Bright Lights Pediatric Dermatology provides direct pay pediatric dermatology care. We offer comprehensive dermatologic care for children with any concern. For telemedicine visits, patients must be in the state of Michigan at the time of their visit.

First, telemedicine allows for several unique aspects of care. Kids are comfortable, you’re not waiting in a waiting room for an eternity, Dr. Jahnke can see the home environment and your skin care products/medications. Great photos and time to obtain a good history make visits extremely productive and most families leave surprised at how effective and easy visits are. If you’re hesitant about the telemedicine model, let us know but we encourage you to stay open minded.

Dr. Jahnke has been identified as a leader in the field of teledermatology and asked to sit on the Society for Pediatric Dermatology Telemedicine task force and author a national publication for other dermatologists: https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/thederm/cover-story/pediatric-teledermatology. She has been practicing telemedicine since as early as the mid-2000’s.

Dr. Jahnke reviews every intake BEFORE the first visit to assess if telemedicine visits are appropriate or in-person visits are necessary. As an expert in telemedicine, you will get great care no matter how you or your child is seen.

Dr. Jahnke is well-versed in pediatric dermatology and loves a good challenge. Some of her areas of special interest and expertise include:

• Atopic dermatitis

• Contact dermatitis

• Hemangiomas

• Birthmarks

• Genetic conditions affecting the skin

• Vulvar/genital dermatology

• Diaper rash

• Congenital melanocytic nevi

• Alopecia

• Psoriasis

• Hyperhidrosis

• Vitiligo

Yes. Throughout Dr. Jahnke’s entire career, she has cared for multiple ethnic and racial groups in and around Detroit, Kansas City and Latin America. Additionally, she has been an invited guest speaker for the National Medical Association (NMA), which is the largest national organization representing African American physicians and their patients in the United States.

Please see pricing information.

Bright Lights Pediatric Dermatology is a "Direct Pay" provider. This means we do not contract directly with insurance companies, allowing us to focus 100% of our time on your child's care rather than on administrative paperwork.

However, many families are able to receive partial or full reimbursement for our visits through their "Out-of-Network" benefits by easily submitting a Superbill. A Superbill is a detailed medical receipt that contains the information insurance companies require to process a claim

How to Seek Reimbursement

1. Request a Superbill: Simply let us know you’d like a Superbill during your appointment. We will provide it to you at no extra charge.

2. Submit to Your Insurance: Most insurance companies allow you to upload this document directly through their member portal or mail it in with a simple "Member Claim Form."

3. Receive Your Benefit: If you have out-of-network coverage, your insurance company may mail you a check directly or apply the visit cost toward your out-of-network deductible.

Three Questions to Ask Your Insurance Provider

If you want to know your coverage ahead of time, call the number on the back of your insurance card and ask:

• "Does my plan include out-of-network benefits for office visits?"

• "Do I have an out-of-network deductible that must be met first?"

• "What is the 'allowable amount' for office visits with codes 99203, 99204, 99213. 99214 for a dermatology visit?"

• Are telemedicine visits covered in these benefits?

FSA & HSA Accounts

Because Dr. Jahnke is a board-certified physician, services at Bright Lights are almost always considered a qualifying medical expense. You can typically use your Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) card to pay for visits and procedures directly.

For visit inquiries, please navigate to the BOOK NOW/SCHEDULE tab. If you have a broader question, please send an email to info@brightlightsderm.com. Visit requests and emails will be answered within 3 business days. If you or your child are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the emergency room.

Please reach out. We generally do not negotiate our rates just like any other professional (attorney, accountant, etc) or fee for service business (hairdresser, spa, electrician, plumber, etc) you encounter. That being said, patients have traveled from out of state or even internationally to see Dr. Jahnke, often after waiting years to get answers. “I love what I do and if I am a last resort, let’s find a way.”

Yes! Dr. Jahnke’s extra training in general pediatrics and her passion for serving those with disabilities in and out of a professional setting, should give you piece of mind that your loved one and your family will receive exceptional care.

Patients must be in the state of Michigan for telemedicine visits.

Although Dr. Jahnke is board-certified to see patients of any age, our office typically sees patients from birth through age 22. Exceptions occur if a patients has specific needs or genetic conditions which affect the skin. College students or gap year students often transition to general dermatology once they begin their first job.

Yes! We are here to help you transition college students who are in Michigan into adulthood. Families who live out of state seek our help for continuity of care for their students at University of Michigan, Michigan State, Eastern, Western, Central, Northern, Michigan Tech and more. Telemedicine appointments make it easy for college students to be seen when they need and for those on accutane/isotretinoin to continue treatment from another physician without interruption.