Accepting New Patients
William R. Zhang, 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.
Westwood Dermatology
|
200 Medical Plaza, Suite 450, Los Angeles, CA 90095
US
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certification
Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology, 2023
Residency
Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, 2023
Internship
Internal Medicine, Kaiser Permanente - San Francisco, 2020
Degree
MD, University of California, San Francisco, 2019
Locations
West Los Angeles
Cosmetic Dermatology
Cosmetic Dermatology
Laser Surgery and Cosmetic Dermatology| Dermatology
Fax:310-206-8517
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.
463 total ratings | 209 reviews
5.0
May 30, 2025
The whole process was seamless from checking in to seeing the doctor. The front desk staff was welcoming and Dr. Zhang was thorough
5.0
May 30, 2025
Dr. Zhang is really great. He's the 1st dr. That helped me get a handle on my acne.
5.0
May 30, 2025
Dr Zhang listened, gave feedback and ordered meds, helpful
5.0
May 29, 2025
Dr. was extremely knowledgable and caring. Best of the best.
5.0
May 29, 2025
This was my first visit with Dr. Zhang. He was amazing! He listened to all my issues, was very personable and extremely thorough. I would highly recommend him.
5.0
May 29, 2025
Dr. Zhang is always attentive and asks how well my skin is.
5.0
May 28, 2025
Professional, thorough, good listener
5.0
May 28, 2025
Dr. Zhang is so fantastic. He is the perfect blend of knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. I’ve noticed that I’m usually in a better mood after my appointments. I’ve got a lot on my plate and I feel really good about my dermatological health being in his hands. No, I don’t have a crush on him :)
5.0
May 27, 2025
Dr. William R. Zhang Was excellent.
5.0
May 27, 2025
Very friendly and informative
5.0
May 27, 2025
Pleasant and encouraging.
5.0
May 27, 2025
He’s so skilled, kind, and easy to be around. Could not wish for more!
5.0
May 23, 2025
Dr. Zhang is extremely polite, respectful, efficient. He is very connectable and patient. He explained every step of the procedure he did on me.
5.0
May 23, 2025
Knowledgeable and personable.
5.0
May 22, 2025
Very knowledgeable, very patience.
5.0
May 22, 2025
He was extremely thorough He is a sweet, kind, friendly person.
5.0
May 22, 2025
He’s so relatable and kind
5.0
May 21, 2025
He is very thorough and answers all questions.
5.0
May 21, 2025
Dr was very thorough and more importantly he was very happy and exhuberent
5.0
May 18, 2025
He had very good bedside manners, and listened to my questions.
5.0
May 17, 2025
The doctor was very helpful, amazing experience with doctor
5.0
May 17, 2025
Excellent - my Dr is doing his best to solve my problem. Very patient & nice.
5.0
May 16, 2025
Dr Zhang was amazing and attentive and willing to work with my schedule for future procedures.
5.0
May 16, 2025
Every thing go very well he explained very clearly
5.0
May 16, 2025
Quick and easy
5.0
May 16, 2025
Informative, friendly, prompt and very helpful. Willing to listen and answer any questions.
5.0
May 15, 2025
Dr. Zhang was awesome! Thank you!
5.0
May 15, 2025
My first time with Dr Zhang. Really liked him. Thorough, friendly, didn’t feel rushed and gave me options. I would highly recommend him,
5.0
May 15, 2025
Dr. Zhang was great
5.0
May 14, 2025
All good Doct Zang is great and we did all he suggested
5.0
May 13, 2025
All Good
5.0
May 13, 2025
Always amazing positive experience. Great bedside manner, always caring and makes me as a patient feel great!
5.0
May 9, 2025
Great service as usual!
5.0
May 9, 2025
Easy to go online to talk to dr
5.0
May 9, 2025
He was knowledgeable and professional. Also on time.
5.0
May 8, 2025
Dr Zang is so bright, positive,and thorough.
5.0
May 8, 2025
He listens and is very kind
5.0
May 8, 2025
He listened and understood my problem, and was very helpful with my treatment.
5.0
May 8, 2025
Dr Zhang is always has excellent patient manners: attentive, thorough, and very easy to discuss my medical issues.
5.0
May 7, 2025
Great doc
5.0
May 2, 2025
First class took his time and explained everything
5.0
May 1, 2025
Dr. Zhang is very friendly polite, efficient and very patient in answering any questions.
5.0
May 1, 2025
Dr Zhang is a dedicated and professional physician. I really enjoyed my consultation with him.
5.0
May 1, 2025
Very professional and pleasant
5.0
May 1, 2025
Excellent visit with complete and thorough exam and discussion. Great listener and explanation of conditions.
5.0
April 30, 2025
Dr Zheng is awesome. Such an empathetic and caring nonjudgmental bedside manner without sacrificing efficiency or getting off track. Gentle in tone and respectful of my body, sensitive areas etc.. Calming. Thx doctor Z!
5.0
April 30, 2025
Dr. Zhang is so friendly and compassionate. I enjoyed my time with him and felt that all my concerns were addressed.
5.0
April 30, 2025
Fantastic
5.0
April 29, 2025
It was very helpful and informative
5.0
April 29, 2025
He’s friendly, engaged, professional
5.0
April 26, 2025
Excellent his knowledge and care is very much appreciated
5.0
April 26, 2025
Dr Zhang was wonderful detailed gentle and positive Great bedside manner
5.0
April 25, 2025
Fantastic bedside manner. Answered all questions with kindness, compassion, and patience
5.0
April 25, 2025
Professional & informative
5.0
April 25, 2025
Thorough, listens.
5.0
April 24, 2025
Doctor was very intuitive very knowledgeable and very courteous and explained everything to us. We were very happy with the service.
5.0
April 22, 2025
He was both caring and professional and answered all of my questions
5.0
April 19, 2025
He saw me right away. He diagnosed my problem and sent prescriptions to the pharmacy.- He was friendly and respectful.
5.0
April 18, 2025
One of the best. Professional, engaging, knowledgeable, and fast.
5.0
April 17, 2025
Very good and very knowledgeable friendly doctor
5.0
April 16, 2025
My visit was excellent. My doctor addressed all my problems and recommended follow up visit to ensure all the issue resolved within 3 months.
5.0
April 16, 2025
Efficient, empathetic, warm, and very clear with what was being done and steps moving forward.
5.0
April 16, 2025
Dr Zhang is easy to talk to, he listens, and is approachable. I felt comfortable with him because he is passionate about his work. I also liked that I didn't have a long wait time to see him.
5.0
April 11, 2025
Dr. Treated most recent skin problems and prescribed RX to help. Dr. Took time to explain problem and to answer any questions
5.0
April 10, 2025
Dr zhang was such amazing doctor actually listened to my concerns and not trying to rush me out. I felt heard and had all my questions answered. Zhang thank you for your kindness and empathy for my concerns the world needs more physicians like yourself ! You are what makes the doctors office not feel intimidating. You made my experience worth the drive and or leaving work early worth it. Continue the amazing work! See you for my follow up in 3 months ! :)
5.0
April 9, 2025
Dr Zhang is so on top of the issues I have and he's very personable I'm lucky I found hin
5.0
April 8, 2025
Quick, friendly, to the point.
5.0
April 5, 2025
Dr. Zhang is friendly and spent adequate time to ensure my concerns were addressed and we made a shared decision on my treatment plan.
5.0
April 4, 2025
Dr Zhang is one of the best doctor that I know. Hi is very careful and his knowledge is very hight. Hi is very pleasant and very nice man.
5.0
April 4, 2025
He has a very positive, energy and attitude, and he’s a pleasure to see. I appreciate that he apologized for the wait that I endured, but it was not a long wait, and in fact, shorter than other waits at UCLA. I feel like he cares because of the way he talks, and he did a good job of explaining what he would like to see. At the same time he was very efficient with his time and my time.
5.0
April 4, 2025
He is awesome! Nice and informative
5.0
April 3, 2025
Excellent!
5.0
April 2, 2025
As always very kind and helpful
5.0
March 31, 2025
My experience was very great. Efficient and detailed. Very professional and knowledgeable
5.0
March 27, 2025
Doctor Zhang was and always is very attentive and personable. He’s energetic and listens to my concerns and provides answers. He should be the poster person for UCLA. He makes his patients feel like he loves helping people.
5.0
March 27, 2025
Doctor is a very good listener , very bright and sharp , knowledgeable.
5.0
March 26, 2025
Kind, compassionate doctor. He genuinely cares about patients
5.0
March 25, 2025
It was the fist time I saw this doctor. He was extremely professional and helped with my problem.
5.0
March 25, 2025
Dr. Zhang is extremely professional and made me feel comfortable the entire time! Very happy with todays appointment.
5.0
March 21, 2025
Explained my diagnosis and options clearly. Great communication
5.0
March 21, 2025
It was very good they were all very helpful and went overboard to make sure I got everything I needed done
5.0
March 21, 2025
He was very pleasant and explained everything. I was really impressed with him.
5.0
March 20, 2025
Very friendly and informative.
5.0
March 20, 2025
Dr Zhang was very informative and took his time, answering all our questions
5.0
March 18, 2025
Dr. Zhang is very detailed and knowledgeable.
5.0
March 14, 2025
Received excellent help as usual.
5.0
March 11, 2025
Great doc
5.0
March 9, 2025
Dr Zhang listened carefully, acknowledged and apologized for my wait time gave me options for care and made sure I understood next steps. I appreciate his compassion and attentiveness.
5.0
March 7, 2025
Dr. Zhang was very professional, thorough, and caring.
5.0
March 7, 2025
Very good and comfortable limited pain . Good manner in both Dr Zang and his assistant .
5.0
March 7, 2025
Very thorough
5.0
March 6, 2025
The Doctor listened to me.
5.0
March 5, 2025
Good
5.0
March 5, 2025
Dr. Zhang is caring and very easy to talk to with. I appreciate his attitude.
5.0
March 5, 2025
Prompt. Great disposition. Good suggestions about my care.
5.0
February 28, 2025
He was informative, friendly, and very caring. Great appt.
5.0
February 28, 2025
Excellent
5.0
February 28, 2025
Doctor Zhang is knowledgeable, pleasant, fun and always on time. Staff is great as well!
5.0
February 28, 2025
Very pleasant, concerned, looking out for what is best for my Mom.
5.0
February 27, 2025
He cared and he really listened and understood my concerns
5.0
February 27, 2025
Dr. Zhang is the best doctor and truly cares about improving my skin. He listens, and is so knowledgeable about treatment options.
5.0
February 26, 2025
Easy to talk to . Great listener.
5.0
February 26, 2025
Very prompt. Exhibited sincere interest in resolving my issue. Very respectful and friendly. Very knowledgeable with obvious expertise.
5.0
February 26, 2025
Very nice and very professional Iwas able to get all my questions answered and did not feel rushed.An excellent experience
5.0
February 21, 2025
Dr. Zhang was engaging, informative, and supportive during the discussion about the mole on my foot and sun related outbreak on my nose. I’ve been very happy having him as my Dermatologist. During the appointment, he explained how he would address the removal of the mole if we decided to go forward with its removal. The procedure went exactly as described.
5.0
February 21, 2025
Dr. Zhang was great. He listened and gave me advice on how to deal with my skin concerns.
5.0
February 21, 2025
Dr. Zhang is professional, personable & a great listener. Today he suggested a skin test to confirm his diagnosis & to put my mind at ease. I really appreciated that.
5.0
February 21, 2025
Dr. Zhang is awesome- super friendly, easy to talk to, and very knowledgeable. I’d definitely see him again and will recommend him to my other friends in the medical field.
5.0
February 20, 2025
Dr.Zhang is absolutely amazing! Not Only is he very patient he is also very caring towards his patients. Extremely knowledgeable, answer all your questions very clear. He will Even go as far as showing you pictures online. I feel very comfortable with him handling all my medical needs.
5.0
February 20, 2025
Very good communicator. Allowed time to for me to ask questions and for him to respond. Asked several times if I had further questions. Answered my questions with correct amount of detail.
5.0
February 20, 2025
Dr Zhang is very patient
5.0
February 19, 2025
Friendly and professional
5.0
February 19, 2025
Nice atmosphere and professionalism
5.0
February 18, 2025
Dr. Zhang made me feel very welcome. He is very kind, helpful and efficient.
5.0
February 15, 2025
Caring, Efficient, Supportive and Encouraging
5.0
February 14, 2025
First visit with Dr. Zhang. Excellent communicator, very responsive, answered all of my questions. I have chosen him as the doctor to do my surgical procedure. He asked good questions about my medical history and medication list. I have high confidence in doctor Zhang.
5.0
February 13, 2025
Dr was very thorough and explained everything
5.0
February 13, 2025
He was kind, patient and reassuring.
5.0
February 13, 2025
Friendly; knowledgeable; efficient
5.0
February 12, 2025
Very professional and efficient.
5.0
February 7, 2025
This was my first time with Dr Zhang and he was very personable, asked questions in a polite manner, listened intently all while expertly examining me. He was cautious, and kind, thorough, and provided details each step of the way.
5.0
February 7, 2025
Great. Very thorough. Very knowledgeable and professional.
5.0
February 7, 2025
He is knowledgeable and very patient. I am so glad to choose him to be my special doctor.
5.0
February 7, 2025
Efficient personable knowledgeable
5.0
February 6, 2025
Doctor spent time explaining options and what I can expect from the treatment. I am very grateful for the excellent attention.
5.0
February 5, 2025
He was kind, empathic, attentive, clear
5.0
February 5, 2025
The doctor took my concerns seriously and gave appropriate solutions.
4.0
February 1, 2025
Fine; it was for skin cancer screening.
5.0
January 31, 2025
Thorough, professional and very knowledgeable all body scan. Doctor made me very comfortable and was open to all my questions and concerns.
5.0
January 30, 2025
Loved his positive attitude and enthusiasm
5.0
January 30, 2025
Very thorough. Respectful and kind 😊
5.0
January 28, 2025
The doctor and nurse were awesome
5.0
January 28, 2025
Attentive, kind, efficient and seemed sincerely interested in my care
5.0
January 28, 2025
Forthright Knowledgeable Attentive
5.0
January 28, 2025
Super efficient and helpful!
5.0
January 24, 2025
Excellent
5.0
January 23, 2025
Great doctor!
5.0
January 22, 2025
It was great, both doctor and assistant were friendly,, helpful and made me feel comfortable.
5.0
January 22, 2025
Very determine to cure my sickness. He said he’ll see to it that everything will be cure as soon as possible. He will not give up until It’s over .
5.0
January 21, 2025
Dr. Zhang is consistently kind, attentive, and communicates in a way that I understand and that makes me feel heard. I appreciate his care so much!
5.0
January 18, 2025
Dr. Zhang is knowledgeable and very friendly. He took his time to answer our questions and made sure we feel comfortable with the treatment plan. I’m really glad to have him as my dermatologist!
5.0
January 17, 2025
Great personable very kind
5.0
January 16, 2025
Very knowledgeable and answered all my questions
5.0
January 15, 2025
My doctor is excellent, caring, and knowledgeable. I was very happy with my visit today and all my issues were addressed. Really appreciate him.
5.0
January 15, 2025
He was very poffesional, listened to what I had to say,discussed options
5.0
January 15, 2025
Dr Zhang has impressive credentials, and yet still takes a genuine interest in each patient. The net result is that he can help you navigate a complex system of the latest medical technology and insurance coverage, while still taking the time to explain the medicine as well. I think he genuinely enjoys medicine and entered the field for all the right reasons. That's why I gave him 5 stars.
5.0
January 15, 2025
No wait; thorough full-body examination; and answered all questions.
5.0
January 14, 2025
Very friendly, helpful, and clear.
5.0
January 14, 2025
Dr Zhang was very efficient and caring. He has a friendly and helpful attitude. The experience on my appointment with him was excellent.
5.0
January 12, 2025
Dr. Zhang is amazing, so kind and easy to talk to about my concerns. I’m so happy to have finally found a dermatologist who I feel completely comfortable with and can trust. Thank you Dr. Zhang!
5.0
January 11, 2025
He listened to my concerns. Helped formulate a plan of care and preformed procedures. Asked if I had further questions more than once. Was thorough and empathetic.
5.0
January 11, 2025
He was very kind and continually asked me if I had any more questions for him
5.0
January 10, 2025
I arrived late and he was so kind to see me. He is knowledgeable and efficient. I already booked another appt with him.
5.0
January 10, 2025
Great doctor. Communicates very well!
5.0
January 10, 2025
Dr. Zhang cares for patients.
5.0
January 8, 2025
Dr. Zhang is great. Great communication and goes out of his way to answer any questions.
5.0
January 8, 2025
Thorough. Listens and answers clearly.
5.0
January 3, 2025
Very cordial and genuine concern
5.0
January 3, 2025
Zero wait, and doctor was the nicest doctor ever! Very helpful and understanding and wanted my feedback and questions.
5.0
January 3, 2025
Extremely knowledgable and interested about my health. Very clear as to the next steps.
5.0
January 2, 2025
Doctor took time with me, carefully explained the course of treatment. I also learned something new about the spot on my face, which I appreciate.
5.0
December 27, 2024
He was very kind and listened and provided good feedback
5.0
December 26, 2024
He explained everything very well and answered all my questions.
5.0
December 26, 2024
Dr. Zhang was very courteous and efficient . I had two issues and he gave solutions for both of them.
5.0
December 18, 2024
Dr. Zhang has excellent bedside manners and comes across as highly competent and caring. He's also a very good listener.
5.0
December 18, 2024
I love his bedside manner. His treatments are fine. I feel cared about by him.
5.0
December 18, 2024
Office staff, nurse and doctor were all excellent. Very good experience.
5.0
December 17, 2024
I really like Dr. Zhang. He answered all my questions quickly and confidently, and he has a good sense of humor too.
5.0
December 14, 2024
Amazing
5.0
December 14, 2024
Listened carefully Cared about my concerns
5.0
December 14, 2024
friendly, informative, responsive, knowledgeable... and no moss grows under his and his crew's feet....
5.0
December 14, 2024
Dr Zhang was a total professional, and made me feel comfortable and at ease. He listened to my complaints and address every one of them, and seem to genuinely care yet maintained a professional altitude and demeanor at all times. That made me comfortable. I felt valued as a patient, heard, and his medical expertise was excellent. He took care of my skin problems and I am very pleased. Bravo chalet for hiring this doctor. He is excellent.
5.0
December 14, 2024
He was very engaging and helpful.
5.0
December 13, 2024
On time listened and did analysis
5.0
December 13, 2024
Everyone I interacted with (the front desk MAs, nurses and physician) were attentive, efficient and professional. I would highly recommend UCLA to others.
5.0
December 13, 2024
Excellent MD.
5.0
December 12, 2024
My physician was excellent and friendly and very knowledgeable. He never acted rushed and he asked multiple times if I had any other questions. Best experience with UCLA physician so far!
5.0
December 12, 2024
Best quality of services
5.0
December 11, 2024
Very nice
5.0
December 8, 2024
Good listener and knowledgeable
5.0
December 7, 2024
Very helpful
5.0
December 5, 2024
I rarely feel as comfortable with a doctor as I did with Dr. Zhang. He was kind, clear, concise and comforting. He answered all my questions and no question was treated as if it was silly or obvious and he had answers and information at the ready.
5.0
December 4, 2024
Excellent, smart and caring!!
5.0
December 4, 2024
Great Dermatoligist Dr. Zhang
5.0
November 27, 2024
He is the best doctor at UCLA. He is so patient and thorough.
5.0
November 26, 2024
Quick thorough skin exam. Friendly and asked questions. Very easy dermatology exam.
5.0
November 21, 2024
Dr. Willam Zhang, it’s amazing Made me very comfortable, and answered all my concerns. Thanks Dr. Zhang.
4.0
November 19, 2024
Was pleasant , friendly&! thorough with info
5.0
November 19, 2024
He is the best doctor !!!!
5.0
November 17, 2024
It was a great visit with Dr. Z. He listen and cared about my problems. He devised a plan of action, gave me instructions. I couldn’t ask for a better Dr.
5.0
November 15, 2024
Great doctor!!
5.0
November 15, 2024
The entire experience was wonderful. Dr. Zhang took the time to talk to me, was easy to talk to, listened well and was on time!
5.0
November 14, 2024
Outstanding very informative I had lots of questions that got answered
5.0
November 14, 2024
Good
5.0
November 14, 2024
He reviewed my issue and he looked and my body and explained that im doing a good job keeping it managed.
5.0
November 13, 2024
I adore Dr. Zhang. He listens, is supportive, and always has a plan for me. I genuinely look forward to appointments with him.
5.0
November 13, 2024
From the check in area, to seeing the doctor. The staff at this office were very pleasant.
5.0
November 8, 2024
Dr. Zhang is very knowledgeable and skilled. He is cheerful and really shows an interest in each patient.
5.0
November 8, 2024
He listens well
5.0
November 8, 2024
Excellent
5.0
November 7, 2024
Outstanding experience. Helpful, informative , caring and very friendly Thank you
5.0
November 7, 2024
He was very thorough when explaining the procedures and why he thought they were necessary. He gets a lot done and treats numerous skin problems in a short time. He is very knowledgeable and feels the patient should know what is being prescribed.
5.0
November 7, 2024
Very nice doctor.
5.0
November 6, 2024
This is my first visit with Dr. Tsang. I felt like he gave me enough time. He asked me many times if I had any questions or if I would like to book another appointment. I did not feel rushed. He who is very personable very reassuring excellent bedside manner I’m in the medical field I really appreciate it.
5.0
November 6, 2024
Dr. Zhang was easy to chat with and to set up a video appointment. He was thorough and answered all of my questions.
5.0
November 6, 2024
It was very quick and efficient. The Doctor was very good, he listened to everything I had to say.
5.0
November 5, 2024
This was my first time seeing this doctor and everything went well. He was very friendly and he made sure to make feel feel comfortable.
5.0
November 5, 2024
Excellent visit with Dr. Zhang
5.0
November 1, 2024
He was polite took his time. Amazing