Skincare Physicians

Reviews 4

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Rosie Ridge

Ive been researching skin specialists for possible skin rejuvenation treatments. I strongly believe its extremely important to make sure to go to a high quality provider and sometimes that means paying a higher price. I have received filler procedures in another state and have had good and horrible results--all by the same physician. I am now considering something that is actually going to resurface my skin and encourage collagen growth. "Oops" is not an option. I asked some trusted friends and my medical advisers for references and continually heard the same name, Dr. Dover of SkinCare Physicians. Thus, I made my consultation appointment in March, 2014. I was so comfortable at the conclusion of my consultation, I decided to have a filler treatment that same day and am very pleased with the results. Yes, the individual cost for each type of vial is more expensive than other places, but Dr. Dover is so talented in placement, he is able to achieve exceptional results with less product. So in the end, the cost equals out. I felt I was in very good hands during the entire process. Hes a great communicator and maintains a high standard of professionalism. His Assistant and staff were equally as good in all that they did. Honestly, I will definitely return and highly recommend Dr. Dover and his entire staff. I had read negative reviews on Google and was concerned even though my personal medical adviser had spoken highly of Dr. Dover. I specifically joined Angies List so I could read what I felt would be more objective reviews. I wrote a review on Angies List before visiting his office and promised to do a follow-up after, which took me a bit of time. Its actually better that it has because I can report months later that I am still extremely happy with the results and will definitely continue to go to Dr. Dover. I had read somewhere in one of those Google reviews that the office was cold and unwelcoming. Nothing could be further from the truth. The office was exactly what I would expect a professional practice to be and each and every person I came in contact with was warm and welcoming. I plan to continue to go to Dr. Dover for many years to come.

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Sandra T.

I have been going to Skin Care Physicians for years. Dr. Jeffrey Dover and Dr. Tania Phillips have been fantastic. A few years ago, I was diagnosed with breast cancer, had surgery and radiation, and healed up. The scars from the surgery are gradually disappearing, but the obvious thing still left were small dark dots – 5 in total – that were tattooed onto my chest, to assist the Radiation Techs in aligning the equipment each day for my radiation treatments. After my treatments, I asked the Radiation Oncologist how I could remove the tattoos and she said she never had that question, and that most women leave them “in case the cancer comes back so it will be easier to do the radiation”. I was in shock that I should live my life with the expectation that the cancer WILL return, and that I should be OK with the presence of these ugly dots all over my chest! The ongoing presence of those dots was a daily reminder of the breast cancer, at the time 2 years later, and all I went through to be rid of it. I complained about the tattoos at an appointment with Dr. Dover one day, and he told me about a program they created at Skincare Physicians, that offered to treat the radiation tattoos pro bono, or at no charge, for women who went through radiation treatments! I could not believe my ears! I immediately made an appointment to have the tattoos removed. I showed up at my first appointment, and was shocked and disappointed that they could not start the treatments, since I needed preapproval from my radiation oncologist to allow the dots to be removed! I couldn’t believe I could not make this decision for my own body, but I made the call and got the approval so treatment could begin. I want to be clear that removal is not a fast process. I have been getting treated about every 10 weeks or so for a year, and so far, one dot has completely disappeared, and the others are slowly fading away. I am so grateful to be getting all these treatments at no charge, and to see the dots fading like my scars. Soon, when I look in the mirror, all I will see back is me!

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Fish NC

My experience at SkinCare Physicians was less than professional. I was there as a new patient with concerns with different skin-spots. I was new to Boston, Dr. Arnt was recommended, and from his resume, it appeared he had more than enough experience to perform an exam, answer questions, and provide a typical doctor visit/exam that would be ... benefical. I explained I had concerns with specific spots on my skin, and I had not seen a dermotologist about them before... he proceeded to be shockingly rude, ask me why in the world I was even there, remained flippant, and proceeded to be completely dismissive in his behavior and remarks. Even when I specifically and finally had to request he look at speicific locations on my skin where I was concerned, he proceeded to say " I do not know what that is-never seen it before... then he had no further discussions when I asked ... "What?" "Could you please explain never?" Unbelieveable! Completely ridiculaously rude especially given it was a first doctor visit. Dr. Arnt was the most most unhelpful, inappropriately dis-interested, and un-informative doctor in relation to my personal health that I have ever met. So extremly shocking and mind-numbingly inappropriate that I regret I did not just think to just "shout" my way out of shock and refuse to pay for such a complete "joke" of a doctor visit. I have an appointment this month at a completely new practice and want to say that I still have fears that Dr. Arnt was so lapse in providing services, information, and a real exam that I still dont know if there will be anything wrong or not... Obviously, I do not and would never recommend his practice. Sincerely, A Dr. Arnt past-potential and now complete ex-new patient.

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Beverly Edwards

Dr. Tania Phillips was amazingly helpful to me in just one visit. After having had an open ulcer for over a year and a half on my right ankle, under the treatment of a local doctor, I was referred to the wound specialist, Dr. Phillips, at the Boston Medical Center. Changing the dressing daily, using sterile gauze and zinc oxide, and elevating my leg as much as possible was the ongoing treatment plan. In spite of my careful attention to cleanliness, it developed month long infections 3 times during that year and a half. My physician ordered blood tests to determine whether I had diabetes or some additional problem that was adding to the challenge of its healing. But the only contributing factor was what is called “venus insufficiency” which created swelling in my ankles. So I was put on fluid retention medication. But still, it continued. I went to a nearby Wound Clinic several times for second opinions and additional help. But their solutions didn’t heal the ulcer. However, when I saw Dr. Phillips, the examination of both of my legs and ankles was more thorough than had been done before. Her diagnostic skill was clearly evident. She determined what I needed. And she recommended the use of a medical devise for one hour a day that massages my feet and legs, pushing the blood from my ankles back up through my legs to counter the problem of fluid retention. After just one visit, my ulcer began to heal. Within two weeks it disappeared. I am tremendously grateful for Dr. Phillips’ experienced “eye” and thoughtful care.

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