Gonzales Dermatologist Offers Online Patient Forms

The Dermatology Clinic now offers patients the opportunity to download and print new patient forms prior to their first visit.

2013-04-06

BATON ROUGE, LA, April 06, 2013 (Press-News.org) A patient's first visit to The Dermatology Clinic involves a few special steps so that Drs. Tom Meek, Harry Burglass, William Poche, Annie Shannon, Mary Dobson, Lori Byrd and Jordan Whatley, Gonzales dermatologists, can get to know their patients better. To understand what to expect, patients are encouraged to visit http://www.thedermatologyclinic.com/patients.html to read through the available information. The New Patients page holds all the practical information patients need, such as a map and directions to The Dermatology Clinic, office hours, payment policies and more.

The new patient registration form can be easily downloaded from The Dermatology Clinic's website. New patients can simply visit the practice's site, go to the New Patient page, download the form and then bring the completed paperwork with them to their first visit. With registration completed in advance that means less time sitting in the waiting room and more time meeting the dermatologists in Gonzales.

"The initial visit for a patient is an important time for both the patient and our staff. Obtaining background information and medical history is standard protocol and necessary, but we don't want it to take away from getting to know you," said Dr. Mary Dobson, Baton Rouge dermatologist. "With registration forms now readily available from our website, new patients can get necessary paperwork out of the way before coming in, and that means more time getting to know you!"

More than new patient forms, the patient friendly website for The Dermatology Clinic also offers information about the staff, office details online appointment requesting and an educational library of resources on topics related to dermatology, including Botox in Baton Rouge. Additionally, for patients engaging on Facebook, The Dermatology Clinic frequently updates their Facebook page with information, photos, reviews and discussion topics.

Whether a patient is looking for routine skin care or laser skin treatment in Baton Rouge, they turn to The Dermatology Clinic for all of their skin care needs. With the new patient registration forms now easily accessible from the practice's site, patients can receive quality, gentle care more conveniently than ever.

About The Dermatology Clinic: Since 1947, the Dermatology Clinic has been working with patients to provide the best dermatological care for patients in South Louisiana. Drs. Tom Meek, Harry Burglass, William Poche, Annie Shannon, Mary Dobson, Lori Byrd and Jordan Whatley strive to provide the best in quality dermatological care. The Dermatology Clinic's experience in dermatology is coupled with genuine concern for its patients, providing medical and surgical treatments and cosmetic services including Botox, facial fillers, microdermabrasion and laser skin treatment. The dermatologists at the Dermatology Clinic also provide the latest treatments for medical dermatology problems and skin cancer treatment.

Media Contact:
Trudy Turner
ofcmgr1@thedermatologyclinic.com
5326 O'Donovan Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 769-7546
http://www.thedermatologyclinic.com

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