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Should I Tip the Doctor?

wendy85Sep 21, 2012
I bought a deal for laser pixel skin resurfacing treatment and I am wondering if I should tip the doctor whom will be performing the treatment on me. I think the venue is owned and operated by the doctor. He's offering the treatment at a discounted price on the deal site I purchased from. Should I consider it as a treatment I would get a spa and tip accordingly? Or should I consider it as a visit to the doctors office?

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Dr. Michael I. Echavez, MD
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Dr. Michael I. Echavez, MD
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Answered on Sep 24, 2012
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Dr. Ron Shelton, MD
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Dr. Ron Shelton, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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Answered on May 13, 2013
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Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD
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Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD
Board Certified Dermatologist
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Answered on Oct 23, 2012
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Dr. Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
Dr. Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC
Dr. Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC
Dermatologic Surgeon, Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Dec 27, 2012
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Dr. Lana Long, MD
Dr. Lana Long, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Sep 22, 2012
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Dr. Jo Herzog, MD
Dr. Jo Herzog, MD
Board Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Sep 22, 2012
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