Research Letter

Appointment Access and Waiting Times in General and Pediatric Dermatology

JAMA Dermatology 10.1001/jamadermatol.2026.0120

March 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

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This cross-sectional study uses a mystery caller approach to identify the level of acceptance of new pediatric patients and the length of waiting for a first appointment at general and pediatric dermatology practices.

Corresponding Author: Tyler M. Muffly, MD, Denver Health Hospital, 777 Bannock Street, MC 0660, Denver, CO 80204 (tyler.muffly@dhha.org).

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