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MidState Skin Institute is a private dermatology practice based in Ocala, Florida, founded in 2012. It offers clinical and cosmetic dermatology, medical aesthetics, acne treatment, body wellness, and participates in research studies. The practice is led by Dr. Ashley Cauthen and operates eight offices nationwide, with its headquarters at 1740 SE 18th St, Ocala. Key details: 15 employees (growth noted), multiple Ocala locations plus a Lutz, FL office, private ownership, SIC/NAICS aligned with medical practices. Contact: info@midstateskin.com and phone numbers including (352) 732-7337.

Clinic Type

Dermatology

Address

1740 SE 18th St, Suite 1102, Ocala, Florida 34471, US

Phone

3525120092

Email

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • Medical Dermatology
  • Surgical Dermatology
  • Advanced Treatment-Based Dermatology
  • Mohs Micrographic Surgery
  • Dermatology consultations
  • Acne treatment
  • Chemical peels
  • Microneedling
  • Medical-grade facials
  • EmSculpt NEO
  • EMSella pelvic floor treatment
  • BelAmd facial
  • Mohs micrographic surgery
  • Dermatology terms (glossary)

Team

  • Dr. Ashley Cauthen, Board-certified dermatologist in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology — Board-certified dermatologist
  • Dr. Daven Doshi, Board-certified dermatologist; Mohs Micrographic Surgeon — Board-certified dermatologist; Mohs micrographic surgeon

Insurance & Payment

Languages Spoken

  • English

What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Birdeye: 4.9 (708)
  • Yelp: 4.7 (70)
  • Apple Maps: 2.9 (16)
  • Birdeye (Jasmine Park listing): 4.8 (452)

Patients praise

  • Highly rated overall experience in some listings (e.g., 4.9/4.8 star ratings with hundreds of reviews)
  • Staff/doctor bedside manner and thorough exams mentioned positively (in at least one review excerpt)
  • Perceived professionalism and caring staff noted by reviewers

Common complaints

  • Reported negative clinical decision-making/competence concerns about a PA in one review
  • Reports of billing issues (double billing)
  • Reports of communication failures (no follow-up call with lab results)
  • Very low rating on Apple Maps for this location/listing

""I arrived with a cyst ... but the P.A., Colby Beck, thought that I should take an antibiotic instead for two weeks... I wonder why Midstate Skin Institute would hire such an incompetent and inexperienced P.A.""

Birdeye review excerpt (Midstate Skin Institute)

""This place is horrible! ... She said they would call with the results. I never received a call!""

Apple Maps ratings & reviews excerpt

""They double billed me and my insurance for a 2nd visit a week after my annual exam.""

Apple Maps ratings & reviews excerpt

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

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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