New Patients What to Expect During Your First Visit.
Welcome to Mid-Atlantic Veterinary Dermatology! We are delighted to have you and your pet as part of our family. We understand the challenges and frustrations that come with your pet's skin, ear, and allergy issues, and we are here to provide compassionate and expert care to help alleviate their discomfort.
On this page, you will find all the information you need as a new client, including answers to common questions and what to expect during your pet's appointment and treatment process. Our dedicated team is committed to ensuring a smooth and supportive experience for both you and your furry friend. Thank you for trusting us with your pet's dermatological health. We look forward to working with you towards a happier, healthier future for your pet.
New Patient Checklist
To help our staff better understand your pet and the care they have received from your general practitioner, we request a few items before your appointment. This allows us to provide you with world-class care.
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Schedule an Appointment
Have your staff call us at (703) 594-1308 to schedule an appointment or have your client simply schedule directly on our website.
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Complete New Patient Forms
Please complete the below forms prior to your appointment so that we can best understand your case before you arrive
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Send your Records
Please contact your general veterinarian to have your records sent over to out clinic. They can be sent to info@MAVetDerm.com or submitted through the following Referral Link
What Can I Expect During my First Appointment?
Visiting a Board Certified Veterinary Dermatologist is quite different from seeing your general practitioner. While your GP addresses a wide range of health issues your pet may encounter throughout their life, a dermatologist specializes in skin, ears, allergies, and autoimmune diseases. Think of your dermatologist as your top level of care. Our staff also undergoes extensive dermatological training.
Before your appointment, our team reviews and compiles your pet’s medical records, history forms, and previous test results to create a comprehensive history. This information is reviewed by our dermatologist before you arrive. During your visit, our dermatologist will discuss the history with you, perform a skin scraping, conduct cytology, and complete a thorough examination. The initial consultation costs $375. Afterward, the dermatologist will develop a treatment plan tailored to your pet’s needs.
We recognize that financial situations vary. We will collaborate with you to find the best and most cost-effective approach for your pet’s care. We accept CareCredit and Wells Fargo for medical lines of credit, and we are happy to work with your insurance company.
New Patient Forms
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New Patient History
Tell us a little bit about your pet and what has been going on with their skin and ears. The more we know, the better we are able to serve you.
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Financial Disclosure
Veterinary care can be expensive, but we strive to be transparent and help establish the most cost-friendly treatment plans possible.
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Privacy Statement
The Privacy of you and your pet are very important to us. Let us know who you want to have access into your pet’s records, invoices, and treatment plans
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some of the more common questions that we receive. As always, please feel free to reach out with any other questions.
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To schedule an appointment, please visit our online portal. Here, you can choose a convenient time and create a patient record in our system, where we can attach all your records.
In this self-service client portal, you can download invoices, test results, and medical records, as well as schedule, modify, or cancel appointments.
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We understand that scheduling conflicts can happen. If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please contact us at least 48 hours in advance. We are currently booking appointments 4-6 months out and have a significant waitlist of itchy patients seeking earlier availability. In all fairness to others, please inform us if you cannot attend your appointment. We will do our best to reschedule you promptly.
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During your visit, our dermatologist will complete a comprehensive history review, perform a skin scraping, conduct a cytology, and complete a thorough examination. The initial consultation costs $375. This appointment will typically run a full hour.
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No, patients may continue current medications if they are needed to keep the pet comfortable. When possible, try to avoid adding new medications in the few days before the referral appointment.
If you are seeking allergy testing, pets must be off any injectable or oral steroids and antihistamines 4 weeks prior to any testing. We also advise discontinuing Apoquel and Zyrtec 48 hours before your appointment.
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If you feel that a patient needs to be seen immediately due to the severity of skin lesions or pain, please call us at (703) 594-1308. One of our dermatologists may be able to assist you in determining the best course of action for your patient.
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While withdrawal times may vary from patient to patient, the following are general guidelines:
Topical corticosteroids - Betagen spray, topical ear meds – 2-4 weeks depending on length of therapy
Long acting ear meds - 4 weeks
Oral corticosteroids (Prednisone, Temaril P etc.) - 4 weeks
Short acting injectable corticosteroids (Dexamethasone, Vetalog, Kenalog) - 4 weeks
Long acting injectable corticosteroids (DepoMedrol) – 8-12 weeks
Antihistamines (Benadryl, Zyrtec, Hydroxyzine etc.) 1-2 weeks
Apoquel – no withdrawal but do not give the day of the test
Atopica (cyclosporine) – no withdrawal
Cytopoint - no withdrawal but prefer not to be given 1 week prior to the test
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Please do not to bathe your pet 1 week prior to referral, bring a list of all medications and diets being given to the pet and allow ample time for thorough discussion and assessment of your pet during their appointment.
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Our office is located at 1507 Dodona Terrace, Leesburg, VA 20175. We are in suite 200. Our practice is in the villages at Leesburg Plaza in the offices right next to Wegmans on Rt. 7.
We have free parking on the street and in the parking garage behind out building. We have elevator access for those who need it.
Need to schedule an Appointment?
For your convenience we enabled online scheduling so that you can find a time that works best for your schedule.