SkyMD Company Overview

SkyMD provides a new way to see the doctor using a telemedicine platform. Telemedicine is the up and coming new way to see a doctor where you can stay home and still interact with a doctor by using any device with an internet connection or by mobile app. SkyMD is a dermatology medical group that is able to evaluate, diagnose, and treat many skin diseases. SkyMD’s group of board-certified doctors are accessible from your home, work, or anywhere 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. The SkyMD platform allows their doctors to evaluate your skin condition, diagnose your symptoms, and create a personalized treatment plan for you, if necessary they are able to prescribe medications and send them to the pharmacy of your choice. Once established with SkyMD they consider you their long term patient and follow you through your entire treatment plan.

SkyMD is available to patients located in all 50 states in the United States.  Getting started with SkyMD is simple, just follow these steps:

Step 1 - Register for the FREE SkyMD account and log on to SkyMD

Step 2-Share details about yourself and briefly describe your skin issue, upload photos of your condition to be evaluated by one of their board-certified doctors. Typically it will take less than one hour to hear a response from a SkyMD doctor and they will most likely have questions for you because SkyMD doctors are extremely thorough.

Step 3-Receive a customized treatment plan, if a live video conference is needed this will be scheduled, and if necessary a prescription to be sent to your preferred pharmacy.

Step 4-See real results, SkyMD tracks your progress to make certain that they are meeting your goals.

Some states require a video call for the first visit or if a doctor prescribes medication for a new patient. Sometimes your doctor will request a video call if your doctor feels it is necessary to more accurately diagnose your condition. If SkyMD is unable to diagnose and treat your condition you will be referred to one of their partner dermatologists near you. Telemedicine is a great way to start a medical evaluation, but somethings are better to treat in-person, like a suspicious lesion that should be biopsied, or a wart that needs to be frozen, if this is the case SkyMD will find a local clinic and coordinate with them to get you scheduled for an in-clinic appointment.

Is SkyMD Right for You?

SkyMD welcomes all patients who live in the U.S. SkyMD services are especially convenient for people who have a difficult time scheduling an appointment at their local dermatologist due to many clinics being scheduled out months to a year. Telemedicine allows the SkyMD dermatologist to reach patients in the more remote areas of the U.S. and to see people who have busy schedules making it difficult for them to go into a medical clinic. SkyMD also sees many patients who have disabilities, making it difficult for them to leave their homes and travel to a clinic. Many SkyMD users state that the service they receive from SkyMD is better than an in-person visit because it feels less rushed and they are able to get more details about their issue. Also, SkyMD is an affordable option for your dermatology needs providing up-front costs before you complete your visit making it a great option for individuals who do not have health insurance benefits.

SkyMD is able to see patients of all ages, from newborns to patients over 100 years old. If your minor requires an appointment a parent/guardian will need to register on SkyMD and complete the informed consent step and add the minor to their account as a patient. If SkyMD is treating a minor they require parental consent prior to any treatments or prescribing medications.

Is SkyMD Credible?

SkyMD is part of the Compass Biosciences medical group which is owned by board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist Dr. Antoanella Calame. Dr. Calame’s motto is for SkyMD to treat all patients like you would treat your own family. SkyMD has a patient-first approach and they go the extra mile to make sure all patients receive affordable and effective treatment. SkyMD is proud to be independently and solely owned by a dermatologist, this means that they concentrate on caring for patients, not profits. The dermatologists and staff alike practice compassionate care and are ready to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

All SkyMD providers are Board-certified with the American Academy of Dermatology and hold a state medical license where they practice medicine. They see patients in person, and many of them own practices in the cities they live in. When searching for a provider near you, you are able to view every provider’s profile which includes states they are licensed in, working hours, a short bio, conditions they treat, states they are accepting new patients in, their qualifications and education, and their work experience. SkyMD provides all the information upfront so you know exactly how qualified the provider you choose to see is.

SkyMD is powered by its San Diego based sibling, Compass Dermatopathology, a laboratory that’s leading the way in the proper diagnosis of skin disease. SkyMD’s team of board-certified dermatologists together has the experience of over 1,000,000 evaluated patient cases in medical/cosmetic dermatology, dermatopathology, and surgery. With this experience it can make you feel safe and secure knowing your skin is SkyMD’s priority.

 SkyMD takes your privacy very seriously and uses HIPAA compliant software. SkyMD goes the extra mile when it comes to protecting your information by issuing users an encrypted login and password when you are registered. SkyMD encrypts all data transmission and credit card information, and they never store your credit card numbers. You can feel secure knowing your information is safe with SkyMD.

Conditions Treated By SkyMD

SkyMD provides detailed causes, symptoms, and treatment options for many common skin conditions that they treat, you simply go to their website, click on the condition and you will see detailed information regarding the condition. Some common conditions diagnosed and treated by SkyMD include but are not limited to:

• Acne
• Actinic Keratosis
• Alopecia
• Basal Cell Carcinoma
• Blackhead
• Cold Sore
• Cystic Acne
• Dandruff
• Eczema
• Eyelash Thinning
• Genital Warts
• Hair Loss
• Hyperhidrosis(excessive sweating)
• Melanoma
• Melasma
• Nail Issue
• Psoriasis
• Rash
• Rosacea
• Skin Aging
• Skin Discoloration
• Skin Lesion
• Squamous Cell Carcinoma
• Tinea Versicolor
• Toenail Fungus
• Vitiligo
• Warts
• Whiteheads
  

How Much Does SkyMD Cost?

A visit at SkyMD costs $89 or less depending on insurance coverage. A SkyMD medical visit includes a thorough examination, one or more diagnoses, explanations of your diagnoses, and your comprehensive treatment plan. If a prescription is recommended a SkyMD medical assistant will do their best to find an affordable prescription that fits into your budget. SkyMD has partnered with many of the major insurance companies to give you access to hassle-free claims and smooth billing experience. It is free to sign up for SkyMD and the cost of your visit is shown upfront, allowing you to feel confident there won’t be any surprise bills later.

SkyMD sees all patients with or without insurance. If you don’t have insurance SkyMD will work with you, and many times will provide a discount. If you are a cash patient you will be charged in full up-front for your visit. If you carry accepted health insurance you will need to pay your co-pay prior to submitting your visit, after the visit, SkyMD will bill your insurance and you will be billed for any remaining cost of the visit if there is one.

What Do We Think About SkyMD?

SkyMD is paving the way for how dermatological care can and should be done. Why wait months to see a dermatologist at a local clinic when you can be seen now by a SkyMD doctor, and sure, you may have to still end up going into a clinic to have something removed or biopsied, but at least you can get answers now on your condition rather than having to wait. SkyMD will likely end up being far less expensive than if you went into a clinic as well, with their rates starting at $89 before insurance, that’s a price you can’t beat.

We love that this company is privately owned by a double board-certified doctor, this should make anyone feel secure in knowing that they will receive exceptional care. You can really tell just by browsing their site how much they really put into their patient care. The website is full of information about the company and what they stand for as well as information about many skin conditions and how they can be treated. It’s easy to see that SkyMD is all about putting the patient first and we believe they are one of the top online doctors for your dermatology needs.