Dermatologists
 

Has anyone been to see dr tran the dermatologist?

I have not. I use Dr. Michael Freeman and cannot say enough good about him. Well organized, great personality, fully competent. Many times I am OUT of the office even before my scheduled appointment time. HUH? Last week, my appointment was 8:15 a.m. I was leaving the lot at 8:10.

Last year, I had a weekend infection problem. I called his answering service. He returned the call in a few minutes. Said he could not see me over the weekend but would see me 1/2 hour before office hours Monday morning. I came in at 7:30, and HE had pulled my records himself and was waiting for me. Have you ever heard anything like that?

JLK

My bride has used Dr. Tran for several years and always been quite pleased with the service.

Mr 07 has seen Dr Tran.... he is top notch if you need derm surgery for cancerous/pre-cancerous growths and skin patches. Takes a long time to get an appt and you only see him if you have a major issue. For minor stuff, the staff sees you.

I went to Dr Freeman and agree with TalkHost's assessments on his office efficiency, ease of getting an appt, his thorough nature, etc. I just go for an annual once over and have not required any additional treatment but would feel comfortable having him do it.

I think Dr. Tran is awesome.

I went to Dr. Tran after a few golf buddies had good experiences with him. He was professional and to date I have been satisfied with his work. I understand he did a lot of cosmetic surgery before concentrating on dermatology. His staff handles issues like examinations and biopsies. Hope this helps.

Besides being a good doc, Tran's office is well run & efficient. Technical staff also very competent.

Dermatologists
 

The standard treatment for removing basal cell carcinomas is to cut out the spot plus a margin equal to the size of the original cancer, and then cauterize the wound. This is the treatment we received before we moved to TV. Now, however, it seems as if every dermatologist we have heard of like to make a 6" incision to remove a 1/8" spot. This involves stitching and excessive "healing" time. We are tired of having the Frankenstein look for several months. Does any one use a dermatologist who is not so CUT happy?

I Agree
 

One thing I found in Florida is seems like MOST of them like to over cut.
Once back home this spring my doc in Mich said there was no way I needed to be cut in three spots after only three month from when he say me.

He, with tongue in cheek, said "the Florida Doc's are known for cutting ".

Got to find some good doc's down here.

aj

does anyone know of a reliable dematologist?

Dr. Freeman has been a very reliable dermatologist for us. Very good background, especially in sunshine states :-)
GB

Heck they even want to cut around benign moles down here. Apparently there is a subjective system of grading benign tissue now and just about anything is called pre-cancerous so that you will opt to eliminate any risk even though they cannot tell you what that risk is. My general impression here is that the doctors know how to work the Medicare system. Too many people just do as they are told by their doctor who according to everyone, is the best.

But?
 

But the real question is does he cut just about every time you go in, if so
then I would wonder about him.

If your answer is no he doesn't then I would tend to agree with you and maybe this would be someone for us to look at.

Thanks,
aj

My response is "no he does not cut everytime" .
GB

Good To Hear
 

Good to hear he is not cut happy. But would be nice if others would
also chip in with anyone else they like that is also not a cutter.

aj

The surgery most often recommended for basal cell and sqamous cell carcinoma is called MOHS. A process whe by the dermatologist takes a round shape cut that is then analyzed by a pathologist that in turn "maps out where there is still cancer present. Then the surgeon takes another slice going deeper into the areas where the pathologist indicated the cells were still present. The new cut is submitted to the pathologist and the process is repeated until all margins are free and clear. The process because of the repitition and analysis can take all day. The success rate is well above 95%.

Google MOHS surgery for more info and do yourself a favor...do not let any dermatologist do the cutting....go to one who specializes in MOHS...not all dermatologists do....and not all MOHS surgeons do regular dermatology.

Most dermatologists will recommend their patients to a MOHS surgeon.

Check it out befor you let anybody "cut".

btk

Dr. Corwin
 

Has anyone been to Dr. Corwin for skin issues. I have an appt. in October and was wondering about the issue of being possibly cut happy.
Corwin is with the Skin Cancer Center of Central florida in the Sharon Morse Bldg.

Need a dermatologist who is on our plan. Has anyone used Dr Bond, Dr Macinnis, Dr Moorhead, or Dr Towry? Thanks. I go to Dr Tran and like him, but husband has a different insurance plan.

derm.....
 

I had issues with Dr. Bond's office and I am seeking out other Derms. I will NOT go back to Dr. Bond.

Either will my husband. Not a good office.