[bsloan1960]

We live in Mass and will move to TV in 9 months. I go the the Dermatologist twice a year for "cancer checks" and as need when something starts growing on me that needs to be removed- usually "minor" cancers like a Basal Cell, etc.

New patients have to wait nearly 6 months to be seen by her, but she has a policy that CURRENT patients will be seen within 10 days for any skin problem that pops up. This is fantastic because these little cancers can grow large pretty fast. By comparison my Gastroenterologist makes CURRENT patients wait 3 months to be seen.

So my question is this- Does anyone see a Dermatologist who has a similar policy of seeing existing patients quickly like my current Mass Dr.? I hate to think I'd have to fly to Mass to be seen quickly if I get some rapidly growing lesion.

[retiredguy123]

I go to Dr. Casper at Alliant Dermatology. I don't know about a specific policy, but I have been able to get an appointment within a day or so, but it was with a PA, not the dermatologist. If you have an issue, that is good enough for me in an emergency.

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I go to Dr. Casper at Alliant Dermatology. I don't know about a specific policy, but I have been able to get an appointment within a day or so, but it was with a PA, not the dermatologist. If you have an issue, that is good enough for me in an emergency.

Ditto above.....they are with Alliant Dermatology. Never a problem getting a sooner than later appointment.

The PAs there I think are exceptional!

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I went with Aesthetic Dermatology and booked my first consultation two weeks ago, for today. He took two biopsies during the initial evaluation. It was with Dr. Allyn.

[Mrs.Guy]

Dr. Casper at Alliant Dermatology. You can always call and find out.

[JohnN]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I go to Dr. Casper at Alliant Dermatology. I don't know about a specific policy, but I have been able to get an appointment within a day or so, but it was with a PA, not the dermatologist. If you have an issue, that is good enough for me in an emergency.

I've been going to Alliant Dermatology for years. Great place.

[villagetinker]

An additional vote for Dr. Casper and his staff. my wife and i have been going for several years, and I did have one instance where I needed quick service and was seen almost immediately by another doctor in the practice. Item removed and tested, no cancer.

[Dotneko]

Had my first appointment with Alliant this week. Easy scheduling. Waiting on biopsy results. Ill be switching to them for my yearly skin checks too.

[walterray1]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

An additional vote for Dr. Casper and his staff. my wife and i have been going for several years, and I did have one instance where I needed quick service and was seen almost immediately by another doctor in the practice. Item removed and tested, no cancer.

been a patient for almost 10 years. Great doctor and practice. Speed for appointment is an issue but quality of service is the most important in my mind.

[bsloan1960]

Thank You for your answers!

[Stu from NYC]

Try advanced dermatology

[dewilson58]

The Dermatology Institute and Skin Cancer Center
2783 Brownwood Blvd, The Villages, FL 32163

[LucyP]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

We live in Mass and will move to TV in 9 months. I go the the Dermatologist twice a year for "cancer checks" and as need when something starts growing on me that needs to be removed- usually "minor" cancers like a Basal Cell, etc.

New patients have to wait nearly 6 months to be seen by her, but she has a policy that CURRENT patients will be seen within 10 days for any skin problem that pops up. This is fantastic because these little cancers can grow large pretty fast. By comparison my Gastroenterologist makes CURRENT patients wait 3 months to be seen.

So my question is this- Does anyone see a Dermatologist who has a similar policy of seeing existing patients quickly like my current Mass Dr.? I hate to think I'd have to fly to Mass to be seen quickly if I get some rapidly growing lesion.

Dermatology & Mohs Surgery DrJonny Gurgen DO FAOCD 352-435-7695. Two locations.

[Sunflower33]

I agree. We left Casper who we saw for years because we could never get an appt Dermatology institute saw us immediately as a new patient We also got seen quickly for other problems. Love the doctor and staff

[Bridget Staunton]

Dr Hassanein great surgeon & dermatologist, on 466 behind CVS my hubby see him every 3 months