Clinician visit with dermatologist review

You start with a General Medicine clinician who already has your history. They review your skin concern — often with photos — then consult a dermatologist from our network on your behalf and come back with a plan. You're not waiting months for an appointment; in most cases you have specialist-informed next steps within days.

No — you meet with your General Medicine clinician, who consults a dermatologist for you. That's the advantage, not a workaround: instead of sitting on a months-long waitlist, you're seen quickly by a clinician who already knows your story, and they bring specialist insight back to you. They also coordinate whatever comes next: a prescription, testing, or an in-person referral, so you're not managing the handoffs yourself.

You don't need to have that figured out before you book. Your General Medicine clinician reviews your symptoms and history first, and that's exactly what tells them whether dermatology is the right fit — or whether a different specialist or a different kind of care would serve you better. If it's the latter, they'll point you there instead of moving forward with a review that isn't the right match, so you don't waste a visit going down the wrong path.

Often, yes. Many concerns — rashes, acne, eczema, suspicious spots — can be assessed well from a clear history and good photos, which makes them a strong fit. Some can't. A mole that's rapidly changing or bleeding, a spreading rash with fever, or signs of a serious skin infection need prompt in-person evaluation, and anything requiring a biopsy or procedure has to be done hands-on. If yours falls there, your clinician will tell you and route you to the right care quickly. For a spot you're worried could be cancer, a virtual review can't diagnose it: a biopsy is needed for that, but your clinician and the dermatologist can speak to how likely it is based on your history and photos, and help you get a biopsy quickly if needed.

Yes, in most cases. Your clinician can give you a specialist-informed assessment, prescribe topical or oral treatments where appropriate, and order labs or a biopsy referral if your skin warrants it. If a definitive diagnosis needs an in-person exam, you'll leave with a clear next step rather than a dead end — and your clinician stays involved as your care moves forward.