David W Powell MD

I had the best visit. Skin cancer check.
Wendy and Dr. Powell are a great team. They both spent enough time with me. Answered my questions and Checked me out thoroughly! Helped me with questions about my husbands visit and prescription. Those who had a bad visit must have had a bad day themselves. Because the office I visited was 10 out of 10.

All the reviews about long wait and cancel appointments are true. I was being rescheduled twice and the wait time was long to just see the P.A. I think it’s because they accept most of the insurance that’s why they are busy.

I cannot stand Angie. She has the worst attitude and is rude all the time.
I will stop coming to see Dr. Powell for the simple fact that she rushes through appointments and doesn’t care what you have to say.

Horrible, obnoxious, rude and unfriendly and again horrible staff. After few weeks of waiting I got an appointment. On the day of the appointment I called up the staff and asked if my appointment will be on time or will I have to wait. They told me that there could be some waiting. I asked specifically how long since I was coming during lunch hours and had to return to work. They told it could be half an hour or an hour or more. But so I told them that I will be coming half an hour late in that case since I have to drive a long while to reach there. When I reached the office they would not let me in saying that I am late and were very rude and obnoxious. Never going back

I actually just changed my dermatologist to Dr. Katz in the Galleria Area because Powell Dermatology has gone so far downhill.
I had been going to him for at least 10 years. My father went to him even longer. The place used to be amazing, but it’s not that way anymore.
Firstly, the time it takes to get an appointment. I use to be able to get in very quickly, maybe a couple weeks TOPS. I can barely even get 2 appointments a year now. I called recently and was told their first appointment was in September. Really? That’s a little far off for an appointment! It’s June as I write this. Part of the reason is that, I believe Dr. Powell needs more help in the office, more doctors. I don’t know what the reason is, but this place could seriously benefit from some more doctors. If you have ANY type of emergency, what are you supposed to do? All I needed was a steroid shot. Takes 5 minutes. Powell Dermatology wouldn’t do it. Went to Dr. Katz, whom I’ve never even been to and they got me right in in a matter of 2 days for an appointment that, what do you know, was 5min long.
Second, IF you ever do get an appointment, have fun in that waiting room. I’ve had to walk out multiple times after extremely long waits. I don’t have all day to sit in a waiting room and I’m willing to bet not many others do either. In my opinion, too big of a practice. Not enough Dr.‘s.
Thirdly, Dr. Powell use to be very personal with his patients. He was a family friend and you could tell. He genuinely cared. He has no time to care anymore. It’s nice that he’s got so much business, but damn. I would like an appointment in which I actually felt like more than just another patient. You will usually see Doctor’s Assistant’s for a majority of your appointment.
Lastly, my biggest problem is he refuses to do treatments I want. The steroid shot I’ve asked for multiple times for my cystic acne, he won’t do. I don’t know what the reason is, but instead, he puts me on anti-​biotics that never do anything. So, after him refusing many times, I sought new help. Had a very troublesome spot come up. Same type of thing I have asked Powell about for years. He always refused. Those spots stayed huge and red forever and when they «went away» they left scars and blotches. Dr. Katz came right in and gave me the shot– no questions asked. It’s been 24 hours and the spot is already 75% gone and hardly red at all. She did what Dr. Powell wouldn’t and what she did WORKED. Combine this, with the fact that I waited about 10 minutes in the waiting room AND got seen within 3 days, I immediately changed my doctor.
Every time I went to Dr. Powell, pretty much all I got was talk about Accutane. He suggests it every single visit. I have told him numerous times I can’t take it because of my medical history. Still every time, he comes in and says, «Have we discussed Accutane?» It’s been in my file for a good number of years that I can’t take it. Yet, every time I come in, we discuss it.
Obviously, I am very upset with Powell Dermatology and have been for quite some time. I will be taking my business elsewhere. It’s up to you what you want to do. He’s a good doctor. My problems lie in other areas.

Hey Doc– Just wanted to give a big thanks to you and your staff for the attention and time you gave me at my visit. I truly felt like a rock star in your office. The time and dedication you and your staff spent with me explaining the process put me much as ease. You are truly lucky to have the staff. Thank you for calling me to make sure I was ok– it was unexpected but very much appreciated. If I ever need a dermatologist again, you will be the only one I call. As a side note, I gave your name to my family and friends in case they need an honest dermatologist. Knowing what I know now about you and your staff, I would have driven from the Woodlands. Great bedside manners!!!

I have recommended Dr. Powell to all of my family and friends. He is very thorough and always takes the time to listen to my concerns. I credit him with saving my husbands life because he found a melanoma on his leg and the prompt treatment he recommended eliminated the cancer. He is extremely knowledgeable in many areas of dermatology. I can’t say enough good things about him and his office staff. If you are looking for a dermatologist, look no further!

Interesting thing just happened. I have a rash on my back that I suspect is laundry detergent but it won’t stop itching. Should have called another dermatologist but I got lazy and called Dr Powell for an appt. It’s convenient. Made an appt for this Thurs but a few minutes later Tiffany with Dr Powell called back to say they read my Unilocal review and thought I should go to another Derm office. I agree. I should have but it was still interesting. It was a chance for them to redeem themselves. I don’t think they saw it this way. Called Advanced Dermatology and they made an appt for tomorrow. Perhaps they will see me in a reasonable time. I’ll keep you posted.