UVM Medical Center – Dermatology

It depends on who you get. Here is what I was dealt from the pack:
1. An old fossil who came from the era of «doctor is God.» He dismissed one concern I had, spoke mostly to the young intern in attendance, and I swear he copped looks at my middle-​aged body by doing strange flourishes with my gown during a mole check. Triple yuck. Fortunately, he has since retired.
2. Asked for a woman second time around. Got a cold fish who knew nothing about natural treatments– like olive oil, for God’s sake. Prescribed steroids. I was underwhelmed.
3. Third time’s the charm. Got a young woman who is engaged, personable, knowledgeable, helpful, and understands that we are equals. I’m sticking with her. Woo-​hoo!

Honestly, I wish I never followed through with the appointment I made here. My dermatologist was reluctant to look at any other skin conditions I had that hadn’t been specifically mentioned on my referral. To make matters worse, she diagnosed me with what I had self diagnosed myself with after doing a simple google search. She prescribed me steroids and sent me on my way without answering many questions. She did not know what the possible cause of my skin condition was and her only solution was drugs. I left very unsatisfied.