FAQ

Do you accept my insurance?

At Certified Dermatology, we accept most insurances. When you call our office, we will verify your insurance and discuss copays etc. Your insurance must still be valid when you are treated by our providers. You will be required to present your card on your appointment day as well. We also require a valid ID. An estimate of initial appointment fees and costs, investigations or surgery are available on request.

How do I pay my bill?

To make a payment, click here to QuikPay. Billing questions? Call our billing department (732) 456-7777. (option 4)

Can I download my patient forms?

Yes. The forms you need may be viewed / downloaded here. Please note that, like all medical practices, we are shifting away from paper forms and moving to “Patient Portals.” We use two patients portals (BREEZE and EMA) to track your visits and history with us. Please go to our Patient Portals and Forms page here.

What are patient portals?

Patient forms are important parts of your patient care and are required Electronic Medical Records (EMR). New patients will be directed to these portals. Existing patients who are not on the patient portals will be directed to these portals as well.

What are the signs of infection?

If you think your site is infected these are signs to look for:

• More pain than what you think would be expected
• Redness that is spreading beyond the treatment site
• Discharge from the site. Usually the discharge will be yellow-green in color and pus like
• Warmth or heat to the site or surrounding area

If you see any of these signs and think your site is infected please do not hesitate to call 732-456-7777 and get checked immediately.

Please plan to bring a snack, beverage, book, etc to your surgical appointment, as certain procedures require you to wait for results in our waiting room afterwards.

I had a biopsy today. What should I know?

If you were in the office and had a biopsy (without stitches) there is little to no care needed. The area can get wet and be washed as usual with soap and water (no alcohol or peroxide!) Allow the area to get to air as much as possible, but covering with a band-aid may be done if you desire. However, let it get to the air as much as possible. Some redness around the site is normal, and even some minor discomfort.

If you had a biopsy with stitches please see the FAQ “EXCISION”.

Please plan to bring a snack, beverage, book, etc to your surgical appointment, as certain procedures require you to wait for results in our waiting room afterwards.

What should I plan if I'm having an excision surgery today?

If you received stitches today keep our bandage on until the morning – if it looks blood soaked you may change it to a clean one. You can get it wet tomorrow (unless you were told differently at the office). Again, wash with gentle soap and water – no alcohol or peroxide to the area. Some minor spotty bleeding is normal, and you may need to keep a dressing or bandage on the area for a few days. After the first 3 days you may start to apply a thin coat of Aquaphor, vaseline or bacitracin at bedtime. Do not use neosporin or triple antibiotic ointment! Be careful with physical activity or heavy lifting as this may disrupt the healing and cause the stitches to open.

I had freezing done today. What should I know?

If you had a spot(s) treated today with cryotherapy (freezing) you should expect to see a blister or some swelling/puffiness to the area. This is normal. Most of the time the blister is clear fluid filled, but sometimes it may be dark in color (purple or black) which indicates a blood filled blister – this too is normal. You also may experience some discomfort, it shoud not last long and it should subside in a few days. These areas also do not require any special care or treatment. The area can get wet and be washed as usual with soap and water (no alcohol or peroxide!) Allow the area to get to air as much as possible, but covering with a band-aid may be done if you desire. However, let it get to the air as much as possible.

I had Cantharone today. What should I do?

If you had a spot(s) treated today with canthucur you should expect to see a blister or some swelling/puffiness to the area. This is normal. Most of the time the blister is clear fluid filled, but sometimes it may be dark in color (purple or black) which indicates a blood filled blister – this too is normal. You also may experience some discomfort, it should not last long and it should subside in a few days. These areas also do not require any special care or treatment. The area can get wet and be washed as usual with soap and water (no alcohol or peroxide!) Allow the area to get to air as much as possible, but covering with a band-aid may be done if you desire. However, let it get to the air as much as possible.

I had a spot burned off today. What should I do?

If you had a spot burned off, or what is known as electrodessication and currettage, there is little to no care needed. The area can get wet and be washed as usual with soap and water (no alcohol or peroxide!) Allow the area to get to air as much as possible, but covering with a band-aid may be done if you desire. However, let it get to the air as much as possible. Some redness around the site is normal, and even some minor discomfort.