Dermatologist.....so frusterated! - Skin Problems Message Board

daisy-duke77 · 02-12-2006, 04:20 PM

What is it with not being able to get an appointment with a dermatologist! Everywhere i call there is a flippin 5-6 month wait! I dont know what to do??? Lately i have had horrible problems with my skin...........my family doc gave me the name of 2 dermatologists and i cant get into either one. Grabbed the phone book and started calling and same thing..........loooong wait! What am i suppose to do? Im calling to get back into my regular doc tomorrow...........i hope she will be able to perscribe something to me. Not sure if it is the weather where i live or what???? My skin is sooo itchy and red. The itch is killing me! I have never had skin problems like this in my life. Thanxs for listening................just had to vent!

BostonGirl44 · 02-15-2006, 07:52 PM

Hey daisy,
Just wanted to say that I know exactly how you feel....the wait to get in to see a dermatologist is ridiculous. I don't think I've ever waited less than 2 or 3 months. The one I used to go to, I ended up being such a good customer that they'd schedule me for cortisone injections the same day I called. Guess it's because they wanted as much money out of me as they could get. Anyway, I always use the "emergency" excuse...wedding this weekend, going on vacation, etc. Things like that. Not sure what kind of advice I could give you but I just wanted you to know that I understand your frustration. Good luck, and I hope it works out for you.

Hottytotty3 · 02-25-2006, 10:47 AM

Can I ask, where do you live? I live in Santa Barbara and I have never had a problem seeing my dermatologist. I called on Thursday and they asked if I wanted to come Friday, so I did. Maybe when you make an appointment ask them if they can put you on a waiting list and ask if they mind if you call back to see if they have any cancelations. That is probably what I would do. Good luck. Skin problems are SO frustrating.

BostonGirl44 · 03-13-2006, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Hottytotty3

Can I ask, where do you live? I live in Santa Barbara and I have never had a problem seeing my dermatologist. I called on Thursday and they asked if I wanted to come Friday, so I did. Maybe when you make an appointment ask them if they can put you on a waiting list and ask if they mind if you call back to see if they have any cancelations. That is probably what I would do. Good luck. Skin problems are SO frustrating.

I also wanted to add that I also did this, ask to be put on a waiting list for cancellations. My derm gave me their private line that their answering service does not answer and it goes straight through to their front desk. I usually get an appointment for a couple hours later. With derms in this area, you have to be super pushy.

daisy-duke77 · 03-14-2006, 03:28 PM

Well i got in with the nurse...........i couldnt wait 2 months! I waited 45 minute's and the receptionist at the desk was rude! WOW...........what an experience! I had never been to a dermatologist, but since i moved to Cincinnati from Seattle..................my skin is HORRIBLE!!!! Not to mention my hair! I have also seen a huge difference in my skin (amongst other things) since i turned 30!