Bryn Mawr Dermatology
Reviews
I first came to Dr. Stanko because of a skin condition which turned out to be an allergic reaction to bug bites. Dr. Stanko was very proactive about helping me with my situation. Once that condition was under control, she asked if I had ever had a full-body screening since I was around the age where I should have that done. I scheduled an appointment to have the screening. At that screening, Dr. Stanko saw a suspicious mole on my back and took a biopsy. The biopsy came back suspicious so the mole was removed. It turned out that it was melanoma and I needed to have a bigger section removed. I am so grateful that Dr. Stanko encouraged me to get checked and that the melanoma was caught early enough that it was removed. I have returned for my follow-up screenings and did have another questionable spot which was removed. I feel that Dr. Stanko saved my life that day she recommended the full-body screening. I really don’t know when I would have made the decision or the time to have the screening done. Since then, Dr. Stanko has educated me as to the importance of regular eye exams, dental exams and mammograms since I have had melanoma. I feel that she has taken extra steps to ensure that my overall health is the priority.
I recently relocated from South Florida (a place where dermatologists seem to be a dime a dozen) to the Philadelphia area. I was worried it would take forever to find a dermatology office that was the right mix of professional and trustworthy. I went to BMD by recommendation of a family member and feel like I've struck gold. The office staff is always friendly and flexible. I remember a nurse there during my first visit made a recommendation that ended up saving me 100s on a prescription that's administered there. The physicians are top notch, too. They're always willing to answer odd and unrelated questions to my visit. Half the battle with finding a great doctor's office is finding an office staff that's cordial, the other half is finding competent physicians. Bryn Mawr Dermatology hits high notes in both departments for me. I'm only waiting for them to invite me to do a commercial for them!
I went to Bryn Mawr Dermatolgy a while back with a serious issue, I first saw the physian assistant in Collgeville she insisted I need a biopsy on my chin so reluctantly agreed as I knew it would make a permanent mark. The report on my issue did came back, but it was a huge mistke to have the biopsy as this mark is now a permanent white mark on my face exactly what I feared. So I went back to show physican assistant the mark she didn't know what to say or do about it. Kind of acted like owell thats the way it goes. It was a huge mistake to get that done. Then I later whet to Dr Stanko I met her first time and she seemed nice and informative about what to do about my problem so I did what she said my issue improved slightly but still I was having problems so i went back to see her again to ask her some questions about how to improve my issue. The next time she saw me she looked completely disinterested in my condition or answering any questions. Then the ultimate low point came when someone on her staff came to the room where we were having the appt and said she had a call. She said she would take the call and come back, so she left then never came back but sent some young assistant back to answer any further questions. For that I will never go back to her. That is not how you treat a patient. Also as for my condition never did they ask me to schedule a follow up appointent to see how things were working out or to see If I was getting better. Poor service and follow up and a lack of seriousness toward the problem i was having.
I love this practice. I am always able to get an appointment and the evening hours are so convenient. The staff are great. Dr Stanko is so sweet and always makes me feel comfortable. I trust her completely with both cosmetic and regular dermatology things. I haven't seen that their prices are any different than anywhere else.
Bryn mawr dermatology is an excellent place! Dr. Stanko and the staff are extremely friendly, professional, and accommodating. I would highly recommend to anyone without hesitation!