Kirsten Dickinson

Dr. Kirsten Dickinson, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon at Forefront Dermatology in Clive, Iowa, with additional locations in Ames and Newton. She graduated with honors from the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine in 2016 and grew up in the Clive and West Des Moines area. She is double board certified in Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. She has published multiple research papers including work on unrecognized tumors during dermatologic surgery, cutaneous lymphoma dermoscopy, lentigo maligna surgical margins, and dermal elastolysis. She maintains a 5.0 patient rating and patients praise her patience, thoroughness, and exceptional bedside manner. The Forefront Clive practice includes certified PAs Marie Kresse (30+ years experience) and Rachel Ford, along with licensed aestheticians trained in lasers, laser hair removal, tattoo removal, and skin resurfacing. She specializes in skin cancer detection and treatment, Mohs surgery, complex facial reconstruction, cosmetic dermatology, and aesthetic procedures.