Patient Information for Dermatology Patients in Washington and Annapolis

Thank you for choosing the Center for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, The Professional Aesthetic Image Center, P.C. for your medical and cosmetic skin care needs. Board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Cheryl M. Burgess and her amazing team of professionals are honored by your patronage and dedicated to exceeding your expectations in every aspect of your dermatological care.

Office Hours

Our Washington DC office is open Monday – Thursday from 8:00am to 4:00pm and our satellite office in Annapolis will be open Fridays 8:00am to 4:00pm. If you plan on stopping by one of our offices, we recommend calling ahead, because these hours of operation are subject to change.

Schedule an Appointment

If you would like to schedule an appointment at the Center for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, The Professional Aesthetic Image Center, P.C., please call us at (202) 955-5757. You can use this telephone number for appointment requests at our main office in Washington, DC or our satellite office in Annapolis. If you need to cancel a scheduled appointment, please call us at your earliest convenience. A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required to avoid non-cancellation fees.

Office Policy Statement

At our establishment, we adhere to the following policies to ensure optimal service provision and operational efficiency.

Appointment Reservation

A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required at the time of scheduling to secure your appointment. This deposit will be allocated towards the total cost of your scheduled appointment or procedure. Should you need to cancel or reschedule, we kindly request a minimum of 24 hours notice. Failure to provide adequate notice will result in the forfeiture of the deposit, which will be applied as a “No Show” or “Late Cancellation/Reschedule” fee.

Medicare Patients

We accept patients covered under Medicare Part B. This does not include patients who have Medicare Advantage Plans. For such patients, payment is due at the time of the visit. We facilitate the submission of claims to Medicare on behalf of the patient for their reimbursement.

Insurance Coverage

Our office exclusively accepts Medicare Part B coverage at present. However, we provide comprehensive itemized statements for patients with other insurance coverage. Payment for services rendered is expected upon completion of the visit, with patients retaining the responsibility of submitting these statements to their respective insurance providers.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding regarding these policies, which enable us to maintain the highest standards of care and service delivery. Should you have any inquiries or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact our administrative team.

Thank you for entrusting us with your healthcare needs.