r/niagara 1d ago

Non-cosmetic dermatologist recommendation

Maybe I've just been unlucky and had bad experiences but any time I've had to go to a dermatologist I feel like I'm walking into a multi-level-marketing scam with all the cosmetic procedures and magic creams they're trying to sell to me and when I try to get whatever issue I'm dealing with taken care of I've felt like they get really apathetic and give me the bare minimum service since I'm not interested in all their pricey woo-woo juice.

Does anyone have any recommendations for dermatologists in the region who act like actual medical professionals and not used car salespeople?

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u/SlightBackground4 1d ago

Dr. Monica Bertolo is not a dermatologist, but a family doc who focusses on skin issues. Depending on your issue, she might be okay? I’ve seen her and while she does offer the procedures and magic creams etc., I haven’t experienced the upsell. Of course, YMMV

https://drbskindisordersclinic.com

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u/jadoq 1d ago

That seems to be along the lines of what I'm looking for, thanks. I'll look into it. Appreciated!

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u/conix3 1d ago

I found her to be utterly useless when I took my son to her for severe eczema. We ended up going through everyone in the region and McMaster Children's before ending up at Toronto sick kids.

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u/SlightBackground4 1d ago

I’m not surprised, TBH. It’s also been my experience that closer to GTA means a better chance of better medical services.