PLEASE do not go here.
Doctor "thinks" a diagnosis but REFUSED to complete definitive testing (patch test, biopsy, blood work) as protocol required a four-week waiting period (insurance, assuming) before a test could be done. I attempted to advocate for myself and pay out of pocket for any of the tests to get a REAL understanding of what is going on with my skin. AN ACTUAL DIAGNOSIS not an "I think". She provided RX.
Spent a lot of money on "hypothetical" treatments like the Rx and OTC aids for the "I think" diagnosis.
At four-week BIOPSY appointment, Doctor REFUSED to do biopsy and asked ME what made HER think of the diagnosis. WHAT? Is this a prank? Does a Dr not read notes from prior visit.
She handed me a phone number to see an allergist within the group to proceed with skin patch testing - she COULD do one of the types of skin patching tests THERE but it would be best for me to go to the recommended allergist because she no longer thinks I have what she said I had four weeks ago. Allergist within group would be more conclusive.
FRUSTRATING.
When I called Allergist Office, they expected me to do a consultation appointment prior to doing the testing the referral was for.
RIDICULOUS and not helpful.
Complete unempathetic.
To top it off, 3 visits at Dermatologist, paid same co-pay at each visit. Received my EOB from insurance carrier; I overpaid every time. I had to call the Dermatologist Office to REQUEST a REFUND. They said there was a credit on my account for overpay which is hilarious since they never once offered it to me to pay for subsequent visits.
RIDICULOUS - UNPROFESSIONAL - DO NOT GO TO THIS OFFICE!
Oh, and one month later, still don't have refund. read more
