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Marion, IA

Your trusted Dermatologist
in Marion

Personalized medical and surgical dermatology for all ages in Marion, Iowa

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Adults, teens and children welcome
Board-certified dermatologists
Most major insurances accepted

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Serving our community with world-class skin, hair, and body care

At Forefront Dermatology, we combine advanced technology with experienced specialists to deliver comprehensive medical dermatology for patients at every stage of their journey. Explore our full range of services to find the care that fits your needs.

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Designed with patient comfort in mind, our space in offers a modern, welcoming environment for your skin and body care needs. Visit us for a tour or book your first consultation today.

4.9 /5 Google Reviews
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
8:00am - 4:00pm 8:00am - 4:00pm 8:00am - 3:00pm 8:00am - 4:00pm 8:00am - 11:30am Closed Closed

We are now open in Marion! Our office is located at the 6th and 7th Avenue roundabout, next to First Federal Credit Union.

*Hours are subject to change, please call (319) 249-6422 to confirm.

Meet our team

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Led by board-certified dermatologists Dr. Sarah Gross and Dr. Paul Fenton, our Forefront Dermatology team delivers expert medical and surgical dermatology care.

What our patients have to say

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Whole office is professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable. I would recommend them in the future

–Forefront Patient

Very pleasant atmosphere. Had little to no waiting time. Drs visit was quick and concise, and thorough. I had multiple chances to ask questions.

–Forefront Patient

Love the Dr. He made me feel comfortable, he's down to earth. Very good dermatologist I would highly recommend to everyone

–Forefront Patient

Always a fantastic experience… Very timely. The technicians and doctor spend plenty of time explaining what’s going on. Excellent patient care and bedside manner.

–Forefront Patient

Excellent service and very professional.

–Forefront Patient

Everyone is very nice there! Dr. Gross explained things extremely well!

–Forefront Patient

Everything went great!

–Forefront Patient

I have Prurigo Nodularis and it has been such a change having the proper diagnosis and treatment. They deal with my insurance too, which is very helpful!

–Forefront Patient

Very friendly, looked me over from head to toe. Thank you!

–Forefront Patient

Dr. Fenton and staff are the best! Takes great care of their patients! Definitely recommend Dr. Fenton and Forefront Dermatology!

–Forefront Patient

Outgoing lot friendly staff! Answered all questions and provided informative feedback.

–Forefront Patient

Thorough exam; recommendations for skin care; professional and personal interactions.

–Forefront Patient

Your local skin & body care solution

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Why choose Forefront Dermatology

Our goal isn’t just about how you look on the outside. We aim to transform lives.

We offer the latest and most effective treatments for skin and body, provided by experts in the field and backed by a science-led approach. Our board-certified physicians, practitioners and aestheticians are setting the standard of care in over 280 practices across the US, every day.

But most important is how you feel at our office. We treat every patient with kindness, respect, and empathy, and work hard to ensure you receive the best care possible.

Forefront Dermatology accepts a variety of plans from insurance companies

United Healthcare
BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
Humana
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*Please verify your specific network coverage directly with your insurance provider.

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