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    Hickory Dermatology

    1.0(2 reviews)
    38.1 mi

    My experience with Hickory Dermatology was extremely disappointing, and unfortunately, I would not…read morefeel comfortable returning. I was referred to Dr. Turrentine for a compound nevus with severe atypia and was evaluated on August 28, 2026. During my initial visit, Grace, the assistant, was kind and did an excellent job explaining what was going to happen. I especially appreciated her explaining that the numbing medication would contain lidocaine and epinephrine and that the epinephrine could temporarily cause my heart to race. Because I have a history of SVT, anything involving my heart makes me nervous. Grace reassured me, which I appreciated. While we were talking, Dr. Turrentine entered the room. Grace explained my concern to him. In response, he shrugged his shoulders, gave her a look, and rolled his eyes as he left the room. I found this extremely dismissive and upsetting, especially because I was already anxious about the procedure. When Dr. Turrentine and Grace returned to perform the procedure, Dr. Turrentine never introduced himself or spoke directly to me. He communicated with Grace, who then explained to me what was happening. After the procedure, he removed his gloves and walked out without saying anything to me. I told Grace that I was uncomfortable with his attitude. She told me that he was usually very nice. I decided not to immediately leave a review because I wanted to give him the benefit of the doubt. Everyone can have a bad day, and I hoped my follow-up visit would be a different experience. Unfortunately, it wasn't. At my follow-up appointment, I didn't see Dr. Turrentine or Grace. Another staff member, Misty, removed my sutures. She was pleasant and explained that she normally works in surgery but would be removing them. Before beginning, she took a picture and showed it to Dr. Turrentine. The suture removal itself was extremely uncomfortable. Misty struggled with some of the sutures, and from my perspective, it felt like she was digging around trying to remove them. By the time they were finally removed, the area was bleeding and needed to be bandaged. There was still blood visible through the bandage that evening. While we were still in the room, Grace came to the door and asked Misty, "Are you through? The rooms have to be cleared for lunch." Given how uncomfortable and difficult the suture removal had been, that comment made the situation even more upsetting to me. The timing of the appointment also left me uncomfortable. My appointment was scheduled for 11:50 a.m., and I understand the office closes for lunch at noon. I was called back at approximately 11:55 a.m., and I was still in the room after noon. I remember checking the time because it was 12:07 p.m. when I finally left the room. Overall, this was a very upsetting experience from beginning to end. What bothered me most was not simply the discomfort of the procedure or suture removal, but the way I felt treated as a patient. I was already frightened because of the nature of my diagnosis and concerned about the medication affecting my heart. I expected compassion, communication, and basic courtesy. Instead, I felt dismissed and disrespected. Dr. Turrentine never spoke directly to me during either part of my experience. I had read only a couple of negative reviews about Dr. Turrentine before my appointment and numerous positive ones, so I went expecting a very different experience. I don't know why my experience was so different from what others have described, but unfortunately, it left a lasting impression. I sincerely hope other patients have a better experience than I did. As for me, I would not choose to return to Hickory Dermatology.

    I was a patient at this office. I was prescribed accutane (myorisan) for my mild cystic acne. I am…read morea nearly 30 yr-old woman. After my 2nd month check up, the nurse sent over a script to the the pharmacy for 30mgs and not 60mgs. (The dose doubles in the 2nd month, it is crucial treatment works like this). Thank GOD I caught this mistake before I left the pharmacy because the Ipledge system is no joke and it could not be reversed if I left with (1/2) my new dose. This could have added additional time to my treatment as well. During my 3rd month I was having great results!! During my 5th month check up I stated that my fatigue was getting unmanageable and so where my aches. My skin was breaking out again too. :( This was yet another nurse, she documented this and then found an error on the demographic section of my chart (5 months into treatment and my info was wrong?) This rattled me a tad. My Dr then proceeds to tell me that the medicine isn't working as well as he feels it should. After my own research prior to this visit, I realized it could be my absorption (I'm 5'8" and roughly 125lbs). He then tells me that Myorisan has the worst absorption rate of all the "Tanes" on the market. (THANKS, 5 months later!) Then he suggests I take Asorbica -He expressed that this would be exactly what I need because it can be taken without food and still have better absorption than Myorisan. I was SOLD, I'll take it! Only to learn my BCBS insurance does not cover it. Since it's the latest and greatest it's nearly $3k/month. So after calling in a medicine I could not afford, he decided I will be OK with the Myorisan, if I just take it with fish oil. I did as instructed, meanwhile, no suggestions were given about the fatigue and the soreness and achy muscles. Beginning my 6th month of treatment I was sleeping more than 10 hours a night and still tired, I was experiencing back aches and now headaches that were constant and very disruptive, and I got to where I could not eat and my mood was heavily affected by my side effects. I felt beyond awful - my worst college hang over was like a mild cold compared to how I felt! I called and reported this and I was told to quit taking the medicine and then sent for labs the following day. The labs stated that my liver functioning was elevated. I was told by the nurse to discontinue my 80mg/day and when the symptoms reduce, to resume taking half my dose again. I'm on 60mg/day not 80mgs!!! This was not even the 2nd time a nurse told me I was on 80mg over the course of my treatment!! I decided that maybe a 2nd opinion was in my best interest. AND it was, Dr. Mike Sabol at Piedmont Plastic Surgery had stellar reviews online. Dr. Sabol went over my labs with me (b/c nobody at Hickory Dermo did that, they simple referred me to my general DR, which I did not have at at the time). Dr Sabol reassured me that my liver functioning was only slightly elevated and it would return to normal but I need to QUIT taking the ACCUTANE!! He stressed that! He stated that in his 12 years of practicing that he has NEVER had a patient that he has required to stay on the medicine more than 5 months because it is a very dangerous drug. He said he has dealt with some pretty stubborn acne too. I trusted his 2nd opinion and 12 years of medical advice more than I trusted my newbie Dr who began practicing in 2017. Shame on me for not doing my research. I had a friend refer me here, after this experience, I use the word "friend" loosely when describing her. Hickory Dermatology sent me a bill for nearly $800 over the course of 5 months for my treatment, after calling my insurance company, they stated that I need to follow up with Hickory Dermatology because I am only responsible to pay $83.87 because BCBS covered everything else. I called and left a VM for the Billing Dept in Raleigh for Hickory Dermatology on April 25th. They have YET to return my call. (6/5/18) However, I have not seen another bill, not even one that would reflect the stated amount from BCBS. I would highly recommend Piedmont Plastic Surgery!

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    Maggie Sparks MD - dermatology - Updated October 2026

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