FDL Dermatology is a full-service dermatology practice that provides general medical dermatology, dermatological surgery, and cosmetic dermatology services to patients in the greater Washington DC area. Dr. Courtney R. Herbert and her staff are dedicated to delivering the most effective comprehensive treatments for children, adolescents and adults in a professional setting.
FDL Dermatology offers services for Botox, moles, skin cancer, rashes, acne, and more. Congrats to Dr. Herbert for winning the BEST OF ARLINGTON and being named one of Washingtonian's and Northern Virginia's top doctors!. Dr. Herbert is an accomplished board-certified dermatologist with extensive experience in medical and cosmetic dermatology.
FDL Dermatology offers services for Botox, moles, skin cancer, rashes, acne, and more. Congrats to Dr. Herbert for winning the BEST OF ARLINGTON and being named one of Washingtonian's and Northern Virginia's top doctors!. Dr. Herbert is an accomplished board-certified dermatologist with extensive experience in medical and cosmetic dermatology.
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Dr. Herbert is an accomplished board-certified dermatologist with extensive experience in medical and cosmetic dermatology. Her interests include pigmented lesions, comprehensive skin examinations, preventing skin cancer, and optimizing your skin care regimen to make you look your absolute best. Voted "Top Doctor" in Washingtonian magazine by her fellow physicians in 2010, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2021.
At FDL Dermatology, we routinely treat patients for common dermatological conditions, such as rashes, using the safest and most effective methods available. Though acne is associated with the teenage years, it can occur at any age. Many people initially treat their acne with over-the-counter products, but often prescription medication provides more effective treatment.
Whether you are dealing with blackheads, whiteheads or deep, painful acne, it's important that you find the most effective solutions for getting your acne under control. Here's what you should know about acne and acne treatments. There are certain factors that can predispose you to developing acne during your lifetime.
Your body has skin cells called melanocytes and these cells produce melanin, which determines the color of your skin. Melanocytes can grow in clumps, producing a mole. Nearly everyone can have between 10 and 40 moles and they can be many different colors or textures, but they are usually less than 6 millimeters in diameter.
A rash refers to any type of change that affects the skin and can appear as small bumps, red patches or blisters on the surface of the skin. Most rashes are harmless and can be treated with anti-itch creams, moisturizing lotions or even an antihistamine medication. However, some may need to be examined by a professional dermatologist from FDL Dermatology.
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Arlington
Mar 29, 2021
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My spouse and I were long time patients of FDL Dermatology. We loved Dr. Doshi but unfortunately she located out of the area. We work for the US Government and I visited the practice for an appointment just before departing for an overseas posting. The practice knew I was moving overseas and had my email and phone number but a bill failed to make its way to me in my new assignment. At no time did FDL reach out to me with the contact information they had on file to indicate I had a payment due. I had subsequent appointments a year later but at no time did they mention I had an outstanding bill.
Melissa Holland
Mar 13, 2021
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My only regret about my happy second marriage is moving away from Arlington, VA, and my dermatologist, Dr. Courtney Herbert. For over 10 years, she treated me expertly and thoroughly for the numerous keratoses and other skin problems arising from previous sun exposure. Most notably, she immediately caught the squamous cell carcinoma that 2 other dermatologists had missed. After biopsy results confirmed her diagnosis, she sent me to the region's leading Moh's surgeon to excise the cancerous lesion. Dr. Herbert is exquisitely skilled in recognizing subtle skin cancers and precancers and diligent
Sal C.
Nov 19, 2020
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FDL Dermatology ruined my credit score (right before my husband and I were trying to buy a house). They somehow had the correct address to send appoint reminders but not bills. I only found out when I called to make a yearly appointment and they said my collections account needed to be settled before proceeding. According to their office and the collections agency, there is no legal requirement for doctor's offices to contact patients regarding missed payments. However, the address they were using was nearly two years out of date and I had certainly provided my new address several times; the
Kathy Korte
Nov 07, 2020
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Patricia Murphy
Jan 16, 2020
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Outstanding care. As a new patient, I was scheduled easily and taken in on time. Dr. Herbert was professional, informative, friendly and took the time to explain her procedures and what to expect afterwards. Her nurse followed up with more information as I was leaving and the front desk staff set up my next appointment with efficiency. An outstanding experience from start to finish. And Dr. Herbert's focus on the skin is an experience to behold. Amazing.
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J. A.
Sep 16, 2019
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Dr. Herbert is an excellent dermatologist! I have been seeing her for many years and she is extremely thorough and thoughtful in her exams! She is very friendly and has a nice bedside manner. I have fair skin and numerous moles and having a dermatologist who does a thorough exam is very important to me. I have never felt pressured to have a mole removed by her but always feel that she recommends removal when necessary. Her office staff is very friendly and makes the check-in/check out/scheduling process very easy. I highly recommend Dr. Herbert and FDL Dermatology to anyone looking for a great
C. D.
Jul 05, 2019
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I'm sure Dr. Herbert is a fine doctor. But the office is poorly run. And the procedures are poorly explained. Patients should know that she is going to lean toward taking moles and other issues off your skin on your first visit. Each procedure will cost you more than $100 aside from whatever your insurance will cover [SEE UPDATE 2 BELOW]. I was surprised by how aggressive she was proposing to cut off moles. And the cost was not explained. Her staff then put a simple bandaid on each cut -- one was bleeding profusely -- and dismissed me without any further instruction. In general, they seemed
Heather Ross Ness
Dec 31, 2018
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Ned Nazzaro
Dec 13, 2018
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Dr Herbert is extremely knowledgeable, professional and kind. We are lucky to have a doctor in Arlington who can only be described as exceptional. I have been going to her for several years now to manage the treatment of my skin cancer. I would not go to another doctor given the success she has had helping me.
Colleen Yushchak
Oct 19, 2018
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I have been shopping around for a dermatologist for many years now and have seen six in the area during that time. Some of them give me too quick of a look over and I don’t feel that they’re doing a good job in my annual review. Others seem to want to take the approach that everything on my skin should be removed. Dr. Herbert has a very detailed chart of everything on my skin and is monitoring it closely. On occasion suggests a removal. Dr. Hebert is prompt and professional. I also feel that she has my whole body health and mind when I visit her. Highly recommend!
Krissy R.
Jul 30, 2018
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Dr. Herbert is extremely rushed during appointments and I had a disappointing experience during my last visit. She tried to prescribe antibiotics for my mild cheek rosacea (which she initially diagnosed as acne and seemed irritated with me when I brought up the fact that I thought it could be rosacea since that runs in my family...and since the acne treatment wasn't working after 5+ months of trying it).
After two office visits, I finally convinced her that it was, indeed, rosacea. After only spending about 2 minutes with me and cutting me off when I tried to explain more about my symptoms
After two office visits, I finally convinced her that it was, indeed, rosacea. After only spending about 2 minutes with me and cutting me off when I tried to explain more about my symptoms
Archer E.
Jun 17, 2018
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I've been with Dr. Herbert for a couple years now and recommend her to others. Some of the previous reviews noted that appointments seemed rushed. My experience with dermatologists has been that to the contrary, Dr. Herbert listens better than my other dermatologist experiences, hence my 5-star rating.
Brandon Rosati
Jun 12, 2018
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Carly R.
Dec 22, 2017
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I have made two visits to FDL Dermatology over the past month and was disappointed with the treatment I received on both occasions. Although I like Dr. Herbert and found her to be relatively thorough during my appointments, the rest of the FDL staff was quite unprofessional.
Following my first appointment, it took 2+ weeks and multiple phone calls to receive lab results that I was told would only take a couple of days. After finally receiving the results, I was instructed to schedule a second appointment. It was several weeks later at 9 am, and I arrived 15 minutes early per the instructions I
Following my first appointment, it took 2+ weeks and multiple phone calls to receive lab results that I was told would only take a couple of days. After finally receiving the results, I was instructed to schedule a second appointment. It was several weeks later at 9 am, and I arrived 15 minutes early per the instructions I
Amanda S.
Sep 19, 2017
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I have been seeing Dr. Herbert for 3 years for annual skin checks. She is incredibly efficient yet thorough and has caught a number of pre-cancerous moles. Her office staff is pleasant and competent. However, the 5 star rating primarily goes for Dr. Herbert taking time from her VERY busy practice to speak to me and my husband over the phone when we were overseas and my husband developed a severe rash likely due to a reaction to a new detergent/soap. She followed up by email afterwards as well. I cannot think of any other doctor's office which would have gone the extra mile like Dr. Herbert did
Jane Spence
Aug 15, 2017
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I have been a patient of Dr. Herbert for over 6 years and am extremely pleased with how thorough she is at every appointment. I have had moles removed since I was five years old. Since our first appointment, Dr. Herbert spends almost an hour reviewing each mole (old and new) looking for change in color, shape and size.
On one occasion, she removed a mole that was smaller than an eraser head. Within one week, they called with the results that the mole was severe a-typical pre-melanoma. She sent me to a top MOHS surgeon to have the margins removed and biopsied. The surgeon was able to remove everything
On one occasion, she removed a mole that was smaller than an eraser head. Within one week, they called with the results that the mole was severe a-typical pre-melanoma. She sent me to a top MOHS surgeon to have the margins removed and biopsied. The surgeon was able to remove everything
Lauran M.
Feb 03, 2017
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I had an appointment right before Thanksgiving with Dr. Courtney Herbert to check for sun damage on my lip. She had me mark the spot of concern on my lip and then she very quickly froze it. It was a rushed visit, and after I got home I realized that she had not frozen the whole spot marked. I called a week later after the holiday and requested a call back but heard nothing. I did, of course, receive a bill promptly. After continuing to wait for a return call, I finally emailed the office using the address on the website. I heard nothing by that means of communication either. I also call the number
Katina K.
Jan 19, 2016
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I am not sure where these negative reviews are coming from but I can only speak on behalf of Dr. Doshi.
I found FDL derm through my insurance company. I went to Dr. Doshi for a full body check up for my moles. Setting up an appointment with the office was very easy and the location was easy to get to as well. At my first appointment I expressed my concerns about a few moles that seemed abnormal. Dr. Doshi did a very thorough exam and her medical assistant was helpful and professional. I recently had my second appointment and had just as an enjoyable experience. I highly suggest FDL to anyone
I found FDL derm through my insurance company. I went to Dr. Doshi for a full body check up for my moles. Setting up an appointment with the office was very easy and the location was easy to get to as well. At my first appointment I expressed my concerns about a few moles that seemed abnormal. Dr. Doshi did a very thorough exam and her medical assistant was helpful and professional. I recently had my second appointment and had just as an enjoyable experience. I highly suggest FDL to anyone
Todd P.
Dec 11, 2015
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Dr. Herbert came recommended by my primary care physician and while I was a patient my care was "A-okay". Like other reviewers, I will say that my face time with the doctor herself was very limited and seemed rushed without her full attention at times, with most of the care being given by staff. That said, she was friendly enough in that limited time, and the care was effective in that I got results. After a job change though, I changed insurance and have never been able to return because Dr. Herbert takes BlueCross/BlueShield PPO *only*, not even other forms of BlueCross/BlueShield.
K. B.
Oct 30, 2015
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I have been seeing Dr. Herbert since May 2013 for annoying adult acne and skin/mole checks. I was a little hesitant (reading some reviews), but she came highly recommended by my general doctor and the dermatologist I had been seeing was just terrible. I got my new patient appointment within a couple weeks, and in the first 6 months, I was having frequent follow-ups to ensure my treatment was working. I never had any issues getting an appointment in a reasonable time and could not be happier with her or my treatment. Finally I found a dermatologist who listens to me and actually LOOKS at my face
Jane B.
Jul 13, 2015
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One star is one too many for this dermatology practice. I had an extreme rash over my entire body and the attention, care, diagnosis and treatment were abominable and ineffective. Both doctors acted like they were doing me a favor by seeing me-- isn't this what their job is-- seeing patients? After misdiagnosis and meds that did not work I could not get a follow up appointment! The person who took a biopsy did such a poor job that a large scar and pain exists nearly a year later in prominent location on my leg which also became infected. No bedside manner; rush in and get out and don
Erin M.
May 26, 2015
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I saw Dr. Herbert a month ago, and will not be returning. She breezed in, hardly looked at the paperwork I had filled out, made some comments about my skin without getting any closer than a few feet away, and told me about the recommended OTC washes that I should be using and the wash and topical cream that she would prescribe. This took place in a rushed 5 minute, one sided conversation.
I had some questions and she brushed them off saying that I would receive a paper with instructions from another staff member. The instructions didn't match what she had told me, and no one was around to
I had some questions and she brushed them off saying that I would receive a paper with instructions from another staff member. The instructions didn't match what she had told me, and no one was around to
Kristy A.
Jan 10, 2014
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I need to see a dermatologist for the first time, and per a Washingtonian review, I decided to try here. When I first called the earliest they could get me in was three months from my call. From what I have heard, this is standard for dermatologists so I rolled with the punches. In order to make my doctors' appointments work, I have to take off work. Which is fine, it comes with the territory of my job. But that does require taking PTO and organizing my work schedule around it, which takes time and effort on my part. My first appointment was supposed to be for January 2. I received a call
Elizabeth S.
Dec 22, 2013
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Long overdue update to my previous review: following two tearful conversations with Dr Herbert's staff, she finally called me back that week and was very kind and understanding. The test she did revealed nothing and she told me to come back again. They did another test but then she referred me to a diff dermatologist because she had no idea what was wrong. The referral was great and that dr fixed my skin rash immediately. Apparently it's fairly common but FDL didn't recognize it. I won't be back there again but at least I can honor Dr H's personal request to update my review
Bob O.
Aug 19, 2013
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I've had nothing but fantastic experience with FDL. Dr. Doshi is friendly and responsive when it comes to skin care issues. The front office staff is courteous and friendly. I feel like I should also note that for some reason, Yelp has filtered all three other five-star reviews that this business has received. If you're unsure about scheduling an appointment with FDL, take a look at the filtered reviews before you schedule.
Susie G.
Jun 10, 2013
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Went to my appointment nervous because of all the reviews but I must say I had a good experience with FDL Dermatology. Dr. Doshi was very helpful she seemed to care and the turn around on my consult was quick which I was happy about. Dr. Doshi's nurse was super friendly and very professional as was Dr. Doshi. They told me to give them one week for lab results to come back and the next week right on the dot I received a call with the results.
If I had anything to complain about it would be about the front staff. While I was waiting the receptionist seemed to get annoyed with a phone call
If I had anything to complain about it would be about the front staff. While I was waiting the receptionist seemed to get annoyed with a phone call
Scott S.
May 19, 2012
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Does not take many insurance plans. Very expensive ($200 for shaving scar tissue off, which took five minutes; $77 for a steroid injection into cheek, which took 1 minute, and the drug is cheap). The doctor wanted me to perform one procedure, and schedule an appt for the second procedure, when both took 15 minutes. I believe she wanted to bill for another office visit.
