You have found the BEST dermatologist - you do not need to look any further! :D
I was raised on FL beaches, have lived in Southern CA for the past 40 years, and run marathons. The sun and I are good friends. Until two years ago, I would go to a dermatologist and they would just want to freeze a spot off with liquid nitrogen. They would look at a spot I was concerned about, but not do a body exam. :(
Two years ago, I saw Dr. Pelle and knew I'd found the best. She listened to my concerns and then started at the top of my head (parting my hair all over) and did a total body check to the bottom of my feet. Areas she was concerned about or looked questionable, she would take photos of. There were three areas that she said could be frozen off, or I could use a topical Rx and return in two months for a re-check. I liked that Dr. Pelle was conservative in her treatment when my livelihood wasn't threatened. I returned, two areas had cleared up. One was totally removed (turned out to be cancer).
I just finished my second yearly exam. Dr. Pelle pulled up the numerous photos she'd taken a year ago, and she compared them to the same area this year. Thankfully, all was good. And, she did another thorough body examine from head to toe.
I feel and know my skin's health is important to Dr. Pelle. As long as I'm in SD, I will keep my yearly dermatology appt with Dr. Pelle, knowing I am in excellent hands. :D
Having recently moved to SD from the D.C. area, I needed a dermatologist for an annual visit. I'd noted that Dr. Pelle was highly recommended and therefore decided to see her. She was excellent -- very thorough, spending enough time with me (something my derm in D.C. did not do), explaining everything very clearly and making several helpful preventative medicine suggestions (again, something my derm in D.C. didn't do). I recommend Dr. Pelle wholeheartedly.
Professional, caring and knowledgable service. Highly recommend MedDerm
I changed my Dermatologist after 11 years, and was quite nervous about doing so. The doctor I saw was patient, thorough and just a really nice guy. I will continue going.
Dr Woodhall is a first class human. In the initial consult she was so kind and smart. She treated me just as nicely as her high end clients. Parking is tough in the structure is $3 hour and they don't validate unless it's a 2 hr visit.
This was my first visit to Dr. Blake's office. Everything from start to finish was top rate and very friendly! No one wants to go to a dermatologist but if you have to - then this is the place to go!
$150 bill in the mail and never even got a call back from the "doctor" after I visited. Total scam.
Dr.Pelle is an excellent dermatologist and seems to stay up to date on research relating to many skin issues. She evaluates treatment options based on a variety of factors and helped me make choices for treatment that were based on a thorough understanding of my medical history. I really appreciate her approach and her staff's professionalism.
Dr. Pelle is great!
All the staff is incredibly supportive and helpful. Dr. Pelle has a no-nonsense, thorough approach I really appreciate. Definitely recommend her to my friends!
I had read all the reviews of Dr. Pelle the night before my first appt. I was terrified as some were extremely badI almost cancelled my appt. Howver hubby said, "make your own judgment". Dr. Pelle was recommended by a friend who swore by her so I decided to give her a try. I have some serious adult acne issues as well as some other skin conditions which seemed resistant to any treatment. I have gone to many other Dermatologist who could treat my conditions but not permanently. From the first appt. Dr. Pelle was very professional, she is not a woman of iddle talk who wastes your time, or hers. She gets to the core of your problem, she is very knowledgeable. I think she appreciated the fact that I had written down all the medications and treatments I had tried in the past and had not workedShe was able quickly suggest a course of treatment that was new. After 4 appts. in the course of a year (and two changes in treatment due to the resistance of my acne to medications) she was able to get rid of my acne completely (I am still doing the treatment but I no longer need to see her except if it re-occurs). I also got my dermatitis under control. If you need a pal, buddy or to feel warm a fuzzy with your doctor then she is not for you. If you want an extremely competent, knowledgeable, professional and effective Dr. Pelle is the one.