About Me
As a dermatologist at The Ohio State University, I specialize in hospital dermatology and work with individuals who have complex medical diseases, drug and allergic reactions, and autoimmune skin diseases. I am interested in diseases like Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug and allergy hypersensitivity syndromes, pyoderma gangrenosum and ulcerating skin conditions, vasculitis and hidradenitis suppurativa.
I take the time to talk with my patients about their conditions. I help them to understand all aspects of their diagnosis, answer any questions they may have and help them find the most cost-effective treatment option possible.
In addition to my clinical work, I am a member of the Translational Therapeutics Program at the OSUCCC – James, where my research focuses on the early identification, description and treatment of novel cutaneous toxicities from targeted anticancer therapies. I am also interested in studying cutaneous graft-versus-host disease, teledermatology and automated assessments, and biobanking cancer and non-cancer skin tissue.
My work has been published in top dermatology, peer-reviewed journals, and I am the dermatology representative to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network for immune-related adverse events.
I like the collegial and world-class atmosphere that Ohio State offers. I also enjoy the challenge of treating rare and difficult diseases.
When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my wife and children, especially in the outdoors.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019
- Mikhail Novikov Faculty of the Year Award, Department of Family Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 2015
- Dermatology Foundation Career Development Award, 2018
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
- My research interests include drug hypersensitivity syndromes, autoimmune and autoinflammatory diseases, and conducting clinical trials to develop new therapeutics
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Drug Eruptions
- Graft vs Host Disease
- Dermatomyositis
- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
- Skin Diseases
- Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Skin Care
- Dermatitis, Atopic
- Dermatitis, Contact
- Pyoderma Gangrenosum
- Vasculitis
- Skin Cancers
Locations Where I Practice
1328 Dublin Road
Suite 100
Columbus, OH 43215
614-293-1707
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
8/9/2006 - 6/13/2010
Internship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
6/17/2010 - 6/30/2011
Residency
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2011 - 6/30/2014
Board Certification
American Board of Dermatology
7/24/2014
Academic Information
My Department
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.
336 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.8 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 out of 5
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 09/29/2023, 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.
- Novartis
- Novocure
- Biogen
- American Academy of Dermatology
- Elsevier Publishing
- ADC Therapeutics
Friendly, concerned
Excellent.
The visit was all good. I was concerned about then very small areas on my skin, and Dr. Kaffenberger identified one as pre-cancerous and seemed to effectively spray it. I always appreciate the peace of mind that he gives me after every visit.
Listens well.Gives clear directionsCompassionate
Always personable, always knowledgeable, always concerned about me.
Dr. Benjamin Kaffenberger is awesome. Knowledgeable, caring, educational & an outstanding advocate for his patients.
All great.
Dr. J. Kaffenberger is the best. He is truly concerned about his clients well-being. He listens closely and responds in a way that you can understand. I wouldn't trade my Dermatologist for anything
Dr. Benjamin Kaffenberger is a great dermatologist. He is knowledgeable, friendly, listens well, explains things well.
He is personable. He held my hand during a bad scare and hospitalization years ago.
Knowledgeable, communicated well, a bit rushed.
He always engages me in conversation about my interests.
Dr. Kaffenberger is always concerned about my skin problems and other health concerns. He is also very kind.
Couldn't ask for a better person to be reponsible for my ongoing condition.
Also, outstanding! Knows my medical history. Speaks very clearly. Extremely knowledgeable. Very kind.
He was a bit late due to traveling from another clinic but I didn't mind. Dr Kaffenberger was attentive, knowledgeable, and empathetic. Great care :)
Really respect Dr. Kaffenberger. Have seen for many years. Shows genuine concern and takes time.
Efficient & professional & empathetic took me concerns seriously without being overly dramatic.
Outstanding care
He is just excellent and also thorough. He has an unhurried attitude and that is reassuring.
Excellent physician - has been able to resolve/treat issues that other dermatologists could not. Related very comfortably & naturally with a patient who has developmental disabilities.
Very great
Great.
Excellent doctor.
Ben is the best, cares, listens, help my way he can.
All good. Careful exam, careful explanation
The physician was kind courteous and listened with intention
He's keeping on top of my pre-cancer spots.
Excellent as always
Dr. Kaffenberger is professional, a good listener, and clear about care and advice.
Kind, compassinate, explained items well.
Nana
I feel very fortunate to have Kaffenberger.
The most caring compassionate provider I have seen excellent care and kindness is a bonus!
Dr. Kaffenberger, team & office are the most wonderful people.
Dr. Kaffenberger did a superb job! Friendly and professional, he answered all of my questions completely and followed up quickly on results.
The doctor is very kind, thoughtful and thorough.
Dr. Kaffenberger is very caring and very knowledgeable. I have great confidence in him.
Dr. Kaffenberger was awesome! Very kind, patient, professional, would highly recommend him to anyone.
Always more to learn and help treat potential health concern, easy going attitude
Dr. Kaffenberger is thorough, kind, and understanding. I have confidence in his management of my health concerns.
Very polite, answered all my questions. Good listener.
The surgery went well. Had blue nevus cysts removed two areas. It has been 2 weeks so I was still using bandages. The lab results were benign.
Thorough, pleasant, listen to my questions and provided adequate answers. Great person & doc.
The doctor invited input / questions
Nothing but a very well run office My Doctor has always been Super accommodating to my Issues. Dr K is one of your better doctors Please do what you can to keep him.
Good
He was very nice and answer all my questions and tried to explain everything to me.
Dr. Kaffenbarger is one of the most intelligent and kind doctors I see. His knowledge is vast and his way of explaining things is great. He does not talk down to me and makes me feel very important. He is wonderful and so easy to work with!!
Dr. Kaffenberger & staff are excellent & work to be innovative as needed.
Excellent provider
Dr Kaffenberger is always very courteous and willing to discuss any issues that I may have.
No bad experiences
Dr. Kaffenberger is the best. He takes his time to make sure all of our concerns are dealt with
All experiences were good.
All fine
I really appreciate Dr. Kaffenberger expertise & manor w his patients - A very good & attentive doctor.
Dr. K is so nice and always explains things so I understand them.
Dr Kaffenberger is an asset to OSU Medical Center
Really like him. He knows what he is doing!
Dr. Keffenberger is very knowledgeable on my condition and I wish I'd found him sooner.
Dr. Kaffenberger listens to what I say. Also, he is the only doctor/medical provider who has ever apologized for not being able to find a treatment fast enough. He didn't need to apologize (as he did nothing wrong), but it was refreshing to hear that.
He is a good listener and answers all of our question and takes his time with us.
The visit was professional but also friendly. I always feel at east there.
He is great - knowledgeable and friendly.
Dr. Ben is definitely one of the good ones! He was empathetic and caring. He strategized a plan and is very understanding of my goals on getting this healed asap.
Great! No problems!
First time having a positive experience with a dermatologist, he did not make me feel rushed and listened/explained clearly
Kind, concerned, informative, respectable, knowledgeable.
The physician was extremely pleasant.
He's the best! Grateful to have him on my team!
The doctor was very nice & considerate & patient in answering my questions.
Knowledgeable, thoughtful, humble.
Best you could ask for hands down!
Great deal of care/concern. Very comfortable talking with him.
Dr. Kaffenberger is incredibly kind and thoughtful.
Dr Kaffenberger is my favorite doctor. I believe he truly cares about me and my heath. I wish all my doctors were as kind and caring as what he is.
Dr. Kaffenberger is outstanding. He really listens shows genuine concern in treating my condition and for my overall health. Highly recommend Dr. Kaffenberger.
Dr. Kaffenberger is the best. He is very knowledgeable about his field & also about my health in general.
He is a great doctor who cars about his patients.
He's the best.
Ben is the best.
Dr. K is the best. I referred my son to him as a specialist over a year ago and my son has the same feeling about how good Dr. K is.
Personably, kind, efficient.
Dr. Kaffenberger is an outstanding physician who shows real concern for his patients - He is kind and very precise in his care.
Excellent care as always.
Dr. Ben is fantastic!
He is exceptional and has been from the beginning, very caring & compassionate, knowledgeable about my situation as it is rare.
He is patience, extremely knowledgeable, & respectful.
He is looking out for me!
Dr. Kaffenberger was professional, friendly, thoughtful and caring. He listened carefully and his counseling and advice were thorough. We went to see Dr. Kaffenberger as a second opinion on my unhealing condition.
All experiences good.
He always listens and answers questions.
WAS NICE AND TOOK TIME TO TALK AND LISTEN TO ME
Dr. Ben was very helpful and compassionate. He understood my concerns and fully addressed them.
They were good listeners.
Exceptional care very kind.
Dr. Kaffenberger is the best. He dose a great job & relates well to both patient (me) and assistants.
He is always so kind and caring
Very good at all times.
We love Dr. Kaffenberger, our favorite of our special needs daughter's providers. He's had answers to questions no other doctor could give us. He understands how difficult it can be for her to tell us how she feels or what hurts and takes the time needed to figure things out.
Excellent caring provider of my medical care
He is the best!
He's the best doctor I have had.
The best.
I couldn't ask for better care
Dr. K. is fantastic. He always spends extra time with me. He is kind and friendly and cares about me.
Dr. Ben Kaffenberger has a unique combination of remarkable expertise, compassion, attention to detail & bedside manner. One of the finest physicians I will ever encounter.
Was very helpful & explained everything.
Excellent
He is a great provider or dr.
Care provider is excellent.
He is the best. Always concerned about my quality of life. Asking about pain level, thorough exam and emotional being. Wouldn't trade him for anybody
He was very concerned about my condition.
I have been with doctor Kaffenburger for about 10 yrs and he is the best doctor I could ask for
Empathic, knowledgeable, helpful, good listener.
Dr. Kaffenberger is very personable and he listens so well that I never have to feel like what I say doesn't matter!
All GOOD.
This appointment is very difficult for me. I need a full body check, which is personal. Dr. Ben made, and always does, the visit very professional and always puts my mind at ease.
Very helpful and listens
Dr. Kaffenberger is an outstanding physician. I have recommended him to my wife and others.
Asked questions, told me what was going on, told me what to do after visit.
Dr. Kaffenberger is an OUTSTANDING provider.
Dr.Kaffenberger is the best! So caring and knowledgeable. He has really helped me with a very difficult case of excema.
Glad to have a thorough check-up and see no major trouble spots this time,
The provider is always very polite, explains details in an easy to understand way.
Dr. Kaffenberger is very kind, caring& has a good understanding of how to treat my illness. He has helped me achieve wellness. Before seeing Dr. Kaffenberger, I saw other physician when this first began several years ago. None of the other physicians knew how to treat my condition. I am very grateful for Dr. Kaffenberger's care.
Dr. Kaffenberger is the best dermatologist I have had over the 20+ years of needing this type of specialist. Very knowledgeable & professional.
Dr. Kaffenberger has taken amazing care of me for a long time. I trust his decisions regarding my care.
Everything great.
He had excellent "bedside" manners. He listened to me, answered all questions in an easy to understand manner. Explained my treatment thoroughly an excellent doctor.
Always he listens carefully to my question and shows his concern, he general he is very kind and so nice.
All staff are very professional and polite.
Liked him very much - seen him 3-4x. I feel like he is thorough, personable, and easy to talk to, as well as being a good listener.
He was very courteous and listened to what I had to say.
The doc is always so polite, thoughtful and sincere.
Calming, easy going yet commanding demeanor. Excellent experience.