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Dermatology • Covington, KY
Clinic Type
Dermatology
Address
—
Phone
215-999-7546
info@penndermspecialists.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
Some offices offer online video visits
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
Referrals often required for HMOs; Medicaid/Medicare varies by plan and state; consult PCP and insurance for specifics.
Out-of-pocket, insurance, telehealth (potentially), online scheduling payment options via Acuity Scheduling
Languages Spoken
Pricing
Current Offers
Introductory/new patient information
FAQs
Is a referral required to see a dermatologist?
It depends on the insurance plan; many HMOs and some Medicaid plans require referrals, Original Medicare usually does not; check with plan and PCP.
Can I bypass PCP if no referral policy?
If health plan allows direct access, you may schedule an initial consultation without a referral.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- TrustReviewers.com: 4.6 stars out of 5 (41 reviews)
- BestProsInTown: Not explicitly provided as a numerical average, but indicated mixed feedback (38 reviews)
Patients praise
- friendly and professional staff
- highly knowledgeable and caring doctors
- thorough and effective care
- efficient and pleasant office experience
Common complaints
- unprofessional behavior and poor bedside manner
- billing and payment disputes affecting credit ratings
- rushed consultations and long wait times
- disorganized medical record keeping
"Asked for best dermatologist in Covington on Facebook & 95% said Dr. Benson"
— Benson Dermatology Testimonials"Terrible customer service, terrible treatment, gets mad if you ask a question. Insists he knows what he’s doing because he’s been doing it all his life."
— LocalityBiz review for The Dermatology Clinic of Mandeville/CovingtonSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dermatology | The Christ Hospital Health Network — Mar 26, 2026
- Jeffrey Lackey, MD, FAAD (Tulane Dermatology) — Sep 29, 2025
- Dermatologist: Your Partner in Skin Health - Fast Pace Health — Jan 1, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More dermatology clinics in Covington
Dermatology Associates of Northern Kentucky, P.SC is a small medical practice based in Florence, KY (serving the Northern Kentucky area, including Covington). They offer general and pediatric dermatology, dermatologic surgery, and related skin care services. The practice has 2 employees, with 1 active job posting for a Medical Assistant, and lists contact information as (859) 283-1033. Their homepage is dermnky.com. Online presence shows modest traffic and a focused local audience (Top country: United States). If you’re seeking dermatology care in Covington/Northern Kentucky, this practice is a local option to consider.
Dermatology presence among St. Elizabeth Physicians (Covington, KY area) is not clearly detailed in the provided information. The supplied page describes Patient First Physicians Group, a small, private hospitals/health care entity with multiple US offices (including Edgewood, KY) and general health care services, but it does not confirm a dermatology specialty or a KY/IN/OH dermatology focus tied to St. Elizabeth Physicians Covington. Key points from the provided content: - Company: Patient First Physicians Group (Hospitals & Health Care) - Headquarters: Edgewood, KY; offices in Erlanger and Edgewood, KY, plus Cincinnati, OH - Volume: 3 employees listed; revenue ~$10M - Web presence: ~58k monthly visits; strong US focus - Reviews: Employer rating ~3.6/5 from 97 reviews - Contact: 1-800-737-7900 If you’re specifically seeking dermatology services in Kentucky, Indiana, or Ohio related to St. Elizabeth/Covington, this page does not confirm dermatology offerings or a Covington dermatology unit. Consider checking St. Elizabeth Physicians’ official site or contacting the listed number for precise dermatology group affiliations and locations in KY, IN, and OH.
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