Greater Washington Dermatology

Dr Colonna was very fast! My «surgery» lasted 5 minutes and stitches looked so ugly that I have to remove them next day myself in order to heal without rough scar… Regardless, they charge me three procedures for 5 minutes visit and never called back to discussed the codes. Bethesda office is tiny and very old…

Terrible Dermatology practice. Staff is completely ignorant, rude, etc. The three time I have gotten things moved I should have been sent to a Plastic Surgeon and now look like I have been stabbed in those areas. Even plastic surgeons cannot believe how terrible it looks. My brother has also had issues with them… too many other good dermatologists in the area to have to settle here… i.e. Dr. Green.

I have recently seen both Dr. Colonna and Laura Brandt and had a great experience on each visit. On both occasions I was seen promptly and received a thoughtful, thorough exam. I recommend.

For a dermatologist office this place lacks luster. The staff is a joke. Most appear to be newly graduates from like Everest or what have you. Very unprofessional and lack the definition of HIPAA and what it stands for and look like they just rolled out of bed. The waiting room is very very depressing and screaming for a makeover. I mean, to see a specialist you have to roll in the dough… I went to take my SIL and we got there 15 minutes early. Which was a total waste. If you read my past reviews Im a stickler for time. If appt time says 10 that it should be around that time, not 1030 or 11. Welp, that was the case here. For first timers, we were treated more like a numbered cattle than a human being. The staff airheads to say the least, cant get names right and assumes that we dont speak English and starts speaking to us in Spanish, newsflash! Not all dark hair people with brown eyes are native Spanish Speakers, we told them that we speak English and Italian just fine, no need to speak in Espanol! She seemed frazzled by this but oh well! Some chick with an Ipad strolls in the exam room, and doesnt introduce herself she just starts with the interrogation of questions, Im like, sorry who are you? What is your title? Im very picky, because my care is at the WR medical center and every one you deal with have badges and identification and always introduce themselves as who they are and what they do. You always hear stories about people posing as medical reps. Then comes a PA-​C who from the get go just appeared to be in a hurry. Not giving a rat a*** from the beginning I sensed a very bad vibe. The whole appt lasted less than minutes.
She didn’t have a good Bedside manner… very very rushed… During the check out, this young rude chick was unprofessional and loud with this particular patient. Again, people in the waiting room could hear this persons business. So much Hippa, violations going on in here… And for some odd, reason. They asked if they could take ur pic for their file??? My SIL declined… I dont recommend this place to anyone! Its bad enough that this is a «speciality practice» and your gonna pay high deductibles, you should not have to settle for less. If you read the reviews of their Bethesda location, some have reviews for their Rockville location and of course the majority of the reviews arent good at all. Also, if your paying high deductibles, make sure you get a appt with a real doctor not one who took a short cut to be a dr wannabe… aka a PA-​C Just my IMO…

I have Aetna HMO insurance and require a referral to see this specialist. I have never had any issues scheduling appointments or with billing. The staff is very friendly and generally always on schedule for appointments. I see Dr. Pollicino (spelling?) and she is wonderful, gives me time to explain what is going on and actually listens. Highly recommended.