For the Frontdesk App: It's a system that captures client testimonials at your front desk when they're checking out and posts those REAL reviews on different review sites as well as your own site and the patients Facebook page (with their permission). It has been incredibly effective and I'm very thankful for it since it finally puts us on an even playing field with the anonymous people who are just trying to be destructive. It's also fantastically cheap and allowed me to drop the SEO company that I had been employing to try and do something similar, saving me about $1500 a month of the top. I hope that helps.

I appreciate Dr. Naderi bringing this up since it's a topic that every physician faces.

You might like my diagram of deception these guys along with the big insurance companies operate. Google "Anatomy of a Cartel," and you'll find it.
If anything I think you are being magnanimous with these criminals. I would assume that they are completely dishonest until proven otherwise.
G. Keith Smith, M.D.

Personally, I'm retired from the industry for medical reasons, however, I try to keep up with what is going on. I like the doc who said ,"That's a lot of bunk".

I used Val-pac a couple of times and it paid for itself, however, I am of the opinion that it brings out ONLY bargain hunters who will leave you for the next next BARGAIN. There is NO LOYALTY no matter what you do for them.

More importantly, if there is more than one operator.... Who gets the blame if the client is NOT HAPPY? Who caused the side effects or scars? The subject is too complex for the client and many operators to comprehend, particularly, in those areas where where are no schools and places where there are no licensing requirements.

When a major medical center discontinues laser hair removal... there has to be a reason. Nobody seems to want to learn or care about this. I still do NOT understand what some of these "procedures" do and do they really do it. Nobody has an answer. This causes me to wonder if some of them really work.

There is a doc who is "researching" the use of stem cells and fat. Nobody will EVER be able to reverse and/or stop the aging process without killing the patient. I remember when one of the Popes went to Switzerland for treatments with MONKEY GLANDS. Need I say more? Now we are hearing that "breast implants" only last about ten years and then have to be removed or replaced. I can't even imagine my 90 year old grandmother with her stooped walk, wrinkled skin and cracking voice and a push up bra. In a coffin, some ladies will be perpetually young (if you know what I mean). How about tattoos on the skin of GERIATRIC people. The fat under the skin shrinks and the tattoo looks awful.

I understand the desire to look younger but some things are impossible. I personally believe it's all about ATTITUDE and your SELF ESTEEM. The person who projects a positive attitude and enjoys living ALWAYS has a smile. A doc friend of mine told me, "You get a feeling from a feeling". I thought about that for a long time before I agreed with him. When I go to a doc with a problem or make a repeat visit to a doc and am asked by a secretary or nurse, "How are you feeling today?", my answer is usually,"If I felt so good I would NOT be here." I usually suggest they do not ask sick people how they are as they can be awfully depressed. Try.... is that a new hair do? or You look great today, or I like that dress or necktie. Take the mind off the problem do something POSITIVE and do it with a SMILE. You will find it is contagious. Almost every docs office is full of depressed patients. Nobody talks to one another. They are NOT happy people. They prefer not to be there.I know a doc who's office was full of happy patients. They talked to one another and chatted or joked because they were going to see their doc today and he was going to make them FEEL BETTER. This doc always had a big smile for everybody and it was contagious. The patients felt better when they awoke that morning because they were going to see their doctor today.Try it.....IT WORKS.

Second, I expect that 'Pick Your Poison' billboard to be almost as overused as the 'Got Hair" ads that you see everywhere. Still, if it's working, don't knock it. I'm always happy to see a doc get out on their own and throw of the shackles of current system. Good for you.