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How it works

patient using online dermatology

01.

Easily create an account

Click "Start a Consult" to register with our partner, Miiskin, and then use the magic link to seamlessly get into the secure Miiskin app (requires iOS or smartphone - android available in 2024).  

02.

Start your consultation

In the convenience of your home, fill in the medical questionnaire about your skin issues and share a few photos.  Then sit back and relax while we get to work.  

03.

Get a treatment plan in 2-3 working days, or sooner

Dr. Ryan Trowbridge will review your information and provide you with a medical assessment and treatment plan.  We try our best to address urgent issues as quickly as possible, sometimes as soon as a few hours!

04.

You well get an alert when your consult is ready

Often, you and Dr. Trowbridge will message back and forth in the app to clarify questions you both may have. If a questions awaits or when your consult is complete, you will be notified by email and the Miiskin App. 

05.

Collect your prescription medications

You can pick up most prescriptions at your local pharmacy on the same day as you receive the treatment plan. Or, you can have medications shipped to you.  Some medications require prior authorization by your insurance before you can pick them up.  

5-Steps

Why we think Bridge Dermatology is Better.

More Convenient

Because we use asynchronous technology, you begin the encounter when you are ready in your preferred place of comfort.  

Minimize Missed School or Work

Research has suggested a dermatology clinic visit could cost $187 or more in missed wages and cost of travel (1).  Get your skin problem addressed today without having to miss work or school.

Low Pressure, Unhurried Medical Care

Research suggests dermatology visits last about 15 minutes (1, 2), but this doesn't mean 15 minutes spent with the doctor.  Many patients experience much shorter, even rushed and pressured visits.  Our method using asynchronous telemedicine allows us to give you all the time necessary to completely address your needs.  

More Comprehensive

Because the visit isn't constrained by an appointment time slot, there is never the problem of running out of time or not having all the information necessary to address your concerns.  If you forgot a piece of important history or a prior medication you used, you can take the time to look that up.  If your problem is unique or rare, the doctor has time to see if there is any new research on the topic that may help to best address the problem.  

More Transparent, Clearer Communication

Research has demonstrated that patients forget 40-80% of the information they receive at a doctor visit. (1)  Furthermore, the medical note your doctor writes is often jumbled, confusing, and sometimes not entirely reflective of the contents of your visit (or at least what you experienced).  With the Bridge Dermatology asynchronous method, the entire encounter is recorded in your consultation report, and reflects everything you and your provider discussed.  You will have all the details for reference at your convenience, and they will match up exactly with what is in your medical record.  

Capture the Problem When It Happens

We've all been there.  You have the rash when you book the appointment but when you get to your visit it's gone or completely different.  Not anymore.  As soon as you need medical care, you can start capturing the problem with pictures so your doctor can see what the rash looked like from beginning to end.

Seamless Follow-Up and Monitoring of Your Condition a Home

Because every visit starts with pictures, we have an easy method to track your progress.  We don't rely on previously written descriptions of the rash or lesion to assess the progress of your condition.  We can compare it exactly to the prior pictures we have.  Direct visual comparison along with assessing your symptoms is the best way to make sure you are experiencing improvement. 

Still more questions?

Need to clarify some more things? Contact us at admin@bridgedermusa.com.

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