How To Find A Dermatologist..please read.

[lilone]

How do you find a dermatologist in your area? What do you type like in the search engine..or look up in the phone book. Can I call a docors office and have them give me a list or something? Or have them suggest someone?? My skin is getting way outta hand

 

[vtmom]

Look in the yellow pages under "Physicians and Surgeons", then there will be subcategories, e.g. pediatrics, obstetrics, orthopedics, etc. Find the subcategory "Dermatology" and go from there. I don't know what kind of insurance you have, but you might need to get a referral from your primary care physician or else your insurance won't pay for it. Depending on where you live, it may very well take a loooong time to get an appt. It takes about 6 months where I live because there is only one group in the city closest to me (about 50 min. away), so EVERYBODY who needs a dermatologist goes there. So if I were you, I wouldn't let the grass grow under my feet.

 

[lilone]

Thanks! I dont have insurance anymore. Which sucks. Idk if I should call b/c I know it will be expensive

 

[vtmom]

Yeah, that does suck. I'm sure it'll be pretty pricey. You could always call and find out, or you can also go to your regular doctor - he can prescribe something for your skin as easily as a dermatologist can. Good luck!

 

[magosienne]

yellow pages, yes. if you have a family doctor, ask him if he has one to suggest you. and definitely phone and ask about the prices, even with social insurance sometimes it's just too pricey.

 

[Isabow]

sometimes those Val-Pak's will have discount coupons for services by a dermatologist (new customer service). It might be worth it to use the coupon for a consultation before you commit to spending a large amount of money for treatment.

 

[shar]

Call your local hospital clinics in your area and tell them you don't have health insurance coverage and they will help you find a dermatologist or doctor that will help you and usually their charges are based on a sliding scale and they usually will give you Free Samples.

Shar

 

[lilone]

thanks everyone!!

 

[shar]

Your Welcome

Shar

 

[Kathy]

Ditto to what Shar said. You can usually find a decent one that will work with you on the cost. Let us know how you make out! Good luck!

 

[shar]

Yes, Good Luck

Shar