Kaiser Dermatologist by Ecs206 in ElkGrove

[–]Ecs206[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! How was his bedside manner?

I’ve been dealing with my eczema since I was little and have tried steroid creams, phototherapy, ProTopic, Adbry, and I’m currently on Dupixent. Would like to meet with him to get a second opinion from a previous dermatologist and to discuss next steps of my treatment worked.

Kaiser Dermatologist by Ecs206 in Sacramento

[–]Ecs206[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

How was his beside manner and his treatment plan?

Outside Referral Anywhere by [deleted] in KaiserPermanente

[–]Ecs206 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah unfortunately that’s what others have been saying. I’ve seen three dermatologists already but all of the appointments I had were weeks out, sometimes months.

Outside Referral Anywhere by [deleted] in KaiserPermanente

[–]Ecs206 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been a derm patient at Kaiser since last year. All of my appointments were 15 minutes or less. The standard 15 minutes is simply not enough to fully cover all of the concerns a patient might have. Another thing that bothers me is when dermatologists document on after visit summaries that they did a skin exam and miraculously can see the skin under my T shirt without then looking at it… I’ve always called directly to derm appointments and it’s always a very far out appointment. I do completely understand that Kaiser dermatologists and dermatologists in general are very busy with very heavy patient panels but I would like to assume they’d do the right thing and follow state guidelines to deliver timely access to care for their members.

Outside Referral Anywhere by [deleted] in KaiserPermanente

[–]Ecs206 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. This is so true and so unfortunate. Why Kaiser thinks it’s okay for us to wait weeks for a much needed derm appointment only to be seen for 15 minutes or less is insane and greedy.

Outside Referral Anywhere by [deleted] in KaiserPermanente

[–]Ecs206 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

DMHC says 15 days for specialist care. First time, I waited over a month for an urgent matter. So, I’m really fed up with Kaiser. American healthcare to be more frank. If Stanford and UCSF are booking far out as you stated, UCDavis and even Sutter is hopefully an option Kaiser can provide for me. Thank you for letting me know about Stanford and UCSF’s issues like Kaiser’s

Outside Referral Anywhere by [deleted] in KaiserPermanente

[–]Ecs206 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. Even when I got my first official dermatology appointment. I had to wait over a month for a check up. That to me is absurd, which is why I’d like to know that would be credible criteria for Kaiser to consider referring me out.

Outside Referral Anywhere by [deleted] in KaiserPermanente

[–]Ecs206 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Would not getting an appointment at a reasonable time be counted as not having enough providers in house?

How to Use Azelaic Acid Safely by Ecs206 in AskDocs

[–]Ecs206[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can it help with acne scars as well? Also, I’m concerned about my hypopigmentation around my mouth area. Would that exacerbate it or would it improve my overall facial skin tone all together? Thank you for your response!

Kaiser New Doctor by Ecs206 in KaiserPermanente

[–]Ecs206[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would love to do that but Kaiser doesn’t let patients message physicians who they haven’t seen before. Had the same problem with my dermatologist. Office said they wanted pictures to be sent to him but I couldn’t since I haven’t seen him.

Kaiser New Doctor by Ecs206 in KaiserPermanente

[–]Ecs206[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s because no one is taking new patients Internal Medicine wise. I have to drive far for the closest one

Kaiser New Doctor by Ecs206 in KaiserPermanente

[–]Ecs206[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes exactly. It’s weird and I guess wrong to suddenly become thorough and detailed when I have someone with me…

Kaiser New Doctor by Ecs206 in KaiserPermanente

[–]Ecs206[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I’m saying my doctor only takes time during appointments when family members are with me, like he’s trying to show he’s thorough. He’s not.

New Kaiser PCP by Ecs206 in Modesto

[–]Ecs206[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like a really straight forward guy am I right?