Had my first visit with Dr. Wier, and felt the need to review. After having a spot on my face I…read morewanted to have checked out by a dermatologist, Dr. Wier ended up being one of the few on my PPO plan that seemed to have great reviews. Overall, I'm glad I found her, and will stay a regular patient.
First off, the two receptionists I have met at her office were nothing but friendly. Super nice on the telephone, which is VERY rare. In fact, it was SUPER EASY to make an appointment, and I didn't have to wait for weeks and weeks. When I came in for my visit, they engaged me in conversation, and made me feel very welcome. The same can be said about the nurse. Just super nice people.
Meeting Dr. Wier for the first time wasn't exactly the same experience. She doesn't quite go out of her way to be over-friendly, and clearly it's not her style. She is VERY knowledgeable, I mean beyond impressive. I've seen other dermatologists before, but Dr. Wier clearly knows her stuff more. I can see how some may see it arrogant, but it's also kind of comforting.
While I was there, I decided to ask about a couple other issues I've noticed. I have an issue on my arms, that my past primary care doctor advised me to use salt scrubs on. Apparently, that was completely wrong, and Dr. Wier let me know it. Also, I noticed some spots on my legs that she looks at, and she told me that I am just clearly allergic to fragrances and dyes in soaps and detergents.
Next thing I know, Dr. Wier is taking away everything I use. I always have used expensive soaps and creams from Lush and Origins, and Dr. Wier made sure to tell me that not only are they aggravating my skin, but it was a huge waste of my money. Apparently, no 'age defying' product, like eye creams, work, in her eyes at least. I am now on a regiment of only the most basic and gentle of soaps, with the fewest of ingredients. It's taking some getting used to, but in the end, I'm certain it's helping.
In the end, as I said, I will stay a regular patient. I'm comfortable with Dr. Wier, and feel I could come to her with anything and she would be the right person to treat it. Even more impressive, she sent me home with almost ten pages of informational sheets, so I wouldn't forget what we talked about. Who does that? That's awesome! There's no way for me to screw anything up! Is it fair that I am taking one star off because of her bedside manner? That's debatable. Maybe at my next visit, she will end up getting the fifth star. For now, I'll leave it at four, but still say, she's worth a visit!