Our Treatment Facility

The Psoriasis Phototherapy Program occupies a private wing of Dermatology Associates' suite of offices. Modeled after the outpatient phototherapy department at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, it consists of two full body light chambers, two smaller units for localized hand and/or foot treatment, three private changing rooms, sinks and mirrors for grooming, and a nursing station. We feel that it provides a complete and user friendly atmosphere for our patients.

Our Staff

Our phototherapy nursing staff consists of a dedicated team of friendly and approachable individuals who are well attuned to the concerns and needs of psoriasis patients. They are willing and able to provide assistance while they monitor patients' treatments and progress. A phototherapist is present during the entire treatment session and communication between staff and patients is encouraged.

Before initiating phototherapy, each patient is carefully evaluated by one of our physicians. Past history is reviewed and alternative treatment options are considered. Once phototherapy is recommended, its administration is thoroughly discussed with the patient, an individualized treatment protocol is set up and an informative manual is dispensed that describes the specifics of the type of light treatment that will be administered. Prior to initiating actual treatment sessions, each patient will receive a thorough orientation by a member of our nursing staff. This provides an excellent forum for discussion of the many questions that undoubtedly arise.

In an attempt to fit most individual's busy schedules, treatments are administered during late afternoons, early evenings and usually one or more mornings each week. They are initially short, lasting less than one minute, but may eventually approach 10 - 20 minutes. They are usually administered in a timely fashion with little waiting.

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