Ringpfeil Advanced Dermatology

I have been to many dermatologists over the years, but when I found Dr. Ringpfeil, I stopped looking. She is extraordinary – the perfect combination of scientist and artist. And she is as wonderful a person as she is a physician. Dr. Bird, who practices in the Center City office, is also very good. I cannot recommend this practice enough.

With her state-​of-​the art facility, Dr. Ringpfeil is the best dermatologist, in fact, the best doctor I have encountered in my life. She’s professional yet friendly, thorough yet precise and best of all, she always keeps the best interests of her patients when recommending a customized treatment plan. As for aestheticians in her facility, my go-​to favorite person is Dana Phillips. She’s focussed, professional, friendly and very approachable. In my opinion, she follows the same ideologies as Dr. Ringpfeil. She genuinely cares about her patients, always keeping the best interests of her patients (a very rare quality to find in aestheticians). If you want quality work, I highly recommend Dana for any aesthetic needs and of course, Dr. Ringpfeil for any skin diagnostic consult.

Let me start by saying that Dr. Bird is fantastic. I’m used to dermatologists not really listening to me and/​or not giving me very many options to work with, but Dr. Bird went above and beyond in both regards. The only reason I’m giving Ringpfeil Dermatology 4 stars is because they don’t have accurate office times on their website, especially for their Center City office. I just called to have new cream mixed up because I ran out last night and I was informed that the CC office is closed on Fridays, though the website shows that it opens at 10:30am. I would have stopped in yesterday had I known. Now I have to hope that the few days of missing cream won’t stunt my progress.

They say they care for black skin also, but everything they gave me and my children burns our skin. They have no knowledge of black skin, for my eczema and my kids acne. I agree they don’t ask questions and it’s a long wait.

Dr. Ringfeil is an outstanding dermatologist and Marina Lesser is my absolute favorite esthetician. I’ve been a patient here for several years and I love the professionalism, respect for running on time by never making me wait for an appointment, that they are always using cutting edge treatments and the cleanliness of the office.
Dr. Ringfeil is very thorough and loves to educate patients on skin care.
I’ve being seeing Marina for years and I can’t say enough great things about her. Marina takes great care of my skin, addresses my concerns and educates me on taking care of my skin and she is a pleasure to be around.

Felt like I was rushed in and out, yet I was the only person in the waiting area. Dr. Never asked me any questions regarding my condition, like what products I tried, my diet, etc. dr. Ignored my concerns about steroid use. Very unhappy with my experience.

I have had the pleasure of seeing Dr. Ringpfeil and her staff for the past 2 years and could not be happier with the services that they provide!!! As a woman with a history of melanoma, I am extremely picky about the dermatologist that I see. After having skin checks performed by numerous others in the Philadelphia area, I was overwhelmed with how thorough both Dr. Ringpfeil, Dr. Bird and Dr. Abraham were during my exams. When I had concerns Dr. Ringpfeil took the time to explain what the growth was and why it was or was not concerning. She also documented measurements and descriptions of several moles on my body to monitor. I have also seen one of the aestheticians, Marina. Not only is she the sweetest, but she is extremely educated on lasers, peels and procedures that will help any area of concern!
My daughter recently had a bad acne flare up before an important social event and was in a typical teenage panic to see someone for help. I called their office who offered a last minute appointment that same day with Linda, the PA. Linda’s intelligence and expertise were exactly what I would expect from any physician. She went into great detail about every option available and the medical assistant wrote out detailed notes at the end of the visit about her new regimen so that she was completely clear about what to use and when.
This is a highly efficient office where my wait time has always been less than 15 minutes. I will most certainly be taking my family to this office for many years to come! I have never been in a place that makes you feel more valued/​welcome as a patient!

I don’t know maybe I should have read reviews before I came in. But I’m definitely not impressed or even satisfied with my visit today. When I walked in I wasn’t greeted with a smile or by anyone who seemed to be happy to be at work that day. I stood in line waiting to be checked in and the woman with a very flat tone said «can I help you»?, not hi how are you? Or hi how may I help you or anything. Just a flat almost rude tone «can I help you»?
Then I go back a young gentleman helped get some more information from me (he was the only reason for the 2 stars). He was polite and friendly. The doctors assistant comes in to go over stuff and to see the keloids that I have and want to get the injections in. She was also pretty flat and seemed super rushed like she had 50 other people to see. She went over the cost with me and I was told $ 80 was for the visit and $ 50 for the injections. Im pretty irritated because for $ 130 I would expect to see an actual DOCTOR and not be rushed.
When I tried to ask questions about my acne she told me I needed to make a separate appointment for that. Umm ok I was just asking a few questions but wow I guess. Literally 35 seconds tops after she finished the injections she was out of the room. She left the young man there to walk me out. Not so much as I short goodbye or convo, nothing.
Then the same monotone woman checked me out and I told her I needed to do a follow up to get more injections. She set the appointment up and took my payment. Then I also told her I needed to make an appointment for acne solutions she said «you can just do them together» being pretty snippy. Well hmm if I can just do them together why when I tried to ask questions did I get told that would have to be a different appointment?
So I paid $ 130 to NOT see a doctors, be spoken to like an idiot, rushed, and make to feel unwelcome? Nice. I’m sure there are plenty other places I can do to that will appreciate my business and might actually greet me with a smile. On top of everything I drove 45 minutes to get here to be treated like that?!? No thanks.

Went here about 6 times to get 2 small keloids on my ear removed. All she did was injected cortisone. It was such a waste of time and money because it’s still the same.

Ringpfeil advanced dermatology does exactly that, provides advanced dermatology services. I have been going to the clinic for laser hair removal. I am extremely happy with my results so far. I am due for my 4^th session tomorrow and based on the results I’ve seen, I should start going back just for touch ups after the 4^th treatment. My aesthetician, Bao Tran, is the best aesthetician anyone could ask for. She is extremely knowledgeable of the laser machine and every step of the treatment. Before my very first treatment she put me at ease with her detailed explanation of the whole process and what I should expect. She would set the room temperature to a level that would be more comfortable for my skin during the treatment; she would constantly check on how I was doing and if I needed any breaks. She would provide cold compresses if needed. I have had no side or long lasting effects, except from my hair being gone. Thanks to Ringpfeil Advanced Dermatology and the amazing aesthetician Bao Tran, I will soon be hairless for the first time in my life.

Went in for a skin checkup and was seen by the very professional and thorough Linda Heckman. Thankfully everything was fine, and I’ll be using Ringpfeil for my future skin lovin’ needs. While they do cosmetic work, I’ll be growing old naturally. If Sean Connery can pull it off, so can I.

We have been patients at Dr. Ringpfeil’s Haverford location for years. We could not be more pleased with her care and with the overall experience. She never rushes through an appointment, she takes time to explain details and options, she gives her opinion on the best direction, and she happily and patiently fields questions. She is knowledgeable, professional, and compassionate. We appreciate that she tries lesser-​invasive methods first then increases care if needed.
This same trust and comfort also extends, without fail, to her entire staff (reception, medical assistants, aestheticians, Dr. Abraham, and Linda Heckman, P.A. the latter two we have also seen and who are also wonderful) who so clearly respect and emulate Dr. Ringpfeil’s professionalism and high standard of care. Pride is taken in every task-​it is clear Dr. Ringpfeil genuinely values her staff and treats them very well.
Dr. Ringpfeil offers a wide range of medical and cosmetic services in an attractive and serene atmosphere. Health is so important-​we feel very fortunate to have found a doctor who we trust and feel so comfortable with. we genuinely recommend Dr. Ringpfeil without reservation.

***UPDATE***
Since writing my original review, I was contacted via e-​mail by Dana from Ringpfeil. She apologized for the experience that I had, and offered to complete the remaining treatments for free. Not only was the offer not contingent on my removal or revision of the less-​than-​positive review that I wrote on Unilocal,but the fact that it was made in a private message (vs. posted publicly in response to my review in order to make the business look better) scored major points with me. Five stars for professionalism!
I’ve since gone in to have two additional treatments. It would have been more, but unfortunately I moved out of the area. I wish that this review was just about the friendliness of the staff at Ringpfeil, because they all deserve at least five, if not six stars in that regard. (The person who originally treated my tattoo is apparently no longer working there.) Unfortunately, I just don’t feel like I can give a higher rating. The reason being that when I am in need of a particular service, I choose where to go based mostly on the quality of the service vs. the friendliness of the staff. In the end, these are the facts:
1. I was quoted as needing three treatments MAXIMUM, yet I have had four treatments to date and my tattoo still has not been completely removed.
2. Had I been charged for all the treatments I’ve had so far, the cost would have been $ 875 ($ 250 each for the first three, and then $ 125 for the fourth, since apparently the treatments are half off if you exceed their quoted maximum number). Just as a reminder, this is for a 1“x2″ black ink tattoo which had already been partially removed prior to coming to Ringpfeil.
Decide for yourself, fellow Unilocalers! (Original review is below.)
I came here for PicoSure tattoo removal on a tattoo that was only about 1“x2″. It was just black ink (which is supposed to be the easiest color to remove), and already significantly faded, due to having several prior treatments at another place. After seeing the before and after pictures on their website, along with the claim that «One treatment with PicoSure provides better clearance than two treatments with ANY other laser on the market,» I was confident that I could expect great results. Right? Wrong!
When I went in for my initial consultation, I was told that I would probably only need one treatment — or maybe up to three MAXIMUM. The price I was quoted ($ 250/​session) seemed quite high for such a small area, but with the results they promised, I expected it to be worth it.
After $ 500 and two treatments (and I have the before and after pictures to prove it!), there was virtually NO difference in my tattoo. As my third appointment approached, I called the office and expressed my concerns that I was not achieving the promised results. I knew that even after the third treatment, my tattoo would not be gone. I was expecting maybe an apology, an offer to continue to treat it for free after the third treatment, partial refund… SOMETHING. Instead, the advice they gave me was to come in for my third treatment (and pay another $ 250), and basically «see what happens.» Seriously?
I would have to agree with Gina K — either the techs here are incredibly inexperienced, or the laser just outright doesn’t work the way they claim. Either way, go someplace else!

I scheduled a phone consultation at 10:55am with Marina to have a tattoo removed using PicoSure. Once 11:00am rolled around I called the front office and they told me «she was probably finishing up with a patient and would call me in a few minutes». My phone number was confirmed. I sat and waited another 25 minutes and called the office again and was transferred to Marina with no explanation/​apology for the lack of making a scheduled phone call. Marina picked up and began «I looked at the picture of your tattoo — so what questions do you have for me» (no apology)? The phone conversation was led by me and she did not give any helpful information (benefits/​drawbacks, etc.) of removing the tattoo. They do not have any before/​after pictures on their website that THEY PERFORMED and now I can see why. I did not get the feel that they are very experienced in performing tattoo removals.
Overall, my advice is to go to a different Licensed Aesthetician in the area. They will have more experience removing tattoos and can help ease your fears.
Helpful Info:
Age of Tattoo: 10 years
Ink: Black, mostly outlining, very minimal shading
Size: 6 inches
Price per session @ RAP = $ 450
# of sessions needed: 6 – 8

Dr. Ringpfeil is not only the best dermatologist I’ve ever been to, but probably the best doctor I’ve been to as well. As someone who has suffered from acne and acne scarring since her teens, I’ve been to plenty of dermatologists in the Philadelphia area. Dr. Ringpfeil is by far the most knowledge and most friendly. She is concerned about the patient and finding solutions that work for them. She gave me an array of options to treat my acne scarring and gave me all the facts about each treatment and the expected outcomes. She is honest and truly takes the time with her patients to help them understand the medicinal and scientific aspects of the treatments she offers. I would recommend her to anyone — and I already have!

I went to Ringpfeil to get laser hair removal for my underarms. The front desk staffs were very friendly. I didn’t wait long for my appointment at all. My technician, Bao, explained to me what to expect during the treatment and after. There’s a small parking lot of customers! Overall I had a great experience and will continue to come here.

This is without a doubt the best dermatology practice that I have ever been to and trust me I have suffered through my fair share before finding this office several years ago. The quality and integrity at Ringpfeil is second to none. Their staff is friendly & knowledgeable & I recommend them to everyone! They are simply an amazing staff & I would be hard pressed to find another office that could match this awesome practice!

I do recommend Dr. Ringofeil for everyone ! she is a good listener, kind and knowledgeable.

Dr. Ringpfeil and her team are awesome. This was my first visit and they took me back right on time. Dr. Ringpfeil was extremely thorough and answered all of my questions. In a time when many doctors seemed rushed (understandably), I was impressed at how much time she spent during the exam and with follow-​up recommendations. Highly recommend.

I have been Dr. Ringpfeil s patient for over 10 years. The office staff is always friendly. There is never a long wait after you check in. Dr. Ringpfeil is awesome. She has a great personality and is very professional. I have recommended her to many people that liked her service as well.