Accepting New Patients
Soraya Azzawi, MD
- Dermatology
Average rating:
4.9
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, 2023
Residency
Dermatology, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, 2023
Internship
Internal Medicine, University of California - Irvine, 2020
Degree
MD, Harvard Medical School, 2019
Locations
Santa Monica
2020 Santa Monica Dermatology
2020 Santa Monica Dermatology
Dermatology| Mohs Surgery
South Bay
Redondo Beach Primary & Specialty Care
Redondo Beach Primary & Specialty Care
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:
4.9
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.
338 total ratings |
204 reviews
5.0
November 26, 2025
She was very thorough and personable
4.0
November 26, 2025
Provider was nice and concrete but was 15 minutes late
5.0
November 25, 2025
She was super professional and caring
5.0
November 25, 2025
Could not recommend more highly- informed (and up on the latest research), excellent bedside manner, efficient, even good sense of humor— great experience all around!
5.0
November 25, 2025
Punctual, meticulous and compassionate
5.0
November 24, 2025
Doctor was courteous and able to assess the situation and prescribe accordingly.
5.0
November 23, 2025
very clear, very thorough, very attentive
5.0
November 22, 2025
Dr Azzawi was wonderful. She took care of my facial wart and did a full body skin check. She was friendly, informative and efficient. It was awkward being so exposed during the skin check but she made me feel as comfortable as possible.
5.0
November 21, 2025
Excellent doctor
5.0
November 21, 2025
Dr. Azzawi is incredibly professional, caring, and truly listens to her patients. She goes above and beyond, and her entire staff is just as amazing. The clinic is always clean, organized, and welcoming. They take the time to address every concern and are always open to follow-up when needed. It truly feels like family. Thank you, Dr. Azzawi and team!
5.0
November 21, 2025
She was very friendly and professional. Great experience!
5.0
November 20, 2025
Patient, informative, thorough, very smart, spent lots of time answering my questions and explaining things. Fabulous Doctor. Already referred my daughter.
5.0
November 19, 2025
Dr Azzawi is a wonderful thorough dermatologist . Her warmth and professionalism are always present.
5.0
November 18, 2025
Very good. Dr A was communicative, informative, kind, and professional. I appreciated it very much.
5.0
November 18, 2025
Dr. Azzawi was excellent! She was thorough in her examination, answered all my questions thoughtfully, and made me feel very at ease with her professional and friendly demeanor.
5.0
November 18, 2025
Thorough & friendly
5.0
November 18, 2025
She is fantastic
5.0
November 16, 2025
Great! Doctor is very concerned about my problems and very knowledgeable!
5.0
November 14, 2025
Dr Azzawi is the best dermatologist in my experience. I have psoriasis and she has helped me manage my condition very well. She takes the time to listen to the patient and provides excellent care.
5.0
November 12, 2025
Dr. Azzawi is always excellent in the treatment of my leg ulcers. Her advice and care have been instrumental toward a more rapid healing of my wounds. She is an outstanding physician / specialist !
5.0
October 23, 2025
Very responsive to questions.
5.0
October 22, 2025
Very patient , very efficientl
5.0
October 21, 2025
Was super! Engaged - listened - had proactive suggestions. Highly competent
5.0
October 21, 2025
She was wonderful, on time, cared about my concerns and gave the appropriate treatment.
5.0
October 21, 2025
I explained my condition for my left ankle and she knew immediately what the problem was. Prior to seeing the doctor I had consulted another doctor Who did not understand what the problem was with my ankle left ankle I feel that I got the best advice concerning how to proceed and hopefully getting my left ankle in good shape thank you
5.0
October 20, 2025
She was on time for my procedure - that never happens. And she explained everything
5.0
October 16, 2025
Dr. Azzawi is the best Dermatologist I have ever had . At 74 and from California, he have seen a lot .
5.0
October 14, 2025
She was absolutely amazing very knowledgeable very friendly very helpful. Thank you.
5.0
October 14, 2025
Very polite and knowledgeable
5.0
October 14, 2025
The doctor addressed all of my concerns, removed my mole painlessly and quickly, explained everything very thoroughly. Would definitely recommend her to friends and would also go back to her in the future.
5.0
October 14, 2025
Dr. Azzawi is super nice, attentive, helpful and knowledgeable Love her
5.0
October 11, 2025
Dr. Azzawi was exceptionally knowledgeable about what the procedure was about it. She explained to me in plain English !
5.0
October 11, 2025
She was kind, patient, and professional.
5.0
October 10, 2025
I was very comfortable throughout my procedure. Dr. Azzawi always kept me informed at step of the procedure and warned me of any potential discomfort.
5.0
October 9, 2025
Dr. is innovative and caring. She's finding solutions for my condition that no one has even discussed with me before. Super blessed to have her as my doctor.
5.0
October 7, 2025
Thank you for taking such good care of me.
5.0
October 7, 2025
Dr Azzawi is great. She listens and explains things very thoroughly so it’s understandable
5.0
October 4, 2025
Dr SORAYA AZZAWI was attentive and knowledgeable.
5.0
October 4, 2025
Pleasant, knowledgeable, thorough
5.0
October 3, 2025
The doctor was very attentive. I didn’t feel rushed and appreciated the kindness of the lady in the room who helped the doctor.
5.0
October 3, 2025
Very polite, thorough, knowledgeable, and informative
5.0
October 2, 2025
She was present
5.0
October 1, 2025
She’s kind and patient.
5.0
September 30, 2025
She was very kind and listened my story very carefully.
5.0
September 30, 2025
Explain in detail the process of my procedure. I learned some things about my condition Very helpful.
5.0
September 30, 2025
Dr. Azzawi was very compassionate, thoughtful, kind and caring; and thorough!
5.0
September 30, 2025
Excellent service
5.0
September 30, 2025
Dr Azzawi is always warm, kind and knowledgeable— she is awesome!
5.0
September 27, 2025
She and the nurse made me feel comfortable and kept me informed on what was going on. They were very personable and nice.
5.0
September 27, 2025
This was my first visit to Dr. Azzawi and to a dermatologist in over 4 years. From start to ending, Dr. Azzawi, her support staff and the office personnel were professional, kind and took the time I needed to answer questions. I continue to enjoy everyone I encounter at UCLA Health.
5.0
September 26, 2025
Great knowledge and kind manner
5.0
September 26, 2025
Kind, thoughtful, very caring. Put me at ease throughout the procedure. She's the best dermatologist I've ever been to.
5.0
September 24, 2025
First time with my doctor and she was spectacular..she really listened to me and answered all of my questions. I did not feel rushed and she was great with my hearing deficit.
5.0
September 24, 2025
Someone who really cares and knows how to get things done with my procedure
5.0
September 23, 2025
The doctor was very obliging, very accommodating and very professional !
5.0
September 23, 2025
Explained everything and listened to my concerns and answered my questions
5.0
September 19, 2025
Very good at listening. Made a full exam for dermatology purposes
5.0
September 18, 2025
Very positive attitude and attentive to my needs.
5.0
September 17, 2025
Excellent experience in all respects.
5.0
September 17, 2025
Great
5.0
September 16, 2025
Perfect
5.0
September 13, 2025
She is very knowledgeable and goes above and beyond to help with prescription coverage. She listens to me and never makes me feel like I am asking too many questions.
5.0
September 11, 2025
She was attentive
5.0
September 11, 2025
Great!
5.0
September 11, 2025
Dr. Azzawi answered all my questions and addressed my concerns. I felt very comfortable during my appointment.
5.0
September 9, 2025
I saw Dr. Azzawi at Beach Cities and I had a great experience with her. She is through, kind and very responsive.
5.0
September 8, 2025
Excellent!!!
5.0
September 6, 2025
Thorough, right balance of professional/personal, efficient.
5.0
September 6, 2025
She was patient and thorough. Addressed all of my concerns and didn’t make me feel rushed. I have already recommended her to two friends
5.0
September 5, 2025
Dr Assawi and team are THE BEST!
5.0
September 3, 2025
Dr. Azzawi is terrific. Kind, smart, sympathetic, thorough and with a good sense of humor!
5.0
August 30, 2025
Doctor was knowledgeable and efficient.
5.0
August 30, 2025
The doctor was very professional, knowledge, explained what she was doing and why. Best!
5.0
August 28, 2025
Dr. Azzawi is very knowledgeable and cares for her patients —Thank you!
5.0
August 28, 2025
Dr Assawi is excellent in her explanation of my dermatology issue. She listened to my questions and provided sound medical answers to them. Dr Assawi is very professional and personable. I am very happy to receive medical advice from Dr Assawi
5.0
August 27, 2025
All good
5.0
August 26, 2025
I really like how present she was took time to explain things. Really knowledgeable with good people skills
5.0
August 26, 2025
She took her time and did a thorough exam. She clearly explained the biopsy process.
5.0
August 26, 2025
Dr Azzawi is kind, patient, knowledgeable and takes her time to make sure everything you need is addressed
5.0
August 25, 2025
My doctor is simply the best! So understanding, patient and thorough!
4.0
August 23, 2025
Good. Very nice and thorough doctor. I just wished doctors didn’t seem so rushed.
5.0
August 20, 2025
A complete and thorough examination.
5.0
August 20, 2025
She listened to my health concerns, was respectful and very good at her job.
5.0
August 20, 2025
Excellent
5.0
August 19, 2025
Dr. Azzawi was excellent. I felt informed and very professionally cared for.
5.0
August 19, 2025
Doctor was very knowledgeable and actually seemed like she actually cared.
5.0
August 18, 2025
She was so lovely. Answered my billion questions with kindness and patience. Very thorough exam of my skin.
5.0
August 18, 2025
She answered questions, went over the procedures and processes that she was going to utilize today made me feel comfortable as it could be when somebody is cutting something out of my arm and made sure that I was completely comfortable and not feeling any pain during the process.
5.0
August 18, 2025
Very thorough. Explained what was needed to know.
5.0
August 18, 2025
Very satisfied with the care I received.
5.0
August 16, 2025
Very attentive and spend time explaining the diagnosis and what to look for in the future, as well as preventive care tips.
5.0
August 12, 2025
Physician was professional and helpful.
5.0
August 12, 2025
She is personable, caring and competent.
5.0
August 9, 2025
had minor surgery on my head, it went well and I felt no pain. cheerful talk about dogs during surgery made it a nice warm experience.
5.0
August 9, 2025
She was wonderful: calm, friendly, and informative.
5.0
August 8, 2025
Knowledgeable, explained everything thoroughly, validated my concerns
5.0
August 8, 2025
Great experience
5.0
August 7, 2025
Great Dr and nurses
5.0
August 6, 2025
Dr. Soraya Azzawi was very thorough in performing her exam and was able to identify several items that she was able to treat on the spot and another that required a biopsy. She performed the treatments and biopsy expertly and with minimal pain.
5.0
August 5, 2025
I feel she did a very thorough job checking my skin as she is my new dermatologist and I really like her. She’s very informative and cares.
5.0
August 5, 2025
Professional Polite 5 star service
2.0
August 2, 2025
She arrived 40 mins late.
5.0
August 1, 2025
Dr. Azzawi knew right away what my problem was and will schedule a minor surgical procedure. It is a great relief knowing that it serious.
5.0
August 1, 2025
Professional, responsive to questions, great doctor
5.0
August 1, 2025
The doctor had great chair side manner. She was very clear and answered all my questions very helpful, showing me different kinds of sunscreen and lotion. I should be using for my face.
5.0
August 1, 2025
Dr. Azzawi was kind, thorough and had a great sense of humor!
5.0
July 30, 2025
Dr was excellent. Kind, great listener, highly skilled , knowledgeable, professional and very helpful.
5.0
July 29, 2025
ALL went well
5.0
July 28, 2025
Dr.. Azawii was very knowledgeable, passionate, nice and patient. She described and explained each step of the procedures. First class doctor!!!
5.0
July 26, 2025
Dr Azzawi took time to answer questions and concerns. She was professional and courteous.
5.0
July 23, 2025
Excellent attention
5.0
July 22, 2025
She is very gentle, made me feel comfortable, and is always kind.
5.0
July 21, 2025
Very patient and kind doctor.
5.0
July 21, 2025
Dr. Azzawi is so knowledgeable and has a great way of explaining everything to me. I am so glad I finally found and amazing dermatologist here in South Bay.
5.0
July 19, 2025
I saw dr Azzawi for some itching I have had for months. She was very caring and knowledgeable about my condition. She took time to also attend to a growth on my nose that has been bothering me for awhile
5.0
July 18, 2025
Professional; friendly; knowledgeable; helpful;diligent
5.0
July 16, 2025
The doctor was excellent! Very thorough. Explained in details. Very friendly and courteous. Was on time. Wonderful experience.
5.0
July 16, 2025
Friendly and nice
5.0
July 15, 2025
Amazing caring kind thoughtful thorough smart good sense of humor!
5.0
July 15, 2025
Had an excision. The doctor and staff were friendly, explained everything, and made me feel comfortable.
5.0
July 14, 2025
Very efficient and knowledgeable
5.0
July 12, 2025
Dr Azzawi is incredible. She’s there to answer any and every question. She’s kind and a doctor I really trust. I was impressed she brought up something looking at my chart before I mentioned it. She’s an amazing doctor
5.0
July 8, 2025
My first time meeting the Dr. She was so easy to talk to, very friendly and she patiently answered questions and gave recommendations.
5.0
July 4, 2025
dermatology. she looked at the results of the chemo creme and did a biopsy on my back and chryo froze some pre-cancerous skin on my temple
5.0
July 2, 2025
She was very thorough and informative.
5.0
July 1, 2025
I have total confidence in my Doctor and her assistant. Professional Courteous Confident Not meaning to sound arrogant but that Doctor reminds me of how I was at work. UCLA is fortunate to have that caliber.
5.0
July 1, 2025
Thoughtful and through.
5.0
June 26, 2025
She was absolutely wonderful, upbeat and extremely thorough..I felt relaxed and well cared for.
5.0
June 21, 2025
My doctor was thorough and incredibly knowledgeable in her field. I feel incredibly lucky to have her as my dermatologist.
5.0
June 21, 2025
Dr azzawi was very thorough and patient.
5.0
June 20, 2025
Very nice
5.0
June 19, 2025
On time, knowledgeable, empathetic.
5.0
June 19, 2025
Dr Azzawi and her team have the best bedside manner! They all love what they do and it’s obvious.
5.0
June 18, 2025
Smart, personable, compassionate, helpful. A terrific doctor.
4.0
June 18, 2025
Very nice. Skilled. Educated. Friendly. First time at a dermatologist-terms were new for me and I frequently asked what word meant, which she gladly answered
5.0
June 18, 2025
Excellent attention received, very detailed, friendly and caring.
5.0
June 18, 2025
I received a diagnosis and treatment in a short time.
5.0
June 14, 2025
I went in to check on some dark spots on my face and a large dark spot on my back. Doctor examined me and allayed any fears of cancer.
5.0
June 14, 2025
Dr. Azawi really cares for her patients. She takes the time needed and she’s very thorough.
5.0
June 10, 2025
She is always very personable and really listens. She is an excellent clinician
5.0
June 10, 2025
All great
3.0
June 10, 2025
Waited over 30 minutes. Doctor seemed a little rushed. Didn’t introduce herself.
5.0
June 10, 2025
Excellent
5.0
June 9, 2025
She is so accommodating and very kind. She listens to me at all time and I’m happy that I have found her to be my doctor as my dermatologist. In my opinion, she cares about me and not totally about beautification of oneself. She explained so well that I feel comfortable.
5.0
June 5, 2025
Courtesy & professional. Exam was thorough & treatment plan was satisfactory.
5.0
June 4, 2025
Dr.Azzawi was very helpful. Answered all my questions in a way I clearly understood. She is very caring and compassionate.
5.0
June 3, 2025
She was kind, attentive and knowledgeable. First time meeting her and very impressed.
5.0
June 3, 2025
Very thorough. A lot of information during the exam.
5.0
June 3, 2025
She was kind and professional.
5.0
June 3, 2025
The DR was very knowledgeable, professional and pleasant. The best!
5.0
June 3, 2025
She checked the area and proceeded to remove the infected cost.
5.0
May 31, 2025
Good 👍
3.0
May 21, 2025
Heinous wait time of 55 minutes to see the doctor only for me to be there for 8 minutes
5.0
May 20, 2025
Dr Azzawi is an amazing Dermatologist . She is thorough and knowledgeable !
5.0
May 17, 2025
Doctor was responsive to my concerns & was thorough in addressing them.
5.0
May 16, 2025
Perfect 👌
5.0
May 16, 2025
She was great..listened to me and was attentive with solutions.
5.0
May 16, 2025
My experience with Dr.Azzawi was excellent! She was caring, thorough,intelligent, insightful and motivated and instructed me on how to take better care of my skin. 10 out of 10!
5.0
May 14, 2025
Very thorough exam. Clear explanations
5.0
May 13, 2025
She is always very careful when she is doing the exam and also explain everything
5.0
May 10, 2025
On-time, Pleasant, Professional, not rushed.
5.0
May 9, 2025
The doctor was early for the appointment, efficient, kind, and respectful.
5.0
May 9, 2025
The doctor heard me and answered all of my questions.
5.0
May 9, 2025
Dr was extremely nice and compassionate. Good bedside manners
5.0
May 7, 2025
Since our first appointment about 2 weeks ago, Dr. Azzari has diligently kept tabs on my medical issue. Recognizing that my infection was not responding properly to antibiotics, she proactively got me into the office for a visit today. This was incredibly important as the problem could easily have become critical. Throughout the past two weeks, she has been professional, kind, and informative.
5.0
May 7, 2025
Dr Azzawi is a great dermatologist, she was the third dermatologist I had seen with UCLA and she was the best among them. She has been precise, knowledgeable and she diagnosed my condition right away and treated me with care and respect. I consider her to be an amazing professional.
5.0
May 6, 2025
Everything was great. Very happy. Thank you!
5.0
May 5, 2025
Dr. Azzawi is outstanding. She has saved my life already with my first visit to her 8 months ago. I will always trust her vigilance, and when she found another suspect today, she used the gentlest technique to take a sample. You can tell she cares about the comfort of her patients as well as their well-being.
5.0
May 5, 2025
Very knowledgeable Dr so professional.
5.0
May 2, 2025
Dr. Soraya is great. Attentive, careful, caring, respectful
5.0
April 30, 2025
Timely and helpful
5.0
April 18, 2025
helpful, patient and clear
5.0
March 13, 2025
Very helpful.
5.0
March 12, 2025
She was knowledgeable and professional. She was easy to talk to and explained everything to me in terms I could understand.
5.0
March 12, 2025
Very good …. Attentive to detail… kind..willing to continue follow-up care to clear skin problem completely..
5.0
March 12, 2025
10/10 very good
5.0
March 11, 2025
She's amazing and so easy to talk to.
5.0
March 10, 2025
Friendly, efficient, quick service
5.0
March 4, 2025
Very thorough and understanding.
5.0
March 4, 2025
Dr. Azzawi is always pleasant and efficient.
5.0
March 3, 2025
Well everything went great! Most excellent staff. Most excellent Dr. Doesn’t get much better than that!
5.0
March 3, 2025
The doctor was very gentle and thoroughly explained thé different steps for my procedure.
5.0
March 3, 2025
Dr. Azzawi was very thorough in my skin check and made me feel confident that she would find anything of concern. She is more thorough than my previous dermatologists.
5.0
February 28, 2025
DR, nurse, front desk excellent
5.0
February 27, 2025
The doctor is very very knowledgeable , have very good bedside manner, explaining my conditions clearly. Top rate Doctor!!!
5.0
February 26, 2025
The doctor is very knowledgeable and personal. She is always on time and takes time to listen and address all of my concerns.
5.0
February 25, 2025
Doctor and staff were efficient, patient, thorough, and overall excellent
4.0
February 21, 2025
The doctor was friendly but seemed very busy. She never answered one of my questions about my skin.
5.0
February 21, 2025
Dr. Azzawi is amazing. She really listens to your concerns and provides great advice. She is also very thorough so I really appreciate that about her.
5.0
February 21, 2025
Dr. A listened. She fully answered my questions. We discussed options and agreed on a treatment plan via telehealth visit.
5.0
February 21, 2025
very thorough, answered questions with a lot of detail
5.0
February 20, 2025
Dr. Azzawi and her staffers were very kind and efficient.
5.0
February 18, 2025
Dr Azzawi is patient and knowledgeable.
5.0
February 16, 2025
First time with this particular doctor. She was really nice and most importantly very informative about my co Siri on and my options. in how we will proceed. I look forward to seeing her again.
5.0
February 13, 2025
dermatology. waist up, pre-cancer screenings. she was nice, listened to me and we found solutions.
5.0
February 11, 2025
Dr Azawi demonstrates care and concern
5.0
February 6, 2025
Dr. Azzari is personable and very knowledgeable. I know I am in good hands with her care.
5.0
February 4, 2025
She was incredibly helpful and understanding throughout the visit, I would go back to her anytime!
5.0
February 3, 2025
very caring, very thorough,
5.0
February 3, 2025
very good describing course of action and options. efficient but not in a rush.
5.0
February 1, 2025
Dr. Azzawi was very kind and informative about my condition, and offered treatment options that I wasn’t even aware were available to me.
5.0
January 30, 2025
Dr. Azzawi was very invested in looking at my mole and understanding my skin. In all my years of seeing dermatologist, she is the first to explain the bumps on my chin and explains it’s related to rosacea. She provided a treatment plan and broke it down like no else ever has. UCLA is fortunate to have her.
5.0
January 30, 2025
The provider was so kind, gentle, & extremely knowledgeable.
5.0
January 29, 2025
Very efficient and friendly service.