Where can i go to see a dermatologist? What do i say? How do i pay them?

I got a white spot on my check, and I got a condition called milia and roscea. I just want to know what the dermatologist would do. What do i do? Fill out forms make an appointment? Do dermatologists have their own clinics?Where can i go to see a dermatologist? What do i say? How do i pay them?
htfWhere can i go to see a dermatologist? What do i say? How do i pay them?
You can find a dermatologist in the yellow pages or by calling your insurance company and asking who accepts the insurance. It can be a very long wait for an appointment these days as there are not enough dermatologists and they are in high demand due to all the cosmetic work they do now. A good way to get an excellent dermatologist is to contact a state university hospital. I did that and got one of the best dermatologists in my State. They take all insurances, too, unlike many private providers who are very picky about what they will accept.





You don't have to feel self-consious at the dermatologists. They have seen it all. They basically take a look at your skin during the first appointment, discuss things like how long you have had the problems, make a diagnosis, maybe run a couple of tests (like blood work, but it does not sound like that is needed in your case), then prescribe a course of treatment. They explain your condition to you, tell you how long the treatment takes to work, what side effects could happen and give you a follow up appointment.





If you cannot get a dermatologist due to a long wait, insurance problems, etc., your conditions can be treated by a primary care doctor. They are qualified to treat many things. For instance, rosacea is sometimes treated with medications that a primary care provider can prescribe and sometimes lifestyle modifications, like avoiding very hot showers, stress and other triggers are suggested. A primary care doctor can prescribe the medication and discuss these things with you. They can also recommend a good dermatologist and may be able to speed the process of getting an appointment by making the referral call for you, even if your insurance does not require it.









Do you have insurance? If so, you have a provider directory which you can get usually online or by calling the number on the back of your insurance card. Ask your insurance if you can see specialists without a referral. This will make a difference. If you do not need a referral, you can schedule and appointment with a dermatologist in your directory. Just call and schedule.





If you do not have insurance, you can call several dermatologists using the yellow pages (online or book), and ask if they take payments for non-insured patients. You can call local area hospitals and ask them if they know of any dermatologists who do not require insurance. Sometimes you can just see a regular primary care doctor as well.





Hope this helps.
I'm sure you need to call and set an appointment. Let the receptionist know over the phone that you have never been to a dermatologist before, and that you were wondering what the general process was.





You probably need to fill out some forms for insurance, just like you would at a family doctor's office.





I think usually dermatologists have their own clinics, yes.





Hope this helps!
you can ask your regular doctor for a referral, you can look in the phone book, you can go online and do a search for dermatologists in your area.


you tell the dermatologist what you want to accomplish regarding your skin, and he will tell you if it is possible.


as for paying him, if you do not have insurance, then you best ask how much when you call for an appointment, and then save your pennies, it's a cash and carry business medicine is.
If you are in the military you have insurance, I was a dependent so I had CHAMPUS. However, for enlisted staff military medicine is great when you have a gun shot wound or other trauma. Try the site below, and yes dermatologist are a specialized field with their own offices and clinics.






Ask your family dr for a referral. Once you get that, most things are paid for by health insurance, usually they will only charge you for cosmetic problems, but everything else will be covered, such a rashes, skin conditions, acne, including light treatments.
See if your medical provider covers any in your area. If not, then google some in your area. The medical way is to go, especially if all you need to pay is a co-pay. GL!
wow, um Yeah they have their own clinics, just look it up in the yellow pages, you could pay them with a check or credit card or cash.