I have been to many dermatologists in the past 10 years - some good, some mediocre, some rude & incompetent. I can think of one that was extraordinary like Dr. Elisa Gallo, but this ranking is hard to come by in my book. I don't even know where to begin - Dr. Gallo is always warm and welcoming, sweet and compassionate, no lack of smiles to put you at ease. She cares about her patients to the nth degree and is a perfectionist when it comes to their care. If she happens to be late by a few minutes, it is probably because the patient before needed a little extra attention. Not a physician who rushes you out, she gives you all the time you need (and deserve). And strangely, I wouldn't mind waiting a bit for her as she's worth the wait. Not only is she competent, her knowledge of aligned medical fields is remarkable. If she isn't sure about something, she seeks consultation and doesn't guess. Her body checks are thorough, her surgery is precise, she hates it when a patient has to wait for a biopsy report over a weekend and checks often to inform them, she really knows her patients. Golden hands and golden heart, this one! What more could a patient ask for than this kind of dedication?