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Laurel Melissa Poole, PA

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Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

Professional interests include: cryosurgery, acne, moles, and more.

1124 Essington Road Suite A
Joliet, IL 60435

(815) 744-8554

Laurel Melissa Poole, PA is in Joliet, IL specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). Laurel Melissa Poole, PA is affiliated with Advocate Health Care, Pinnacle Dermatology, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital and PINNACLE DERMATOLOGY SC.

Office Locations

Address:

1124 Essington Road Suite A
Joliet, IL 60435

Address:

20646 Abbey Woods Court N Unit 104
Frankfort, IL 60423

Some issues Laurel Melissa Poole, PA can help you with:

Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition where the sweat glands become overactive, leading to excessive sweating. It can occur in just one area, such as the armpits, feet, or hands; or it can be general sweating over the entire body. Hyperhidrosis can happen to people of all ages and genders. It is estimated that the condition affects as many as 3% of all people, but many are never diagnosed because they are too embarrassed to talk about their symptoms with their doctor.

When excessive sweating is the main complaint and is not related to any other condition, it is called primary hyperhidrosis. There is no known cause, but it does tend to run in families. Secondary hyperhidrosis is sweating that is caused by another medical condition, such as anxiety, cancer, hyperthyroidism, or menopause. Sometimes treating the underlying condition can improve this type of sweating.

There are tests doctors can use to diagnose hyperhidrosis. One involves simply soaking up the perspiration with paper and then weighing the paper to measure how much extra sweat is being produced. Another test, called the starch-iodine test, involves covering the body with powder. This powder turns blue in any areas where sweat is produced.

Treatment depends on the severity of the hyperhidrosis and the areas affected. Some options are:

Prescription antiperspirants, which contain aluminum chloride and work by plugging the sweat ducts. This signals the sweat glands to decrease sweat production. They work for moderate cases of hyperhidrosis and are relatively affordable.
Lontophoresis, a procedure that uses small amounts of electricity and a tray of tap water to decrease production of sweat glands in the hands or feet.
Botox, which can be injected into the nerves that control sweat glands in the underarms.
Sympathectomy, a surgery for severe cases that can be performed to cut the nerves that stimulate sweat production. Sympathectomy is most effective for hyperhidrosis of the hands. It may cause new symptoms of sweating elsewhere on the body.
Surgery to remove sweat glands, most often in the underarms.

Hyperhidrosis is a serious medical condition that causes both physical and emotional distress. Treatments are available, and support groups exist to help patients cope.

abscess drainage	10
diagnostic procedures	210
doctor visit	604
incision and drainage	10
minor procedures	10
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	316
skin procedures	316
skin surgery	9

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	298

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	507
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	59
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

diagnostic procedures	235
doctor visit	680
injections	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	390
skin procedures	390

**Gender**
Male	239
Female	314

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	68
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

abscess drainage	17
diagnostic procedures	235
doctor visit	738
incision and drainage	17
minor procedures	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	422
skin procedures	422
skin surgery	16

**Gender**
Male	412
Female	684

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1070
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	612
From 75 to 84	340
85 and over	84
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

diagnostic procedures	176
doctor visit	497
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	285
skin procedures	285

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	367
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	23
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	18
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

diagnostic procedures	251
doctor visit	643
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	358
skin procedures	358

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	445
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	36
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	16
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

diagnostic procedures	298
doctor visit	1142
ear procedures	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	568
skin procedures	568

**Gender**
Male	263
Female	524

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	760
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	446
From 75 to 84	257
85 and over	71
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	16
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

abscess drainage	13
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	1335
ear procedures	13
incision and drainage	13
minor procedures	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	835
skin procedures	835
skin surgery	12

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	600

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	845
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	511
From 75 to 84	278
85 and over	68
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	17
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

**Gender**
Male	286
Female	552

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	799
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	505
From 75 to 84	251
85 and over	59
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

abscess drainage	15
doctor visit	1374
incision and drainage	15
minor procedures	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1120
skin procedures	1120
skin surgery	38

**Gender**
Male	328
Female	615

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	903
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	534
From 75 to 84	305
85 and over	68
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

abscess drainage	20
doctor visit	1397
incision and drainage	20
injections	13
minor procedures	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1136
skin procedures	1136
skin surgery	41

**Gender**
Male	367
Female	635

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	964
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	572
From 75 to 84	330
85 and over	70
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Laurel Melissa Poole, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Laurel Melissa Poole, PA treated as in Joliet, IL were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

abscess drainage	14
diagnostic procedures	203
doctor visit	967
ear procedures	12
incision and drainage	14
injections	13
minor procedures	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	641
skin procedures	641
skin surgery	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Laurel Melissa Poole, PA.

**Gender**
Male	269
Female	476

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	666
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	236
85 and over	60
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	420

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Laurel Melissa Poole, PA From 2013 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Laurel Melissa Poole, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	10
Dementia	5

Education & Training

She is certified by the Physician Assistant and has a state license in Illinois.

Board Certification: Physician Assistant

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Laurel Melissa Poole, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Advocate Health Care

Pinnacle Dermatology

Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital

PINNACLE DERMATOLOGY SC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Laurel Melissa Poole, PA appears to accept the following insurance providers: HFN, Blue Advantage PPO, Humana PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, PHCS PPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO, Aetna Choice POS II, Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan PPO, Blue Cross PPO, AARP, Blue Advantage HMO, CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus POS, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Indemnity, Humana National POS - Open Access, United Healthcare Choice Plus POS, Humana HMO, Aetna, Humana HMO Premier, Unicare PPO, Golden Rule, Humana Platinum HMO, TRICARE Prime, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Open Choice PPO, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Access HMO, Humana, Cigna, Community Care Network (CCN), TRICARE, Coventry, Aetna Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Select, Humana National HMO, Humana National EPO, Aetna Choice POS, HealthLink PPO, United Healthcare Navigate HMO, Aetna EPO, First Health, Humana ChoiceCare PPO, Aetna PPO, HFN EPO, Aetna HMO, HFN PPO, HFN Platinum EPO, Union Health Services, Inc., HST Care Connect PPO, Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO, United Surest (previously Bind), Blue Cross Community MMAI, Health Alliance Employee EPO, AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan, HST Care Connect EPO, SEIU - Local 4 HMO, Meridian, SEIU - Local 4 PPO, Union Medical Care PPO, Blue Precision HMO, Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO, BlueCare Direct HMO, Blue Cross HMO Illinois and AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Laurel Melissa Poole, PA accepts the following insurance providers:

HFN

Blue Advantage PPO

Humana PPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

PHCS PPO

United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO

Aetna Choice POS II

Medicare Advantage

MultiPlan PPO

Blue Cross PPO

AARP

Blue Advantage HMO

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO

United Healthcare Select Plus POS

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare Options PPO

United Healthcare Indemnity

Humana National POS - Open Access

United Healthcare Choice Plus POS

Humana HMO

Aetna

Humana HMO Premier

Unicare PPO

Golden Rule

Humana Platinum HMO

TRICARE Prime

Aetna POS

Aetna QPOS

Aetna Open Choice PPO

United Healthcare

Aetna Open Access HMO

Humana

Cigna

Community Care Network (CCN)

TRICARE

Coventry

Aetna Open Access Aetna Select

Aetna Select

Humana National HMO

Humana National EPO

Aetna Choice POS

HealthLink PPO

United Healthcare Navigate HMO

Aetna EPO

First Health

Humana ChoiceCare PPO

Aetna PPO

HFN EPO

Aetna HMO

HFN PPO

HFN Platinum EPO

Union Health Services, Inc.

HST Care Connect PPO

Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO

United Surest (previously Bind)

Blue Cross Community MMAI

Health Alliance Employee EPO

AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan

HST Care Connect EPO

SEIU - Local 4 HMO

Meridian

SEIU - Local 4 PPO

Union Medical Care PPO

Blue Precision HMO

Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO

BlueCare Direct HMO

Blue Cross HMO Illinois

AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Laurel Melissa Poole, PA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$282 Skyrizi $143	Rinvoq $129	BOTOX $10
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$251 ILUMYA $163	Winlevi $45	$43
Lilly USA, LLC	$197 OLUMIANT $134	TALTZ $63
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.	$192 VTAMA $192
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$138 Tremfya $109	STELARA $29
Other	$523 CIBINQO $88	DUPIXENT $54	ADBRY $50	CYLTEZO $46	PAXLOVID $42	Other $244

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,494
Education	$89

Biography

Ms. Laurel Poole appears to be in-network for Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. Her professional affiliations include Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital and Pinnacle Dermatology.