I have an appt with Dr. Holly Ward over in Shalimar - anyone heard anything about her?
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Recommendation for Dermatologist/Allergist?
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Mr. IBD went to Dr. Ward's office at the referral of PUnzy. He did have to wait a bit though but heard the nurse's in the hallway talking about some emergency that had the Dr. running late. To me, as long as someone explains the reason for running late then that is ok.
Anywho, Mr. IBD enjoyed his visit. Dr. Ward was knowledgeable, easy to talk to, etc etc etc. He said he would go again.....THanks Punzy!!!
Anywho, Mr. IBD enjoyed his visit. Dr. Ward was knowledgeable, easy to talk to, etc etc etc. He said he would go again.....THanks Punzy!!!
In general you are going to be pretty safe with any MD dermatologist. Believe it or not, dermatology is the hardest residency to get into from medical school. In the last 10 years, you basically have to be at the top of your class to get considered. So any of them under 40 years of age, are all extremely intelligent. I would recommend to call for wait times. If it takes more than a few weeks to get an appointment they are probably too busy to provide or even care if you are going to get good service.
There are only a few groups in the area:
Emerald Coast Dermatology (Drs. Trapp, Kulow, Adams, Bender) in Crestview and occassionally at Sacred Heart Hospital. Drs. Holly Ward and Arrowsmith in Fort Walton. Dr. Friedman in Ft. Walton. Dr. Milum in Niceville. Gulf Coast Dermatology (Drs. Ward and Stickler) is in Panama City Beach and Panama City.
Too deal with high patient volume and to keep wait times down, most dermatology practices use PA's and it is important to specifically ask to see the doctor if that is what you want; however, there are many great PA's who can manage most simple problems.
You can not be as sure about quality with DO dermatologists. Many of them are good, but they are not the best of the best like their MD counterparts.
There are only a few groups in the area:
Emerald Coast Dermatology (Drs. Trapp, Kulow, Adams, Bender) in Crestview and occassionally at Sacred Heart Hospital. Drs. Holly Ward and Arrowsmith in Fort Walton. Dr. Friedman in Ft. Walton. Dr. Milum in Niceville. Gulf Coast Dermatology (Drs. Ward and Stickler) is in Panama City Beach and Panama City.
Too deal with high patient volume and to keep wait times down, most dermatology practices use PA's and it is important to specifically ask to see the doctor if that is what you want; however, there are many great PA's who can manage most simple problems.
You can not be as sure about quality with DO dermatologists. Many of them are good, but they are not the best of the best like their MD counterparts.
Regarding allergists, my son was a patient of Carla Jean Hinds in Destin when we lived there. We were always seen on time, yet she takes time with you. Her office is on Airport Road.
They've got a Miramar Beach office on Wed & Thurs. Great Dr. Spwnt an hour with hubby on 1st & 2nd visits. Very thorough. 897-SKIN is main office number.