Dermatology West
Dermatology West
1328 Dublin Road
Suite 100
Columbus, OH 43215
About Me
As a dermatologist at Ohio State, 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, hidradenitis suppurativa, graft-versus-host disease and skin conditions in cancer patients.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.
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
- 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
- My research interests include drug hypersensitivity syndromes, autoimmune and autoinflammatory diseases, and conducting clinical trials to develop new therapeutics
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Vasculitis
- Skin Cancers
- Graft vs Host Disease
- Dermatomyositis
- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
- Skin Diseases
- Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Skin Care
- Dermatitis, Atopic
- Dermatitis, Contact
- Pyoderma Gangrenosum
- Drug Eruptions
Locations Where I Practice
Dermatology West
Education and Training
Medical Degree
MD
Ohio State University College of Medicine
6/13/2010
Residency
Dermatology
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
7/1/2011 -
6/30/2014
More About My Work
My Background
Board Certification
American Board of Dermatology
7/24/2014
My Department
My Division
Dermatology
Reviews
493 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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- Overall
4.9 out of 5 - Explains Things Clearly 4.9
- Listens Carefully 4.9
- Gives Understandable Instructions 4.9
- Knows My Medical History 4.7
- Shows Respect 4.9
- Time Spent Together 4.9
99 Patient Comments
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As of 03/26/2018, Dr. Kaffenberger has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2018
Wonderful physician. Very concerned, took time to answer all my questions. Followed up frequently. Very impressed. I am grateful and thankful to Dr. Kaffenberger.
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2018
Dr. Kaffenberger is wonderful - very knowledgeable & personable always a pleasure to work with the Dermatology Service there.
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2018
Good - Dr. Bev Kaffenberger is a very good doctor. He is caring, friendly, and knowledgeable. They were running late and he and his assistant both apologized for being behind... so appreciated. I feel very lucky to have Dr. Ben Kaffenberger as my dermatologist.
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2018
Dr Kaffenberger obviously prepares for every appointment, and kindly recalls even the smallest of personal details. quite possibly the best doctor I have ever encountered.
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2018
I have had only good experiences with Dr. Kaffinberger. He is well trained, competent, and has a concern and caring for his patients.
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2018
Dr. Kaffenberger is very considered & knowledgeable. He is also very courteous, friendly respective.
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2018
Love Dr. Kaffenberger - very caring and easy to communicate with.
Reviewed on Jul 06, 2018
Dr. K. always takes the time to ask about my summer and my family. He also checks on my appointments with other OSU physicians.
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2018
Very good. Friendly, knows what he is doing.
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2018
Ben Kaffenberger is very complete in his exam I deeply trust his dermatologic judgment.