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New Patients

We are pleased that you have chosen Dr. Richardson and the staff at Mirage Dermatology to care for your skin cancer needs.  Our mission is to provide Excellence in Skin Cancer Care and we specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer and Mohs micrographic surgery.  We always strive to provide the most up to date and highest quality care in a personalized and compassionate manner.  We accept new patients into our practice by referral from another doctor for skin cancer or if there is a biopsy proven skin cancer that requires treatment. If you are being referred by another doctor, or if you have a biopsy proven skin cancer you may call the office at (760) 341-1999 to schedule your first visit. When calling to make your initial appointment we ask that you keep the following information in mind.

General Guidelines and Financial Policies:

  1. Patients are seen by appointment only.  Patients who present to the office without an appointment will be given an appointment for a later time.  
  2. It is necessary to fill out medical history, general consent, and insurance paperwork prior to your visit.  These forms will be mailed to you when you schedule your initial visit, or they can be downloaded from this website if you desire.  Please bring your insurance card(s) and a picture ID with you to your appointment so that we may make copies to properly bill your insurance. 
  3. If you have a biopsy proven skin cancer, please bring the pathology report with you to your visit. You can get a copy of the report from the   doctor who performed the biopsy.
  4. If you desire a complete skin exam please let the receptionist know so that you may be appropriately scheduled. The wait for complete   skin exam appointments may be longer than if you are just coming in to check a specific spot.
  5. We give priority scheduling to established patients. This means that if you are a new patient you may have to wait a period of time for an   available spot on the schedule. Once you are an established patient the wait for an appointment is generally shorter.
  6. We presently accept Medicare, Blue Cross of California PPO and Blue Shield of California PPO.  We do not participate in any HMO plans.
  7. We request that you make any co-pay or deductible payment at the time of service.
  8. After your visit we will bill Medicare and/or your insurance for you. After we have received payment from insurance we will send you a   statement from our office for any existing balance.
  9. Accounts delinquent over 90 days from the date of our statement will be sent to collections.
  10. Payment for cosmetic services is not covered by insurance and is expected at the time of service.

    11. What To Expect

    Being well-prepared for your appointment will ensure that the doctor has all of the needed information to provide the best possible care for you. It will also help alleviate any unnecessary anxiety you may be feeling prior to your first appointment. Educate yourself by reviewing the content on this Web site.  We look forward to your first visit.

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Our regular schedule

Monday:

8:30 am-4:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-4:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am-4:00 pm

Thursday:

8:30 am-4:00 pm

Friday:

8:30 am-12:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Featured Articles

  • Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare but very aggressive form of skin cancer. It commonly presents as a rapidly growing nodule or bump on a sun-exposed site such as the face, head, or neck. Merkel cell carcinomas can range in color from flesh colored to red, purple, or blue. This type of aggressive skin cancer ...

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  • Pityriasis Alba

    Pityriasis alba is often thought of as a low grade form of eczema. It presents with ill-defined, light colored (hypopigmented), slightly scaly patches of skin most commonly found on the face. It affects mainly children and adolescents and is often more noticeable in darker skin tones or tanned skin. ...

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  • Lichen Sclerosus

    Lichen sclerosus is a chronic skin condition most commonly affects the genital skin. The affected areas become thin, white, crinkled, irritated, and/or intensely itchy. Blisters and sores can also form. Left untreated, the condition can lead to scarring and increase an individual’s risk for skin cancer, ...

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  • Lupus

    Lupus is a group of autoimmune diseases where the body’s own immune system attacks healthy tissue leading to inflammation and damage in the affected organs. Lupus can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, heart, lungs, and blood cells. Types of lupus include: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)This ...

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  • Lipoma

    Lipomas are common fatty tumors that present as soft or rubbery lumps or bumps underneath the skin that are easily moved. They can occur as a solitary lesion or multiple lesions (often occurring in families). Lipomas can occur anywhere on the body where fat tissue is present, but are most common on the ...

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  • Lichen Planus

    Lichen planus is an inflammatory condition that can affect the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes (such as the mouth and genital region). On the skin, it presents as small, pink to purple, itchy, flat-topped papules. Though the rash can appear anywhere (including on the genital skin), favored sites ...

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  • Lice

    Lice are tiny insects that live on human hair and clothing fibers and can be seen with the naked eye. These tiny bugs attach to the hair and feed on human blood, causing intense itching in the affected areas. People can suffer from 3 different types of infestation: head lice (pediculosis capitis), body ...

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  • Lentigo/Lentigines

    Lentigo is a benign skin growth that resembles a freckle. It is usually a tan or brown spot that is flat or slightly raised. It can vary in size and shape and can occur as a singular lesion or as multiple lesions (lentigines). Lentigines have been classified into several types depending on their characteristics, ...

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  • Laser Therapy

    Laser therapy is a broad term that describes treatments that use a single wavelength of light to target specific cells in the skin. The light energy is converted to heat energy, resulting in damage to the targeted cells and also triggering the skin’s repair mechanism, thereby stimulating collagen production. ...

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  • Laser Skin Resurfacing

    Laser skin resurfacing are cosmetic laser treatment commonly used to treat fine lines and wrinkles, sun-damaged skin, and scars. The procedure can be further subclassified into 2 categories: ablative and non-ablative. Ablative lasers are more invasive. In this procedure, a highly concentrated beam of ...

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Testimonials
  • "Now that I am back home I have to express by appreciation to you and your office. Thanks for the courtesies and of course the “Best” medical attention."
    L.L., Rancho Mirage
  • "Just a short note to say thank you for all you have done for me over the past few months. I knew I was in good hands the first time I met you. I do appreciate the outstanding professionalism demonstrated by all staff on board. You all make up a great group of people, all of whom I´m proud to call friends."
    D.L., Rancho Mirage
  • "I cannot thank you and your wonderful staff associates enough for the superb care you all gave me this year. These were trying times for me and every one in your office pitched in to make my surgical recoveries easier on me. One seldom sees such caring in these times."
    A.H., Palm Desert
  • "I want to thank you not only for making my nose cancer free, but also for working so diligently to make my nose look great! I greatly appreciate the work you do and how conscientiously you made every effort to enhance my health and appearance."
    T. L., Rancho Mirage
  • "Thank you to each of you for your kind and caring attitude throughout my visits to your office. Dr. Richardson, you are a wonderful example of how a doctor´s office should and is being run!"
    E. L., Rancho Mirage