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| - As of 2013, there are just over 570 dermatologists in Canada overall. Canada has a population of 35.16 million.
And your ass is whining about wait times? Pffffft. yes it represents a whack issue in terms of healthcare in Canada. But deal with the hand your dealt. Canada is awesome. Everyone chill. It's just some dermatology ya'll. Bay Dermatology is doing their best.
Somehow. waiting times for me at Bay dermatology have been absurdly reasonable - I've never waited more than 10 minutes to see a doctor, 15 at most, and I'm usually led into a room within 7 minutes. I tend to book on my lunch hour as I work at Bay and Bloor, so it's hella convenient (I know, I am lucky). But wait times have not been an issue for me the 4 times I've been there this year.
I'm currently battling cystic acne. It's been a wild ride! I've been seeing Dr. Abdullah and she was very swift and quick to throw me on accutane, and also very swift and condescending when I explained the side effect symptoms I was suffering from 8 days later (I had to stop cause it made me feel like I was dying :) ) Still. Dr. Abdullah has been helpful, and I have also seen Dr. Salsberg who seems more empathetic and understanding to my body not liking a crazy hard drug. Both dermatologists listened to me in terms of desires and needs and worked closely and in a collaborative mindset to find the best treatment for me. I feel listened to and taken care of at this clinic.
Bay Dermatology has also saved my ass, I had a big event and a huge cyst (like, think elephant-man territory) popped up on my cheek over the weekend. I left a message on Saturday on their machine for a last minute appointment, and they called me back Monday morning and gave me my favorite afternoon spot. The desk staff are kind, accommodating and a general delight. I was in and out of the clinic within the hour.
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