I went to this Dermatologist a while back for an unexplained rash on my belly. I didn't like her staff or her demeanor from the beginning I just had a bad vibe... She did a scraping of the rash and tested it for fungus and said it was not fungal and suggested maybe it was from taking nsaids... However, I am not one to take pills or nsaids unless I'm really in bad shape so that wasn't the case! She said she couldn't prescribe me anything bcoz she didn't know what exactly it was. There was no further testing done and I was charged, sent on my merry way and told to come back when the rash becomes active again because she said that day it looked like it was just post hyperpigmentation... even though I said it was still itchy. Today I still have the same rash and looking for a dermatologist who can actually help before taking my money... no luck yet. read more

I would not recommend Dr.Damstetter for your medical needs. I went in for my first appointment and she was in the room for all of 3 minutes to introduce her self. The rest of my appointment was with her assistant. She prescribed me two different medications that don't even work. You can not use steroid medication with a anti fungal cream. After that I broke out in hives throughout out my whole body. I called the office and was not able to get in contact with anyone. I then had to email her to get her attention. She asked me to come in for a follow up appointment. Now its two days I had to take off work to come into her office. two times they billed my insurance and charged me. She realizes that the medication was not a good idea and gave me a bag filled with 5 different anit-itch creams. a week latter I am not able to go to work, my whole body is in hives, and I am trying to get ahold of her again. She is not at the same location every day. So now I have to wait a whole week to be seen. 3rd follow up appointment and she spends another 4 minutes in the room and her assistant calls in another prescription. 4th follow up appointment in 2 months and I am getting worse by the day. 6th different medications I finally look for a second opinion. I was recovering from all the different medications she had recommended because she had no idea what to do. never did any biopsy test and when I asked for my chart notes she put in false information. I would recommend going to a specialist that know what they are doing and not using you as a test guinea pig, over billing your insurance, and over charging your for their mistakes. I would have not written this review is she didn't bill me over $500 and say this is my fault. read more

Picked her just based on location and availability for my 18 yo old daughter, but she absolutely LOVED her: no nonsense, efficient, and effective. Wish every doctor was this efficient and direct. In less than 30 minutes, she had addressed the three minor issues and my daughter was on her way home. My daughter loved all of the staff with whom she came in contact. We would give a sixth star if we could. read more

Lacks active listening skills. Rude. Incompetent. Refused to address my concerns during the paid consult. She was just an overall jerk. I cannot believe Rush employs people like her. read more

Elizabeth Damstetter misdiagnosed me with scabies, treated me with the wrong treatment for a month and then did a biopsy without explaining what it was or how much it would cost. Then when I went to another doctor he diagnosed me almost immediately and my rash was gone. If I could give this place zero stars I would. The stress, the anxiety, the absolute terror that being misdiagnosed can lead to is nightmarish. She never answered my calls and would take weeks to call me back. When she did call, her answers would b vague and vapid. Just meaningless nothings to soothe a stressed patient. Nice enough lady, not a good doctor. read more

Great place. Nice staff and it's easy to get an appointment. I've never had to wait and they take my insurance. read more

Dr. Damstetter is amazing. I have seen her for both medical and aesthetic concerns. For starters, with the medical issue -- it was easy to get an appointment. My former practice can't get you in until a week from never, unless you want Botox, in which case they have six appointments today. Dr. Damstetter saw me right away and addressed me with respect, and addressed my concern with care. She even followed up to make sure everything had resolved, which it did! For aesthetic concerns, she was wonderful as well. Once I mentioned my concern, she addressed it without making me feel self-conscious or awkward -- nor did she suggest a ton of expensive procedures. She was realistic and practical with me, and made sure I was able to achieve the result I was going for -- and ONLY the result I was going for. She has an amazing bedside manner -- made me feel like we were old friends. I felt comfortable and welcome in her office. Her front desk staff is great, too -- very efficient -- and parking was a breeze, too. Two thumbs up from this rash-free girl who looks more youthful and "refreshed" but can still lift her eyebrows ;) Thank you! read more

I am very disappointed with the care I received. I had a mole removed and she was suppose to get with me in a week, it is now over 2 weeks later and I've heard nothing. I had difficulty with the wound care they left the stitches in too long. Not very caring and I'm a senior. read more

It's hard to find a doctor you like and trust. Many are dismissive and don't actually take your concerns seriously. Dr Damstetter was the complete opposite - she's thorough, has an excellent bedside manner, and WRITES OUT A SUMMARY of her advice and what you talked about. (Who does that?!). She talks WITH you, rather than AT you, and immediately put me at ease. Appointments: ridiculously easy to get, since she's new in the area from Boston building up her practice- the old doctor was probably there for decades, so I think the office could use a paint job, but you go to the doctor to get better, not to stare at the walls. Diagnosis/treatment: I had a strange skin infection which she diagnosed right away, and rather than pushing expensive pills and creams at me, she prescribed some simple stuff and gave me any samples she could - I didn't even have to fill the prescription because the samples took care of it. The previous dude in the waiting room was there to get botox and fillers, so I know she does that as well. To get my copay's worth, I asked her about things to maintain young and healthy-looking skin, and she talked all about sunscreens, regimens, and also gave me samples of creams for fine lines and aging - if those fail, I'll spring for the botulism toxin in my face... read more

I started to see Dr. Damstetter when I found a mole that looked a bit scary. She took care of it so quickly and her office was so easy to work with that after that I kept going back for some cosmetic work I had been putting off. I've been to see her several times now, and she's just as knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient as ever. I've never had to wait long in her lobby. Also, my cosmetic work is (of course) not covered by insurance so I knew I was going to be out of pocket for it. Before I went back to her I comparison shopped a little for just good measure, and given her professionalism, quality of work, and undeniable results I've had she's a steal. I'd recommend her to everyone I know. read more

I went to see Dr. Damstetter for a cyst removal on my scalp. The procedure itself seemed to go just fine and a nurse in the office removed my stitches 2 weeks later. However, after my stitches were removed, I became concerned about how it seemed to be healing. I called 11 times over the next month and was only able to get in touch with a nurse once, who suggested I sign up for Patient Portal to get in touch with Dr. Damstetter. I registered and signed in, only to discover Dr. Damstetter wasn't on Patient Portal. I left voicemails, I called 2x in one day, I tried different times of day and days of the week and never got in touch with her. In the end, my primary care physician discovered that a couple pieces of the stitches were left in my scalp and she had to painfully remove them after 5 weeks of healing. I finally sent a letter to the office and received a call from Dr. Damstetter, where she told me I should've just "come by the office" and that they didn't leave any of the sutures behind, my body rejected the stitches that were supposed to be dissolvable. Perhaps that is the case, I'm not a doctor, but it's hard for me to understand how she knew that given she never saw me again after the initial procedure... Similar to other reviews, I was still charged the full amount (over $500). For that amount, I recommend going someplace where your doctor and/or nursing staff takes your calls when you have medical concerns. read more

I came in for a cosmetic procedure and paid for the visit. My insurance was falsely billed as well, and I had to pay a $50 copay. The billing department said to talk to the doctor. It's impossible to reach anyone there in the office. read more

Showed up early for my appointment. There was no backup of patients as I was only patient in office. I waited and waited. Where was she - still out to lunch? After 20 minutes and still no doctor, I left. How rude. The receptionists knew she wasn't there and I should have been told this. How very inconsiderate of wasting my valuable time. read more

Dr. Damstetter was fantastic. I went in for some basic medical work. She answered all of my questions and everything was surprisingly painless. read more

I had scheduled an appointment for a second opinion and was quoted roughly $300 over the phone for a simple procedure. After my first in person appointment with the doctor (which lasted no more than 2 minute) I was then told the procedure would actually cost closer to $600 not including my consultation which was an extra $77. The only reason I even came to the consultation in the first place is because they initially quoted me less than the first doctor I saw, and I planned to have forefront do the procedure. Since they then changed their quote to more than the other doctor I had seen, who was a plastic surgeon, I decided I did not want to work with forefront. However, they still charged me for the consultation which would have never happened if I was quoted correctly before even coming in in the first place. Terrible customer service, this is highway robbery and I will continue to fight this deceptive and likley illegal practice of bait and switch marketing until this issue is resolved. read more