Dee McKinney

Review of Evans Dermatology

My family and I have used Evans Dermatology for a ...

My family and I have used Evans Dermatology for a couple of years. Previously, the exams have been incredibly thorough, though yes, we have had to wait. We didn't mind due to the quality of care; everyone was kind and really attentive to details. This time, the wait was a bit shorter, but the annual exam and removal of a small mole (benign--no one called; I got a message from UH online) was less than 8 minutes! The lidocaine didn't even have a chance to take effect (but believe me, the pain was pretty minor compared to other things I've gone through). My feet were not examined, nor were some other areas, including one which had a more serious lesion last year, plus a small, painful cyst. It was like they couldn't wait to get me out, politely; let me stress that everyone was courteous. So, I'm recovering from cancer (not skin related and not contagious) and have thin hair--did I scare them, or were they afraid I scared other patients? I felt a bit like a leper. All they examined were my scalp, arms, back, and legs. It was a strange experience. I may go to someone at the teaching hospital where I receive cancer care for my next annual. Is being linked to UH changing how they manage things? It was simply bizarre.