Accepting New Patients
Heather M. Holahan, MD
- Dermatology
Average rating:
5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
2020 Santa Monica Dermatology
|
2020 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 510, Santa Monica, CA 90404
US
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certification
Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology, 2019
Residencies
Dermatology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, School of Medicine, 2019
Dermatology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 2018
Internship
Internal Medicine, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, 2016
Degree
MD, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, 2015
Locations
Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Centivo
- Cigna
- First Health
- Health Net of California
- Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
- Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan
- UFCM Health System
- Prime Health Services
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare
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Reviews
Overall Rating:
5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
390 total ratings | 176 reviews
5.0
June 3, 2025
Dr. Holahan iis an awesome dermatologist! I look forward to my annual skin exams w/her. She is so sweet, detailed and thorough. A huge asset to the UCLA family!!
5.0
June 2, 2025
Warm. Personable. Informative. Very professional and inspires confidence.
5.0
June 2, 2025
Dr H is always nice and clearly explains the treatment plan. I appreciate her kindness and excellent care
5.0
June 2, 2025
Heather is always great and thorough!
5.0
June 2, 2025
Dr Holahan is very caring and knowledgeable. She makes sure to ask if I have any questions or concerns. She does a complete exam and treats whatever issue she finds.
5.0
May 30, 2025
Very good.
5.0
May 30, 2025
Dr. Holohan is the Best…!! Full exam, and took care of all existing issues plus answered any questions and concerns brought up.
5.0
May 30, 2025
Great doctor, thorough, smiled and communicated well.
5.0
May 30, 2025
Very communicative and nice
5.0
May 30, 2025
Pleasant and competent
5.0
May 30, 2025
She’s lovely. She was very thorough and kind. I really like her a lot.
5.0
May 29, 2025
I had a wonderful virtual appointment with Dr. Holahan today. She was attentive, compassionate, and took the time to really listen to my concerns. Even through a screen, her calm demeanor and clinical expertise made me feel well cared for and confident in the treatment plan moving forward. She explained everything clearly and thoughtfully, which I truly appreciated. I’m grateful to have her on my care team—thank you, Dr. Holahan!
5.0
May 29, 2025
The doc explained everything and was kind.
5.0
May 29, 2025
Dr Holihan was caring and addressed all my concerns
5.0
May 27, 2025
Love Dr Holahan, always such a great experience with expert advice.
5.0
May 27, 2025
Smart doc
5.0
May 16, 2025
Dr. Hollahan was thorough, supportive and always makes an exam feel safe
5.0
May 15, 2025
The doctor was great as always
5.0
May 14, 2025
Dr Holahan is so nice & explains everything to me about my skin condition with care & concern.
5.0
May 14, 2025
Doctor saw me about 20 minutes after appointment time. She listened and was thorough.
5.0
May 14, 2025
Dr Holahan Outstanding dermatologist! She’s very kind and thorough. Personable and warm personality Highly recommend her
5.0
May 14, 2025
she was thoughtful & thorough. from checking in to completing my appt, I had a great experience with all staff members
5.0
May 13, 2025
She was great. Explained procedure well. Very informed very personable
5.0
May 13, 2025
Swift excellent visit, on time with no wait. Appreciate the clean setting, and courteous friendly staff. Dr Holahan is a gem, with much value to our family in need of skin cancer prevention care. Visit was short but valuable. Huge appreciation to Dr Holahan.
5.0
May 13, 2025
We are returning patients today, thank you for offering the brilliant care by Dr Holahan; all care was readily rendered, listening to our concerns and providing a clear outlook for future care.
5.0
May 13, 2025
Dr. Holland seems to care about her patients and is very concerned about my health and wellbeing. I will like to have a procedure done by her in the coming week.
5.0
May 13, 2025
Dr. Holahan is kind, thorough, and overall a great doctor
5.0
May 9, 2025
Kind. Personable. Knowledgable. Answered all questions.
5.0
May 9, 2025
great doctor
5.0
May 9, 2025
I love her she is so nice and really does a thorough exam and listens to any concerns and addresses them. She’s great!!
5.0
May 9, 2025
Knowledgeable, helpful
5.0
May 8, 2025
Dr. Holahan is great. Very thorough, answers all my questions. Very kind and warm.
5.0
May 7, 2025
Dr Holahan was extremely kind and addressed all of my concerns with expertise and patience. Overall a very good experience!
5.0
May 7, 2025
I saw Dr. Holahan in Dermatology today. She is very kind and efficient.
5.0
May 6, 2025
She was direct, knowledgeable, efficient, warm and has a great sense of humor.
5.0
May 3, 2025
Dr. Holahan is great. She’s knowledgeable, thorough and very nice.
5.0
May 2, 2025
Dr Holahan was very thorough and took much care with both my exam and procedures.
5.0
May 2, 2025
She’s very thorough and never makes you feel like you’re taking up too much of her time. I feel very fortunate that she’s my dermatologist.
5.0
May 2, 2025
She is excellent, always takes time to listen and provides her expertise.
5.0
April 30, 2025
Knowledgeable Friendly Calm Explains Answers concerns
5.0
April 30, 2025
She is always so empathetic and I love how she is a perfectionist about my skin. She does a great job explaining and coming up with solutions
5.0
April 30, 2025
Dr Heather Holahan is a compassionate and competent doctor with good communication skills. She is attentive to detail. She has an upbeat attitude. She listens to you as you mention your medical issues and then works diligently to address any medical problems. I highly recommend her.
5.0
April 30, 2025
great dr
5.0
April 29, 2025
Friendly. Clear and easy explanations to follow.
5.0
April 26, 2025
Dr Holahan is extremely thorough, as well as being a warm and caring person.
5.0
April 25, 2025
Dr Holahan is the best and put me at ease about a complicated Diagnoses.
5.0
April 25, 2025
Thorough exam, personable, & caring.
5.0
April 25, 2025
Dr Holohan is the best there is. You won’t find a dermatologist kinder and more knowledgeable than she is.
5.0
April 24, 2025
Dr. Hollahan is friendly, knowledgeable, professional.
5.0
April 23, 2025
Fast, friendly, very personable and professional
5.0
April 23, 2025
Dr Heather is fantastic!!! I had to have an in office procedure that she took time explaining in full detail along with possible repercussions, etc. She’s one of my fav UCLA doctors.
5.0
April 23, 2025
She was very competent, friendly and helpful - it was a pleasure seeing her today!
5.0
April 23, 2025
Good follow up, skin examination, and proactive
5.0
April 22, 2025
Great experience. All my questions were answered. Zero complaints.
5.0
April 16, 2025
One of the best doctor patient experiences I’ve had with UCLA so far. Caring, listened, professional, took time with me, perfect experience.
5.0
April 15, 2025
Great experience, Made me feel at ease. Answered my questions.
5.0
April 15, 2025
She is amazing! So kind thoughtful thorough and professional!
5.0
April 11, 2025
Wonderful doctor. Good patient care.
5.0
April 10, 2025
Dr. Hollahan is absolutely fantastic. She listens to me and I feel like she takes very good care of me.
5.0
April 9, 2025
She is the best. I’m so glad she is here at UCLA. Do your best to keep her. Very easy to talk to and is thorough.
5.0
April 8, 2025
Dr was very caring and thorough
5.0
April 4, 2025
The doctor and the staff are exceptional
5.0
April 4, 2025
She is always so kind a thorough.
5.0
April 3, 2025
She truly cares about her patients and listens to my concerns.
5.0
April 2, 2025
She was sweet, kind, and thorough. It helped me relax and take in the information about my concerns.
5.0
April 2, 2025
Dr Holahan is so caring, gracious and thorough.
5.0
April 2, 2025
Dr. Holahan is very kind and caring. She is thorough and answers all questions.
5.0
April 2, 2025
Excellent listener, had a wealth of knowledge to share, sympathetic.
5.0
March 27, 2025
I like how nice the people were and my doctor gave me good advice
5.0
March 26, 2025
She’s THE BEST!!!
5.0
March 25, 2025
Dr Holahan was wonderful. Thorough, approachable, smart and kind. She exudes confidence and competency. I feel lucky to be her patient.
5.0
March 21, 2025
Always great!!!
5.0
March 19, 2025
Very good
5.0
March 18, 2025
Dr. Holahan is a pro -- she's very knowledgeable, she's a great communicator, and she's very thorough. Excellent care.
5.0
March 18, 2025
clear comm - understands my situation - helpful
5.0
March 18, 2025
She was empathetic, did not rush me, listened to everything I had to say, seemed concerned, and felt like she had a solution for a path forward
5.0
March 13, 2025
She’s great at listening and asking questions and doing a complete skin check.
5.0
March 12, 2025
Dr Holahan and staff are the best. I know my welfare is her top priority. Thank you Dr Holahan
5.0
March 11, 2025
She cared. Figured things out. Explained what is going on. Took an interest enough to dig deeper for more information.
5.0
March 11, 2025
She was informative, receptive, efficient and skillful. She inspires trust.
5.0
March 11, 2025
I feel comfortable with my doctor. She seems very knowledgeable and cares about me and how I'm doing.
5.0
March 10, 2025
Very professional and caring. Everything an excellent doctor should be.
5.0
March 10, 2025
I had an annual visit with Dr. Holahan today. Her knowledge and care is amazing. Her staff is great too.
5.0
March 7, 2025
Dr. Holahan is great- professional, knowledgeable, and truly wants to make a difference. Support staff, receptionists, and nurses are all wonderful.
5.0
March 6, 2025
She was knowledgeable and caring.
5.0
March 4, 2025
She was patient- excellent communicator- explained what comes next
5.0
March 1, 2025
I respect Dr hollahan so so much she is so great
5.0
February 28, 2025
Dr. Holahan is caring and a wonderful provider. She is very personable and easy to relate to.
5.0
February 28, 2025
Lovely and very thorough.
5.0
February 27, 2025
I love Dr. Hulahan, She is very personable. Very interested in my needs, requests and concerns. And she doesn't much me. I appreciate her very much.
5.0
February 27, 2025
She did a great job checking my body.
5.0
February 26, 2025
Able to get in early, she was very professional and expedient. Overall great experience.
5.0
February 25, 2025
The doctor is respectful, kind, and thorough.
5.0
February 24, 2025
Efficient, friendly and professional. Thank you Dr. Holohan!
5.0
February 24, 2025
Dr Holohan is very engaged and caring. She pays attention and listens. Terrific.
5.0
February 15, 2025
She was thorough and efficient while also being very polite and personable
5.0
February 14, 2025
Dr Hollahan is excellent! She's so kind, patient and loves her job, it shows with her interactions with her patients. We love her!
5.0
February 14, 2025
Excellent!
5.0
February 13, 2025
Dr. Holahan is wonderful. Her bedside manner, her patience in answering questions, and her kindness are only a small part of what makes her a great doctor. I wish more doctors were like her!
5.0
February 12, 2025
I’m very fortunate to be under the care of Dr Holahan and her staff. Dr Holahan is very thorough and you always feel part of the process as well.
5.0
February 12, 2025
Dr. Heather was by far the best doctor I’ve interacted with at UCLA very impressed with her bedside manner and her attention to detail. I felt that she listened to everything o had to say and gave thoughtful answers. Had an amazing experience with Dr. Heather and am looking forward to seeing her again.
5.0
February 12, 2025
Dr Holahan is kind compassionate extremely skilled and wonderful dermatologist
5.0
February 12, 2025
very helpful - communicated issues well
5.0
February 11, 2025
Very thorough and great bedside manner!!
5.0
January 31, 2025
Annual dermatology skin check. Excellent examination and analysis of my skin issues and concerns.
5.0
January 31, 2025
Physician acknowledge concerns and did proper evaluation and explanation of treatment options and interventions.
5.0
January 31, 2025
Dr. Holoahan is really exceptional. She is the best dermatologist I have been to during my 24 years with UCLA.
5.0
January 30, 2025
Doctor was wonderful. Provided full explanation; listen to my questions and walked me during a small procedure. She also provided next steps so a complete circle. Thank you.
5.0
January 28, 2025
I felt heard and got all my concerns addressed! Dr. Holahan is so kind and listened patiently to all my questions.
5.0
January 24, 2025
Thorough and explained things thoroughly.
5.0
January 24, 2025
Friendly, interested, thoughtful, answered all my questions
5.0
January 23, 2025
Dr Heather Holahan has a great bedside manner. She is very thorough and she goes out of her way to ease the way for her patients during procedures. She provides good explanations for skin care. She also models good skin care. I am so grateful for her medical expertise and compassionate care.
5.0
January 23, 2025
Informed, competent, and friendly
5.0
January 23, 2025
I love this doctor! She is very personable and friendly, she makes you feel at ease and explains everything in detail.
5.0
January 21, 2025
Great
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January 21, 2025
Personable & engaging with great info and thorough explanation on every question/subject I brought up.
5.0
January 17, 2025
She is very knowledgeable and very caring
5.0
January 17, 2025
Heather was extremely knowledgeable and helpful.
5.0
January 16, 2025
She’s really great! Super friendly and knowledgeable
5.0
January 15, 2025
It was a quick friendly check in and she provided lots of help and information
5.0
January 14, 2025
Great
5.0
January 13, 2025
Sensitive n caring
5.0
January 7, 2025
Dr. Hooligan is always attentive and pleasant. She is thorough in her examine and treatment.
5.0
December 20, 2024
Excellent interpersonal skills. I felt put at ease and comfortable.
5.0
December 18, 2024
Excellent
5.0
December 18, 2024
My visit today was excellent. The doctor was attentive, understanding and empathetic. She addressed all of my concerns in a very positive and friendly way.
5.0
December 17, 2024
She listened to my problems and gave good suggestions
5.0
December 17, 2024
Caring and efficient
5.0
December 17, 2024
Dr. Holahan is not only an amazing professional but also so polite and caring.
5.0
December 17, 2024
Dr Houlihan is awesome! So nice and down to earth and an excellent doctor. She makes you feel comfortable and confident!
5.0
December 16, 2024
She was great! Kind and clear explanation. She made me feel comfortable.
5.0
December 13, 2024
Dr. Holahan was caring and professional. She listened to my concerns and tried to alleviate them. She was terrific!
5.0
December 13, 2024
Most responsive
5.0
December 13, 2024
Office is spotless, waiting time minimal, & very caring & professional doctor & staff
5.0
December 12, 2024
Dr Holahan is always very helpful....answers all my questions and concerns and with care
5.0
December 11, 2024
Dr Holahan brings sunshine into the exam room! She did a thorough full body exam and thankfully, found no skin issues on my 76 year old body! Dr. Holahan answered all of my questions and her responses were very helpful.
5.0
December 10, 2024
Excellent
5.0
December 10, 2024
Caring and compassionate and thorough
5.0
December 8, 2024
A good listener and very thorough.
5.0
December 7, 2024
Dr hollahan might be my favorite doctor of all my doctors. I see her often and she is always so kind and thorough.
5.0
December 6, 2024
Dr. Holahan is awesome! Super friendly and very knowledgeable! Very easy to talk to, excellent chair side manners
5.0
December 6, 2024
Dr Holahan is excellent. Very personal and thorough. Thanks to her and her polite efficient staff.
5.0
December 6, 2024
Dr Holahan is thorough, provides excellent advice and is very personable.
5.0
December 4, 2024
Professional and knowledgeable
5.0
December 4, 2024
The whole process of checking in, seeing the doctor and booking the next appointment was quick and easy.
5.0
December 4, 2024
Very personable. Thorough.
5.0
December 4, 2024
Dr hallahan is just a wonderful, careful, knowledgeable doctor, and with a delightful personality as well
5.0
December 4, 2024
Personable, great listener
5.0
December 3, 2024
She was careful, thorough and explained what to look for going forward. She suggested a good solution for a skin issue on my ribcage. She has an excellent bedside manner and is clear in her explanations.
5.0
December 3, 2024
She is attentive informative and pleasant
5.0
November 28, 2024
She’s caring with great bedside manners and very professional
5.0
November 26, 2024
She was right on time. She has the most wonderful bedside manner with a great combination of being friendly, and also instilling confidence in her clinical skills. She makes it a pleasure going to a doctors appointment.
5.0
November 26, 2024
Wonderful- lots of information- could not have been better!
5.0
November 22, 2024
Perfect
5.0
November 22, 2024
My dermatologist doctor goes above and beyond always ask how I’m doing. I feel so comfortable with her she genuinely cares for her patience on a personal level as well as A physicians level.
5.0
November 22, 2024
Dr Holahan was very knowledgable, helpful and reassuring
5.0
November 20, 2024
Dr. Holahan is very nice and never in a rush.
5.0
November 20, 2024
The doctor understood the problem and how to help quickly
5.0
November 19, 2024
Dr. Holahan is truly the most amazing, patient, considerate, empathetic and caring doctor there is. She is always looking out for the patients best interest and wellbeing. I wish more doctors were like her!
5.0
November 19, 2024
Professional and friendly
5.0
November 17, 2024
Very good and happy with the results. She is very detailed and caring doctor.
5.0
November 15, 2024
While there are many wonderful doctors at UCLA, I would have to say that Dr. Heather Holahan is the exceptional best one. I was probably the almost last patient of the day and she came in bright and alive and got right down to business. She listens and responds with incredible knowledge. Thank you UCLA for employing such an incredible doctor and person
5.0
November 15, 2024
She was very thorough, listened well and addressed all my concerns.
5.0
November 15, 2024
She was delightful, knowledgeable, sweet and professional. Great Dr with a great attitude.
5.0
November 14, 2024
Excellent. She was thorough with my skin exam and clear in explaining what she was seeing
5.0
November 14, 2024
Dr Holahanis one of the finest doctors I know. She is professional, listens to your symptoms, explains how to use medication and explained if I had any problems to call her. She cares for her patients.
5.0
November 13, 2024
Amazing
5.0
November 12, 2024
Caring Professional Personable Positive
5.0
November 12, 2024
Excellent experience, always so kind to take such care, listening and offering the best skin check.
5.0
November 12, 2024
Dr. Holahan is an excellent physician. She talked through the procedure, gave me time to ask questions and answered everything fully.
5.0
November 12, 2024
Very pleasant
5.0
November 8, 2024
Thoughtful, listened, warm, personable, highly competent
5.0
November 8, 2024
Dr Holahan is great! She makes me feel good about myself, is interested in my concerns and makes a point to get to know me the person.
5.0
November 6, 2024
Doctor was very pleasant & assured me nothing to worry about. She removed my molles No pain.
5.0
November 5, 2024
She listened carefully and was thorough with my skin cancer check
5.0
November 5, 2024
Great!