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Dr. Gerald Bock, a Board-certified dermatologist, is highly-respected for many reasons. He has been improving the lives of patients for more than four decades, with general and cosmetic dermatology procedures. He has invested in the most advanced technologies and training to provide safe and effective treatments at his practice, California Skin & Laser Center, in […]

Mohs micrographic surgery is a precise and highly effective treatment for various types of skin cancers. The California Skin & Laser Center team offers this innovative procedure in our offices in Stockton, Lodi, and Elk Grove, California. Our Board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Gerald Bock, has been treating patients for more than 40 years. In addition to […]

Traditionally surgeries to treat skin cancer involved removing both the visible cancer and a small amount of healthy tissue at the same time. Mohs Micrographic Surgery offers a precise alternative to such standard procedures. MMS also has a high potential cure rate of up to 99 percent, according to the American College of Mohs Surgery. […]

Skin cancer is one of the most common variations of cancer, and according to the ACS (American Cancer Society); it makes up over half of all cancer diagnoses. It has become a serious epidemic and is continually rising each year in the United States, with thousands dying annually, which is why education, prevention, diagnosis, and […]

No one wants to be alarmed about a new growth or change to a spot he or she has always had. Accordingly, Dr. Gerald Bock emphasizes the importance of early detection, self- and professional exams, and preventive techniques. It can’t be said enough — If found and removed early, skin cancers are almost always curable. […]

Mohs Micrographic Surgery is widely considered the “gold standard” for skin cancer treatment. Living in Stockton you have access to a specialist, Dr. Gerald Bock, who trained with the Dr. Frederic E. Mohs. The late general surgeon pioneered this technique. Yes, MMS is a precise treatment for certain types of cancers. But is it the […]

Acne is a condition that affects patients of all ages. It used to be linked with teenagers going through hormonal changes, but it can be a problem for adults as well. Adult acne is one of the main reasons men and women see a dermatologist. Many of these patients have already tried over-the-counter remedies including […]

Acne is a common issue for both men and women, teenagers and adults. Many believe that teenagers are the only patients who see a doctor or dermatologist in the Stockton area for acne problems, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Dr. Gerald Bock of California Skin and Laser Center is a dedicated professional […]

Attractive men and attractive women share some of the same basic facial features. For instance, facial symmetry and balance is valued across societies. By and large, though, there are notable differences between those features that are considered “coveted” by men versus those features women may yearn to restore or recreate with cosmetic procedures and products. For […]

Dr. Gerald Bock and the team of California Skin and Laser Center service many area patients. Both men and women come from the San Francisco Bay area, as well as the neighboring counties to seek treatment in Stockton, CA by a board certified dermatologist. Our practice provides both medical and cosmetic dermatology solutions for individuals […]

Men and women worldwide are flocking to board certified dermatologists for an innovative fat removal treatment called CoolSculpting. Created by two Harvard doctors, the treatment can deliver results such as a reduction in waist size. CoolSculpting gained popularity because there are no needles or incisions. Unlike surgery, patients can return to work or resume other […]

Dr. Gerald Bock in Stockton is a quality doctor who helps patients in and around the community with their medical and cosmetic dermatology concerns. When patients are interested in body sculpting with non-invasive fat removal, he often suggests a revolutionary treatment known as CoolSculpting. CoolSculpting is a quality, FDA-approved treatment that uses cryolipolysis. Cryolipolysis is a […]