NWR: Dermatologists

Tygirljojo

So, from my last visit with my Dr, I was given the name and number of a couple dermatology offices around me as referrals for insurance purposes.  The first one I called, are booking into November.  Okaay....  Second one I called, isn't taking any new patients.  Is that normal?

Kaye Smith

My former dermatologist   (I had gone to him since high school – so over 15 years!) was impossible to get into - he seriously woud book at least nine months out!  If you’re in the downtown Seattle area, please look into Dr. Dorothy Yang.  She has worked wonders for my skin and is easy to get in to. 

picksthemusic

I'm in the field (medical, not dermatology), so I know that specialists are SO hard to get into. Have you tried Evergreen? Dr. Alice Ormsby is super nice, and I got into her pretty quickly, but it might depend on what you're seeing her for. 425-899-3376 is her number. Good luck!

karebear219

I had this problem too, but if you are willing to see a nurse practisioner you can usually get in MUCH sooner. When I went it was two months to see a Dr., but the nurse it was only a week.

wsukarebear

My dermatologist (Cascade Eye/Skin--love them and I think they're mostly south sound) is always booked out that far.  I was told that for emergency-like situations, going with the nurse practitioners or a "derm tech" (at my dermat) will get you in faster.  And yes, I've had a dermatological emergency-like situation. :-)

Tygirljojo

So...what's the difference between a nurse practicioner and a Dr in regards to what they can and cannot do?  I know I need to go to a place that my Dr refers so my insurance will cover whatever they are obligated to.

uwhuskygirl

I think the only thing a NP can't do is operate. Other than that the NP can do everything a derm can do. And I agree with all of the PP about getting into seeing a derm. Usually the new patient appt is a lot longer because they inspect your skin and talk to you for a while. Try my derm, I can usually get squeezed in with the NP on the same day that I call. You may have to wait a month or longer for a new patient appt. I've been going to him for 6 or 7 years and him and the NP are fantastic. http://www.caldwellmd.com/

karebear219

I think uwhusky is right about that with the np vs dr thing. I saw an np and needed a procedure and the Doctor had to do it. I have also found that if i go see an np first if there is something they can't do it gets me to the Doctor faster which is nice.

therickson

I have not seen him but I know Dr. Dieter K. Schmidt is reccommended! My father is an internist and that is who he told me to see! He is with Providence Physician Group in Mill Creek... I work in a specialists office and we are booking into November and we don't even have a November schedule!!!