I followed Meg Heatley, Physician’s Assistant, to Dr. Congdon’s office. She is THE best dermatologist (I’ll call her that even though she’s a PA because she is better than any dermatologist I’ve ever seen - and typically I won’t settle for anything less than the M.D.). I go regularly for full-body skin checks and have had many suspicious moles removed as a precautionary measure. Meg doesn’t take chances, and I so appreciate her discernment. One time she sent me to Dr. Congdon, Plastic Surgeon, when the mole removal was facial. I appreciated her recognizing he was the one for the job.
I do have a suggestion for their office: Something just doesn’t feel right about sitting up in a chair for full-body skin checks and mole removal. It’s kind of awkward and would feel more professional if there were tables. Sitting up for these exams and procedures is a reminder that this place started out as plastic surgery and ENT. When I recommend friends and family to their office for dermatology, I always feel I need to explain about the setup. I believe they added dermatology when Meg arrived (they have since added more dermatology staff). I did ask about this at my recent appointment, and was told the chairs do lay back, but they haven’t used them like that at any of my appointments, and I don’t want to have to ask. I think it would feel like not using the right “tool” for the job. This place, and Meg, are pretty awesome, so I’m hopeful they will consider this suggestion!