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I'm also looking for a dermatologist. I have to have a skin check every year - my last dermatologist before I moved down here would remove anything suspicious at the same visit. So far, the ones I've talked to down here will make you come back for a follow up appointment. Does anyone know of any down here that will do everything in just one visit?
I highly recommend Dr. Atwater at Duke Dermatology - Patterson Place (near 40 and 15/501). I realize it's a little far from Raleigh, but I think it is definitely worth the drive.
She is proactive and caring, even emailing or calling me directly to discuss biopsy results and surgery options several times. I have had several instances of skin cancer in the past few years so this is important to me.
I agree about wanting everything done in one visit. Dr. Atwater has always done biopsies in the same appointment for me. Also, she suggested that I follow up more than once per year.
Last edited by joy_eq; 11-21-2011 at 02:20 PM..
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I'm also looking for a dermatologist. I have to have a skin check every year - my last dermatologist before I moved down here would remove anything suspicious at the same visit. So far, the ones I've talked to down here will make you come back for a follow up appointment. Does anyone know of any down here that will do everything in just one visit?
I went to Blue Ridge Dermatology and they did one visit, all questionable moles removed same visit. One came back iffy, I go back in 6 months. Very good service, imo.
For those that have had a melanoma, I strongly recommend Kelly Nelson at Duke. She is one of the best. She is very busy, so you may need to wait a bit for an appointment.
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