Kirsten E. Dickinson, MD, FAAD

Board-Certified Dermatologist
Board-Certified Mohs Surgeon
Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon

Kirsten E. Dickinson, MD, FAAD

Dr. Kirsten Dickinson is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon. As a Mohs surgeon, Dr. Dickinson understands that being diagnosed with skin cancer can cause anxiety. Knowing this, she always seeks to provide comfort and reassurance to her patients throughout the entire surgical removal and reconstruction process. It is her goal that patients return home not only happy with the results, but also skin cancer free.

Dr. Dickinson specializes skin cancer detection and treatment, including Mohs micrographic surgery and complex facial reconstructive surgery. She provides treatment for common and complex skin, hair and nail conditions including, but not limited to, acne, eczema, and psoriasis. Additionally, she provides cosmetic treatments for skin rejuvenation including Botox, fillers, microneedling, chemical peels and lasers.

Originally from Iowa, Dr. Kirsten Dickinson and her husband have planted roots in East Lansing and are enjoying getting to know another Big Ten college town!

Clive

12327 Stratford Drive

Clive, Iowa 50325

Tel:(515) 224-7088

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I enjoy forming long lasting relationships with my patients, based on a foundation of trust. My goal is to work together with the patient as a team to address both the physical and emotional aspects of their skin condition.

- Kirsten E. Dickinson, MD, FAAD

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Dr. Dickinson was both professional and caring. She explained the procedure and asked about my own comfort. Her nurse Kasey also provided excellent care.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Everyone is very nice and helpful. Dr. Kirsten Dickinson was very helpful while doing surgery asking how I was doing and explaining everything.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

The procedure was more complicated than I thought, but Dr Dickinson and her staff did a tremendous job. They managed pain during the procedure well, kept me informed what was happening, and were friendly and professional throughout. I would highly recommend them.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Great experience. Simone at reception is very kind and professional. Nurse Audra is very thorough and Dr. Dickinson provided excellent treatment. Great team!!

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Wonderful, caring and professional describes Dr. Dickinson. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs Derm care & treatment.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Dr Dickinson is an incredible specialist and is wonderful to work with! Highly recommended her

Google • Forefront Dermatology

I like the fact that Dr. Dickinson is always on time and she is always friendly and personable. She also explains what she is doing and what she is going to do. I have always been happy with Forefront and Dr. Dickinson.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Punctual, thorough, and friendly group.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Positive: Dr is timely, polite, understood primary skin condition right away and provided options for treatment. The office staff is polite and efficient, facility is clean. I’d recommend the practice. Not so great: she couldn’t help me with a skin infection from Seborrheic dermatitis on my outer ear canal, said that dermatologists don’t diagnosis skin conditions in that area and didn’t have the ear scope to exam the outer ear canal. I thought that was odd—I didn’t understand that - so I had to make another trip to urgent care for a topical antibiotic. Maybe it was miscommunicated by me that it was a skin infection and not an inner ear problem? I don’t know-but I’ll give the benefit of doubt in this case.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

First time going to a dermatologist and couldn't have had a better experience. The office staff were very friendly and helpful and I got in right on time. Dr. Dickinson and her assistant (sorry, I can't remember her name) were very knowledgeable and professional.

Education

Undergraduate Degree:
BS, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

Medical School:
MD, University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA

Dermatology Residency:
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA

Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship:
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH

Certificates

American Board of Dermatology

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Dermatology

*Age Restriction

For patients scheduling who are under 18 years of age (19 in Alabama) please make sure you have permission from your parent or legal guardian to schedule this appointment. Your parent or legal guardian must accompany you on your initial visit and on certain subsequent visits to provide appropriate informed consent.