The Dr. Dustin Podcast - Dr. Dustin Portela

Dr. Dustin Portela, a board certified dermatologist, breaks down the common terms you need to know about your medical health insurance, including deductible, copay, out of pocket max, and more. He also shares his insights on what it's like for doctors dealing with insurance companies from the other side.

This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to be a smart healthcare consumer and save money on their medical bills. You'll learn:

• What your health insurance plan covers
• How to choose the right plan for your needs
• How to navigate the billing process
• How to advocate for yourself with insurance companies

If you're looking for a comprehensive and informative guide to understanding your health insurance, listen to this episode today!

I was surprised to learn today a patient of mine didn't know their job as a pilot would increase their risk of skin cancer. Today I'm explaining why certain jobs will increase your risk of skin cancer. These include pilots, farmers, ranchers, lifeguards just to name a few. There may be some in this list that would surprise you however.

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Many people seek cosmetic treatment for moles to be removed. In searching on social media it's easy to find examples of people who have their moles lasered off.

Dr. Dustin Portela, a board certified dermatologist explains why this is a bad idea, and in some cases can even be life threatening.

When it comes to safely treating and removing moles you should trust the expertise of a board certified dermatologist.

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Dr. Alan Bauman is a world renowned expert in treating patients with all forms of hair loss.  His clinic in Boca Raton, FL has treated over 33,000 patients and he has performed over 12,000 hair transplants during his career. 

We discuss his pathway into hair transplantation from his training in plastic surgery.  We discuss the most common types of hair loss including Covid hair loss.  We then discuss some of the oral and topical treatments available before spending some time on PRP treatment as well and conclude with the latest advances in hair transplantation. 

Dr. Baumann offers Zoom consultations and at least 50% of his patients travel to see him.  To learn more about Bauman medical visit BaumanMedical.com

If you are a provider who is intersted in learning how to improve your results with PRP you can visit the Bauman PRP Class Website

You can find Dr. Bauman on Social Media at 

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After realizing medical school wasn't the career path for him Ron Robinson found himself working for Clinque as a cosmetic chemist. This fortuitous event sparked a prolific career that has led Ron to become perhaps the most well known cosmetic chemists in the skincare industry.

He's gone on to found his own skincare company called Beauty Stat, most well known for their Vitamin C. He is also part of the team that formulated Rhode Skin with Hailey Bieber.

Ron shares some great tips for consumers when it comes to finding the right skincare products for you including what to look for as you read the labels on skincare products.

Try the BeautyStat Universal C Refiner https://go.shopmy.us/p-1713213

You can follow Ron Robinson and his company Beauty Stat at the links below. www.instagram.com/cosmeticchemistronrobinson

www.instagram.com/beautystat

Katie shares her remarkable story of fighting metastatic stage IV melanoma and discusses her path to becoming an advocate for those living with melanoma.

Dr. Portela is a board certified dermatologist and expert in skin health including the diagnosis and treatment of melanoma.

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Dr. Jennifer Krejci is one of the countries top hair transplant surgeons. She has devoted her career to understanding and treating hair loss disorders with both medical and surgical methods.

Today we cover all of the surgical and non-surgical methods of preserving hair.

If you want to see Dr. Krejci for a consultation you can find her here.

https://limmerhtc.com/dr-jennifer-krejci-md-faad/

https://www.instagram.com/limmerhair/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7nedIOEXgJbQoPBZ3aDm5Q

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Dr. Ben Bashline is a board certified dermatologist in Nashville, TN and a longtime friend. We completed residency the same year in Michigan and have seen our career paths mirror each other in many respects. Today we talk about staying healthy despite a busy and hectic life.

We talk about sleep, fitness, nutrition, and even get into our mutual woe of male pattern baldness.

You can find Dr. Bashline at his practice in Nashville, TN

https://www.harpethvalleydermatology.com/

Connect with Dr. Bashline on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/sunburnseasily/

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Dr. Matthew Elias is a board certified dermatologist at Elias Dermatology in South Florida. https://www.eliasderm.com/

As a procedural dermatologist Dr. Elias is up to date on the latest cosmetic treatments and gives us some insight into new treatments coming in the future.

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Dr. Craig Kraffert is one of the top dermatologists in the country and a true leader in the skincare space.  In the early days of the dotcom boom Dr. Kraffert founded dermstore.com and built it into the premier skincare marketplace on the internet.  He used his knowledge in skincare to enter a partnership with one of the most unique skincare brands I have tried, Amarte Skincare.  

In this episode we learn about Dr. Kraffert's background, his entrepeneurial streak, and what is next for Amarte skincare.  

You can learn more about Amarte skincare at their website.  You can also follow them on all major social media sites (links included below). I highly recommend trying any of their amazing products. 

Amarte Instagram

Amarte Facebook

Amarte Pinterest

Amarte Twitter

Buying skincare products during your dermatologist visit can be convenient and when they are carefully chosen those products can be a compliment to your medical therapy. That was the inspiration of Dr. Amy Brodsky when she formulated DermaMade skincare and began offering the products in her Chicago area practice. DermaMade is now available at many dermatologist offices. With this video and the corresponding podcast you will learn about the formulation of these products and the reasons it can be a great idea to get your products from your dermatologist. Visit Dermamade skincare https://dermamade.com/

Dr. Brodsky's practice The Derm

Dr. Brodsky on Instagram

Telehealth expanded significantly during COVID and it is here to stay. With dermatology being such a visual field it can lend itself to telehealth easily. I have partnered with DermaGo and today I sat down with the founder, Dr. Emilie Bourgeault, to discuss the development of their premier telehealth platform DermaGo.ca This episode will also be available as a podcast on the "Between Two Derms" podcast feed. DermaGo is currently available only in Canada, but will soon be launching in the US. To learn more visit www.dermago.ca

https://www.instagram.com/dermagoo.ca

Dr. Bourgeault Instagram

Bonnie had hoped to avoid traditional "western medicine" in caring for her daughter for severe eczema which started after her infant daughter contracted COVID. Today she tells her story of balancing her self described "crunchy granola lifestyle" with modern medicine approaches to eczema.

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Introducing Dr. Benjamin Jones! Dr. Jones is a Board Certified Dermatologist and has been a close personal friend of mine since elementary school.

We took different educational paths and both ended up becoming a dermatologist. In an effort to get a more regular posting schedule we're bringing on Dr. Jones as a regular co-host for the 'Between Two Derms' Podcast.

Today we talk about skincare and catch up on life. We're looking forward to fielding your questions and getting you a more regular video and audio episode of the podcast.

You can follow Dr. Jones on social media at 

www.instagram.com/dermxmd

www.tiktok.com/@dermxmd

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Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) or Red Skin Syndrome has been a controversial topic, but thanks to the work of Dr. Marvin Rapaport, more are learning about this potential complication from overuse of topical steroids. I had an excellent conversation with Dr. Rapaport covering this syndrome and how he treats it. Topical steroids can be a great medicine when used appropriately, but like any medicine they can be abused and lead to side effects. Some will suffer adverse effects even with normal use. TSW is a potential adverse effect of topical steroids in a small percentage of people. Disclaimer: This conversation, and the recommendations made in this video, are for educational and entertainment purposes only. This is not intended as individual medical advice and no doctor patient relationship is established. The content of this discussion is not a substitute for professional medical advice and you should seek medical attention for any disorder. Understand that medical opinions may differ from doctor to doctor based on their individual training and experience. To learn more about Dr. Rapaport or TSW you can check out the following links. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 Skin on Fire Documentary: https://youtu.be/GuaBbsL1qKA Skin on Fire Website: https://www.skinonfiredoc.com/ Dr. Rapaport's Facebook Support Group: Understanding Red Skin Syndrome

There is big money to be made in laser sales, so it should come as no surprise that there are bad actors in the laser sales space trying to make a quick buck. We've reviewed lasers before on this channel, and you know that they can be very good at their purpose, but they also carry risk if they are used improperly. A rising phenomenon is the release of counterfeit lasers on the market that are designed to look like, and/or mimic the technology of the lasers currently available on the market. How can you know if your doctor or Medispa is using the real deal or if they have been duped into buying a counterfeit laser? I sit down and talk with Scott Carson, owner of MRP. MRP is a company based in Park City, UT that sells and services lasers. Scott and his team have seen it all and have been concerned with the rise in counterfeit laser technology. I have personally purchased devices from Scott and his team and have witnessed the high ethical standard of the company and experienced the amazing service they provide. Scott shines some light on this emerging phenomenon and provides tips for both doctors, and patients on staying safe.

MRP Website

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that may also affect the joints.  With so many medications on the market available to treat psoriasis I wanted to spend some time answering your questions about one of the most common conditions we see in the dermatology office.  

Here are some resources discussed in the episode. 

National Psoriasis Foundation

AAD Psoriasis Resources Center

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I'm proud to announce that the same skincare products I make available to my patients in the clinic are now available online for all to try. 

208SKN has been in the works for over a year and the products are amazing.  We've been offering these products to our patients in the clinic for a while now and the feedback has been phenomenal.  

You can visit www.208SKN.com to purchase, or sign up for subscribe and save.  There will be promotions and discounts periodically so make sure to sign up for the email list.  

Adult acne is on the rise and is disproportionately affecting women with a strongly suspected hormonal cause.  This frustration led Sarah Waldock to start her own journey to find a for her own acne.  

We discuss her personal journey with adult acne and also discuss the mental and emotional issues that can come along with adult acne.  

The video version of this podcast is available on my YouTube Channel.  

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This episode is not sponsored by Balm Labs, but links may contain affiliate links which can result in compensation for Dr. Portela

Join Dr. Dustin Portela and his guest, Dr. Chris Tomassian, as they talk about the ins and outs of what it takes to become a dermatologist. A common question on social media is how to be a dermatologist, and Dr. Chris shares his path to being one. He also gives tips from getting a mentor to earning a dermatology residency program. Stay tuned and learn how to be a dermatologist! 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How important it is to find a mentor when getting into dermatology
• The pathway from a bachelor’s degree to medical school
• What applicants need to do to get into a dermatology residency program
• Dealing with medical research and case reports
• What is an internship, and why is it important?
• Different subspecialties within dermatology a resident should go through
• Fellowships or board certification?
• Tips on skincare and when to visit a dermatologist
• And much more!

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You can find Dr. Chris Tomassian on…  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.tomassian

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.tomassian

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Website: www.dermatologyboise.com

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Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treasurevalleyderm/

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