Robbed by the "dermatologist"

ARGHHHH this is the SECOND time I've gone to a dermatologist that was on my provider list and actually got a "medical spa". This was a DO, did her residency at Walter Reed, was in the military for 10 years... so I thought I was free and clear from the Derm on Botox Crack experiance which I had last year. Nope. I was skeptical from the beginning, as the spa er waiting room was littered with cosmetic pamplits and fancy decor. I thought, ok be open minded, this doesn't mean she is one of those dr's. She was nice, but as she ran through the list of items she was giving me, I felt like I was given a pharm speel. I noticed one of the rx's said benzoyl peroxide under the brand Triaz, and thought oh it can't be an rx just for that. I was given a couple rebates that you can use only once. I go up to CVS and the benzoyl peroxide was $35, and the rx said no generic , the other was $25, and the antibotic given was Solodyn price $35 with a possible discount from the pharm co (discount unknown right now). I drop them off skeptical, and DH said yep the Triaz is just benzoyl peroxide - which I already have , and the antibiotic is one that has been given a new brand name and has been around for 30+ years and which I took as Dynacin already... and it was cheaper than this one

Ok so let's see I was given an rx for benozoyl peroxide which costs after using the first rebate, $35 a month, and no option for the $10 generic

And a rx for a new packaging on an antibiotic I've already been on for only $10 a month...

And when I asked about the moisterior that I was using under my eyes for extra wrinkle protection, I was given a speel on the 10+ treatments they do and I could set up a cosmetic apt All I wanted to know was my cheap stuff from Walgreens decent at all.



My question if you got through my rant... LOL I told her I used Prescriptives for my foundation which I don't use every day. She told me to get off it and get a mineral foundation, which is what she says all derms are recommending now. Is that legit info or do I keep the Prescriptives as I really like it and it took me forever to find a foundation I love.

[Vishenka69]

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I'm no dermatologist but if you love your Prescriptives and it doesn't give you any problems, I don't see a reason to switch.

I guess your doc read a recent study that showed people prefer more expensive drugs because they thing that cheap stuff doesn't work as good (don't know where this study was published I heard about it on NPR).

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My husband is a dermatologist and I don't think he has anything to say about the mineral makeup that I use. If you like the Prescriptives, I would stick with that.

Is she a board certified dermatologist? I would use that as a criteria. If I had the website, I'd post it. I can look later. They might still have a medi-spa feel but there are plenty who don't subscribe to that. I'll think about whether I know anyone in your area. You've got a couple of universities there, right? DH knows a few people who trained at UNC. Maybe give that a try.

Here's a link:
https://www.abms.org/WC/login.aspx

I think you have to use your email to login. I don't know why. :huh: There is probably an similar site for board certified DO.

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I would call and ask her why she said no generic, and tell her you'd prefer to try the generic first as you're on a very tight budget.

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Also - I took Quinn to a pedicatric derm when he was about 2 yrs old, and then was inundated w/calls from his 'medi-spa' offering peels, etc. I finally tore into one of the callers one day and told them I was DONE with their services.

I can see why derms do it. You can make really good money, and as a doc I'd prefer to know that my patients seeking such things were being cared for by an actual doc rather than a tech. Some of those treatments are / can be pretty major! I'd suggest just being straightfoward w/them and saying "I'm not looking for medi-spa stuff - it's not an option for me right now. If we could just do the basic, medical treatment I'd appreciate it."

[diggitydot]

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https://www.abms.org/WC/login.aspx

I think you have to use your email to login. I don't know why. :huh: There is probably an similar site for board certified DO.

Just to clarify, DO's can be board certified through ABMS, as well as the certifying boards of the AOA.

http://osteopathic.org/index.cfm?PageID ... #certareas

What does it mean to be Board Certified?
Board certification, through one of the 18 Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists certifying boards of the AOA, means an osteopathic physician has successfully completed the necessary education and post-doctoral training to submit to evaluation and examination by the certifying boards. D.O.s who successfully pass the examination and evaluation process in their specialty of choice are then said to be board-certified or Diplomates of the examining board.

In most cases, D.O.s who wish to become certified must complete the following:

* Must be a graduate of an osteopathic medical school.
* Have applied to and been accepted as a registrant by the appropriate specialty board.
* Have documented the satisfactory completion of an AOA-approved internship and the completion of the practice requirement.
* Have documented the satisfactory completion of an AOA-approved residency or preceptorship program if applicable.
* Have met all the requirements as established by the appropriate specialty board.
* Are and remain members in good standing of the AOA or the Canadian Osteopathic Association.


Can a D.O. be certified by an M.D. (allopathic) board?
Yes. Osteopathic physicians can receive certification through one of the member boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). In order to become board-certified through an ABMS Board, physicians must meet the requirements of that Board.

So, if you don't find her at ABMS, you can also check with the AOA by calling their Member Service Center at 1.800.621.1773, Option 1 in the menu.