Your trusted skin care provider in Cedar Rapids
Compassionate care from experienced,
board-certified dermatologists.
Board-certified dermatologists near you.
At Forefront Dermatology, our team of board-certified medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatologists offers a highly personalized approach to meeting all of your skin care needs. We are proud to serve the Cedar Rapids, IA area, providing comprehensive care and exceptional patient experience in a convenient location.
Medical Dermatology
From annual skin exams to skin cancer screenings, our dermatologists and medical staff are experts in treating all skin types and tones, skin cancer, acne, eczema, moles, rashes, fungus, and more.
Cosmetic Dermatology
We offer a full range of physician-directed cosmetic skin services and products, including injectable procedures, dermal fillers, laser skin treatments, and more to help you look and feel refreshed and beautiful.
Skin Cancer Surgery
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. At Forefront Dermatology, we offer skin cancer screenings and a number of treatment options, including Mohs surgery, and more.
Shop Products
Browse our Excelin Skincare store for medical grade skincare products selected by our dermatologists for a variety of skin types and conditions, easily purchased from the comfort of your own home.
Meet our team
Thomas A. Pietras, MD, FAAD
Board-Certified Dermatologist
Ashlynne Clark, MD, FAAD
Board-Certified Dermatologist
Board-Certified Mohs Surgeon
Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon
Board-Certified Mohs Surgeon
Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon
Paul Fenton, MD, FAAD
Board-Certified Dermatologist
Jessica Hein, PA-C
Certified Physician Assistant
What our patients have to say
Why Choose Forefront Dermatology?
At Forefront, we’re dedicated to caring for the health and well-being of each of our patients. If you find yourself asking others or searching online for “The best dermatologist near me,” you can feel confident that we’ll provide the most advanced care possible. Our large network of board-certified dermatologists has the experience and knowledge to treat even the most difficult cases.
Many of our offices are equipped to handle advanced dermatology needs and are supported by Mohs surgeons, who are experts in the treatment of skin cancers affecting the face, neck, hands, and feet. With our dermatopathology lab, we’re able to carefully examine biopsy results and view the full medical history of each patient.
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Forefront Dermatology Expands: Opens New Medical Aesthetics Suite in Arlington, VA
Arlington, VA, June 18, 2025 — Forefront Dermatology, a trusted leader in dermatology and comprehensive skin health — with over 260 clinics across 29 states–proudly announces the grand opening of its new medical aesthetic suite in Arlington, and the location’s new name Forefront Dermatology and Medical Aesthetics. Conveniently located at 3833 Fairfax Drive, Suite 300, the newly unveiled […]
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