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The Skin and Cancer Institute clinic

The Skin and Cancer Institute

Dermatology • Merced, CA

3.6/5(20 reviews)

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Last gathered July 10, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information

About

The Skin and Cancer Institute in Merced, California offers medical dermatology, cosmetic enhancements, and skin cancer care at 3150 G Street, Suite D. Services include treatment for acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, warts, and keloids, along with cosmetic procedures such as Botox, dermal fillers, Morpheus8, and microneedling. The clinic also provides professional skincare brands and non-surgical skin cancer treatment.

Services Offered

  • Medical dermatology
  • Cosmetic dermatology
  • Skin cancer care
  • Skin cancer screenings
  • Botox
  • Dermal fillers
  • Morpheus8
  • Microneedling
  • Kybella? (not explicitly listed but mentioned as examples)
  • facial aesthetic procedures
  • Professional skincare brands
  • Acne treatment
  • Rosacea treatment
  • Psoriasis treatment
  • Eczema treatment
  • Warts treatment
  • Keloid/scar treatment

Technology & Equipment

  • state-of-the-art dermatology technology
  • latest tools and techniques

Team

  • Board-certified dermatologists and dermatologic surgeons, Board-certified - Medical team

Insurance & Payment

  • Aetna Health of California Inc.
  • Alignment Health Plan – CA
  • AllCare IPA
  • American Provider Community – Altura HealthShare
  • American’s Choice Provider Network – CA
  • Anthem Blue Cross of California
  • Blue Shield of CA
  • Brand New Day (BND) – Universal Care, Inc.
  • Central CA Alliance for Health
  • Central Valley Medical Group (CVMG)
  • CIGNA – CA – Open Access Plus
  • CMS Medicare – CA
  • CorVel – CA – Workers Comp
  • Health Partners of Northern CA (HPNCA)
  • HealthNet – CA – HMO/Commercial
  • HealthSmart – CA
  • Humana / Choice Care – CA
  • Imperial Health Holdings – CA
  • Kaiser Permanente – Northern
  • MEDEX – CRandR Inc
  • Meritage Medical Network – First Choice Medical Group
  • Multiplan – CA – Multiplan
  • Networks by Design (NBD)
  • NX Health Network / Valenz Health – CA
  • RailRoad Medicare – CA
  • Three Rivers Production Network – CA
  • TRICARE/HNFS – CA
  • TriWest – CA Community Care Network (CCN)
  • United Health Care – CA
  • United Physician Network
  • Zelis Network Solutions – CA

We gladly accept a variety of insurance plans; contact for details on your specific coverage.

Online bill payment, Credit Card, Cash, Insurance

Languages Spoken

  • English

FAQs

What are the hours of operation?

Sunday: Closed; Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: Closed.

What is the address for The Skin and Cancer Institute – Merced?

3150 G Street, Suite #D, Merced, CA 95340.

What is the phone number?

+1-209-921-3500 (Main)

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Vitals: 3.5/5 (19 ratings)
  • U.S. News & World Report: 5/5 (Not explicitly stated)
  • RateMDs: 4.5/5 (1 review)

Patients praise

  • Patients appreciate the knowledgeable, professional, and compassionate care provided by the dermatologists
  • Many reports of efficient, punctual service with quick in-and-out appointments
  • Staff frequently described as friendly and helpful in positive reviews

Common complaints

  • Reports of rude or unprofessional office staff and billing department interactions
  • Some patients feel the doctor relies solely on patient-led concerns rather than performing routine head-to-toe inspections

"If you don't have specific locations on your body for Dr. Pilkington to check, he doesn't do it for you... He relies on your comments, questions and concerns to guide your visit."

- Vitals user review

"The office staff and billing department at this facility are easily some of the rudest, most unprofessional people I have ever dealt with."

- Yelp review for Golden State Dermatology

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.

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