Derm for the very mole-y (Tysons area plus)

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Anonymous wrote:Our family gets lots of atypical moles removed. Our current derm practice seems to be ultra conservative, as in “better safe than sorry, let’s remove this”. Problem is they always leave ugly scars, they’re small but annoying. So looking for some recs for trusted derms, maybe a bit more discerning, but certainly a bit better at the scalpel and stitches.

So you'd rather not be given the choice of removal? Derm is just making a recommendation, you don't have to take it. Not sure why you would even bother to go if you want someone who doesn't give you the option of removal.

What? Just looking for a great derm who's better at mole removal.

They have to get good margins and scarring is largely going to be dependent on the patient.

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Anonymous wrote:Tamjidi Skin Institute

X100 Dr Lucy! The wait for the first appointment is very very long though. I waited 7 months and so worth it.

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Anyone have a plastic surgeon recommendation for face moles?

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Anonymous wrote:Gayle Masri Fridling - her manner is a little brusque but I think she’s a very competent and thorough medical derm. She’s removed moles on me and I don’t find the scars to be very problematic.

+1 Dr Masri-Fridling. She’s near Springhill metro in Tysons/Vienna. She’s removed my skin tags and is treating my DC for acne. She’s very good and will send prescription to pharmacy of your choice.

Our previous dermatologist was Dr Talakoub at McLean Dermatology. She was good but she prefer that we use their private pharmacy partner, which seemed more expensive than places like CVS. So we switch to Dr Masri-Fridling.

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Anonymous wrote:Anyone have a plastic surgeon recommendation for face moles?

Same question

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Anonymous wrote:Anyone have a plastic surgeon recommendation for face moles?

Looking for same

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I looked up every Virginia rec here and the only board certified derm I saw was Barry.

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NW DC, easy access from NoVa, Dr Pinell (near AU). She removed moles from my face, no scaring! You have to keep out of the sun afterwards, I would not do in May, I would wait until September

https://www.davinciplastic.com

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Anonymous wrote:NW DC, easy access from NoVa, Dr Pinell (near AU). She removed moles from my face, no scaring! You have to keep out of the sun afterwards, I would not do in May, I would wait until September

https://www.davinciplastic.com

I'd probably not put off a mole removal for 4 months if a derm recommends removal. But we have close melanoma family history.

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Anonymous wrote:I looked up every Virginia rec here and the only board certified derm I saw was Barry.

Really?

5 second google search

Dr. Patricia Lucey is a specialty care physician board certified in dermatology. She joined Inova Medical Group after graduating from residency. She completed a year-long fellowship in cutaneous oncology/melanoma at the Washington Hospital Center/Washington Cancer Institute, focusing on the detection and management of pigmented lesions, melanoma and other skin cancers.

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Anonymous wrote:I looked up every Virginia rec here and the only board certified derm I saw was Barry.

Apparently, you did not look all of them up. Sylvia Suarez is board certified in both general and pediatric dermatology.

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I'd absolutely go to a PS for mole removal--even on the body if you notice the scars. They are just better at suturing than derms.

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Anonymous wrote:I looked up every Virginia rec here and the only board certified derm I saw was Barry.

yikes - everyone recommended who takes my insurance and accepting new patients.(although I thought the Suarez was only in MD)

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I looked up every Virginia rec here and the only board certified derm I saw was Barry.

Really?

5 second google search

Dr. Patricia Lucey is a specialty care physician board certified in dermatology. She joined Inova Medical Group after graduating from residency. She completed a year-long fellowship in cutaneous oncology/melanoma at the Washington Hospital Center/Washington Cancer Institute, focusing on the detection and management of pigmented lesions, melanoma and other skin cancers.

I'm really surprised she doesn't come up on my Care First search.

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Anonymous wrote:I looked up every Virginia rec here and the only board certified derm I saw was Barry.

Masri Fridling is board certified