Dermatology

Dr. Nissan Pilest, MD

Total Dermatology · Irvine, CA

5.011 doctor endorsements Established

Identity verified on September 21, 2026 · Listed since 2015

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11 Peer Endorsements

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Recommend This Doctor

What colleagues highlight

Clinical skillin 6 endorsements
Up to datein 3 endorsements
Great colleaguein 3 endorsements
Compassionatein 2 endorsements
Refers patientsin 1 endorsement

December 16, 2018
“I have known Dr. Prilest for many years, and I can tell you that he is one of the best dermatologist in the world. His skill and innovative thoughts are sought after. Beyond this, he is great to his patients and colleagues. I recommend him wholeheartedly.”
Dr. Marguerite GermainDermatology · Mt Pleasant, SC
December 13, 2018
“I have known Dr. Pilest for many years. He is an excellent dermatologist and pioneer with many cosmetic dermatology procedures. I would highly recommend him to patients.”
Dr. Renee CobosDermatology · Brea, CA
December 13, 2018
“I have known Dr Pilesst for ten years. He is a wonderful cosmetic dermatologist. His patients love him and he gets them excellent results. He has been a great colleague and truly deserving of this award.”
Dr. Bita BagheriDermatology · Newport Beach, CA
November 28, 2018
“I have had the pleasure of knowing and working professionally with Dr. Nissan Pilest for nearly 40 years. He is an extraordinary physician who has abundant knowledge in his specialty of Medical Dermatology and Cosmetic Dermatology. He has always been at the cutting edge of new, clinically proven, and safe technology which he offers to his large patient data base. I have visited his Clinic and I know how devoted he is to his specialty and to his patients. I have sought his advice regarding clinical issues and he has always been immediately available, providing insight and guidance with state of the art information. I highly recommend for consideration for Recognition as a proven expert in his field with more than 40 years of experience including academic ties.”
Dr. Malcolm D. PaulPlastic Surgery · Newport Beach, CA
November 8, 2018
“I have known Dr. Pilest for many years, he is a highly respected friend and colleague. He has a keen aesthetic eye that his patients have come to rely upon. He is a leader of Dermatologists in Orange County and his innovative skills have positively impacted his patients.”
Also endorsed Dr. Pilest in 2016.
- November 29, 2016
  “Dr. Pilest is an outstanding physician stays current cutting trends in dermatology. He is a successful family man and has a wonderful practice in Irvine.”
Dr. Peter HeltonDermatology · Newport Beach, CA

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November 8, 2018
“Dr. Pilest is a respected dermatologist with a wealth of knowledge and experience. I can’t think of a better doctor to receive this award. Conratulations!”
ALLAN AKERMANObstetrics & Gynecology · Orange, CA
March 12, 2015
“Talented and compassionate doctor. Highly skilled in cosmetic dermatology.”
Dr. Boris AckermanPlastic Surgery · Newport Beach, CA
March 12, 2015
“Best dermatologist I have ever known. He can look at a skin lesion for few seconds and he tells you what it is. In 30 years I have known him he was always right. My entire family goes to him and I refer all my patients with skin problems to him.”
Dr. Maria Cristina RizzaInternal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease · Fountain Valley, CA
March 12, 2015
“Dr. Pilest is a highly skilled and experienced dermatologist. I have know him to make complicated diagnoses almost at a glance. His cosmetic dermatology skills are superb, as I have learned from several of my patients who went for his services. He highly merits this award.”
Dr. Allan SosinInternal Medicine · Irvine, CA
March 12, 2015
“Dr. Pilest is a highly skilled cosmetic dermatologist. He has a very aesthetic eye and achieves optimal results. He has a great bedside manner and truly cares for his patients. I can't think of a better doctor to receive this award.”
Dr. Arisa OrtizDermatology · San Diego, CA

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About

Services Offered: Cosmetic Dermatology, Medical Dermatology Dr. Pilest was named the Dermatologist of the Year by the Consumer Business Review. Read more

Services Offered: Cosmetic Dermatology, Medical Dermatology

Dr. Pilest was named the Dermatologist of the Year by the Consumer Business Review. He was chosen as one of the Best Doctors in Orange County by area physicians. Additionally, he is listed in the “Best Doctors Book” for 2000-2001 and 2004-2005.

Location

Total Dermatology16100 Sand Canyon Ave. #190, Irvine, CA 92618

DCA Awards

Recognition history

6 awards

3-time
City Winner
2014 to 2018

2019 Top 200 DoctorsDermatology
2018 Top DoctorDermatologist
2018 Top 100 DoctorsDermatology
2018 City WinnerDermatology · Irvine
2015 City WinnerDermatology · Irvine
2014 City WinnerDermatology · Irvine

Issued in earlier Doctors’ Choice Awards cycles.

Established

A rank for doctors who have received 10 or more doctor endorsements.