Posts by Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist
Shingles – Herpes Zoster
Shingles (herpes zoster) is a painful, blistering skin rash that is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox. Causes & Incidence When someone gets chickenpox, the virus stays dormant (inactive) in certain sensory nerves for the remainder of their life, without any signs or symtoms. For most people, the virus just lays…
Read MoreBed Bugs
Bedbugs is a common household infestation that results in itchy, welt-like (hive-like), bumps on the body that are usually grouped together and often appear in a zig-zag pattern. It is not a serious condition and the bugs do not live under the skin, but bite and then jump off, similar to a mosquito. The American…
Read MoreAge Spots
What is it? A solar lentigo (plural, solar lentigines), also known as a sun-induced freckle or “age spot”, is a dark (hyperpigmented) lesion caused by natural or artificial ultraviolet (UV) light. These lesions are commonly referred to as liver spots, although they do not come from liver disease. They may be single or multiple. This type…
Read MoreAcne
Acne—Patient Information What causes acne? Acne is has three major components. For most, although not all, all three components play a role in acne. Pores can become clogged. Clogged pores are not caused by dirt! Pores get clogged because the process of skin sloughing (when dead cells fall off) does not occur properly. The dead cells,…
Read MoreOnline Services
For your safety and convenience, we offer several online services that make it fast, easy and safe to communicate directly with the doctor, send photos to the doctor, review your bills, read handouts that were provided, see parts of your medical chart, schedule/change/cancel appointments, and have online visits (teledermatology). Below are instructions and videos on…
Read MoreOur Office Policies
Cancellation Policy We do our best to ensure that all of our patients receive the best possible care. In order to do so, we try to ensure that all of our patients be seen in a timely fashion. When one does not cancel his/her appointment or does not give enough notice, the ability of others…
Read MorePayment Options
General Dermatology, Surgical Dermatology, and “Medically Necessary” procedures are usually covered by your insurance, although one is responsible for paying their annual deductible, visit copays, and procedure co-insurance at the time of one’s visit. Cosmetic procedures are rarely covered by insurance. All fees will be discussed with patients before the procedure and must be paid…
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Insurance Accepted
BCBS PATIENTS: We do not take BlueSelect If you have a recent card that you received this calendar year, it will likely say BlueSelect on your card if this is the plan you take. If you are not sure, you may call BlueCross to make sure. Sometimes this information is not on the card. We…
Read MoreAbout Dr. Bader
Robert S. Bader, M.D. is an Ivy-League trained physician and surgeon who is a board-certified Dermatologist & Mohs’ Surgeon. Aside from having training in Internal Medicine and Dermatology, Dr. Bader completed a fully accredited fellowship in Cosmetic Surgery under the auspices of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. He moved to South Florida in June…
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