Steve R. Feldman, MD, PhD

Chief Medical Editor Message

06/16/2016

There is a human urge for connectedness in times of illness. Illness, particularly skin diseases, can leave a person feeling profoundly uncertain and alone.

There is a human urge for...

06/16/2016

The Dermatologist

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The Powerful Tool of Inertia

05/23/2016

Steven R. Feldman , MD, PhD;

In recent years, the field of economics has been invigorated with the work of experimental behavioral psychologists.

In recent years, the field of...

05/23/2016

The Dermatologist

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Life-Affirming Volunteerism

04/25/2016

Steven R. Feldman , MD, PhD;

Some dermatologist feel the need to do more, to volunteer.

Some dermatologist feel the need...

04/25/2016

The Dermatologist

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Commitment to Our Patients` Well-Being

03/21/2016

Steven R. Feldman , MD, PhD;

My idea of benefits is seeing our patients get well. If there were a doctor whose main idea of benefit is “substantial revenue return,” well, maybe they would need “free referrals” pretty badly.

My idea of benefits is seeing...

03/21/2016

The Dermatologist

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Letting Go Of Emotional Affiliations For the Greater Good

02/17/2016

Steven R. Feldman , MD, PhD;

Dr. Feldman describes personal situations similar to how affiliations color dermatologist`s judgments of what they see on the field and how they behave.

Dr. Feldman describes personal...

02/17/2016

The Dermatologist

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Evolution of Corporate Caring

01/27/2016

Steven R. Feldman , MD, PhD;

Is quality customer service becoming a vital part of dermatology? Patient satisfaction is being measured, incentivized, and massaged. 

Is quality customer service...

01/27/2016

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Times Passes — Look Where We Are Now!

12/18/2015

Steven R. Feldman , MD, PhD;

In this supplement, we take stock of where we are now with respect to psoriasis treatment

In this supplement, we take...

12/18/2015

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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Give A Little Guidance

11/17/2015

Steven R. Feldman , MD, PhD;

Humans seek direction. Clearly defined and communicated office policies may help patients get their refills and return appointments in more orderly ways. Clear instructions for why, how and when to use medications — which are not given a...

Humans seek direction. Clearly...

11/17/2015

The Dermatologist

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Another Option for Psoriasis Treatment

10/23/2015

Steven R. Feldman , MD, PhD;

Many of my patients are doing well on acitretin in combination with UV obtained by using an indoor tanning bed, a particularly valuable approach for those patients who cannot easily access other forms of phototherapy.  

Many of my patients are doing...

10/23/2015

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