I have had moderate acne for 16 years and have tried everything under the sun to clear it up. My condition has become worse over the last 2 years so I decided to see a dermatologist. I was referred to the Portland Dermatology Clinic and I was truly disappointed with my visit. After a RN took a very brief history of my skin problems, Dr. Rebecca Bremner entered the room. She spent all of 5 minutes talking to me, assuring me at first that even though my acne bothered me, other people probably couldn't even see it. What? Are you serious? Then she proceeded to tell me she was putting me on oral antibiotics and I should use a Benzoyl Peroxide face wash and Cleocin T, a topical antibiotic, all of which I have tried numerous times to no advantage. I tried to explain my poor history with antibiotics to her, but she was clearly already thinking about her next appointment. She made her escape, leaving me with a petty explanation of why Retina A would not work on my acne. She had her nurse write the prescriptions and I left the clinic $100.00 poorer and fairly upset. I had been looking forward to this appointment for almost a month, and not only am I disappointed, I feel taken advantage of. Dr. Bremner was not interested in listening to my medical history or discussing other acne treatments. I would not recommend seeking quality care from her.
Cons: Medical service
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