Michael H Coverman

I am so happy with the results from this place and the esthetcian. I came here to get some broken capillaries on my face and some spots removed. I got an appointment with Christi. She could sense my nervousness and did a mild treatment and offered a follow-​up for free to accommodate my nervousness. I am happy that these red spots are gone after one treatment that was at a VERY good price. You can tell she is really professional and knows what she is doing.

I went to see Dr. Coverman to be treated for a suspicious spot above my eyebrow. I received treatment and pleased the procedure was performed without leaving a scar. I also began Botox on my forehead area, and love the no more wrinkles look! I began to get comments like «you look tired, or are you mad»? It was time for a Juvederm filler from my nose, down to where the corners of my mouth were turning down. Amazing, I never have felt the needle. He is so great to explain before each procedure and during, exactly what he is doing. I really appreciate the professional and respectful attitude of the entire staff. Dr. Coverman is so intelligent, and has a wonderful chair-​side manner. I retired early from the medical field, and in my opinion this office is for sure a 5 star rated medical practice. I feel comfortable asking any question and have never felt preasured into doing a procedure I wasn’t sure about. Feeling and looking younger now, after being a part-​time model 22 years ago, is so nice. I’m a happy patient!!! Thank you Dr. Coverman and staff! :)

Very interesting to read Cathy C’s review as my problems were similar. I had seborrheic dermatitis for years; actually decades – flare-​ups would occur more and more often the older I got. Dr. Coverman, as gentlemanly as he is, continued to give me Solodyn antibiotics time after time to rid myself of the extremely embarrassing facial breakouts. Never did he share that I should be taking probiotics with it at the least (or try other methods like diet change) – I’m saying I visited him for decades, not just a few years. I cannot count the number of times I went on antibiotics. I’m learning now I have severe candida overgrowth or a possibly allergy to salicylates. Because of all this, I can thank him for my desire to attend and graduate from an accredited natural healing university to help others with this awful disease.

I went to Dr. Coverman for psoriasis. He and his staff were truly great at listening and knowing what to do. I had a 3 year flare of psoriasis and had no luck getting rid of it on my own or with other doctors. His course of therapy was a sight to be seen. From day 1 I could see results. Over 3 months I am 99.9% clear.
The staff would call to see how I was doing, which I could earnestly say great.
Thanks again to Dr. Coverman and his staff
Cathy Cresswell

Don’t waste your money getting tattoo removal here, it is difficult to know your equipment when you only rent it once a month from another city. Appointment set weeks in advance, but they rescheduled me when the machine broke an hour before I’m up. Overpriced and unprofessional is my experience with Coverman. Mad Dog tattoo removal is where I currently go and the tech’s are wonderful and experienced!
Pointing a laser does not require a medical degree, thats what you pay for with him.

Well, it’s time for another 5 star review for Dr. Coverman that’s overdue. I had some odd looking places on my leg that looked like bruises but I had no incident that would have caused them. I went to a family doctor first and he alarmed me and said that I might have leukemia and sent me immediately to a cancer doctor that was a blood specialist. Talk about being scared to death. The family doctor had blood work done and everything was completely normal. I did go to the cancer specialist and he looked at my legs and my blood test results and said he was sorry I had wasted my time seeing him but my tests were completely normal. I then decided I was going to see Dr. Coverman. He looked at the «bruises» and immediately said he thought it was Granuloma annulare. He said it was so faint but he did a punch biopsy on it to confirm. Meanwhile, I went home and looked at pictures of GA but really none of the pictures looked like my leg did. Guess what? The biopsy came back as GA! How Dr. Coverman could have known it was that when it was so mild a case that it really didn’t look like the pictures was very impressive. Dr. Coverman is a wonderfully intelligent doctor and I would highly recommend him whether you have a skin condition no one else has seen or know what it is or if you just have a mole that needs to be removed. He is intelligent and kind and my husband and I both go to him.

If I could give a lower number I would. I arrived for an appt on the wrong day and was turned away with no attempt to squeeze me in. The waiting room was empty at 3:00.
I have been going to the office for more than 10 years. Only saw Dr Coverman once.

Where do I start? I can happily say I believe I found my «Dr. House».
After 4 years of struggling with a mysterious rash around my eyes, I was finally cured by Dr. Coverman. I had been to numerous Doctors, Top New York Dermatologists, Optometrists, Nutritionists, Acupuncturists, NAET Allergy Treatment «Doctors». Chiropractor… People you name it I probably went to see them. I changed my diet, I tried to reduce stress, I tried creams sold in natural stores, drugstore, over the internet and still nobody could figure out what it was or cure it. I had unknowingly been using a steroid cream that was mismarked as natural until the company got sued and went out of business. That was the only thing I found that would work, temporarily and as a fix-​not a cure.
Most Dermatologists brushed it off as some vague probable eczema and helpfully said «it could be anything, you are probably allergic to SOMEthing. maybe your contacts». So there I went again, changed my contacts, went without them, etc. etc. I had virtually given up until I started praying which I don’t normally do haha. I was on business in Austin and a colleague had highly recommended that I try to get an Appt. with Dr. Coverman, as he too had been cured of a long-​standing suffering condition that other doctors failed to correctly diagnose. I immediately felt relief and tears came to my eyes because I had such a good feeling that this Dr. might be my saving grace. and boy was I lucky to find him.
From the minute I went to the office, I felt extremely at ease. Everyone was friendly and when the Dr. came in to see me a strange thing happened… he actually LISTENED to me. How odd I thought. He was patient, and took all the time he needed to inspect my eyes, take pictures and work out in his head a diagnosis. I have never had the kind of care I received with their staff from any other dermatologist in my life. On top of that… the doctor followed up with me after he prescribed me Oracae and topical regimen to help ease symptoms. to make sure I was doing well and I sent photos of my healing to them (since I live in New York and was traveling in Europe at the time) over the course of the next month until… it had completely cleared! I was in Awe and my family and friends all were so happy for me.
Thank you Dr. Coverman for thinking out of the box to diagnose my rare form of rosacea. I am forever grateful.

Long time patient. The service is exceptional. There’s always a smile & warm welcome @ checkin. The efficiency starts immediately. I barely made to waiting room seat, before was greeted & escorted to the exam room. Another friendly engagement. My comfort was paramount.
Dr Coverman entered, enthusiastically. I always feel I am their most imortant patient in the office.
Exam & procedure was seamless. Post procure instruction was clear.
My chart & co-​pay was waiting for me @ checkout. Instructions were reviewed. Follow up appointment was based on my schedule.
In summary, this was another precision medical experience.

I saw Dr. Coverman last week for the first time. The front office staff were very polite. I knew I was in a special place when the person at the front desk walked out into the waiting room and handed me my insurance card instead of calling me to pick it up myself. Dr. Coverman has a nice bedside manner and he spent a lot of time explaining various options to me and even brought in his trusty assistant of 20 years to look at me. Dr. Coverman and Tammy were wonderful. I felt like they genuinely cared about helping me and they listened to me when I spoke. They treated me the same day to try and help me and I am seeing results already. I will be back for another treatment, if it’s needed. They have a lot of integrity and I was told that one treatment might do the trick, which is a pleasant surprise since I usually hear that 3 or more treatments are needed for anything I get. I am very impressed and from the moment I stepped in to the time I left, was 100% satisfied.

I have gone to Dr. Coverman’s office for many years now, and I am extremely pleased with the results of a variety of skin treatments that have reduced acne scars on my face. Christi Gonzales, one of his aestheticians, is absolutely wonderful and skilled. She truly makes every visit feel special and explains each treatment.
Although I have seen Dr. Coverman and his staff more for cosmetic reasons over the years, I was also a regular patient before my insurance changed. I found Dr. Coverman to be very professional. During a cosmetic procedure, he thought a mole on my back looked unusual. I eventually had it removed by another dermatologist that was covered by my insurance. Dr. Coverman followed up with me to see that I had been treated successfully.

I highly recommend this dermatology office. I saw Brooke, the PA, and she was awesome. She was friendly and listened to all of my concerns. She spent plenty of time with me and gave me several options for my acne.
The ladies at the front desk were also extremely friendly and helpful. The nurse or med tech, Helen, was SO nice and helpful with getting my prescription (the pharmacy had issues with my medication, but she helped me figure everything out and was so nice about it). She went above and beyond my expectations.
Overall this is a great dermatology office. They are organized, knowledgeable, helpful and so friendly. It is the best dermatology office I have ever been to (and I have tried several).

Yikes! I have seen Dr. Coverman twice, and both times I was amazed by his intellegence in figuring out my malady. The talking into the recorder made me feel like he was really thinking and examining me. He did indeed figure out what was going on in a really odd case of lemon juice in the sun. However my husband was not as keen on his office as he waited a long time to see him and then was swished out after 5 mins. after seeing a nurse practitioner rather than the doctor who did not look at his eye, just simply gave him a cream.
I would recommend him as someone who can help you if you have a skin ailment. Make sure that you request to see the doctor!

Update — Coverman called me to follow up after I canceled a future appointment & made my review. Definitely shows he cares about what is being said about his practice. Still debating whether I will take him up on his offer to give the practice another shot… Should get credit though for taking the time to follow-​up with unsatisfied patients.
Original review — I had a minor rash on my hand that turned out to be eczema, I was recommended 4 different creams, 3 supposedly were prescription and one over the counter which they ASSURED me would be cheapest if I bought it from their clinic for $ 21. So I bought it and headed to Walgreens for the other 3 creams. Find out that Walgreens sells it for $ 17…okay $ 4 different but still that was sneaky and that only 2 of the creams are prescription and another one is over-​the-​counter! So $ 100 of creams later (with insurance) and 4 weeks later my hand is much better (not 100% cured though).
My main problem with Coverman isn’t him personally but the entire culture of his office. They sold me that cream as a rip-​off, the appointments are «15 minutes» and you have to make an appointment for each little thing separately, apparently he refuses to see people for longer amounts of time? Seems like a way for them to get more insurance money which I wouldn’t care except that its my time and you have to keep re-​paying your copay. I think Coverman is a good doctor but that the way the office is run (strangely, hard-​sell, very rigid, brainwashed office staff) its all about them making money & adhering to what they want to do and they could care less about what the patient has to deal with. I wouldn’t say he’s evil or malpractice… but for my hard earned cash _​I am looking for a new derm who cares about their patients.

I’m surprised that Dr. Coverman is still in business. He’s super-​creepy and there are much better dermatologists in Austin!

I was a patient of Dr. Coverman’s for many years. I had a pretty nasty melanoma a few years ago. I was 29, when it happened. Coverman made the initial diagnosis and took a ton of photos. His PA at the time, Jennifer, performed the initial biopsy.
Jennifer was wonderful, but she is no longer with Dr. Coverman’s practice.
After the cancer, I had to go in every few months for a full skin check. Dr. Coverman and Jennifer took turns with my follow up appointments. I got to know everyone in that office pretty well! The front desk staff is superb — which is the only reason for 2 stars.
Coverman is obviously intelligent, but does have a gruff bed side manner and seems to be very focused on the money making aesthetic procedures his office offers. I’d prefer he be focused on my potentially life threatening skin issues.
Now, I only have to see the dermatologist once a year. On my last visit, Dr. Coverman didn’t even recognize me. And when I mentioned the melanoma — AFTER MY SKIN CHECK — he said «Melanoma, huh? Sounds interesting. I’ll have to look at your chart.» WHAT THE WHAT? You didn’t look at my chart BEFORE you did my skin check?
I found a new dermatologist.

Look at the reviews carefully. They seem a little biased don’t they?
Dr. Coverman is certainly intelligent. Is he a fair doctor? Sometimes, he seems a little bit like a businessman to me. His appointments are short (less than 15 minutes). I waited over an hour for an appointment was approximately 15 minutes long. He talks into his recorder all the time. Like, EVERY OTHER LINE. He just interrupts you to talk into the recorder.
Also, he seems like he doesn’t know you and he doesn’t try to get to know you. Sometimes his recorder just seems like a straight up lie. He says things like, «Offered patient an extended consultation.» This was definitely not true in my case. He didn’t even mention it to me.
Dr. Coverman is a decent doctor, but he made me feel like less of a human being. He treated his patients with as much emotion as a robot would’ve. His staff is incredibly warm (I’d give them 5 stars if I could!) and Jennifer (the other doctor) is lovely. Why a doctor with an MD is called Jennifer is beyond me, it’s probably more of a prestige thing. (Dr. Coverman is the main doctor, and Jennifer assists him.)
One time, I accompanied a friend there, and Dr. Coverman turned to me and said «Do I know you?» I laughed and said, «Oh, I’m your patient too.» He ignored me and talked into his recorder.
I went to the doctor with some questions about skin blemishes and they transferred me over and had a long time about plastic surgery and microderm surgery. I informed them that I was not interested, but they still pushed. I left after a year of going here. This office is half of a plastic surgery clinic and half of a dermatologist clinic. It’s strange for them to push plastic surgery when you came to them for skin problems!
This office is designed like a business. Dr. Coverman wants you for your money, and little else. He’s rude and honestly does not care about his patients. You’re better off with ANY other doctor. I’ve never had such a bad experience with a doctor before.

I absolutely love Christy, my esthetician at Dr. Coverman’s office. She is prompt, professional and personable. I never feel the hardsell for additional treatments, however, if she recommends a treatment I can trust that it is necessary and effective.
I’ve seen her for laser hair removal, microdermabrasion, and laser treatment for the removal of brown spots with excellent
results.
I tried a budget laser spa in the past. Let me say that it’s only a bargain if it works — — –It didn’t.
For my skin checkups, I see the Phys. Assistant, Allison. She is very thorough and personable. I never feel rushed during my checkups. Her nurse, Helen is awesome too.

I went to this guy and he came across as arrogant and strange. The first thing he did when he came in was to turn on his voice recorder and started to record some medical BS. He did this throughout my visit… starting and stopping the recorder. I did not like his demeanor at all. I wanted to have a mole checked out but he seemed more concerned about the redness in my face and trying to sell me a fotofacial.
Needless to say, I never went back to this weirdo.

I recently visited Dr. Coverman for questions regarding both a medical and a cosmetic procedure. What impressed me was that the medical concern was addressed first. I have visited many dermatologists in the Austin area and all were more concerned with cosmetics.
As for the cosmetic procedure, I requested IPL. Dr. Coverman informed me I would benefit more from a laser procedure, saving me approx $ 700! On top of that the staff was efficient.