The need for dermatology care in Los Osos, Morro Bay and the entire San Luis Obispo area far exceeds the current available dermatology specialists. The wait to see a dermatologist is often months and a referral is often required. By offering affordable and transparent self-pay pricing, the wait associated with the entire insurance process goes away. Anew Aesthetics by Physician Assistants, Inc. guarantees same week appointments!
Heather Valasek PA-C is a Diplomate Fellow of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. This constitutes a completion of a fellowship training in the specialized fields of medical and cosmetic dermatology. After her training she became the sole provider of a high volume central valley dermatology clinic in which saw roughly 60% skin cancer related visits, including in office cancer excisions performed exclusively by herself, 30% acute and chronic conditions such as acne, melasma, eczema, and various rashes, and 10% cosmetic concerns. Patients can be confident that Heather has the experience and training to address any of their dermatological concerns.
Read more about Self Pay Medical Dermatology here.
Self Pay Medical Dermatology Pricing:
Dermatology Appointment $100
-examination, assessment, diagnosis, prescription, treatment plan
Anything from a full body skin exam, to acute and chronic dermatological conditions.
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Electrocautery/Electrodessication $50 per <15 lesions
Non-exclusive examples: cherry angiomas, acrochordons (skin tags), etc.
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Cryotherapy $100 per <15 lesions
ex. warts, seborrheic keratoses, etc.
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Intralesional Triamcinolone/Corticosteroid Injections $50 per site
ex. acne, cyst, alopecia areata, keloid scars
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Laceration Repair/Wound Care Starts at $100
-Price varies depending on length, depth, location, and materials needed
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Removal/Biopsies
Shave Removal/Biopsy $150
Punch Removal/Biopsy $250 includes f/u suture removal
Cyst removal- cost varies by size and type
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Excision
$500 each
Full surgical removal of skin cancers and other lesions which can be done as an in-office procedure. The specimen must then be sent to the dermatopathologist to evaluate and ensure clear margins.
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Dermatopathologist Report
*All specimens retrieved at Anew Aesthetics by Physician Assistants, Inc. will be sent to UCD Dermatopathologist Department for prompt evaluation. UCD can bill the patient or their insurance directly according to patient preference. They offer competitive pricing and phenomenal expertise. Reports are typically available after one full working day. Any special stains or testing required for diagnosis will not be charged prior to patient approval.
UCDavis Patient Self-Pay Pricing
Biopsy/Excision(per specimen) $60
Special Stains (per stain) $50
Immunohistostaining, 1st antibody $80, each additional $50
Slide consultation $150-250
Direct Immunofluorescence (DIF) $330
