Dr. Eric Joel Meinhardt, MD

Amazing doctor

Exceptional doctor

Dr. Meinhardt is a fantastic physician. I had seen multiple physicians for my condition and had gone through many treatments. He was the first that was able to accurately diagnose my condition and treat appropriately. Not only is he thorough, caring, and a great doctor, but his staff is excellent. Calling the office with questions is very easy and they are very responsive.

I always give people and businesses a chance to explain before I judge, often I give them more than just one chance. Dr. Meinhardt and his office didn't take them, in fact they dug a deeper hole with each conversation. I went to see Dr. Meinhardt for a simple skin condition. We're not talking cancer here so I choose a new, young business to support as I know how high student debt is of most young doctors starting out. My appointment lasted less than 10 minutes, straight forward diagnosis and treatment. I was told that if I needed to come back for follow up I can just walk in and he'll take care of me there and then. I took Dr Meinhardt up on what seemed a generous offer and a month later I received the bill in the mail. $267.95. I thought it was a slightly high for a 10 minute appointment and a 5 minute follow up but paid up as it was not completely excessive. However a couple of weeks later I was sent another bill for the same amount, for a total of $535.90. I called in to make them… aware of their mistake of sending out a duplicate charge but to my surprise they very much intended to do so. I asked them how this could be in any relation to the treatment received and I was told that the amount is so high because they have to overcharge the insurance as they will only receive a fraction of that amount finally. It was obvious from the bill though that my insurance didn't cover the treatment and the entire amount was my responsibility. I made her aware of the obvious fact again that I am not the insurance negotiating but in fact a cash paying patient. She didn't seem to be able to grasp the difference and suggested I'd call the insurance or get better insurance. I Felt like the conversation was above her head and I asked to be called back by the doctor at his convenience. Unfortunately I never received a call back but one month later another bill arrived, this time for $213.32 and the indication that I was late on my payment. I called the office one more time and I was told that they were happy to offer me a discount of $54. $481.27 was still beyond acceptable amount for the service received and I asked to have the doctor call me back at his earliest convenience to discuss the inflated bill...Needless to say he never called. Beware of this doctor, a very experienced and reasonable dermatologist is just up the road, Jack Silvers. If you have to see Dr. Meinhardt ask in advanced what the cash price will be, make sure you get it in writing so that if the insurance won't cover you're treatment you are covered because this office sure won't look out for you.

Very thorough and really explained all options. Highly recommend Dr. Meinhardt.