Audrey Echt, MD, PA

I’ve been coming (or, had been coming…) to this office since my early teens. Over the years, I’ve happily seen countless doctors, PA’s, etc. I’ve never had an unpleasant experience.
…until now. And, unfortunately for you, Dr. Echt, one bad/​horrific/​awful/​every adjective for «bad» experience can take away from years of good/​so-​so experiences. My last and most recent appointment was just that — bad and horrific and awful — and I’m still a bit (okay, a lot) bitter about it.
Writing this review without disclosing anything too personal is proving to be difficult, but I’ll carry on. Basically, the (heartless and soulless) PA verbally attacked me and emotionally broke me down. She didn’t even address my concerns (you know, my concerns, like the reason I made the appointment) and if she did, they were quickly dismissed and tossed aside as «not important» or «not problematic enough.» (I’m sure that last sentence isn’t grammatically correct, but I don’t care. I’m too upset to care.)
Rather, she focused all her energy on speaking to me disrespectfully, unnecessarily scaring me and spewing lies. I actually know a little something about skincare (between my spa days and, you know, being a girl) and over half of what she told me was completely false. This leads me to believe she was just trying to scare me. Who knows why? Maybe it was about money, maybe she was on a power trip, maybe she just didn’t like me… I don’t really care, to be honest. The fact is, you just don’t do that to your patients.
Needless to say, I’m not coming back. You lost a loyal patient, Dr. Echt, and there are hard feelings.
*After posting my review, I saw and read the not recommended reviews. I wish they were public. Please read them, along with my/​this review, before making an appointment here. Unless you enjoy a good mental and emotional flogging and have cash to burn, than by all means, give Dr. Echt a call.

Dr spent two minutes with me. Could no treat my skin problem and charged a full office visit $ 160

I had my first appointment Thursday with Dr. Lekan for my 8 year old son. The entire staff was so nice! Service was super quick. What I mean by super quick is that they called us back before I had completed Mini Medical information. 3 painless pages not a book/​novel like most places. We were in and out and I was still completing the paperwork. Prescriptions were called in directly to our pharmacy of choice before we left and we were out of the door in 30 mins!!! I had my entire day. LOVE them and so did my son. Love the staff and they have nice clean office and bathroom.

A few years ago, I decided to take control of my dermal health. Meaning– my mother had some skin cancers removed, thus prompting me to look for a dermatologist to help me combat and prevent future problems with my skin.
I found Dr. Echt’s office by chance– it was convenient to my office and my home.
Dr. Echt’s office is right off of Durant Road, close to the corner of Durant and Falls of Neuse (across from Bojangles). It is on the end of a strip mall, but you’d never know that from the zen-​like interior. Muted colors and natural elements make the waiting room a pleasant place to hang out. You can schedule appointments as early as 7:45 am, which works well for an appointment before heading to the office.
I went in for a cancer screen. This is not for the modest. They will strip you down naked. They will examine every square inch of your dermis looking for moles and freckles and bumps and blemishes. They do this in the most professional way possible, but I’m just sayin’ you may wanna psyche yourself out a bit.
I saw Julie Dodge, a bubbly PA. She found a small spot on my back that she wanted to biopsy. She did so immediately. She also gave advice and a prescription for another skin issue I was having. I felt very comfortable with Julie Dodge. I returned to see her to have the mole removed which was a piece a cake.
I recommend calling months in advance to schedule a cancer screen, as these appointments are nearly impossible to get when you call.
Great office. Friendly doctors. Good experiences. Glad I’ve got a secret weapon for my skin!