If you are looking for the best dermatologist in Atlanta, Georgia you will want to keep the following tips in mind:

1. Dermatologists know a lot about normal skin, but they also specialize in knowing when a condition is abnormal. That lists probably includes something that is personal to you and looks something like this: psoriasis, warts, vitiligo, acne, rosacea, hives, skin cancers and odd-looking pigmentation (brown spots) that you might not be comfortable with having on your skin.

2. Hair loss or nails cracking? Wrinkles appearing and scars you wish you could hide? Well, dermatologist specialize in those treatments as well.3. You can check the Skin Care Foundation and the American Academy of Dermatology to find a dermatologist near you. Another idea is that medical school faculty often have private practices as well and you may want to make an appointment with one of them.

3. Ask your family doctor who he/she would recommend or ask your family members and friends. All of us at one time or another will need treatment of a rash, an unusual mole or some unknown skin disorder. Just ask around your friends at the office and a name is sure to pop up. Then look the doctor's name up online to see if there are ratings of patients who have already visited them and what they thought.

4. Be sure to ask about what kind of insurance they take, their office hours, are they taking new patients, and the speed of their appointments.

5. Does this doctor have a particular specialty or sub-specialty such as facial surgery or cancer. There are others called immunodermatologists that specialize in the diagnosis and management of skin diseases caused by a weakened immune system. Then there are dermatologists who specialize in cosmetic treatment to reverse the signs of aging.

6. When the doctor suggests a particular procedure, be sure to ask how many times he/she has performed this procedure and if this involves invasive procedures (cutting) and what are its potential risks.

7. Go for a brief, first office visit consultation and see if you are comfortable with this dermatologist and if the doctor listens to your concerns and feelings. You want to feel like the doctor explains everything to you in a way you can understand and doesn't mind answering your questions.