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Richard Parkinson, MD
(19 Reviews)
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5314 N 250 W Ste 220 Provo, UT 84604
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(19 Reviews)
Service
4 star average for Service
Environment
4.5 star average for Environment
Expertise
4.5 star average for Expertise
Staff
4 star average for Staff
Recommended
4.5 star average for Recommended
Value
5 star average for Value
I will try to be brief.

The first time I went to visit Dr. Richard Parkinson. He looked over my body and said “I see eight moles that I would like to remove right now.” Then he proceeded to try to GIVE me a perspective on payments and insurance. He told me my insurance would “only pay for three removals at a time.” Then, after quite a bit more talking he asked “do you have insurance?”
Apparently, when he told me my insurance would only remove three moles in one visit, he was expelling what “most insurance companies will do.” As I would learn later, this not true, but a line used to persuade me to spend more money than necessary. Much like a used car salesman would use.

This office refused to remove more than 3 moles at a time so that I would have to pay more copays. At first they insisted that it was MY insurance that refused to pay more than three at a time, but after many conversations with both my insurance and many different people in the doctors office it was clear what the problem was. They even sent in a nurse that specialized in making sure I agreed to only get three moles removed. I walked out of the appointment because I was very uncomfortable. It was very tough trying to get the truth out of these people. Just save yourself the time if they are pestering you in this way. Your health is not their number one priority, But hey, look on the bright side. Maybe it’s number two!

After allot of frustrating (but cordial) conversations and cancelled appointments, they suggested that I go somewhere else.

The next dermatologist I went to was Dr. Stewart West in American Fork. He was amazing, and he removed 7 moles.
by Stephen xxx.xxx.160.60
August 16, 2014
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Every question I had was answered thoroughly
Was this provider's staff friendly?
Yes, they went above and beyond
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Completely!
Was this provider's office easy to locate?
Fairly Easy
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.180.131
August 06, 2012
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Yes
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.203.109
July 13, 2012
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Every question I had was answered thoroughly
Was this provider's staff friendly?
Yes
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Yes
Was this provider's office easy to locate?
Fairly Easy
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.189.202
April 21, 2012
Does this dermatologist use current and safe equipment?
Yes
Was it easy to find parking at this provider's office?
Yes, it was convenient
Were the restrooms well-stocked at this provider's office?
Yes, they were well-stocked
Did you spend a lot of time in the waiting room at this provider's office?
No, my appointment started at the scheduled time
by Anonymous
February 27, 2012
Did they follow up with you after your appointment?
Yes.
Has this provider ever cancelled your appointment on you last minute?
No, they didn't cancel on me last minute
Did this provider seem irritated to be working with you?
No, they were polite
Does this provider promptly return your phone calls?
Yes
Was this provider's office easy to locate?
Fairly Easy
by Anonymous
February 17, 2012
Did this dermatologist answer all of your questions?
Every question I had was answered thoroughly
Does this dermatologist use current and safe equipment?
Yes; the equipment is very advanced!
Did this provider rush your appointment?
No, I was able to ask as many questions as I wanted
by Anonymous
February 12, 2012
I never had to doubt their qualifications. They made their credentials completely obvious, which made me feel a lot safer. They've never used foul language, which has bothered me at some of the other places I've been too. They always make an extra effort to be polite and courteous. They do such a great job of never overbooking appointments, even though they are extremely popular. I know for a fact that they have lots of business, but I've never had to wait a long time in a crowded waiting room like other places I've been too. It was nice to hear how much the staff respected them. It made me that much more confident that I was under the care of a professional. I didn't have to wait at all after I arrived for my appointment. They were running right on time, which is a really big deal for me.
by Felicia
January 12, 2012
Did you have to wait long after you arrived for your appointment?
Yes, I had to wait quite a while
Did this provider ever postpone your appointment?
Not at all! They always try to get me in as soon as possible
Were the restrooms clean at this provider's office?
Yes, I could tell they were cleaned regularly
Were the staff members able to answer your questions?
Yes, they were able to answer my questions
by Anonymous
January 09, 2012
Do you feel that you could have received better service somewhere else?
Definitely not; I received the best service ever!
by Anonymous
December 23, 2011
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5314 N 250 W Ste 220, Provo, UT 84604