Dermatology Consultants

I was told that my insurance doesn’t cover the whole procedure so I had to pay $ 170 for a one minute procedure (light therapy) and told that each subsequent visit would cost between $ 180 and $ 220 out of pocket because my insurance company didn’t approve the whole amount. I received my Explanation of Benefits yesterday and realized that my insurance company paid 100% minus my co-​pay of $ 40 ($ 320 total). This type of practice is what destroys our health care system.

I saw Dr. Bellamy here, and my first appointment probably lasted less than eight minutes. When the nurse asked me what products I had used in the past, of course I began a litany of brand names. What else but the end of the road might have brought me to the Dermatologist? After she stepped out of the room with my initial paperwork, I heard her say, exasperated, «She’s tried Everything, she says.» Well?
The doctor herself, though, was distant, but polite. She diagnosed my type of acne and explained, in brief, the meds she was prescribing. (Of course, Nurse Rachet returned to give me the DL on proper use.)
Dr. Bellamy has kept me on the same meds for a while now, and everything is working. She gives me generic options when possible, and I felt comfortable enough to ask my mysterious mole questions. She didn’t push any products from her office on me, but was reluctant to give reviews of OTC makeup products. I did get a «I think its overrated» when I asked about Clinique. The office sells Pur Minerals, but she allowed that any mineral makeup was a better option. On my second visit, she recommended a derm abrasion session with an aesthetician. Even this, though not covered by my insurance, was reasonable for a luxury and a lark: $ 75.00.
I think the office ladies run the gamut between medical supervillians and fairy godmothers, but I guess them’s the breaks. I like that the visits are short and to the point because everything I’ve tried is working so far. I appreciate professionalism more than gettin’ chummy when it’s my biggest organ we’re talkin’ about.
(the derm abrasion session was more casual and chatty, if you like that part better. They even wax brows, lips, etc.)
I say 4 stars for this convenient to me location.