FAQS
Common questions we hear in regard to our practice, our services and treatments, or procedure that may or may not be covered by most insurance plans.
We do not market products online.
We have literature that can review skin cancer in extensive detail. Also, the following web sites can provide you with more information:
As this is deemed a cosmetic procedure, insurance companies will not reimburse for hair removal.
We may. Please contact our office manager.
Yes. Please contact our billing manager with any questions.
Our phone operator is working to handle the incoming phone traffic. We will get to your call. Please keep trying even if you can’t get through at first. We have multiple phone lines and at certain times of the day, or certain weekdays such as Mondays, the volume of incoming calls can outweigh our capacity. Another alternative is to schedule an appointment online and we will call you to confirm.
Please contact our billing office 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday.
If the rash has been following this pattern, it should be evaluated.
The simple answer is yes, have it checked. Early melanoma detection is the key to improved prognosis. It is as simple as that.
If this is not adequate, please have your primary care doctor call one of our doctors.
Please call our office and declare your emergency. All of our doctors have emergency spots in their schedules. We will do our very best to have you seen within 24 hours if you are one of our patients. If you are a new patient, and experiencing an emergency, you will need to have your primary care physician call one of our doctors.
No. Atypical moles are risk markers for melanoma. It implies you may have an elevated chance for melanoma in comparison to another person. It suggests you need to be evaluated by a dermatologist.
NO. There are many new and changing treatment schemes for psoriasis. We can help you pick the appropriate regimen that meets your life style and psoriasis activity. Dermatology Associates of Plymouth Meeting specializes in treating Psoriasis. Please view more information about our Psoriasis Center.