Kristin K Walker's Online Review Report Card

This is my second visit with Dr. Walker, one 4 years ago and one now. The experience for both has been the same, that being excellent. I called two weeks ago and got an appointment with no problem. The office is easy to get to from Oakland, with lots of parking. Office person is friendly, nice, and efficient. Both on the phone and in person. Two assistants who took notes and prepped my hand were also both very courteous and good. Dr. Walker herself is nice, professional, and did exactly what was needed. I went in for a skin exam, and had a worrisome spot on my hand. She examined me for any other potential cancer areas, then one of the aforementioned assistants numbed me up and Dr. Walker scraped off the discolored area for a biopsy. I asked for sunscreen recommendations, and she mentioned several over the counter products. Not sure what all the negative reviews are about, I will return next year for a more timely cancer screen. I am very happy with my visit.

Worst Dermotologist ever. She told me a spot on my face was precancerous and to put chemo cream on it. And also advised if another spot ever comes up to do the same! If you don't know, chemocream is a long drawn out process of 3 weeks of it turning red and another 3 weeks of treating it till it burns your skin off, then another however many months of all of that healing. She had said if it doesn't work then she wants to biopsy my face leaving a scar. Well the cream didn't work and I looked like a burn victim for months after. I of course went to look to get a 2nd opinion from another dermatologist instead of doing the biopsy and they said it was vascular not precancerous and they lasered it and now it's gone. I called Walker to tell them about this and I never got a call back to acknowledge her lack of knowledge on this whole thing and take responsibility for giving the wrong diagnosis. Prior to that she did surgery on a tiny mole I had on my leg needing to "clear the margins" left a massive messy scar on my leg that looks like it will never heal. She then had her front desk person take the stitches who was clearly untrained who left pieces of stitches in my leg which I didn't notice till the skin had grown back over cause she had put glue and tape all over my leg and said don't take it off. I then had to go back to this awful place to have then reopen my leg to get the stitches out. On top of all that they don't answer their phone or get back to their patients efficiently. The other doctor or nurse who works with her is actually nice and needs to find another doctor to work for, she actually took the time to talk to me about my concerns while Walker was short, rude and cold doesn't seem to care for her patients and is trying to make money while cutting corners. Oh and she had told a client of mine to put chemocream all over her face as well and I don't doubt that she was wrong about that too. Don't go to this woman. Terrible.

Both my husband and I have been seen in Dr. Walker's office over the last several years and we keep wondering why we go back. The level of care is satisfactory. But, it is the staff that is rude and condescending, especially if you don't buy the extra stuff they are trying to sell you. Dr. Walker and her physician's Assistant were professional but a bit cold. This is NOT a friendly office.

Both my husband and I have been seen in Dr. Walker's office over the last several years and we keep wondering why we go back. The level of care is satisfactory. But, it is the staff that is rude and condescending, especially if you don't buy the extra stuff they are trying to sell you. Dr. Walker and her physician's Assistant were professional but a bit cold. This is NOT a friendly office.

I went to see this doctor about two different problems. She walked into the office like she was in a hurry.  She told me she was not going to discuss one if the two problems. About the other one, I later discovered there were three different possible treatments.  After she left two really ugly scars on my skin, I did some research and realized she used the treatment that is usually considered a last resort.  She cut my skin so fast, so carelessly that she left these scars.  Right after, she left the office.  My visit with her did, including treatment, did not last more than five minutes.  She never discussed treatments or even asked me if I wanted to proceed with her treatment if choice. Before I knew it she had already cut me and left the office.  It is very traumatic as she left scars unnecessarily and felt violated having never given my consent for any treatment.  Awful experience.

Dr Radell was wonderful but Dr Walter was terrible. She has no bedside manner, is not communicative, and I had to pry her for basic information about my acne. She still charged me for the full appointment fee when I was in and out in 5 min and she literally did NOTHING for me-- no advice, no treatment, nothing. I honestly walked out stunned. I will never go back now that Dr Radell has left the practice. I would advise others to look elsewhere.

My experience with Dr. Walker was wonderful. She was friendly, knowledgable and took her time to listen to my questions and answered them with options. I did not feel hurried at all. She was very friendly and her staff were great too! From the moment I walked in...the receptionist was friendly and made we feel welcomed! I recommended Dr. W. to my husband and my son! They both had great experiences with her too! I highly recommend Dr. Walker.

Dr Radell was wonderful but Dr Walter was terrible. She has no bedside manner, is not communicative, and I had to pry her for basic information about my acne. She still charged me for the full appointment fee when I was in and out in 5 min and she literally did NOTHING for me-- no advice, no treatment, nothing. I honestly walked out stunned. I will never go back now that Dr Radell has left the practice. I would advise others to look elsewhere.

My husband and I have gone to see Dr. Walker for many years and have always been very satisfied with her care.  Over the years I have needed numerous biopsies and one removal of a skin cancer, and these procedures were always done with precision and care.  I recently had a skin problem that several other doctors could not diagnose, but Dr. Walker immediately identified the condition, which the biopsy later proved to be the correct diagnosis.  Dr. Walker is a very kind, considerate and caring doctor who I would highly recommend.

Warning! Do not go to her office! Kristen Walker is an incompetent doctor and a horrible person. She can't even perform a simple procedure, like a small cyst removal.