Careful medical record keeping is one of the essential aspects of delivering good medical care. When SkinCare Physicians opened its doors in 2000, we saw patients and recorded our visits in an old-fashioned paper chart. By 2008, we had transitioned to an electronic charting system that involved scanning the paper records of our patients. We still wrote in our charts as we always did, but these sheets of paper were securely scanned into a system that allowed improved tracking and management. And now, in 2017, we are moving to a truly electronic medical record (EMR)! During your future visits, you will … Continue reading »
Sheila is a registered nurse who has been a member of the SkinCare Physicians family for 4 years. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from UMass Amherst, then worked for several years as a nurse at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Over the past few years, Sheila has received specialized training in CoolSculpting, Thermage, Infini, miraDry and laser hair removal. Not only does she love learning, she also enjoys sharing her knowledge. Earlier this year, she presented the results from the miraDry Quality Improvement Project, a study she conducted with two other SkinCare Physicians nurses. In addition to … Continue reading »
Colleen is a Registered Nurse with nearly 20 years of experience. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Fairfield University, then worked for several years as a nurse in the acute care hospital setting. Colleen entered the world of dermatology and cosmetics in 2007, when she joined SkinCare Physicians. She is an active member of the Dermatology Nurses Association (DNA). At SkinCare Physicians, Colleen assisted in pioneering the CoolSculpting program. She was one of the first nurses to attend CoolSculpting University and she continues to receive specialized training in body sculpting on a regular basis. Colleen also has extensive … Continue reading »
Kerry is a registered nurse experienced in dermatology who has been at SkinCare Physicians for 3 years. She specializes in the delivery of several treatments including body sculpting and skin tightening procedures. Kerry perfected her body sculpting skills at CoolSculpting University and received specific training in the Thermage and miraDry procedures. She also has a passion for dermatology surgery with a particular interest in Mohs micrographic surgery. Specialty procedures: Body sculpting and skin tightening Kerry’s favorite part about working at SkinCare Physicians: The PEOPLE! Kerry is grateful to work with an amazing team of staff and physicians who truly care for … Continue reading »
April has worked at SkinCare Physicians for over 11 years. She is dedicated to providing the highest quality care to her patients. April has received specialized training from CoolSculpting, Thermage, miraDry, Lutronic (Infini) & Candela. She blends a wealth of experience with an ongoing commitment to perfecting her techniques which heightens the quality of nursing services provided at SkinCare Physicians. Specialty procedures: Body sculpting, skin tightening, hyperhidrosis & laser hair removal April’s favorite part about working at SkinCare Physicians: The variety of procedures the practice continues to provide to its patients and her flexible schedule which enables her to offer … Continue reading »
No one likes to arrive at the doctor’s office and find out that there is an issue with their insurance. This can delay the check-in process or may result in the patient having to self-pay for the visit. At SkinCare Physicians, our team of trained referral professionals is committed to help you to avoid insurance issues. They have one central principal in mind … to make sure that we communicate with you in every step of the way when it comes to your insurance plans and referrals. What is a referral coordinator? A referral coordinator is a professional who deals exclusively … Continue reading »
SkinCare Physicians’ Dr. Kenneth A. Arndt received the Blade & Light Society’s 2015 Mentor of the Year Award, a tribute to his love of teaching and his life-long commitment to learning. With his curious mind, Dr. Arndt could not help but ask Dr. Murad Alam about the origin of the impressive cast bronze sculpture he received. It turned out to be a fascinating story! The Cathédral sculpture from Rodin (la Cathédral) inspired Dr. Alam, one of the founders of the Society, to use hands in the trophy given their importance in surgery. He observed that using hands from two different … Continue reading »
The American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) recently held its Annual Meeting, Laser 2014, in Phoenix, Arizona. This event is considered the best meeting to learn about the latest in lasers, light and energy based devices. Five members of SkinCare Physicians had a prominent presence in the meeting, as well as colleagues throughout the country who have trained at our dermatology practice near Boston. The official purpose of the Laser 2014 conference is to “provide a forum at which a multidisciplinary array of scientists, clinicians, residents, students, health care professionals, and industry representatives can learn, share, investigate, and … Continue reading »
SkinCare Physicians, a renowned dermatology practice near Boston, seems to have a thirst for expansion. Whether I look back at 2013 or look forward to 2014 and 2015, expansion plans are in the air with some exciting new services on their way. 2013 In 2013 SkinCare Physicians opened two new suites: A brand new clinical space with 5 additional exam rooms. Overall, SCP has grown over the last 14 years from utilizing 15 exam rooms to now seeing patients in more than 31 rooms! A renovated and expanded administrative office on the first floor. This 1st floor expansion now allows … Continue reading »
Have you ever picked up a prescription at your local pharmacy and learned at the checkout counter that your insurance will not pay for it because you need a prior authorization? Nobody told you ahead of time and you are not sure where to go for help… If you have been in that situation, continue reading. In this blog, SkinCare Physicians’ Prior Authorization Coordinators are shedding some light on the process of getting prior authorization. SkinCare Physicians’ dermatologists prescribe thousands of prescriptions to patients in the Boston area each week, many of which require prior authorization. Obtaining prior authorization for … Continue reading »
