Dr Josephine Mcallister, MD

Have consistently received excellent and respectful care. Also highly recommend the online patient information/education materials.

Went to Cortland office - three appt and never saw Dr. PA does all. PA's were very good but you go to specialist to see specialist. Found spot size of pencil erasure did shave biopsy. Waited 2 weeks was precancerous needed to be removed. Froze spot, it swelled up size of pea. Had return appt 1 month later, PA tried to explain needed another shave biopsy. Should have walked - only way to be sure removal with clear margins would be excision. Did shave, gouged out area size of dime full skin depth. Sent for biopsy - margins still not clear. Was told they would do a 4 mm punch biopsy -WHY? The original was over 6 mm. In my opinion they are doing unnecessary procedures to make money with PA's doing it all. Went to CMA Dermatology to see a Dr and had it excised.

I have been going first to Dr. Horn, then when he retired, to Dr. McAllister at Dermatology Associates of Ithaca. Dr..McAllister is a very caring person who takes the time to make sure each patient receives a complete skin examination. My experience over the years has been excellent on each visit. Her staff are knowledgeable and they treat each patient with respect and always are very professional. I can not say enough how fortunate I feel to have Dr McAllister as my Doctor.

Reliable care from entire staff

We have been patients of Dr. Josephine McAllister since she arrived in Ithaca. She is kind, thorough and trustworthy. She has our best in mind. We have recommended her to others. *** Her staff and office associates are efficient, pleasant and caring. She definitely deserves a five star rating.

Dr. McAllister has been my dermatologist since Dr. Horn retired. I've had a few other skin doctors and she's by far the best and most thorough. I am a Vietnam War Vet and was exposed to a lot of chemicals in Nam that could cause problems at this age. I would not trust anybody but Dr. McAllister to take care of my needs. I trust her 100 percent.

Avoid this doctor and her practice. Terrible treatment.

Liked her very much. She's very thorough, and easy to talk to.