Dr. Whitney Tolpinrud, MD is a Dermatologist (Skin Specialist) - Cosmetic Dermatology practicing in Palo Alto, CA
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Dr. Tolpinrud made me feel very comfortable in an awkward situation. Very personable.…
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Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
“Enjoyable which is not common for an annual skin check.”
Dr. Tolpinrud made me feel very comfortable in an awkward situation. Very personable.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Encinitas - 1200 Garden View Rd. Suite 108
She was great at listening to my problems and providing me with soulutions that actually helped my skin. Also, she made my skin routine really easy to follow, but still doing the trick for my skin. Overall, she was really good for what me and my skin needed.
“Dr. Tolpinrud was great for me and what my skin needed.”
She was great at listening to my problems and providing me with soulutions that actually helped my skin. Also, she made my skin routine really easy to follow, but still doing the trick for my skin. Overall, she was really good for what me and my skin needed.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
I am so grateful for meeting the Whitney. She is compassionate, caring and an amazingg doctor.
“Great results”
I am so grateful for meeting the Whitney. She is compassionate, caring and an amazingg doctor.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Encinitas - 1200 Garden View Rd. Suite 108
Dr. Tolpinrud was the first dermatologist to correctly treat my rosecea in over a decade. She is fantastic with her patients, and I greatly appreciate the time she takes to explain my treatment.
“Excellent communication and helpful tips”
Dr. Tolpinrud was the first dermatologist to correctly treat my rosecea in over a decade. She is fantastic with her patients, and I greatly appreciate the time she takes to explain my treatment.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Encinitas - 1200 Garden View Rd. Suite 108
As soon as Dr. Tolpinrud walked in the door of my room, she put me at ease. She took her time, thoroughly investigating and examining every square inch of my body. She politely asked permission when she peeked at my more "private" areas. I was impressed with her casual, yet professional demeanor.
“Dr. Tolpinrud was very thorough and professional.”
As soon as Dr. Tolpinrud walked in the door of my room, she put me at ease. She took her time, thoroughly investigating and examining every square inch of my body. She politely asked permission when she peeked at my more "private" areas. I was impressed with her casual, yet professional demeanor.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
As a health care provider, myself. I really appreciated how Dr Tolpinrud following Covid 19 practices to ensure safe delivery of care. I felt very confident in her diagonsis and recommendations for treatment. I learned a lot about my diagnosis after explaination by her. I would highly recommend Dr Tolpinrud to family and friends needing a dermatologist
“A personable, competent and professioanl”
As a health care provider, myself. I really appreciated how Dr Tolpinrud following Covid 19 practices to ensure safe delivery of care. I felt very confident in her diagonsis and recommendations for treatment. I learned a lot about my diagnosis after explaination by her. I would highly recommend Dr Tolpinrud to family and friends needing a dermatologist
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
I love how professional and friendly all the staff are! Dr. Tolpinrud helped me when my medical and obgyn wasnt able to treat my condition. Im truly grateful to finally have someone that will go above and beyond with a smile.
“Forever Grateful”
I love how professional and friendly all the staff are! Dr. Tolpinrud helped me when my medical and obgyn wasnt able to treat my condition. Im truly grateful to finally have someone that will go above and beyond with a smile.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
She had a great deamonor and made me feel comfortable. She made sure that any questions that I had were answered, as well as reviewing an additional finding.
“Great! Dr. Tolpinrud and MA were thorough and made my visit quick and painless.”
She had a great deamonor and made me feel comfortable. She made sure that any questions that I had were answered, as well as reviewing an additional finding.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
Great. Very friendly, thorough, and confident.
“It was thorough and I had a clear uderstanding of the plan of action”
Great. Very friendly, thorough, and confident.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
Dr. Tolpinrud was an absolute delight to deal with. Professional, smart and a wonderful bedside manner. I'm new to the area and randomly picked her, and am so happy I did. Highly recommended.
“excellent”
Dr. Tolpinrud was an absolute delight to deal with. Professional, smart and a wonderful bedside manner. I'm new to the area and randomly picked her, and am so happy I did. Highly recommended.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
Dr. Tolpinrud has been very attentive to my needs and is very knowledgable about various potential options for treatment.
“Friendly and quick”
Dr. Tolpinrud has been very attentive to my needs and is very knowledgable about various potential options for treatment.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
thorough
“great”
thorough
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
Dr. Tolpinrud was extremely thorough with my full body skin scan and very friendly. I would highly recommend her to other patients and will be back for future visits.
“Thorough and Friendly”
Dr. Tolpinrud was extremely thorough with my full body skin scan and very friendly. I would highly recommend her to other patients and will be back for future visits.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
Thorough and thoughtful care
“dr tolpinrud is so cheerful and so caring in her approach”
Thorough and thoughtful care
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
thoughtful doctor and nurse; extremely confidence-inspiring
“excellent”
thoughtful doctor and nurse; extremely confidence-inspiring
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
The Dr was quick to see me, very willing to listen. She explained everything in detail and gave recommendtations. Very helpful. Great experience.
“Great! Everything was perfect”
The Dr was quick to see me, very willing to listen. She explained everything in detail and gave recommendtations. Very helpful. Great experience.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
Whitney and her assistant Erin were easy to talk to and they answered all my questions. They were considerate when dealing with skin checks all over my body. They were gentle and sweet. The doctor seemed knowledgable and I feel confident about the diagnosis.
“Quite friendly and a pleasant visit”
Whitney and her assistant Erin were easy to talk to and they answered all my questions. They were considerate when dealing with skin checks all over my body. They were gentle and sweet. The doctor seemed knowledgable and I feel confident about the diagnosis.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
she is incredibly knowledgeable and very nice and patient. i understood everything she was talking about.
“excellent”
she is incredibly knowledgeable and very nice and patient. i understood everything she was talking about.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
she was very courteous, personsonable and caring. i would definately come back to this doctor. Kelsey was excellent as well. Lindsey in the waiting room and the gals at the front desk are all very courteous and knowledgeable.
“exceptionally pleased with my medical experience.The doctor was very professional. she addreddssed all my conercerns s.”
she was very courteous, personsonable and caring. i would definately come back to this doctor. Kelsey was excellent as well.
Lindsey in the waiting room and the gals at the front desk are all very courteous and knowledgeable.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
very satisfied with dr's help, the best experience
“great overall”
very satisfied with dr's help, the best experience
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
Adept in explaining
“Amazing”
Adept in explaining
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
Always willing to answer all of your questions. I totally trust her and her skills.
“The best!”
Always willing to answer all of your questions. I totally trust her and her skills.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
Dr. Tolpinrud was super helpful and great to work with. Been to various dermatologists in the past and this was the best one I've been to by far. Highly recommend.
“Great experience!”
Dr. Tolpinrud was super helpful and great to work with. Been to various dermatologists in the past and this was the best one I've been to by far. Highly recommend.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
Comfortable experience.
“Great Doctor”
Comfortable experience.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
Accurate diagnosis, recommended associate for surgical procedure of mohs. Follow-up care outstanding.
“Excellent care.”
Accurate diagnosis, recommended associate for surgical procedure of mohs. Follow-up care outstanding.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
Dr. Tolpinrud makes you feel very good & answered all my questions. She really knows skin issues and helped me understand what I need to do. You can't make a better choice.
“Great Doctor”
Dr. Tolpinrud makes you feel very good & answered all my questions. She really knows skin issues and helped me understand what I need to do. You can't make a better choice.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
Dr. Tolpinrud was a breath of fresh air. She took the time to do an entire body skin check, which I needed after a lifetime of suntanning. I appreciate her warm bedside manner and professionalism. 10/10 would recommend.
“An excellent and reassuring experience”
Dr. Tolpinrud was a breath of fresh air. She took the time to do an entire body skin check, which I needed after a lifetime of suntanning. I appreciate her warm bedside manner and professionalism. 10/10 would recommend.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Encinitas - 1200 Garden View Rd. Suite 108
Both Dr. Tolpinrud and nurse Jade were so professional, kind and compassionate. I feel totally taken care of.
“Awesome experience”
Both Dr. Tolpinrud and nurse Jade were so professional, kind and compassionate. I feel totally taken care of.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Encinitas - 1200 Garden View Rd. Suite 108
Very personable and thorough. I like her conservative approach. No comment on diagnosis since we don't have results but she appears to not take chances. No post-visit follow up yet.
“Very thorough.”
Very personable and thorough. I like her conservative approach.
No comment on diagnosis since we don't have results but she appears to not take chances. No post-visit follow up yet.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Encinitas - 1200 Garden View Rd. Suite 108
always on time!!!:)
“very good clinic top tp bottom”
always on time!!!:)
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - 3613 Vista Way
Extremely pleasant and thorough experience! I love this doctor office. Thank you Dr. Tolpinrud for your care. Love NEW YORK!
“Awesome”
Extremely pleasant and thorough experience! I love this doctor office. Thank you Dr. Tolpinrud for your care. Love NEW YORK!
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Encinitas - 1200 Garden View Rd. Suite 108
Felt very comfortable, Dr. Tolpinrud makes it easy to talk to and she's a good listener. Very knowledgeable.
“Felt very comfortable with MD.”
Felt very comfortable, Dr. Tolpinrud makes it easy to talk to and she's a good listener. Very knowledgeable.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Encinitas - 1200 Garden View Rd. Suite 108
Very Professional! appreciated her bedside manner and was easy to ask questions and got some good answers. Thank you very much! Chris
“Professional”
Very Professional! appreciated her bedside manner and was easy to ask questions and got some good answers.
Thank you very much!
Chris
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Encinitas - 1200 Garden View Rd. Suite 108
Great experience! No waiting time & visit was warm, friendly and very professional. Took time to explain procedures and options. A+
“Great experience”
Great experience! No waiting time & visit was warm, friendly and very professional. Took time to explain procedures and options. A+
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
Dr Tolpinrud was very proficent in giving me a steroid injection in my hand. She frequently asked if I was feeling pain or discomfort. She did not inject too quickly so as to preserve skin integrity and to minimize discomfort. I will be seeing her for repeat procedures and would recommened her to family and friends. Dr Tolpinrud wore a mask and visor in response to covid precautions which I appreciated
“A friendly and proficiant provider”
Dr Tolpinrud was very proficent in giving me a steroid injection in my hand. She frequently asked if I was feeling pain or discomfort. She did not inject too quickly so as to preserve skin integrity and to minimize discomfort. I will be seeing her for repeat procedures and would recommened her to family and friends. Dr Tolpinrud wore a mask and visor in response to covid precautions which I appreciated
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
Great!
“Thorough and friendly -”
Great!
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
very efficient. kind. every effort was made to make me feel comfortable and heard. appreciate the great care and look forward to follow up.
“excellent”
very efficient. kind. every effort was made to make me feel comfortable and heard. appreciate the great care and look forward to follow up.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Encinitas - 1200 Garden View Rd. Suite 108
excellent
“excellent”
excellent
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
Great!
“She is great!”
Great!
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Encinitas - 1200 Garden View Rd. Suite 108
Dr. Tolpinrud was very knowledgeable, informative, respectful, efficient and friendly! I will definitely recommend her to friends/family!
“A very auspicious experience.”
Dr. Tolpinrud was very knowledgeable, informative, respectful, efficient and friendly! I will definitely recommend her to friends/family!
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
I felt very listened to and understood. She explained everything very clearly and with great deal. Made me feel confident that my condition will get better. I love that she had the nurse write down all the things I need to remember.
“Very knowledgable and communicative.”
I felt very listened to and understood. She explained everything very clearly and with great deal. Made me feel confident that my condition will get better. I love that she had the nurse write down all the things I need to remember.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
nice, knowledgable, trust worthy
“great”
nice, knowledgable, trust worthy
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
Dr. Tolpinrud is very friendly and professional. She has helped me with my acne and listened to all my requests.
“Helpful and kind”
Dr. Tolpinrud is very friendly and professional. She has helped me with my acne and listened to all my requests.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
exceptional clinician and even nicer person she is truky special
“efficient and friendly”
exceptional clinician and even nicer person
she is truky special
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
Dr. Tolpinrud was very gentle and efficient. Would definitely come back and see her!
“Quick, easy, almost pain free!”
Dr. Tolpinrud was very gentle and efficient. Would definitely come back and see her!
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
Very good listener, feel confident with the whole body skin check and secure with their exam.
“amazing doctors and staff who provide exceptional service to their patents”
Very good listener, feel confident with the whole body skin check and secure with their exam.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
thorough
“great”
thorough
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
Dr. Tolpinrud clearly cares about her patients. She communicates very well, ensuring all of her patient's concerns are addressed. I would highly recommend Dr. Tolpinrud, and Dermatologist Medical Group of North County.
“Excellent care by Dermatologist Medical Group of North County, by the entire staff.”
Dr. Tolpinrud clearly cares about her patients. She communicates very well, ensuring all of her patient's concerns are addressed. I would highly recommend Dr. Tolpinrud, and Dermatologist Medical Group of North County.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
Thank you for going above and beyond. Definitly made me feel comfterable. Dr.Tolpinrud is amazing at what she does an asset to all of us.
“woderful,amazing,attentive,and very knowledgeable!”
Thank you for going above and beyond. Definitly made me feel comfterable. Dr.Tolpinrud is amazing at what she does an asset to all of us.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
Very thorough exam and biopsy. Wonderful bedside manner.
“excellent skin check”
Very thorough exam and biopsy. Wonderful bedside manner.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
Always a great experience
“wonderful, so caring and professional too”
Always a great experience
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
She was great, as was her assistant. I will see her regularly.
“Thorough and listened to my concerns. Kind.”
She was great, as was her assistant. I will see her regularly.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
both Erin and the doctor were excellent
“very professional and very knowlegeable as well as friendly and coururtteous”
both Erin and the doctor were excellent
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
I am very glad I found this place, I felt comfortable and cared for, thank you! I look forward to my next visit.
“Best customer service I've had in a very long time”
I am very glad I found this place, I felt comfortable and cared for, thank you!
I look forward to my next visit.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
Dr. Tolpinrud has provided me with excellent care for the past 2 years. She is very detail oriented and has provided wonderful care to me.
“I had a fantastic experience with Dr. Tolpinrud,”
Dr. Tolpinrud has provided me with excellent care for the past 2 years. She is very detail oriented and has provided wonderful care to me.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
Excellent
“Excellent experience with Dr. Tolpinrud!”
Excellent
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
Have had a positive expierence
“Positive”
Have had a positive expierence
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
Highly recommend - doctor and staff couldn't have been nicer considering I got lost and was 20 minutes late for my appointment.
“Very Pleasant Experience”
Highly recommend - doctor and staff couldn't have been nicer considering I got lost and was 20 minutes late for my appointment.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
She clearly loves her work. Great bedside manners too.
“She has a great attitude.”
She clearly loves her work. Great bedside manners too.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Encinitas - 1200 Garden View Rd. Suite 108
Everyone had a great attitude and I felt very confident in Dr. Tolpinrod's experience. I would definitely recommend her and this office to others (and I do).
“Great doctor and staff. Five stars”
Everyone had a great attitude and I felt very confident in Dr. Tolpinrod's experience. I would definitely recommend her and this office to others (and I do).
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Encinitas - 1200 Garden View Rd. Suite 108
Just moved to the area, and am so happy to have found thisDr. Tolpinrud!
“Warm, personable and thorough!”
Just moved to the area, and am so happy to have found thisDr. Tolpinrud!
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Encinitas - 1200 Garden View Rd. Suite 108
A++
“Great Personality, Very knowledgable”
A++
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Encinitas - 1200 Garden View Rd. Suite 108
Coming to visit Dr. Tolpinrud is always a wonderful time. Her staff is always smiling and so sweet.
“Perfect every time.”
Coming to visit Dr. Tolpinrud is always a wonderful time. Her staff is always smiling and so sweet.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - 3613 Vista Way
Dr. Tolpinrud recently did my skin scan (post Squamous Cell removal last year) and an assessment on my acne/rosacea. She was easy to talk to, friendly, and was very knowledgeable.
“Great Dermatologist”
Dr. Tolpinrud recently did my skin scan (post Squamous Cell removal last year) and an assessment on my acne/rosacea. She was easy to talk to, friendly, and was very knowledgeable.
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Carmel Valley - 11943 El Camino Real Suite 220
Dr. Tolpinrud provides all the components of good care... The entire staff is knowledgeable and therapeutic!!
“great experience!”
Dr. Tolpinrud provides all the components of good care...
The entire staff is knowledgeable and therapeutic!!
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Encinitas - 1200 Garden View Rd. Suite 108
very professional and kind
“very good.”
very professional and kind
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Encinitas - 1200 Garden View Rd. Suite 108
She was very good to check all of my concerns thoroughly!
“Very thorough”
She was very good to check all of my concerns thoroughly!
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County - Encinitas - 1200 Garden View Rd. Suite 108
Painless experience, even with biopsy
“Quick and Easy”
Painless experience, even with biopsy
Comment - “ Enjoyable which is not common for an annual skin check. ”
Dr. Tolpinrud made me feel very comfortable in an awkward situation. Very personable.