Jessica Kaffenberger, MD
Physician, Associate Professor
Dermatology
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614-293-1707
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Pigmentation Disorders
- Hemangioma
- Bullous Pemphigoid
- Pyoderma Gangrenosum
- Intertrigo
- Pressure Ulcer
Locations
- Dermatology West
- Dermatology
Academics and research
Department: Dermatology
About
- Gender
- Female
Biography
As a dermatologist, I specialize in psoriasis and complex medical dermatology. I am also the director of many clinical trials and lead our dermatology research fellowship. My passion for medicine is fueled through the pursuit and discovery of new treatments so that I may provide the best available options to successfully treat my patients.
I truly believe in providing my patients with the highest quality care and I am honored to be trusted to help care for them. It is fulfilling to be able to use my expertise to develop individualized care for people of all ages with various needs. I co-direct the dermatology-rheumatology psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis clinic and I also lead a complex medical dermatology clinic. I care for many autoimmune diseases including psoriasis, blistering disorders, hidradenitis, lichen planus, lupus, dermatomyositis, granuloma annulare and many others. Additionally, I also care for all general dermatology conditions (acne, skin checks, skin cancers, and rashes) in my general dermatology clinics.
One of the things I enjoy most about working here at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is the opportunity to work with physicians of all different specialties. Ohio State is very unique in that it allows me to combine educational aspects with my work and expanding progress as a physician.
I’m originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but I have found a new home here in Columbus and at Ohio State. In my free time I love spending time with my family as well as traveling, being outdoors, and reading.
Highlights
- Vice Chair of Education in Dermatology and Division Director of Medical Dermatology
- Rated in the top 10% of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
Conditions and expertise
- Acne Vulgaris
- Alopecia
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Bullous Pemphigoid
- Callosities
- Cellulitis
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
- Dermatitis
- Dermatology
- Dermatomyositis
- Eczema
- Exanthema
- Folliculitis
- Hemangioma
- Herpes Simplex
- Hives
- Infectious Skin Disease
- Intertrigo
- Itching
- Lice Infestations
- Localized Scleroderma
- Nail Diseases
- Nail Fungus
- Pemphigus
- Pigmentation Disorders
- Port-Wine Stain
- Pressure Ulcer
- Psoriasis
- Pyoderma Gangrenosum
- Ringworm
- Rosacea
- Scabies
- Scars
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Skin Cancers
- Skin Care
- Skin Diseases
- Skin Moles
- Sunburn
- Vitiligo
- Warts
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Residency - Dermatology
- Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, United States
7/1/2013 - 6/30/2014 - Residency - Dermatology
- Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, United States
7/1/2011 - 6/30/2013 - Internship - Preliminary Medicine
- Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
7/1/2010 - 6/30/2011 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Pennsylvania State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, United States
8/14/2006 - 5/16/2010
Certification
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American Board of Dermatology
7/24/2014
Academics and research
I am passionate about education and serve as the Vice Chair of Education in Dermatology as well as the Division Director of Medical Dermatology. I enjoy teaching and mentoring many medical students and residents each year.
Research interests
- Medical Education
Honors
- American Academy of Dermatology Leadership Forum participant, 2017
- Mentorship program for Journal of American Academy of Dermatology, Mentor: David Fiorentino, 2015-2016
- Women’s Dermatologic Society Mentorship Grant, Mentor: Dr. Timothy Patton in immunobullous disease, 2014
- Postbaccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award for study at the National Institutes of Health, 2010-2011
- Alumni Scholarship, Penn State College of Medicine, 2008-2010
- Academic All American, 2003-2004
Professional Activities
- National Psoriasis Foundation, 2015-present
- Ohio Dermatological Association, 2014-present
- American Academy of Dermatology, 2011-present
- Women’s Dermatologic Society, 2013-present
- Medical Dermatology Society, 2011-2014
- American Medical Association, 2006-2014
Licensure
- State Medical Board of Ohio License Number 35.123270
- Board certified by American Board of Dermatology July 2014
Academic information
- Department:
- Dermatology
- Division:
- Dermatology
More about my research
Ratings and reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
450 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 11/3/2025 Dr. Kaffenberger has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Very good
All good.
Excellent care
She is more than awesome!
Dr Kaffenberger is an excellent physician. She is always knowledgeable of my health history. She listens and answers all questions.
Awesome doctor and extremely helpful. I previously referred my son to Dr. Kaffenberger.
Very thorough with explanations. Discusses pros/cons of therapies thoroughly. Listens attentively when I have concerns. Is very caring and empathetic. Friendly and very kind.
All good
Dr. Kaffenberger is terrific! I have never had a bad experience with her.
Everything went well.all
Dr Kaffenberger is fantastic!
She is wonderful. Wish we had more time so we didn't have to rush.
She was very positive and informative
There's just no Physician like Dr Kaffenberger. Shes head and shoulders above any other in her field.
Small talk while skin being removed helped take my mind off procedure
Excellent analysis and communication by Dr. Kaffenberger of my skin issues, and their possible relation to potential cancer.
Very impressed on the care she provided.
Very professional. Answered my concerns and thoroughly examined me and provided me with instructions for self care.
She is wonderful. Shows concern and is very knowledgeable.
All good
Love her!She is a great dermatologist
Good
Seemed very knowledgeable -Appreciated her guidance
Always so pleasant, caring and professional!
Great experience at OSU dermatology that is why I come here and have for many many years. I know Mark BecthelVery well.
Very good
Love her
Dr. Kaffenberger is the best dermatologist-she listens attentively, is super knowledgeable, and is thorough, friendly, personable, and very efficient.
Good/advised me of areas to watch for change
Very kind and thorough
She always listens and explains things very well to me so I understand.
Dr Kalfeenberger was very professional, took her time in going over all my concerns and explaining what the cause was and the treatment plan
She's such a sweet, professional dermatologist.
She was very attentive and took the time to answer my questions.
Excellent. Knowledgeable, careful, proficient. Personable. Good vis. Took care of my problem.
Jessica Kaffenberger is an excellent Doctor & I'm blessed to have her!
She takes time and gives options for treatment
Great patient rapport.
Dr K is professional, warm and caring. I couldnt ask for a more wonderful doctor. They should all be like her!!
DR kaffenberger is an excellent Dr and definitely concerned about me
Very courteous and kind
Dr Kaffenberger is great!
Knowledgeable and professional
Very relaxed and took her time. Very knowledgeable and could answer all of my questions off the top of her head
All concerns and questions asked and answered.
Excellent rapport, clear and caring communication, thorough exam, up to date medical treatment information.
All good
My Dr. Is always attentive, professional and a pleasure to visit with!
Dr Jessica Kaffenberger is absolutely the best dermatologist. I trust her care implicitly
Very professional and friendly
Friendly professional
Dr Kaffenbarger is attentive, thorough and knowledgeable. She is very easy to communicate with and I trust her care.
Great experience to be treated professionally and competently. Dr. Kaffenberger was completely prepared and familiar with my history
Thorough and friendly
Dr. Kaffenbarger is an incredible physician. Knowledgeable, compassionate, and personable/approachable. I can't recommend her highly enough.
Doc is amazing, just a wonderful human being
Dr. Kaffenberger answered all my questions and reassured me that things were going well & to continue with outlined plan for skincare
Very friendly and knowledgeable. Discussed new approaches to concerns.
Jessica saved my life. I suffer from white coat hypertension. She suggested that I monitor my blood pressure at home. This was the best medical advice I have received. My blood pressure averages 105/70. However, it is much higher when I see a doctor or dentist. One doctor wanted me to take blood pressure medicine and cholesterol medicine due to lower my blood pressure. My cholesterol averages 180. Taking blood pressure medication would have lowered my blood pressure levels and possible caused me to lose consciousness. If this occurred while I was driving, I could have died in a car accident and killed others. Now, I present all my doctors with my blood pressure record. I measure my blood pressure about twice a week on average. They no longer try to get me to take blood pressure medication or refuse to treat me. My dentist has started recommending to her patients that they monitor their blood pressure from home. This may result in more lives saved. In short, but suggesting that I monitor by blood pressure at home to address white coat hypertension, Jessica likely saved many lives.
All good. Pleasant, helpful, answered questions. Gave a through exam.
Best dermatologist I've seen!!
Very well knowing of my issues
Clearly remembers my case and recalls my history
Thorough and informative
This was my first time seeing Dr. Kaffenberger for my annual skin check. My previous doctor moved to another clinic within the OSU system and only sees patients with specific conditions (that I don't have). I knew this ahead of time but Dr. K very considerately explained to me why I was seeing her and not my previous doctor, which I appreciated. She did address a couple minor concerns that I had. She was faster to check me than my previous doc, which made me wonder if she was as thorough, but it is also possible she has been doing this longer and is just faster at it. Overall a good experience and I will be happy to see her again in a year.
Professional and able
Dr Kaffenberger is both knowledgeable and personable.
I've seen Dr. K for several years now and this was my annual. She checked all over body, inspected an oral condition that had occurred since my last checkup (2024), and refilled a prescription for an ointment.
Gave me her undivided Attention. Easy To talk with. Towards the end of the visit, she asked If I had any other questions. I asked her about bloodwork that had been done elsewhere and she was very helpful.
Highly skilled, down to earth, receptive to questions, efficient.
Dr. J. Kaffenberger is an excellent physician and I am so happy she is a part of my care team. She listens to any problem and gives me a solution. I really value her as my physician!
Very good
All very good
Always pleasant, knowledgeable and professional!
The doctor was very caring and thoughtful.
Excellent
Expert in her field. Personable and patient and willing to listen and answer questions. She's the best!
Very good
All good
Very understanding and cares about her patients on all aspects
Dr. Jessica is very good. Seemed sincere about finding a solution to help me. Concerned about the high cost of the medicine and how to manage it.She very quickly responded to a question I submitted via the portal about alternate medication available on Part D drug plans.
Friendly, made me feel comfortable
Dr Jessica is very concerned and knowledgeable about my condition
Very concerned about helping me have a good healthy skin
Listened and gave suggestions
She was very knowledgeable and friendly, putting me at ease.
She is wonderful. Easy to talk to and answered all my questions
Dr. Kaffenberger always asks about my family. She is truly and genuinely a kind person. In my opinion, the best dermatologist I've ever had. I have confidence in her care.
Dr Kaffenberger is bright, caring, explains well
She was aware of my complicated medical history and either reviewed my file before I came in or has a really good memory as it's been a year since I last saw her. She prescribed Dapsone which my insurance denied. She is in the process of appealing it for me.
Jessica is a fantastic dermatologist who knows her stuff. She has been a great help to me with properly diagnosing and treating different skin conditions I've had which were misdiagnosed by another physician whom I will not name. I'm confident being under her care. She has my loyalty!
Dr. Kaffenberger is highly skilled, knowledgeable, and provides thoughtful and compassionate care.
Dr. Kaffenberger is one of a kind. She is very attentive to details of my skin during every visit. She addresses any concerns she has and explains any treatments thoroughly; in addition, she also takes the time to listen to my concerns. I never feel rushed. Her Nurses are excellent. They are well versed in my condition and are able to offer insights and helpful hints to help me navigate my treatment plan.This is an excellent team, that provide excellent care to their patients.
She is great. She takes time to listen and respond as if she really is listening.
Dr. Kaffenberger was caring, Competent and professional as she removed my basal cell carcinoma.
All professional
Very professional
The very best care you could have all very good
Dr Kaffenberger is always lovely and an excellent practitioner. It is always a pleasure to see her.
No problems at all
She is excellent provider.
Dr. Jessica Kaffenberger was great as always.
Excellent care
Always friendly and specific about what to do
She was also very friendly and courteous and very attentive to any questions or concerns that I had.
Dr. Kaffenberger listened to my concerns, answered all my questions, and was even able to add me on the same week for an in office procedure which I greatly appreciated.
Excellent Physician. Listened to my concerns and discussed them with me. Gave detailed information about my blood work results and made appropriate referral. Shows empathy and is very kind.
Dr. Jessica Kaffenberger is so sweet and helped me with prescriptions too.
Really good
Dr. K is excellent
Jessica is the BEST! She always takes the time I need to address all of my questions and even remembers what is going on in my personal life. In otherwords, I am not just a number. All of the staff in the office have been wonderful since I have been going there. I have recommended several patients to her.
She is always professional, friendly & caring.
Provider is always very nice very thorough and ask questions like her very much
Absolutely amazing
Very informative.
Very kind and efficient.
Nice. But in a hurry.
All good. Really cares about patient.
The best!
Sameperfect with pleasant personality and yet completed task timely.
Excellent diagnostician and caring doctor
Dr. K remembered me, was polite and cheerful, examined me thoroughly, explained the issue, treated me well, and suggested when she should see me again. She was very thorough, but wasted no time.
Excellent.
Very good
Always knows about my most recent appointments with other providers
All good
Very thorough in her exam, doing an examination from head to toe .
Efficient, friendly, professional
Answered all questions, friendly, approachable
This was my first visit with Dr Kallenberger. She was very good thorough and knowledgeable.
Excellent
Very good. Keep her.
It's always a good experience. I am always treated with respect and receive the highest quality care. I'm lucky to have such a good doctor.
She is an excellent doctor
Good
Personable, friendly, knowledgeable. Would not see anyone else
Seemed to be in a hurry, worked very fast, non-personal.
Dr Kaffenberger was great.
Love this doctor! She's booked to next year but her team makes every effort to connect me with urgent concerns. Dr is thorough and has great chair side manners. More my entire family sees her!
Excellent!
Excellent physician with clear communication meeting me at my level of understanding, empathy. Gave practical instructions, next steps.
She was exceptional. Took the time to explain and go over everything.
Very knowledgeable, pleasant and tuned-in to my needs
Very nice and listened to my concerns
Good...made me feel comfortable.
She is very friendly and personable and I feel very comfortable asking questions. She explains things well and answers my questions thoroughly.
Dr Kaffenberger is very kind and concerned about treating my issues correctly and promptly. Excellent physician and personable as well.
My doctor was very knowledgeable about my health issues, including my eye cancer and had read the latest results on MyChart from my other providers.
Explained things in easy to understand manner with good game plan
All great
Never disappointed
Dr. Kaffenberger always seems to be very concerned about my health. She is friendly and easy to talk to.
The care provider was excellent. She asked through questions related to my condition and the concern for which I made the appointment. She must have reviewed my history well because she asked questions questions about a previous concern and addressed that as well. She did a thorough job of explaining options to treat my condition moving forward.
It was all perfect
Very caring, listens to what questions you have and offers medical advice that is easy to understand. A very special physician!!
Personable. Listened to me. Answered my questions. Knowledgeable. Took my skin health maintenance to the next level with a new proscribed plan of treatment.
Very sincere and informed
Excellent Doctor. Professional and personable
Doctor was very kind, knowledgeable, didn't feel rushed
Provider is caring and listens.
Always listens to me and provides exceptional care.
Dr Kaffenberger is excellent. Good bedside manner as well.
Listens very well. Had useful suggestions
I have total confidence in my care provider. She has probably saved my life multiple times.
Doctor Kapenburger was very nice and explained the next step in what to do with my skin problem and what I should look for while it healed.
She's very precise and caring
Very good.
Dr. Kaffenberger answered the questions about vitiligo as well as she could.
Always first class and excellent.
Dr Kaffenberger is professional, supportive, a good communicator, and personable.
Excellent doctor. Caring, thorough, always listens to any concerns, answers questions thoroughly, and she couldn't be any nicer!
They quickly assessed my issues, treated them on the spot, and gave me simple follow-up instructions.
All good
Dr. Kaffenberger is one of my favorites. She's always pleasant, listens to my concerns and puts me at ease even when my spots need further attention.
Knowledgeable, Discussed my concerns. Friendly.
She is professional and very good at explaining things, friendly and just glad to have her as my dermatologist. She is great about getting back to me concerning test results also. I give her 2 thumbs up
Everyone is great
The doctor was prompt, thorough, explained things well.
Dr J Kaffenberger is wonderful.
Friendly. Good at education and what she was doing and her concerns
Dr was in and out extremely quickly. Did not describe her overall impression nor did she say goodbye or give directions for follow up.
Professional and kind
Felt a little rushed.
Very good
Wonderful made me feel comfortable and cared for
Dr. Kaffenberger was incredible!