Dermatology is the medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of skin, hair and nail diseases.

Appointments: When you call to make an appointment, please describe your problem to the medical assistant: annual checkup, acne, spray treatment, severe itch, sunburn, etc. The medical assistants are instructed to obtain this information in order to schedule sufficient time for your examination. All patients are seen by appointment, except in case of emergency. If you are unable to keep your appointment, please call so that your appointment my be utilized by another patient. Appointments in Honolulu are made by calling (808) 544-2530.

The Medicine Chest: For your convenience, the office dispensary provides the newest medications for the hair, skin and nails. Medications dispersed at our Medicine Chest cannot be billed and must be paid for at time of purchase.

Prescription Renewals: Office medical assistants are trained to answer many of your questions. With the doctor's approval, certain prescriptions can be renewed by phone. If you have not been examined for six to 12 months, you may be asked to make an appointment to evaluate your current condition. As new medications become available, Dr. Goldstein wants to be sure you are using the best, most effective treatment for your specific problem. If you wish to speak with the doctor, leave your phone number, and he will return your call as soon as possible.

Medical Fees: Fees are based on the location, severity, size and complexity of the individual skin problem. Medical insurance companies may pay for all or part, or none of the charges for your treatments. Since we participate with HDS. HMAA, PGMA, Hawaii Labor Trust Fund, Queen's Health Care and Medicare, we will file these insurance forms directly, but you must provide complete insurance information or you will be listed as "non-insured" and be billed.

Other Primary Insurance: We will be happy to file for you, if you provide complete insurance informtaion for the claim. You may pay for your services via cash, check or credit card at the time of service.

Secondary Insurance: If you have secondary insurance, and the information your provide to use is complete, the claim forms will be sent to your secondary carrier. If no information is provided to us, we will mail the claim form to you. Remember that you are responsible for your medical bills and not the insurance company.

Medical Records: All medical records are treated with the utmost concern for privacy. No information will be released to anyone without your specific written consent.

Personnel: Office personnel are chosen to provide the highest quality medical care in a pleasant and efficient manner. Any suggestion for improving our service to you is appreciated.

Norman Goldstein, M.D., is an advisor to the National Skin Cancer Foundation and chairman of the Pacific Safe Sun Hawaii Programs. Dr. Goldstein is Editor Emeritas of the Hawaii Medical Journal and was chosen the Hawaii Medical Assocation's Physician of the Year in 1993.

A resident of Hawaii since 1964, Dr. Goldstein is Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the University of Hawaii School of Medicine.

Both Norman Goldstein and Ramsay were honored in 1998 by a CERTIFICATE by the Council of the City and County of Honolulu.

The Governor of Hawaii also declared July 14, 1998 as
DR. NORMAN GOLDSTEIN DAY

In 2004, Dr. Goldstein became the first dermatologist to receive a laureate award from the American College of Physicians.

Dr. Goldstein likes to remind people to EYBSYOB -- Examine Your Birthday Suit On Your Birthday. The acronym may sound comical, but the message is deadly serious. Sun damage is cumulative, with more than one out of five Americans eventually developing skln cancer. The first sunscreen for prevention of skin cancer was formulated by Dr. Goldstein in his laboratory, and in 1972 he received an American Academy of Dermatology award for original research in the prevention of skin cancer. He named the product PreSun, which is still on the market. Dr. Goldstein recommends a sunscreen with an SPF of least 30, and also invented a UV meter that determines how long you can stay on the beach before turning red.