Are you dealing with acne or skin rashes? Do you know of someone who is struggling with moles, skin cancer or any other questionable skin condition? A dermatologist is a professional doctor whose area of concern is the human skin, so it is in your best interest to consult one.
In the widest sense, San Francisco dermatology is a branch of medicine that deals with different conditions affecting the skin, the hair and the nails. Dermatologists are the medical practitioners who offer solutions to significant skin problems. However, not every dermatologist out there has the skill and experience. So, before you get any procedures done, carry out a detailed research. Find as much information as you can about your dermatologist. Like they say, ‘Information is Power’
To help you get the best and only the best, (please) read on.
Sensitive - Firstly, a dermatologist is a trained medical practitioner and it is important that he becomes sensitive to your concerns about the treatment. A good dermatologist should be willing and able to guide you through different procedures and explain to you exactly which one of those procedures will work best for you. Therefore, if he is holding back information and trying to answer your questions, move on to the next one.
Problem Solver - How comfortable are you speaking to your dermatologist? Another factor to consider is the level of comfort that this doctor gives you as you speak to him. A good dermatology respects his patients and listens to any issues that the patients might have. He then comes up with a solutions (or solutions) that favor the patient. Therefore, if there is an awkward feeling when speaking to your doctor, am sorry it’s time to find a new doctor.
Professional – being a dermatologist is different from being a good dermatologist. The best dermatologist San Francisco understands what his profession entails; which is diagnosis and treatment. Therefore, a good dermatologist will carry out biopsies to detect what the problem is and come up with a standard procedure to deal with the problem.
Experienced – not ignoring the phrase ‘experience is the best teacher’, an experienced doctor knows how to deal with different skin conditions. Therefore, if you are struggling with acne, you should consult a dermatologist who specializes in acne.
Qualifications – sometimes the experience alone is not enough. It takes over 10 years to a dermatologist to become a qualified dermatologist. For one to become a good dermatologist he or she must have a strong grip on the skin, the skin conditions and the best solutions to these problems.
Well-known – it takes a lot for people to celebrate you and acknowledge your work. From friends and familiar and even other patients’ feedbacks, find a doctor who is well known. Whether at home, in school or at work, you will come across one or two people who have been in your shoes. And from their experiences you get in touch with a good dermatologist for your condition.
Contact :
Richard G. Glogau, MD INC 350 Parnassus Avenue, Suite 400 San Francisco 94117 California USA 415-564-1261 415-564-1967 frontdesk@sfderm.com
