Phothera Reviews 

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.4

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  1. Medical Technology Manufacturer

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Phothera is the leading manufacturer of FDA-cleared Narrowband ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) home phototherapy devices for chronic skin conditions, with more than 80 years of experience helping patients. Phothera devices are prescription only through a dermatologist.


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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I would rather give 0 stars but it…

I would rather give 0 stars but it won’t let me do that. THIS IS THE MOST POORLY RUN COMPANY EVER!!! As a mother of a patient ordered light therapy 1 month ago, he still hasn’t started it. We didn’t get any treatment plan with the unit. I’ve called the dr they say call Phothera. I call them and the recording says go online. I go to the website and the AI Bob pops up every time without even tapping on it. This has been so frustrating to get any answers what so ever.

7 July 2026
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Hi Wendy, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We take your comments seriously and have shared them back with our team to improve on. I understand you have been in contact with our customer service team regarding the treatment plan for your child. Let me know if you need further help and we can provide you what you need.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Non-existing support

I received a phototherapy device after 6 weeks. One of the lamps had shattered in shipping. It has been impossible to get through their system to reach an actual person, to obtain a replacement

22 June 2026
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Reply from Phothera

Hi Michael. Thank you for sharing your experience with us and we take your feedback seriously. Our team has reached out to you directly to provide you with a replacement. We hope everything will be satisfactory once received.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Is anyone running this company?

Got an email my unit was going to ship a month ago. No follow up. I have tried to reach them for 3 weeks with no response. You call and have to leave voicemails. I replied to their texts too. No follow up at all. At this point im not convinced anyone works for this company at all.

6 May 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Would not recommend

Received the device in the mail. However the instruction manual is not useful on how to use the device. Unable to unlock the device fully. They give you an unlock code but not a dose code for the next question the unit wants an answer to. Customer service does not return calls and no other manuals have been available. Will be returning prior to having to pay for a treatment I am unable to use. The whole experience has been frustrating and disheartening when hoping for a treatment that might actually help with psoriasis.

1 July 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Could be better

Pros:Received phototherapy unit. Cons: almost impossible to reach customer service, no one tells you any instructions on how to use the unit, but charge your credit card and bill your insurance immediately. Should be reported for health insurance fraud. Had to call company for weeks and email everyone just to get a response in 2 weeks. Not safe for patients.

8 May 2025
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