ABSOLUTELY AMAZING TEAM!
Never having been to see a dermatologist before, I was a bit nervous. I had a concerning new spot on my face. I called around a couple different places and they all had appointments out a couple of months. Living in Colorado and playing golf (and not being the best about applying sun protection all the time), I was concerned about it being something more than a 'spot'. The team at APEX was able to see me the next day as they shoe-horned me in at the very end of the day. I'm not suggesting to expect this, just stating they were able to be very accommodating.
From the moment I arrived for my appointment, Ami in Reception was friendly and disarming. The check-in process for a new patient was smooth and easy, utilizing a tablet. There was a very short form to fill out as well. Being that I was scheduled the last appointment of the day, they were running a few minutes behind. Ami thoughtfully volunteered the wifi password since they don't have good 4G reception. Not a big deal. However, it was so neat to watch a couple other clients come and go. All treated with a pleasant, friendly manner. But here's where the team really shined...
While I was awaiting to go to the Exam Room, Ami commented how much she respected and appreciated the humility of the medical staff. She delightfully mentioned how Molly will actually come fetch her own clients if her assistants are busy; apparently this isn't common. So that was cool to hear by itself. But what was even more awesome is that Ami had NO REASON to tell me that. It was clear she really enjoys working there and with the rest of the staff at Apex. This kind of working team environment is very rare and deserves to be recognized and applauded.
Once in the exam room, I checked out their magazine collection (hey, it was at least from the last few months rather than years old) for about 3 minutes before medical assistant, Angie came in. Angie was super-friendly, asked a few simple questions, was caring and answered some basic questions before Molly Kozlowski, PA-C came in for the treatment. It was obvious the two of them enjoy working together as well, a kind of dynamic duo energy to their interactions. Molly was great! I've got some sun damage spots on my face and a few large freckles. I was feeling a bit self-conscious about them. She sweetly smiled and called them "distinguishing", "character" and "wisdom marks." Well that sure felt good. I had braced myself to be scolded about sunscreen application; like being told to floss every time I go to the dentist!
The exam turned out great and turns out I was worried about nothing. Molly was able to let me know immediately after examining it, I didn't have to worry about my new 'spot'. She clearly knew her stuff and whipped out a whole bunch of fancy medical terms to me, but also calling out some other technical stuff for Angie to make note of in my electronic chart. She even suggested naming it. I think I'll pass for now. But I will definitely return in the coming months to really take care of the dark spots on my face with their laser treatment regimen.
I don't normally take the time to write reviews, but the staff at Apex Dermatology are outstanding all around and deserve to be recognized! read more