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    Richard Hambley, MD

    4.2 (5 reviews)
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    Rheim Dermatology Cosmetic Laser Center - Dr. Joseph R. Rheim

    Rheim Dermatology Cosmetic Laser Center

    2.5(58 reviews)
    5.4 mi

    Update: My review remains basically the same…read more Pro: Dr. Rheim (junior, his father also used to work in the practice, but I believe has retired) is an excellent dermatologist who is capable, takes his time as needed, and has great bedside manner. Con: The practice seems to have taken on more patients than it can support, and the issue is getting worse. I have an annual check-up appointment, and if I ever have to reschedule it, the next available appointment used to be about half a year out, and now that's shifted to a full year out. It's great that there's so much demand for the practice, but there's a limit to how many patients a practice can support. Also, the front office staff often seem stressed and surprisingly hostile toward patients (see other reviews, this appears to be a widespread experience), which is probably not unrelated to the practice taking on more patients than it can support and the front office having to handle patient frustrations with that. Or maybe it's just a staff member whose hostility has nothing to do with her experience working at the practice?

    Dr. Rheim is exceptional! Best dermatologist for me. I have been a patient for 15 years. This…read morereview is not about the doctor. I continue to be a patient due to the quality of care provided by Dr. Rheim. The review is in fact for the Front Desk staff. I get major anxiety when my appointment is approaching. I fear walking up to the reception to give my co-pay because anything sets her off. The lady in the back desk too. She argues and speaks over you. I feel distressed in the waiting room, because I hear and see how they treat patients. The staff is beyond rude. They are so mean! Condescending. Office manager is not helpful either. I am relieved when I sit in the exam room. They never return phone calls. I have had to go to the office in person and even then, I am made to feel stupid.

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    California Skin Institute - Monterey - Reception

    California Skin Institute - Monterey

    2.0(142 reviews)
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    Dr. Crispin is outstanding! 10 stars wouldn't be enough. Skilled, kind and compassionate. She does…read moreeverything possible to put you at ease. Doesn't rush and makes sure all questions are answered.

    I typically don't leave reviews but I've had my second appointment with Catherine Biren and…read more.. 1) Twice they hand me a print out for female pattern baldness(?) 2) On the second visit the doctor tells me I can take my own before and after shots when I requested to see the images they had taken. In context I was stating that my hair-line had receded since the last visit; which I don't recall affirmation of, then I wanted to use their reference images to validate my claim. So either it was dismissive, evasive, or both. 3) Dr Biren informed me that finasteride is not FDA approved and treated as "under the table." The implication; IIRC, being that its not really prescribed or approved to address male pattern baldness. Much like how Minoxidil was originally prescribed for high blood pressure - The assertion (or implication?) is that even today these drugs are prescribed "under the table" as they are not intended to address balding at all. I took her word at the time but quick research shows that Finasteride has been FDA approved for male pattern baldness since the 90s. 4) While they brought up potential blood pressure monitoring; as they prescribed Oral Monoxidil in the prior visit, they both did not follow up and seemed to have misplaced the tools needed for blood pressure measurement? I even expressed excitement over getting my blood pressure readings at the time. I was recommended by a Monterey Primary care doctor who did not know what Finasteride was at all. Stated it was another name for Minoxidil. Then recommended this Dermatologist once it became evident that assertion was false. Is this a thing with Monterey doctors? I have already spent hundreds of dollars and been delayed for almost a year (IE Primary doctor - Dermatologist initial - Dermatologist follow up). My initial goal was to; basically, get a prescription for Finasteride and have my health indicators monitored for negative side-effects. Instead I'm told Finasteride == Monoxidil and that Finasteride is not FDA approved. I really don't know what to make of that. Incredibly frustrating. The general attitude I sensed from my visits was; basically, that I should just accept that I am balding. I can respect that sentiment to an extent but then why prescribe Minoxidil and schedule a follow-up? I can see myself being dissuaded from using Finasteride but I do not believe it is acceptable to do so under false basis. Addendum: I also recall not being able to get a cost projection before leaving the practice and scheduling the theoretic follow-up appointment? Even this seems a bit... Unethical?

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