyone, including Dr Corey Frucht. He was so thorough and is a “ can do” type of professional. My husband and I are so happy we have become his patients. Every staff member had a smile on their faces as well!
I came to Dr. Frucht to get a mole checked out and possibly removed. I had to wait a few months for my appointment, but once I got into the office it was a super quick process. The front desk staff were very clear with the instructions for …
Nice and efficient staff. Dr. Frucht was very good. This was my second visit in the last few years for different reasons. I will definitely come back for any future problems.
On time and efficient care. Dr. F is extremely thorough, has a fun but serious bedside manner, and he communicates perfectly. His assistant was also excellent and personable.
I was seen quickly by Dr. Novatt and he explained to process and worked efficiently. On completion he contacted a plastic surgeon in my presence and helped arrange an appointment. Staff was very friendly and dressed my wound expertly.
I didn’t like how the skin check was interrupted with having to make a decision about getting sunspots removed. It happened in the first minute. Seemed like a thorough and competent doctor, but not much personality. I’m going to check to …
First time at Santa Barbara Skin Care. Place has a very nice feel to it. Everyone both nice and very professional. Glad I found them. I made my follow up visit for 12 months before I even left. That should tell you how I really feel 👍👍👍 …
Dr. Frucht and staff were courteous, friendly and professional. I did not have to wait long to see the doctor, the appointment was on time. I felt the physical exam was thorough and they found and took care of several potentially problem finds.
When I couldn’t get in to see my regular dermatologist until June (and this was a couple months ago) I looked for a new doctor. This practice and Dr Frucht came highly recommended by my GP, and I’m very glad to have found it. Efficient, thorough, and skilled. I highly recommend the practice from my initial visit.
DR Frucht is amazing as well as all of the staff. I always leave feeling like I received the proper time and attention. He is also very good about offering different treatment options. I couldn’t recommend Dr Frucht and the entire team highly enough.
Dr. Frucht has been caring for me for over a year now. I’m very pleased. I’m tough on doctors, always asking questions until I feel they’ve provided me with a real understanding of whatever afflicts me, all possible treatments and outcomes. …
Arrived early, was almost immediately led to the consulting room and interviewed by a caring nurse.
Seen by Dr Frucht who recognized me and new my history. Evaluated and treated …
I sincerely appreciated the quick comfortable manner in which Dr. Frucht and the staff tended to my treatment for a skin cancer. It was all over with in the blink of an eye! I was very grateful they could take me in and treat me. Very reassuring and helpful. My compliments!
Excellent experience. Dr. Cory Frucht was very attentive and addressed all my concerns (upper lip precancerous condition). Very informative and gracious as well. Highly recommend. The staff is also friendly and professional. Will recommend to others.