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Gary Lee Aldrich, PA-C

Board-Certified Physician Assistant
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Gary Aldrich Jr., PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant with nine years of specialized experience in medical dermatology. A native of northeast Iowa, Gary began a distinguished 30-year career in the U.S. Army before completing his Master of Physician Assistant Studies through the Interservice Physician Assistant Program and the University of Nebraska Medical Center, one of the nation’s premier military PA training programs.

After decades of service across the country and overseas, Gary is proud to return home to eastern Iowa to practice close to family and the communities that shaped him. He welcomes patients of all ages and provides comprehensive care for the full spectrum of skin, hair, and nail conditions, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, skin cancer, hair loss, warts, rashes, cysts, moles, and more. Patients value his military-honed professionalism, straightforward communication style, and genuine Midwestern warmth.

Gary is passionate about empowering patients through clear explanations and collaborative care. Whether treating a teen struggling with acne, a parent worried about a child’s eczema, or an adult with a concerning spot, he focuses on delivering expert diagnosis, individualized treatment, and the highest level of compassion and respect.

Master of Physician Assistant Studies
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE

Bachelor of Health Science
Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC

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Forefront Dermatology clinic exterior in Cedar Rapids, IA
Forefront Dermatology

202 10th St SE Building 1, Ste 270
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

(319) 366-3600

Medical dermatology

Skin cancer treatment

Cosmetic dermatology

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