Don't waste your time going to your primary care doctor for skin problems (or anything else for which there is a specialist).
After being told by my family doctor that he didn't know what was causing my skin to break out, I scheduled an appointment at Phoenix Skin. Unlike my experience with most specialists, I was able to make an appointment with one of the PAs the next day.
I was a little apprehensive because their on-hold music and most of the rest of the marketing materials for the practice seemed pretty heavy on cosmetic procedures. I was afraid I would go in because of hives and end up with a lift and a chemical peel.
Nothing of the sort happened, though.
The front desk people and medical assistants were great, and they were running on time. Michael, the PA, was awesome. Very personable, knowledgeable, helpful, and empathetic.
Best of all, he knew what was going on and we got everything taken care of. Thankfully, the place wasn't crawling with pharma reps (it seems like every time I go to my primary care doctor, the valtrex rep is chatting up the front desk---maybe a hint?)