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Kirsten Dickinson, MD, FAAD

Board-Certified Dermatologist Board-Certified Mohs Surgeon Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon
4.9/5 Google Reviews
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Dr. Kirsten Dickinson is a board-certified dermatologist and a board-certified, 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® Cosmetic, fillers, microneedling, chemical peels and lasers.

Dr. Dickinson is excited to provide exceptional dermatologic care to the Clive and West Des Moines community where she grew up.

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

Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH

Schedule an appointment with Dr. Dickinson at these locations:

Forefront Dermatology clinic exterior in Ames, IA
Forefront Dermatology

500 Main St Ste 113
Ames, IA 50010

(515) 232-3006

Medical dermatology

Skin cancer treatment

Cosmetic dermatology

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Forefront Dermatology clinic exterior in Clive, IA
Forefront Dermatology

12327 Stratford Dr
Clive, IA 50325

(515) 224-7088

Medical dermatology

Skin cancer treatment

Cosmetic dermatology

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Forefront Dermatology clinic exterior in Newton, IA
Forefront Dermatology

204 N 4th Ave East
Newton, IA 50208

(515) 224-7088

Medical dermatology

Skin cancer treatment

Cosmetic dermatology

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What Dr. Dickinson's patients have to say:

Google Reviews • Forefront

Very pleased with Dr. Dickinson, and all who assisted her with the mose procedure. Very professional, and also quite personable. That means a lot to a patient!

Google Reviews • Forefront

My first time seeing the doctor and my first time in the clinic and the staff was phenomenal

Google Reviews • Forefront

Dr. Dickerson and her nurse were so great and personable. They explained everything so well and I felt great about my procedure. Everything went perfect!

Google Reviews • Forefront

Kirsten was lovely! I’d definitely rebook with Dr. Dickinson!

Google Reviews • Forefront

Doctor and nurse were very kind and knowledgeable.

Google Reviews • Forefront

Met with Dr Dickinson on 10-1. She made me feel very at ease and took time to explain my condition and answer my questions. So happy to have her as my Dermatologist!!

Google Reviews • Forefront

Very kind and thoughtful of my situation even the front desk people

Google Reviews • Forefront

Great job, quick and painless!

Google Reviews • Forefront

She was very kind and dod a great job thank you

Google Reviews • Forefront

Great Dr. and great staff

Google Reviews • Forefront

Easy check in, efficient process from start to finish. Friendly staff.

Google Reviews • Forefront

Polite, thorough, professional and convenient. Would recommend to family and friends.

Google Reviews • Forefront

Kirsten it’s amazing. She’s very down to earth and very caring about your health.

Google Reviews • Forefront

Very helpful with my skin conditions. Explained proposed treatments well. Am looking forward to continuing treatments.

Google Reviews • Forefront

The receptionist was courteous, friendly and prepared. Bella, Doctor Dickinson’s nurse was warm, courteous, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and kind. Doctor Dickinson was the same as Bella. A very good experience. Strongly recommend. Ollisha, the outgoing scheduler was superb. On a scale of 5 down to 1, my experience surpassed 5.

Google Reviews • Forefront

Great experience! Knowledgeable, and professional from start to finish. I feel like Dr. Dickinson really wants to help you and I think she has exceptional front desk and nursing support to provide excellent service to patients.

Google Reviews • Forefront

Amazing!

Google Reviews • Forefront

Very professional .. friendly ..

Google Reviews • Forefront

Glad I booked the appointment. Kirsten made me feel at ease. Highly recommend!

Google Reviews • Forefront

Her nurses were great. The shots I got before surgery were practically painless. The doctor was swift and thorough. Very good bedside manor.