Katie P.
Yelp
I first went to Dr. Carretero because she was close to downtown and there was an available appointment. Man, did I ever get lucky.
I have always hated going to the dermatologist because no one wants to talk about how bad their skin is. Dr. Carretero never made me feel uncomfortable, and her frank and easy going manner made me instantly at ease.
We talked about why I was there, and went over a couple of treatment options, and though the medicine she prescribed me was super pricey, she also gave me coupon cards that knocked the price significantly down to "affordable" from "OHMYGOD ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!" As mentioned by Kate G., she never pushed expensive treatments or skin cream (in fact, she told me to keep using my drug-store Aveeno face stuff) or tried to upsell you, and patiently looked at a mole I was concerned about. I left feeling like everything I needed had been taken care of.
I've been back a few times since the initial appointment for follow-ups and they're always quick and pleasant, though I know if I had questions or wanted to try a different treatment route Dr. Carretero would take the time to listen to me and try to find a new solution. I wouldn't trust my face to anyone else, and have recommended her to several friends.
I also saw Katharine, the in-house aesthetician, several times. She is absolutely lovely and did wonders for my face. I love her so much, and as soon as my budget gets back on track, I'll be going back for more micro-derm. She's really cognizant about your level of comfort and making sure you're not in too much pain (scrubbing off a layer of skin is bound to hurt, but she makes it as pleasant as possible!).
So yeah, if you're looking for a dermatologist that is friendly, servicey and accessible, go to Lower Highlands Dermatology at Prima. Dr. Carretero will do you right.