David Van Dam, MD

While I was sitting in my paper gown, feeling vulnerable and concerned as a survivor of malignant melanoma thinking I was looking at a recurrence, the np told me results would take 2 wks, I shared that with my first melanoma, my oncologist had said if I had waited just another week or two, I would have needed chemo and had my path results the same day. I asked her if they ever rush results. She said they have no control wand even if they rush, no guarantee in less than 5 work days. I wanted the doctor to decide. He flew into the room, did not acknowledge my handshake or my intro, did not ask me anything or listen while I tried to share my history. When I repeated what my oncologist said, he said, "THAT'S JUST NOT TRUE" in a loud, intimidating way. He chided me and challenged me to find a quicker lab. I told him a derm last year gave me results in a day. "WHY DON'T YOU GO BACK THERE THEN?" Turned and left. NP kept hammering away. INEXCUSABLE. I am 56 years old and see many docs. … Never had an experience like this, so unprofessional and petulant like a child.

Hides under two layer of "in network" providers and then ignores Insurance discounts because he is "out of network"

Very painful treatment + NO results after 2.5 months + $3500 = a huge waste. My neck still hurts. I'll give it a few more month and if still no photographable results I'll be reporting to the Better Business Bureau, AMA, etc. Also worry about the effects of the inflammation on overall health. A clinical trial (by Ultherapy not an unbiased third party) on efficacy was completed a year ago but no results yet published.

My family has see Dr. Van Dam for years. Kids for acne & me for anti-aging. Office staff is super nice. Would recommend to everyone!