Gavin R Powell Md's Online Review Report Card

After waiting 3 months to get a "new" patient time slot for my kids, I bring my insurance and back up Medicaid cards. Apparently I sinned by not telling them I had secondary insurance (raised eye brow, dirty look), then she tells me that they need a referral for Medicaid, to which I replied, "just skip it, I will pay CASH." Nope. Their policy is once they know about secondary insurance they won't let you pay cash! They obviously don't care about their clients or they would try to accommodate them. WHO DOESN'T TAKE CASH?! So my poor kids have to deal with their skin problems for who knows how long until I can find an other dermatologist.

Dr. Powell has been our family dermatologist for 10 years! Super great care!! Very caring and wonderful bedside manner. Thanks!!

I went to another dermatologist and he said I just had dry skin and gave me a prescription for a homemade cream he designed. Dr Powell evn had me take a X-ray to rule out cancer that could be a symptom. Got the right diagnose right after. He really cares about you.

My visits were always quick and easy and Dr. Harris took the time to answer my questions and involve me in decisions for my skincare - highly recommend!

My daughter had a weird rash that stumped two previous doctors. We took her to Dr. Powell and he nailed what is actually a really rare condition right away. He was friendly and helpful and did a great job of explaining things. He is awesome and will definitely send my friends.

We've been patients with Dr. Powell for more than 5 years. He is a great doctor, and pleasant to talk to. We've had nothing but good experiences with him, his staff, and business office. Would recommend him without hesitation.

Not only did they not remove all the precancerous spots they were suppose to, the ones which were frozen were not fully removed. I will have to seek another Dermatologist who can actually do it correctly and pay again. I don't have a problem paying at time of service I prefer it, My copay is $35.00 but I was charged $235.00. Tried to explain the copay situation but they insisted it was $235.00 so I paid it. Insurance paid a week later all of it by my $35 copay just like I knew they would. Called the office pointed out the $200.00 overcharge was suppose to received a refund...told were getting ready to mail it out...30 days later I'm still waiting..getting the runaround everytime I call .Guess I'm going to have to sue them to get my refund..shame on them. It's OK to expect payment at time of service it's not OK to screw over your patients by overcharging hundreds of dollars and refusing to refund it.

If I could rate Dr. Powell a 10, I would do it emphatically ! I came to him just 2 weeks ago almost a basket case being covered from my ankles to the back of my neck with itchy scratchy red bumps front and back that started in Aug of 2014. They became so aggravating and intense that it became hard to focus or sleep and a couple of my trips to dermatologists were just short of going the hospital ER instead. I have had a skin biopsy, applied Aug Betamet, taken Prednisone, Doxycycl, used Clobetasol cream, Sarna lotion, Cerave cream, Triamconolin, given a Kenalog shot, and taken large doses of antihistamines. No treatment I took was successful. My 8th doctor visit was with Dr Gavin Powell 2 weeks ago who after acquiring my medical history gave me his diagnosis and suggested we go with UVB Phototherapy. Since I had tried everything else that seemed reasonable I agreed and I took my 1st light treatment a few days later. I was skeptical that 30 seconds in front of a bunch of light bulbs would do anything but by evening time, that same day, I was simply dumbfounded and amazed. This is really working! I could not believe that the itching and bumps were already subsiding, really ... and by the 3rd visit in the light bulb enclosure you could scarcely believe that I was the same person. My skin was totally transformed! I have always been active ... a big game hunter until a few years ago, a church trustee, and lead a physically active life. I walk 2 1/2 miles each day, except Sunday when I cut that in half. So it's not like I don't get my share of sunlight. But to think that I have been suffering for 6 months and then find that there is relief for aggravated eczema ... well, my elation cannot be underestimated. Will this be permanent and how long will I need photo therapy hasn't been determined yet, but knowing I can get relief is priceless. My condition is a type of dermatitis. It is not minor and it is not something I've ever had before, but if you have the itchy scratchies and burning like skin, you know how it changes your life. To me and my wife .... this is almost magic! And my insurance company, Aetna is picking up most of the tab. So insurance companies are recognizing that UVB treatments are successful. Too bad I didn't know that last summer.

Dr. Powell is professional in manner and diagnosis.

Dr P. was very friendly. He took time to explain my situation and the treatment. I never sensed that he was in a big hurry. I really appreciate that. His staff was nice and his fees are reasonable (I am a cash payer so this appreciated.) I did not have to wait a long time to see him.