McAlvany Joan P MD

After the absolute WORST medical experience I have had in my life, I urge you to avoid at all costs. After an initial consultation, I was rescheduled for the procedure we agreed upon. When I arrived to said appointment, the nurse took me back an hour after my scheduled time, and confirmed what I was having done, and set up the tools. McAlvany then popped her head in and said she didn’t agree to the procedure and told me «not to argue with her». After taking time off work for recovery, and being completely disrespected, I left the office in tears without any work being done. Two stars, only because of the sweet front seat ladies that tried to console me on my way out.

I have had appointments with Georgia Dermatology three times because its close to me. I didn;t know a doctor to ask for. Each time I was given an appointment with Dr. McAlvany. She gives cursory service, seems in a rush and is more interested in other things than her patients. I had some tags, moles and other skin discoloring. so I called for to get a general skin check up. The office wait was okay but she spent less than 5 minutes to look over my body and didn’t look at my skin under my underwear. She just said you look okay. She gave no advice on skin health. She left and charged $ 175. Two other times my appointments when I had problems were short-​shrift and I felt like I was an inconvenience in her day. She prescribed an ointment for a rash which quickly ran out then wanted another appointment to get a refill. I really avoid going to dermatologists if she is an example. She’s only in it for the money.

I have gone to Dr. McAlvany a few times but have since switched to another doctor in the same office. I always felt she was in a rush and that I was imposing on her time when I had any questions or concerns. Have had two other friends who have also been to her and said they wouldn’t go back. She really bordered on rude and needs to work on bedside manner.