Douglas Buethe's Online Review Report Card

I rarely leave comments on google unless requested however Douglas Buethe has become an immediate exception to this. so from beginning to end I recently worked with him after not seeing him for a long time because of the resolution of my issue via clobetasol(Most recent visit was back in 2019 to address eczema). I had spoke with one of his representative after my eczema returned and my clobetasol prescription expired and the earliest appointment was the following wednesday which was pretty fine with me. We had a succinct and cordial conversation and that was the end of that. Fast forward to the day of the appt and I was prepared and ready 15 minutes before. I wait until the time of the appointment and…nothing. at this point I’m assuming he’s working with a patient and is stuck in that appointment which is totally understandable. 15 Minutes pass and I begin to get a little frustrated because I was hoping to get in touch with my endocrinologist before he left for the day to discuss something regarding my brain tumor. I call the staff and politely ask what the holdup is with my appointment. They say that he is working with a customer a little late and i’m like okay thats fine. 40 MINUTES LATER I’m still not in my appointment and now I’m frustrated and I voice my frustration to the staff while still in a respectful yet stern manner(at this point my endo has left and now that is something wiped from my day that was pretty important). 5 minutes later he finally calls and he immediately begins discussing my previous dermatology appointments and etc. My opening response Is wow no apology about being late then discussing my issues. We finish the appointment and I’m prescribed my prescriptions and He tells me once that I have to visit him every 6 months for prescription renewal which is fine. well last night I was looking into my after visit notes and in the notes he states that I was harassing his staff and that I was Non-compliant. at this point I’m baffled at the fact that he would actually lie and say that I was in any way harassing anyone because I am one of those Gen Z’ers that hate people that harrass staff because the job is not easy and I myself am in a customer facing role. I know he felt the desire to lie because I said wow no apology during my appointment which is crazy and he also said in the notes that I was frustrated because I had to wait while not adding that I waited 40 minutes. The fact that his ego is so fragile that a small and justified comment is enough to warrant lying In notes that OTHER FUTURE DOCTORS CAN SEE is absolutely crazy. This is a pretty pitiful display coming from a reputable hospital like mercy. And my appointments with Dr.Buethe will be coming to an immeidate end.

Dr. Buethe was recommended by my Internist for a full body check and a look at something on my scalp. Dr. Buethe explained everything clearly, did a biopsy that was painless, and was a very kind and caring physician. I would recommend him to anyone.

I have been a patient for over 3 years and have always found him and the office staff very knowledgeable and caring. I like going where you see the doctor and not a PA. And never feel rushed.

I am highly upset. While Dr. Buethe was kind, his staff lacks compassion and empathy. I have a baby and had to take care of him because I can’t leave him by himself while my husband finished an important meeting. I will say while I was 5 min over the grace period (most places it’s 15 min and I errored and theirs is 10 min), I already e-checked in the night before. I sometimes have to wait at most 30-45 min to be seen and I had to reschedule because of 5 minutes. The front desk person seemed like they were on a mission to be a jerk. It’s June and now I can’t be seen until October.

Dr. Buethe was able to provide effective treatment on my first visit. I have been to other dermatologists and allergists with little to no resolution. I never feel rushed and always have all of my questions answered.

I found Dr. Buethe extremely thorough, and professional. He examined two problematic areas, biopsied three total as well as performing a total skin check. I had concerns about these two areas and his staff arranged an appointment in a very timely manner to address my concerns. I left feeling very confident that this doc is excellent.

I never got to see him but had a appointment scheduled...then it was cancelled with no phone call no explanation it said in mychart cancelled by patient...I had cancelled nothing...I had another appt that day with another doctor that day as well. I have a home here in MD but practically live down in FL for work so when I have dr appts I have to move mountains to get back. I called left 3 VM for a call back starting aug 31st with no call back..flash forward to today 8th of sept I went to my one scheduled appt and decided to go by there desk nobody was there. So I called again this time actually got a hold of somebody but the phone call did not go so well...with no explanation of cancellation still they had no record of them even calling me which is there fault then wanted to reschedule me for two months later..she kept repeating we are only at that office Tuesdays and Fridays I said today is Tuesday she said yes dr buethe had prior engagement and he cancelled all appointments which bell went off on my head that's why I got cancelled....but the feel to me was off and staff very unprofessional so I will not be seeing this doctor going with my gut and gonna save myself from further heartache.

I saw Dr. Buethe at the office in Overlea. He has a kind and calming demeanor. He seemed very knowlegable and took the time to address my concerns. I recommend him.

Dr. Buethe was very professional and helpful when it came to my issue. He helped me get a note for my work, understood my pain, was thorough, and advised on follow up. His medical assistant was really helpful and a good worker too. She supported him in the procedure and helped with my note. I will be back and recommend him.

From the dematologists I've seen at Hopkins, UMB and Mercy, Dr. Douglas Buethe is the most arrogant and rudest of all. He entered the room raging because I had a conference call at the time of my appointment. He yelled at me, saying that I was "incredibly disrespectful." Of course, I didn't plan it this way, but things happen. We then had a disagreement over the treatment, as I have been treated for my condition before and the course he was suggesting has never worked. So he dismissed me and told me to go find a different doctor. I'm very happy to have any dermatologist except him as my physician.