Astle Nancy MD

The dermatologist I had for years moved out of state, so I needed to look for another to replace her. In-​network, skilled, and close to home were high on my list. I came across Dr. Nancy Astle. I went the first time, and she was a little cold and had no bedside manner, but I figured, hey, everyone deserves a second chance. A year later, I went back for a body check and a suspicious bump on my forehead. Again, she was frosty with no warmth or welcoming demeanor. I told her about my forehead and she said to use a topical treatment for 2 weeks and come back. Scared it could be cancerous, I asked if she would biopsy it and then we could treat if needed. She then proceeded to take a biopsy that has left me, 3 months later, with a large divot on my forehead! Dr. Astle did find a mole that needed to be removed, so referred me to a local plastic surgeon for removal. When I told the nurse at the plastic surgeon about the large hole, she simply said «Dr. Astle is aggressive in her biopsies.» Wha? Had I known I would have been left with a facial scar (biopsy was negative for cancer) I would have opted for the topical treatment. When I asked her about the scar beforehand, she assured me it would be a «small white scar». Needless to say, I will never go back, and the experience has prompted me to write this review. A friend of mine asked me if I like my dermatologist, and I told her the situation and who I went to, she too, had bad experience there, as well! I cannot recommend this doctor. She really needs to consider a new profession… somewhere where her cold disposition and lack of concern for her patients’ aesthetics wouldn’t come into play. Avoid this practice and this doctor!