Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhD

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Keeping in Mind the Patient’s View

01/27/2015

Steven R. Feldman , MD, PhD;

Ben Stein’s description of his visit to a Beverly Hills dermatologist is quite entertaining.

Ben Stein’s description of his...

01/27/2015

The Dermatologist

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Managed Care Isn’t All Bad

09/25/2017

Steven R. Feldman , MD, PhD;

Health insurance has been fabulous for us and our patients.

Health insurance has been...

09/25/2017

The Dermatologist

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Expanding Our Horizons

05/08/2023

Steven R. Feldman , MD, PhD;

I have recently been watching videos on various dermatology topics. One by the brilliant dermatologist Dr Peter Lio looked particularly appealing. In this video, Dr Lio described integrative treatments, and my initial bias was that I have no...

I have recently been watching...

05/08/2023

The Dermatologist

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Changing Patients Lives with Our Work

12/16/2015

Steven R. Feldman , MD, PhD;

Humans tolerate (perhaps even pursue) work, as long as that work has meaning. Fortunately for us dermatologists, our work is tremendously meaningful, changing the lives of patients. We are at the frontlines, and can see the benefit of what we...

Humans tolerate (perhaps even...

12/16/2015

The Dermatologist

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The Best Health Care System

07/15/2020

Steven R. Feldman , MD, PhD;

This month, we have a letter by Lili Brillstein, MPH, that describes the benefits of value-based health care and highlights potential issues with an earlier article by Dr Bobby Buka that favored fee-for-service...

This...

07/15/2020

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Dear Reader,

12/05/2023

Steven R. Feldman , MD, PhD;

I need to write a complaint letter to a business that normally provides great service. The letter needs to be formal and respectful. Addressing the letter “To Whom It May Concern” seems too impersonal.

I need to write a complaint...

12/05/2023

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What Routine Lab Monitoring Is Needed for Biologics?

12/20/2016

Steven R. Feldman , MD, PhD;

Over the past 15 years, we have seen remarkable changes in our ability to care for patients with moderate to severe psoriasis. We can take people with horrific psoriasis and get them basically clear—without having to wrap them in tar or make...

Over the past 15 years, we have...

12/20/2016

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