Dr. Steven L. Swengel MD, Dermatologist
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Dr. Steven L. Swengel MD

Dermatologist

5/5(52)
800 Pollard Road Building A Los Gatos California, 95032
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5/5

About

Dr. Steven Swengel is a dermatologist practicing in Los Gatos, California. Dr. Swengel specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Swengel diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.

Education and Training

University of Illinois

University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign B.S. Biology 1973

University of Illinois College of Medicine M.D. 1976

University of Michigan Derm Fellowship 1980

Board Certification

American Board of Dermatology- Dermatology

DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 49 years of experience
Dr. Steven L. Swengel MD
Dr. Steven L. Swengel MD's Expert Contributions
  • Is laser hair removal permanent?

    Hello, and thank you for the question. Laser hair removal is not permanent. It is very effective at greatly reducing the hair and may completely get rid of the hair temporarily but you will need touch up sessions to maintain your results. If you'd like to come to our office for a consultation for an evaluation, we are happy to discuss the hair removal process further. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Cosmetic DermatologyMole SurgeryReconstructionSkin Cancers

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Presentation at the Medical Center and Guest Speaker at the Kaiser Centers in the Past -

Awards

  • America’s Top Rated Physicians, Consumer Checkbook   
  • 500 Most trusted Bay Area Physicians, San Francisco Magazine   
  • Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors 2012-13 Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors 

Treatments

  • Anti-aging Treatments
  • Injectables
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Scars
  • Skin Cancer
  • Skin Cancer Screenings
  • Peels
  • Fillers & Collagen Stimulators
  • Cosmetic Treatments For Men
  • Cosmetic Treatments For Women
  • Acne-prone Skin
  • Skin Conditions & Treatments For Men
  • Skin Conditions & Treatments For Women
  • Mohs Surgery
  • Biopsy And Surgery
  • Silk Peels
  • Tightening & Brightening
  • Coolsculpting
  • Emsella
  • Botox & Dermal Fillers

Professional Memberships

  • Professional Member Santa Clara County Medical Society 
  • Professional Member California Medical Society 
  • Professional Member American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology 
  • Professional Member American Society of Dermatologic Surgery 
  • Professional Member American Academy of Dermatology 

Fellowships

  • University of Michigan in Ann Arbor  Dermatology, Mohs Micrographic Surgery  1980

Professional Society Memberships

  • Santa Clara Medical Society, California Medical Association, Alpha Omega Alpha, Phi Beta Kappa

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Love of the Field, Committment to Excellent Patient Care

Hobbies / Sports

  • Swimming, Gardening, Hiking, Reading

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of Dermatological Surgery

Dr. Steven L. Swengel MD's Practice location

800 Pollard Road Building A -
Los Gatos, California 95032
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New patients: 408-688-2082
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800 POLLARD RD -
LOS GATOS, CA 95032
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New patients: 408-688-2082

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Dr. Steven L. Swengel MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 52 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Dermatologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Make a sharp left onto Pollard Road 94 ft
Turn right onto Knowles Drive 2159 ft
Turn left onto South Winchester Boulevard 4573 ft
Take the ramp on the right 781 ft
Merge left onto San Tomas Expressway (G4) 268 ft
Take the ramp on the right 379 ft
Turn left onto East Sunnyoaks Avenue 84 ft
Take the ramp 339 ft
Merge left onto San Tomas Expressway (G4) 946 ft
Turn right onto White Oaks Road 394 ft
Make a slight right 1633 ft
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Head northeast on Teakwood Drive 43 ft
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Continue straight onto Knowles Drive 2013 ft
Turn right onto Winchester Boulevard 3472 ft
Turn left onto Lark Avenue 3824 ft
Turn left onto Los Gatos Boulevard 2229 ft
Turn right onto Samaritan Drive 2571 ft
Turn left 398 ft
Turn left 250 ft
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Head northeast on Teakwood Drive 43 ft
Turn right onto Pollard Road 464 ft
Continue straight onto Knowles Drive 2159 ft
Turn left onto South Winchester Boulevard 4573 ft
Take the ramp on the right 781 ft
Merge left onto San Tomas Expressway (G4) 268 ft
Take the ramp on the right 379 ft
Turn left onto East Sunnyoaks Avenue 84 ft
Take the ramp 339 ft
Merge left onto San Tomas Expressway (G4) 946 ft
Turn right onto White Oaks Road 394 ft
Make a slight right 1633 ft
Merge left onto CA 17 1.5 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards Hamilton Avenue 1015 ft
Turn left onto Creekside Way 225 ft
Turn right onto East Hamilton Avenue 1120 ft
Turn left onto South Bascom Avenue 1.1 mi
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Turn left onto Enborg Lane 587 ft
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Head northeast on Teakwood Drive 43 ft
Turn right onto Pollard Road 464 ft
Continue straight onto Knowles Drive 2159 ft
Turn left onto South Winchester Boulevard 4573 ft
Take the ramp on the right 781 ft
Merge left onto San Tomas Expressway (G4) 268 ft
Take the ramp on the right 379 ft
Turn left onto East Sunnyoaks Avenue 84 ft
Take the ramp 339 ft
Merge left onto San Tomas Expressway (G4) 946 ft
Turn right onto White Oaks Road 394 ft
Make a slight right 1633 ft
Merge left onto CA 17 3.1 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1051 ft
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Turn right onto Stevens Creek Boulevard 540 ft
Make a slight left 105 ft
Turn left onto Di Salvo Avenue 1335 ft
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