Aspire Dermatology

I highly recommend this practice, I’ve seen two PA-​C at both the new Johnston location and the riverside location. I can’t say enough about how friendly and efficient both staff and doctors were. I never once felt rushed, they answered all my questions, and both times appointments were same day, which is unheard of for dermatology offices. I’m glad I found Aspire and plan on staying a patient of theirs.

Dr Michaels is very nice, he spends time with you, not a lot of time, but just enough to respond to your questions.
The front desk staff could be more friendly.

Alicia Beck Is the best!!! She found the answer for my skin rash that another DR couldnt solve after 9 months. I have referred so many others and they are all very happy. Go see her you will love her.

I’ve never been to a doctor’s office that was more efficient. My experience was more than satisfactory. I was able to get an initial appointment within a week. I didn’t even have to wait to be seen– I’ve had 5 appointments total and was seen on time at each session. The girls in the office are very friendly and Alicia (the PA) was extremely professional, courteous and knowledgeable. I would recommend Aspire to any of my family and friends.

Dr. Michaels listens & knows! He’s quick & smart. He’s the 1^st derm to help me with my itchy skin (after 3 others). And he pops off unwanted bumps too!

My husband and I both see Dr Michaels and were so blown away by our first experience that Ive recommended dozens of people. I love the whole clean, crisp presentation of all the healthcare assistants in the practice and the efficient, but very friendly manor in which I am «processed» each time I am seen. These days health care dictates to physicians how long they can spend with patients and I think this practice has found a way to maximize the results without compromising the level of quality care and service.
The doctor himself sweeps in the room with a smile and a warm handshake and sits close to me as I explain any concerns. He has a rare ability to hold eye contact with you and make you feel as though you are the most important patient in his practice. All in all, its about the most pleasant experience one can have while being seen by a doctor!

I went in for a consult with Dr. Michaels. As I was leaving, I was informed that I would need to pay $ 100 for the 10-​minute consult. I was never told there would be a $ 100 fee to see him. This is a very bad business practice. I found a different dermatologist.

A painfully bad experience. Dr. Michael’s was recommended to me by my primary care physician. The first and only time I saw him he spent a whopping 2 minutes with me before referring me to someone else in the practice.
It took me 3 weeks to get a followup appointment. At no point did he explain that the procedure he recommended was not covered by insurance. Or that it was not a medical provider he was referring me to. 3 weeks later I finally came back for followup, to his aesthetician, who had zero idea who I was or why I was there. Surprising to me, given that Dr. Michaels referred me. I then learned that I was there for a consult, the second consult, and not the procedure itself.
My time and money was wasted. 3 weeks and 2 consults later, and nothing to show for it. Had my options been explained at the first apt, and that I would need to pay out of pocket, I could have done my own research and had an appointment way earlier than 3 weeks with an aesthetician of my choosing. I walked out without making appointment number 3 for the procedure itself.
I wrote a letter to his practice explaining that that quality of care that I received was less than acceptable. Not surprisingly, I never heard back. The simple recognition that communication was poor would have been all that I needed to not be traumatized as a patient.

I loved my experience with Dr. Michaels! He is such a great dermatologist. I have always struggled with Acne and at the age of 22 it’s not exactly enjoyable. He has a lot of knowledge when it comes to treating Acne with medications. Also, Aspire has a great esthetician that has worked wonders on my skin with facials and chemical peels. Just a great experience all around!