To be fair, I didn't see Dr. Kattine but rather one of his other physicians. Also, I should say that I ultimately got the care I needed in the end, though it took some work on my part.
Here's the bottom line for anyone who is a new or soon-to-be patient: If you're mostly interested in light cosmetic solutions for your skin, this is probably a great place for you. But if you're just a middle-aged guy trying to get a mole checked out, this didn't appear to be the place you want.
While they are certainly dermatologists and not plastic surgeons, and while they do offer biopsies and lab tests, you really have to sift through the array of cosmetic solutions the physician wants to offer first. I felt that I had to expressly vocalize that I wasn't interested in any light cosmetic procedures before we got to the ultimate purpose of my visit.
I suspect, with the complexities of health insurance reimbursements, that cosmetic solutions is a far more profitable business model than old-school dermatology practices. And I totally understand that; they're trying to run a business and put food on the table like anyone else. But this practice has really leaned into the cosmetic side of things, as evidenced by "Kattine Aesthetics" right next door to the clinic, which looked like it offered a wide selection of ointments, lotions, balms, and so on--even clothes!
So, if you want to come in and have a few skin tags zapped off and then buy a skin-tightening elixir on your way out, this is definitely your place.
If you're only interested in boring, preventative full-body skin check, this might not be the one for you. I certainly didn't feel that way when I left. read more