I feel fortunate to have gotten an appointment with a three month wait because Dr. Gerner is extremely busy. Today I know why as I had a very thorough skin exam. Excellent experience! The sunny and bright office near the hospital is so welcoming with live plants, a soothing water feature in front of the window, and blooming orchids. Neat, modern and clean. No waiting for my appointment. The questionaire to fill out showed a sincere concern for common sense medical history and not on my ability to pay. Medicare accepted. Welcoming, efficient front office staff, Dr. Gerner's wife, the office manager, and a nice young woman, got me through the paperwork quickly and easily and then another professional, friendly young woman, a nurse I presume, ushered me into the exam room. To prepare for the exam, I changed into a pretty, dark violet colored, silky gown, not the typical thin, throw-away paper thing. I have never had such a thorough skin exam! The nurse began with my scalp and Dr Gerner examined the rest of me with his small, magnifying eye piece. My whole body, front and back (in my underwear). He wore a cryon (sp?) freezing tool like a holstered gun, quick and easy to use when he needed it. As a 70's senior, I offered lots of sun damaged skin (mostly hands and face) to examine. They worked as a great team with lots of modern technology that I cannot begin to detail. The exam took nearly an hour yet the time flew with friendly, easy going explanations. The many freeze sites did not hurt at all but by evening I have many blisters, just like burns, which have to heal. Lesson learned, I will be more careful to avoid sun exposure. I highly recommend Dr. Gerner for this important health screening. read more