Forefront Dermatology

Dermatology • Cedar Rapids, IA

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Forefront Dermatology in Cedar Rapids, IA offers medical and cosmetic dermatology services, including skin cancer screenings and Mohs surgery. The clinic treats conditions such as acne, eczema, melanoma, psoriasis, rosacea, warts, and birthmarks, with board-certified dermatologists providing personalized care for all skin types and tones.

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Clinic Type

Dermatology

Address

Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

Phone

(319) 366-3600

Email

patientbilling@forefrontderm.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://forefrontdermatology.com/location/cedar-rapids-ia-52403/

Services Offered

Medical Dermatology
Cosmetic Dermatology
Skin Cancer Surgery
Dermatology consultations
Acne treatment
Birthmark treatment
Eczema treatment
Melanoma treatment
Melasma treatment
Moles treatment
Psoriasis treatment
Rashes treatment
Rosacea treatment
Warts treatment
Co2 laser treatment
Botox treatment
Dysport treatment

Team

Thomas A. Pietras, MD, FAAD — Board-Certified Dermatologist
Ashlynne Clark, MD, FAAD — Board-Certified Dermatologist; Board-Certified Mohs Surgeon; Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon
Paul Fenton, MD, FAAD — Board-Certified Dermatologist
Gary Aldrich Jr., PA-C — Board-Certified Physician Assistant

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

English

Current Offers

New Patient Offers

FAQs

What services does Forefront Dermatology offer in Cedar Rapids?

Medical and cosmetic dermatology services including skin cancer screenings, acne, eczema, moles, rashes, melanoma, psoriasis, rosacea, warts, birthmarks, and cosmetic procedures; Mohs surgery available for skin cancer.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

Healthgrades, Birdeye, WebMD, Vitals, UI Health Care, TrustAnalytica: Generally very high (often 4.7–5.0/5) across major platforms for specific doctors like Dr. Pietras and Dr. Fenton (Varies significantly by provider/clinic; some have hundreds of reviews (e.g., 740 for Epiphany, 1,588 for Dr. Swick))

Patients praise

Professional and friendly staff
Thorough examinations and clear explanations of procedures
Knowledgeable and compassionate providers
Effective skin condition management and treatments
Efficient appointment processes for many patients

Common complaints

High unexpected medical costs and billing issues
Long wait times in examination rooms
Poor bedside manner or perceived rudeness from some providers
Perceived lack of thoroughness or ineffective treatment for certain conditions
Frustration with communication or patient interactions

"Dr. Pietras is personable, knowledgeable, and respectful. He always puts me at ease and explains everything clearly."

— Healthgrades patient review

"He refused to continue the appointment after I told him I had an adverse reaction to the medication he prescribed. It was like I personally offended him. He literally walked out of the office, just leaving me there."

— WebMD patient review for Dr. Robert Barry

"The whole visit of 20 minutes charged about $1300."

— Vitals patient review for Dr. Thomas Pietras

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].