Dermatology Institute

Private Care, Personal Attention

Our clinic brings together the Bay Area's finest specialists under one roof — offering private consultations.

AI-powered · Ageless AI

See your results before you decide.

Upload a selfie and preview cosmetic treatments on your own face — not a model’s. Our free Ageless AI tool shows photorealistic results before you ever book.

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Show yourself

Upload a selfie for a personalized visualization.

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Explore options

Preview Botox, fillers, lasers and more — and compare results side by side.

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Come prepared

Arrive at your consultation with clear goals already in mind.

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Our Areas of Expertise

Expert Care Across Every Discipline

From your first GP visit to specialist cardiology and beyond — it brings together the Bay Area's finest doctors under one roof.

Medically-supervised · New at Berman

Medical weight loss, made for real life.

Berman Skin Institute combines GLP-1 medications, expert medical supervision, and a plan built around you — for a healthy, lasting weight-loss experience.

SemaglutideTirzepatideGLP-1 therapyMedical supervisionPersonalized plan
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4.4 / 5 · 290 patient reviews
“Completely trust Dr. Pyles. He’s thorough, personable and an excellent doctor.”
— Celeste Molleur
The 3-step weight-loss program
Step 01

Screening & medical exam

A provider reviews your history, labs, and goals to confirm you’re a candidate for GLP-1 therapy.

Step 02

Begin your custom plan

Start semaglutide or tirzepatide with dosing, nutrition, and lifestyle guidance built around you.

Step 03

Reach your goals

Regular check-ins and adjustments keep you progressing safely toward lasting results.

What We Offer

Care You Can Actually Book

From medical dermatology and skin-cancer care to injectables, lasers, body contouring, and medically-supervised weight loss — every Berman service is bookable online, without a referral, with same-day availability at most of our 10 Bay Area and Sacramento Valley offices.

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Initial Consultation
A full 45-minute appointment with no rushing, no checklists — just your doctor, your history, and a clear plan forward.
Health MOT
Blood panels, ECG, cardiovascular risk, and a personalised health report. Everything in one appointment.
Diagnostic & Blood Testing
Accurate lab work with results in 24 to 48 hours, ordered and reviewed by your doctor.
Specialist Referral
A second perspective when you need one, coordinated within our trusted specialist network.
Insurance

Insurance information

Berman Skin Institute accepts many types of insurance — the plans we’re contracted with are listed below. We’re constantly adding new carriers, so if you don’t see yours, please contact our office or call the member-services number on your insurance card.

HMOs and managed-care plans work differently from traditional insurance: they require a referral from your primary care physician before you can be seen. A referral covers a consultation or office visit only — it is not approval for a procedure. Authorization must be obtained for each visit, so after your consult you may need to return on another day once a procedure is authorized.

Our billing team is experienced in obtaining these authorizations. Please keep in mind the process is time-consuming and can take several weeks; calling your insurance company yourself often helps speed things along.

All providers in our practice are contracted under the group name Berman Skin Institute Medical Group.

HMOs

Managed care — referral from your PCP required.

  • Brown & Toland Physicians
  • Hill Physicians Medical Group
  • JadeCCHP – Chinese Community Health Plan
  • TRICARE For Life
  • Triwest
  • Medi-Calin Sacramento only
  • Nivano HMO

PPOs

No referral needed for most plans.

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • CignaPPO/POS
  • Cigna / Great WestPPO/Open Access
  • Coastal Healthcare
  • Coventry Healthcare
  • First Health / Coventry
  • Geha
  • HealthNet
  • Integrated Health Plan
  • Interplan
  • Medicare
  • Multi / PHCS
  • Oxford
  • United HealthcarePPO/Choice Plus
  • United Healthcare Medicare AdvantageCameron Park & Placerville offices only

Don’t see your plan? Contact your nearest office and we’ll help verify your coverage.

Financing

Flexible financing & payment options

Care shouldn’t wait on budget. We offer financing options that let you fit treatment into your monthly plan — for both insured and elective care.

CareCredit®

CareCredit health & wellness card

Berman Skin Institute proudly accepts the CareCredit credit card for all your health, wellness, and beauty needs. It offers flexible financing so you can pay over time.*

Promotional financing options
Prequalify with no impact to your credit score
Instant credit decisions
No annual fee†

CareCredit is accepted at 266,000+ locations — dermatology, cosmetic, dental, vision, hearing, prescriptions, pet care, and more — a convenient way to cover expenses not covered by insurance.

See if you prequalify at CareCredit ↗

*Subject to credit approval. Visit carecredit.com for details. †For new accounts as of 5/30/24: Purchase APR is 32.99%. Penalty APR is 39.99%. Minimum Interest Charge is $2. CareCredit is a Synchrony solution — when you visit the CareCredit website you are subject to the Synchrony privacy policy, which differs from Berman Skin Institute’s privacy policy. Learn more at carecredit.com.

Allé + Cherry

Payment plans for Allergan treatments

Getting started is quick and easy and won’t impact your credit score. Simply create an Allé account, and Cherry will run a soft credit check to see if you qualify.

How it works

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See how much you’re approved for

Enter your Allé phone number and personal info, and Cherry runs a soft credit check — meaning your credit score won’t be impacted.

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Schedule a consultation

Find a participating Allé provider in your area and book a consultation to discuss your treatment goals.

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Get treated

Once you and your provider decide on the right treatment, let them know you’d like to use a Cherry payment plan.

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Pay with Cherry

At checkout, your provider texts you a link. Pick the plan that works best, make your down payment, and accept the terms.

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Pay over time — and do it again

Use Cherry’s portal to pay monthly, prepay, or adjust autopay. Once it’s paid off, you can get treated again.

Testimonials

What our patients say

4.5 ★★★★★500+ Google reviews across our Northern California offices
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“Impressed with the kindness, compassion, expertise and punctuality of Berman Skin Institute. Several years with them — very grateful for their help and care.”

MSMarilyn & Rick SowersGoogle review
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“Professional, helpful staff with genuine smiles. A much better doctor–patient relationship than my previous dermatologist.”

CLChris LauderdaleGoogle review
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“CoolSculpting consult with Britney — very knowledgeable about the results and the cycles needed, and I felt comfortable the whole time.”

BLBirdie LouGoogle review
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“Appreciated the quick response and had a great experience with Dr. Pyles. Highly recommend.”

LDLydia DickGoogle review
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“Completely trust Dr. Pyles. He’s thorough, personable, and an excellent doctor.”

CMCeleste MolleurGoogle review
★★★★★

“From the moment Dr. Chiang walks in he sits down and really listens. He explained my condition and the risks and benefits of every treatment option.”

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