What is the difference between an HMO and PPO?
n HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) and PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) are two types of managed healthcare plans that offer different benefits and costs. The main differences between HMO and PPO plans are: Network: HMO plans usually have a more limited network of healthcare providers that patients can choose from. Patients typically have to choose a […]
What is a Board Certified Dermatologist?
n A Board Certified Dermatologist is a medical doctor who has completed specialized training in dermatology and has passed rigorous examinations to become certified by a recognized board, such as the American Board of Dermatology in the United States. To become a board-certified dermatologist, one must complete four years of medical school followed by a […]
Santa Monica Dermatology COVID 19 Update
UNDERSTANDING VIRAL INFECTIONS 101 Long before we knew about the COVID-19 virus, we had to protect ourselves and our patients from other lethal viral infections. We hardly ever think of HIV or Hepatitis C anymore. There was a time when these viral infections consumed our daily energy in medicine. As a result of these two […]
Dermatology Consultation Request
Medical or Cosmetic Consultation Special: Only $75 for a limited time (a savings of $115) Dermatology Consultation with Dr. Kormeili from the comforts of your own home and tailored to your busy life. Get individualized recommendations to create your best post-quarantine skin. The post Dermatology Consultation Request appeared first on Kormeili, […]
COVID Kindness Is Contagious, Pass It On!
COVID Kindness And Compassion As infectious as the COVID-19 virus has been, kindness and compassion are even more contagious. You can spread kindness and compassion without a touch, a word, or even knowing the other person. We are all being challenged in significant ways. No one is experiencing this pandemic alone, though the social isolation […]
COVID Dermatology Tips While Grocery Shopping
These COVID dermatology tips are created by a board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Tanya Kormeili to help keep you and your loved ones safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope you enjoy these tips and they help take away some of the stress of going grocery shopping. To make sure you don’t touch anything unknowingly, online dermatologist Dr. […]
Virtual Dermatology in California
Virtual dermatology in California has become increasingly popular. Now, it’s easy, convenient and affordable to see a board-certified dermatologist online without having to leave home or work. In fact, it’s as easy as taking a selfie! Benefits of Virtual Dermatology Virtual dermatology with an online dermatologist has many benefits which include: Gaining access to […]
COVID Tips to Help You Stay Healthy
We wanted to come up with COVID tips to keep you safe. Much like you keeping our families and loved ones safe, is our top priority. Unfortunately, the current testing for COVID-19 has a false negative rate of 30%. That means in 30% of the times, you can be testing negative but be infectious to others! […]
6 Health And Beauty Myths Unveiled: Save Time, Money And Disappointment!
Watching T.V., reading magazines, or going to beauty beauty stores, Dr. Kormeili is always SHOCKED at the claims made by so many companies! So many health and beauty myths out there. It kills her to this that in this economy, hard-working Americans are being taken advantage of by such false advertising; our dreams of looking out […]
MedSpa Bill Signed Into Law: Greater Patient Safety Is On The Way!
The New AB 1548 Law (MedSpa Bill) What does the new medspa bill mean for you? Today, Governor Jerry Brown signed into law AB 1548, the patient safety bill co-sponsored by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association (ASDSA) and CalDerm. We all hear about cosmetic disasters that have occurred as a result of inappropriate use […]