A couple of months after my visit to the West Bend office, I received a letter in the mail from…read moreBend Dermatology saying that I was delinquent on my balance and that they made multiple attempts to collect but failed. This is completely untrue since I never received a phone call or voicemail message or letter in the mail. The ONLY communication from them regarding this was the letter saying I've been referred to their collection agency. Bend Dermatology charged me a $3.70 collection fee and I had to pay the collection agency $2.50 to pay the balance (which was $23.18) via credit card (checks are free) so I paid $6.20 more than the balance due to these shenanigans. Save yourself the inconvenience and incompetence of this business and look elsewhere. I should have looked at Yelp before making an appointment with Bend Dermatology as the low ratings (that are well earned) would have caused me to go somewhere else. BTW, my PCP referred me to Bend Dermatology so the next time I see her, I'll let her know that this is a disservice to her patients.

It's taken me nearly five months to sit down and write this review because I wanted to come from a…read moreplace of clarity--not raw anger. I needed to focus on my daughter first, but I also feel a responsibility to share our experience for others who may be seeking care. I am a Bend native, and Bend Dermatology has always been the go-to in town. When my child was diagnosed with alopecia areata, we were referred there by another doctor. Unfortunately, our experience with the physician who specializes in alopecia areata was one of the most disappointing and upsetting medical experiences I've ever had. From the very first appointment, this doctor showed no bedside manner, no sensitivity, and no grace. My daughter and I left multiple visits in tears--feeling unheard, unseen, pushed, and disrespected. At one point, very private information about my daughter's diagnosis was spoken loudly from across the hall, leaving her embarrassed and humiliated. The language used was blunt, cold, and unnecessarily harsh for a vulnerable preteen. The doctor suggested procedures like scalp biopsies requiring stitches, explained in such a clinical and frightening way that my daughter felt terrified. When we asked about other options, she called in her superior--who confirmed that those procedures weren't even necessary and that alternatives existed. This contradiction only added more stress and confusion. What concerned me most was their push for my daughter to start a medication that wasn't FDA-approved for her age. She was 11 at the time, and the drug is only approved for 12+. The suggestion to start her on it early felt careless and dismissive of the very risks they themselves had emphasized regarding insurance approval, bloodwork, and safety protocols. Neither of us felt comfortable moving forward, and I was disturbed by the pressure to do so. To make sure it wasn't just me, my sister--who has decades of professional experience attending doctor's appointments with clients--came with us to one of the visits. She told me it was one of the worst appointments she'd ever witnessed. That, to me, speaks volumes. I will not name the doctor, but Bend Dermatology will know who I am referring to. What I will say is this: if you or your loved one is dealing with something as personal and vulnerable as alopecia areata, I strongly urge you to look elsewhere. Thankfully, we found a new dermatology office above the Old Mill that has been a complete breath of fresh air. They welcomed my daughter with compassion, validation, and professionalism, creating an environment where she felt safe and supported. The difference was night and day. Good riddance to Bend Dermatology. I would not recommend them for alopecia areata--or any condition that requires sensitivity, empathy, and respect.

Quality care and kind PAs, Drs and nurses and MAs. Very willing and easy to suit my needs for…read moreappointments.

I had the worst Dr. Appt experience of my life at Peters Dermatology today. First off the…read morereceptionist hasn't got a clue what she's doing and unbeknownst to me scheduled me for a full body check as a first time patient. When all I wanted was a phototherapy booth for my psoriasis - which btw she told me they had however they do not. My appointment had 3 men in my room - the Dr., nurse and a student from COCC while I was in my underwear and a gown. I felt violated as the Dr. Analyzed my backside when it came to him anyalyzing my front I said no but he still asked to see my chest. Then the Dr. dId absolutely nothing helpful to address any of the reasons I came in for.​

I was disappointed.. the provider was rather dismissive and really didn't take an adequate history…read more She jumped to conclusions. I was a nurse practitioner before retirement and I am pretty disappointed. I also received no info on how to manage my condition going forward. I will try to seek care elsewhere in the future.

Screw this place. Between my crappy insurance, their fees and pathology it's over 1000$ out of…read morepocket Found nothing, I really think the Dr recommended pathology to up charge (ya they get kick backs)

Dr. Wisco's emphasis on preventive care, his deep expertise, his superb medical assistants and his…read morefriendly office staff make his practice a fantastic choice for dermatological care. Highly recommended.

Had high hopes for Dr. Wisco and couldn't have been more disappointed. I would not recommend, nor…read morewill I ever go back. The appointment lasted 15 minutes, & he billed my insurance for 45 minutes. He used liquid nitrogen to freeze off one spot on my nose (which is still there) and charged $551.68. What happened to physicians' integrity? I feel bad for folks with serious issues. I can't even imagine what that bill would look like. I was told to arrive 15 minutes early. The office staff came out of a staff meeting after my appointment was to begin & when the receptionists came to their seats, they said nothing. Finally they took my insurance card, which apparently wasn't scanned because the first bill I received my insurance hadn't been billed. The whole experience was cluster. Save yourself the headache and seek treatment elsewhere.

Lexi and her entire team are absolutely fabulous! No need to look further for your Botox, fillers…read moreetc! They are the BEST in Bend hands down!!!

These girls are the best of the best! Knowledgeable-personal-honest and friendly!!…read more GREAT Staff @ great services!

I have never encountered this degree of incompetence in the medical field…read more Do not choose him nor his radiation technician for your care. The office staff was very competent and caring.

This was a first for me and I am older, so my expectations may be lower then the younger more…read moreselfish patient. The lady at the front desk was as nice and helpful as anyone I have ever met, she had a great smile and made me feel like I was important. I filled out necessary forms. it wasn't minutes later the Dr assistant was calling me in, she was very knowledgeable about why I was there, that was very nice and she also made me feel important and very relaxed. I usually am very nervous when meeting dr but for some reason I was relaxed. Dr came in shortly and he too had taken the time to know why I was there, he took a look, was very good at explaining the problem and the solution. He also took time to look at my skin, He is a great communicator and Doctor. I would highly recommend this office. they are very caring and the building is a beauty too. sorry this is so wordy, but if you get to come to central Oregon dermatology you are very fortunate.

Excellent dermatology office. Dr. Pivik, all the P.A.'s and the office staff are fantastic,…read morepersonable, and very professional. I've been seeing them for nearly a year now for multiple carcinomas that were missed by my previous dermatologist in Bend. This office and their care team is a breath of fresh air. Highly recommended.

Way too busy, unhelpful/rude front office staff, wouldn't refill a prescription I've been on for 3…read moremonths without an appointment even though I was already out for 5 days.

The devil is in the details. There was wrong contact info on address and email, which ended me up…read morein collections in Texas? I was told if I rescheduled, they would waive a no show charge. This is an unusual tactic...not impressed with this, at all. It seems predatory.

A routine sunspot removal procedure (liquid nitrogen) turned into disfigurement. I let Dr. May know…read moreabout this 18 months ago when the scars turned atrophic, heavily textured, hyperpigmented and crepey skin. His overspraying of liquid nitrogen left me with deep pits, thick scabs that would fall off my legs because they were so heavy. I did not think that was normal at the time but what could I do? He gave me creams which helped a little with the pigmentation, but did not address any of the other issues. He told me this summer that I could get laser treatments now that Dr. Johnson was back. I was skeptical because lasers can cause more pigmentation. My consultation with Dr. Johnson was not good. She seemed disinterested in helping her place of employment and colleague in improving my skin without me paying for the corrective procedures. When I left she said, "Hey, I gave you this consultation for free!". I immediately let Dr. May and the manager Melissa know that the consultation did not go well and that I need to know how they are going to proceed with helping me fix the situation that is going on two years now. I gave them two weeks to respond to my request to reach out for next steps. Neither Dr. May nor Melissa bothered to reach out to me. It's really galling that despite my disfigurement, Dr. May's negligence and substandard care and Bend Dermatology's neglect and lack of care, they do not feel as if they need to make this right. I will never go back to this clinic and do not recommend this clinic. They do not care about you.