[ofcred]

Hi Neighbors,
I moved here 2 yrs ago and immediately heard about the medial care. Because of all that I heard I continued to fly back to Michigan for any continuing issues I may have had. This wears thin after awhile and so I found some Dr's here. Some have been good and some just ok.
I felt compelled to write this because of a recent incident I had with Premier Medical associates in Lady Lake . I decided to try a dermotologist for my annual skin exam.
Now let me preface this with a little back ground of my experience from my MI exam. I had to lay on a table. The PA used a hand held magnifying glass and went over every inch of my body. Anything she questioned she had a larger magnifying glass with a light and went over it again. If it was covered with skin it got checked, every crack and crevice ie: between my toes, fingers the bottom of my feet.
This exam started with the questions of why I was there. I explanined that I have had breast cancer in the past and that my mom and aunt had skin cancer. I'm also very fair and covered in freckles.
I was never asked to remove any under garments. The PA had me stand next to the wall. I would be generous if I said this exam took 5 minutes.
My gown opened in the back. The PA did a quick scan of my back by eyeball, quickly felt up and down my arms. She never looked at my chest, upper thighs, my feet or hands/fingers. I told her I had eczema in my ears which she never looked at. She did a quick scan of one side of my head and said I had psoriasis. That was the extent of the exam.
I was dumbfounded that being in a state known for its abundance of sunshine (which I'm sure has a large amount of skin cancer) could be so cavalier about something that could be so deadly.
I'm sure others will say they have had good experiences but I just wanted to vent and perhaps let others know that this is not the norm when having skin exam.

[villagetinker]

Sorry for your recent experiences, I would suggest going to Alliant Dermatology, we have used Dr. Casper for over 10 years and very satisfied with his care. I have had items removed, frozen or otherwise treated and no negative outcomes. They have several offices in TV, I think he is primarily in the office on 466. I was seen on an "emergency" basis at one of the other offices and that was an excellent visit also.

[courtyard]

I would recommend anyone coming here to keep in touch with your former doctors because you will find that your body will be riddled with cancer before you know it and the primary care doctors, urologists, dentists, gynecologists and other specialists will never let you know until its too late.

[gatorbill1]

You have both good or excellent doctors here and also poor or OK doctors - the same you will find anywhere you go. No reason to fly to get care unless absolutely need a certain specialist.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

Sorry for your recent experiences, I would suggest going to Alliant Dermatology, we have used Dr. Casper for over 10 years and very satisfied with his care. I have had items removed, frozen or otherwise treated and no negative outcomes. They have several offices in TV, I think he is primarily in the office on 466. I was seen on an "emergency" basis at one of the other offices and that was an excellent visit also.

Second Alliant

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by courtyard

I would recommend anyone coming here to keep in touch with your former doctors because you will find that your body will be riddled with cancer before you know it and the primary care doctors, urologists, dentists, gynecologists and other specialists will never let you know until its too late.

Not true.

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by courtyard

I would recommend anyone coming here to keep in touch with your former doctors because you will find that your body will be riddled with cancer before you know it and the primary care doctors, urologists, dentists, gynecologists and other specialists will never let you know until its too late.

…And this is known how?

This past spring blood was detected in my urine during a routine physical here in TV. The APRN immediately referred me for a scan that revealed a bladder growth, followed within two weeks by a cystoscopy that confirmed cancer, which was removed soon after by the urologist i was referred to (who the APRN confirmed was “best in The Villages”). The urologist had a description for the type of cancer, which I’ve forgotten, but he did say that “if you have to have cancer, this is the one to have”. Two 3-month follow-up cystoscopies and urine tests have revealed no return of the cancer, and I feel great!

I have nothing but praise for the people who were involved in my care during this process. They were quick, caring and very professional. I cannot conceive of how my service could have been any better.

[Stu from NYC]

We have been very happy with the medical care we have received since moving here. I would give out the name of our primary care physician but her patient load is full.

[justjim]

I totally agree that we have good and not so good Doctors here just like you would find in any other community of our size. That said, almost nowhere is there a place in America that has phenomenal growth like The Villages. The medical community just cannot keep pace with the population growth of The Villages.

[barbara828]

Originally Posted by ofcred

hi neighbors,
i moved here 2 yrs ago and immediately heard about the medial care. Because of all that i heard i continued to fly back to michigan for any continuing issues i may have had. This wears thin after awhile and so i found some dr's here. Some have been good and some just ok.
I felt compelled to write this because of a recent incident i had with premier medical associates in lady lake . I decided to try a dermotologist for my annual skin exam.
Now let me preface this with a little back ground of my experience from my mi exam. I had to lay on a table. The pa used a hand held magnifying glass and went over every inch of my body. Anything she questioned she had a larger magnifying glass with a light and went over it again. If it was covered with skin it got checked, every crack and crevice ie: Between my toes, fingers the bottom of my feet.
This exam started with the questions of why i was there. I explanined that i have had breast cancer in the past and that my mom and aunt had skin cancer. I'm also very fair and covered in freckles.
I was never asked to remove any under garments. The pa had me stand next to the wall. I would be generous if i said this exam took 5 minutes.
My gown opened in the back. The pa did a quick scan of my back by eyeball, quickly felt up and down my arms. She never looked at my chest, upper thighs, my feet or hands/fingers. I told her i had eczema in my ears which she never looked at. She did a quick scan of one side of my head and said i had psoriasis. That was the extent of the exam.
I was dumbfounded that being in a state known for its abundance of sunshine (which i'm sure has a large amount of skin cancer) could be so cavalier about something that could be so deadly.
I'm sure others will say they have had good experiences but i just wanted to vent and perhaps let others know that this is not the norm when having skin exam.

alliant

[westernrider75]

Originally Posted by ofcred

Hi Neighbors,
I moved here 2 yrs ago and immediately heard about the medial care. Because of all that I heard I continued to fly back to Michigan for any continuing issues I may have had. This wears thin after awhile and so I found some Dr's here. Some have been good and some just ok.
I felt compelled to write this because of a recent incident I had with Premier Medical associates in Lady Lake . I decided to try a dermotologist for my annual skin exam.
Now let me preface this with a little back ground of my experience from my MI exam. I had to lay on a table. The PA used a hand held magnifying glass and went over every inch of my body. Anything she questioned she had a larger magnifying glass with a light and went over it again. If it was covered with skin it got checked, every crack and crevice ie: between my toes, fingers the bottom of my feet.
This exam started with the questions of why I was there. I explanined that I have had breast cancer in the past and that my mom and aunt had skin cancer. I'm also very fair and covered in freckles.
I was never asked to remove any under garments. The PA had me stand next to the wall. I would be generous if I said this exam took 5 minutes.
My gown opened in the back. The PA did a quick scan of my back by eyeball, quickly felt up and down my arms. She never looked at my chest, upper thighs, my feet or hands/fingers. I told her I had eczema in my ears which she never looked at. She did a quick scan of one side of my head and said I had psoriasis. That was the extent of the exam.
I was dumbfounded that being in a state known for its abundance of sunshine (which I'm sure has a large amount of skin cancer) could be so cavalier about something that could be so deadly.
I'm sure others will say they have had good experiences but I just wanted to vent and perhaps let others know that this is not the norm when having skin exam.

I use Care Dermatology in Lake Sumter Landing and feel they have been very thorough, although not magnifying glass thorough.

[Rwirish]

Had the exact same experience with a physician in Michigan.

[BubblesandPat]

Originally Posted by JoMar

Not true.

I second that! I was told don't go to the Villages Health and I have been very happy with them. They have all my history, but my GP sent me to do all the usual testing to make sure everything was looking good. And the testing was very complete!

[ColtsFan]

Another vote for Alliant Dermatology. Dr. Casper is great and also luck with other doctors there. We finally found a family doctor we love. The great doctors are here, you just have to find them.

[Angelhug52]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

…And this is known how?

This past spring blood was detected in my urine during a routine physical here in TV. The APRN immediately referred me for a scan that revealed a bladder growth, followed within two weeks by a cystoscopy that confirmed cancer, which was removed soon after by the urologist i was referred to (who the APRN confirmed was “best in The Villages”). The urologist had a description for the type of cancer, which I’ve forgotten, but he did say that “if you have to have cancer, this is the one to have”. Two 3-month follow-up cystoscopies and urine tests have revealed no return of the cancer, and I feel great!

I have nothing but praise for the people who were involved in my care during this process. They were quick, caring and very professional. I cannot conceive of how my service could have been any better.

Would you share name of doctor and practice please.