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Kenneth Steven Alpern, MD

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Dermatology

Languages

English

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137 reviews

    • Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr Alpern is the first dermatologist I’ve seen since 2018, not because I didn’t want to, but because there were only 2 Optum doctors to choose from in Long Beach. One bedside manner was absolutely horrible and the other one kept canceling my appointments and I was later told he only did surgeries. I then could only make appointments with the PA. When I saw Dr Alpern what a difference! He was kind, listened to my concerns and addressed them. After years of having basal cell carcinomas and pre cancers I can tell when something is developing. When I saw Dr Alpern he found many more that I wasn’t aware of. I will be recommending Dr Alpern to others because he’s the best!

    • Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
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    He is a great diagnostician and was very thorough regarding my symptoms and diagnosis.

    • Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
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    He is a great doctor

    • Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026
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    Dr. Alpern is awesome. Great bedside manner

    • Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026
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    Dr. Alperen knows his business. You can always ask him questions and he gets you the answers. Appreciate his straightforwardness. He’s a good doctor.

    • Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026
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    Great treatment

    • Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026
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    very professional.

    • Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
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    The doctor seems like in a hurry. I do not have time to explain everything and he just walked out.

    • Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
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    His professionalism and how he listened to my concerns.

    • Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
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    Best Dermatologist!!!! Very caring and actually listens to you! Best one out there !!!

    • Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
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    He is very knowledgeable and explains what he was doing to do and the need for it HE LISTENS AND ANSWERS MY QUESTIONS HE IS ALSO GREAT AT MAKING A PERSON FEEL HE CARES ABOUT YOU. YOU LEAVE KNOWING THAT YOU GOT THE BEST CARE!

    • Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
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    He was cheerful, straightforward in answering my questions and he gave me some recommendations regarding my skin care.

    • Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026
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    Dr. Alpern was a very knowledgeable doctor and very busy, multi-tasking the entire visit

    • Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026
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    Friendly, informative, thorough

    • Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
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    He discusses all my medical concerns.

    • Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
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    Very thorough, Let's you know everything he is going to do. Very concerned for your well being. He is the best.

    • Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
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    He is the best!!!!!

    • Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
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    Very knowledgeable and professional.

    • Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
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    He’s a great dermatologist

    • Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
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    Good care

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  • About Kenneth Steven Alpern, MD

    Ken Alpern, MD, is board certified in dermatology. Dr. Alpern earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in Galveston. He completed his internship at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond and his residency at the UC Irvine Medical Center. In his spare time, Dr. Alpern is passionate about public tr ansportation and has served as chairman of the Friends of the Metro Green Line in the Los Angeles area.

    Gender

    Male

    Board certifications

    American Board of Dermatology

    Licenses

    CA, A49395

    Employed or contracted

    Contracted

    Network Name

    Optum Care Network California

    NPI

    1205830890

    Hospital affiliations

    Alterte Admit Arrangements

  • Medical School

    • University of Texas - Galveston

      1985

    Residency

    • UCI Medical Center - University Children's Hospital

      Dermatology

      1990

    Internship

    • Medical College Of Virginia

      1989