Desmond Shipp, MD, MS
Physician, Associate Professor
Dermatology
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614-293-1707
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Hair Removal
- Cosmetics
- Sclerotherapy
- Scars
- Alopecia
- Warts
Locations
- Outpatient Care New Albany
Academic information
Department: Dermatology
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
As a dermatologist, I’m passionate about providing the highest level of care possible. Whether I see you for something as common as acne, as critical as skin cancer, or as personalized as a cosmetic procedure, your treatment and satisfaction are of the utmost importance to me. I have a motto: 'Smelling good, looking good, feeling good.' Dermatology allows me to help patients achieve all three!
I specialize in cosmetic dermatology. Patients feel better when they like how they look. I love that I have the privilege of helping people achieve that confidence. I also enjoy my field because the wide variety of treatments makes every day exciting. I regularly treat skin and scalp disorders, rashes, and warts, and provide procedures like botox, fillers, blepharoplasty, liposuction, tattoo removal, laser hair removal, phototherapy, and vein, laser, scar, and birthmark treatments.
Providing general dermatology and cosmetic treatments for patients with skin-of-color is another one of my specialties. Being skin-of-color myself, I understand that treatments can be more complex and challenging. It’s a goal of mine to expand access and quality treatment for skin-of-color patients.
My research has focused on cosmetic advancements in Botox, liposuction, laser therapy, and collagen induction therapy. Currently, I was awarded a Patient Care of Innovation (PCI) grant for Laser Tattoo Removal: Radiotherapy Patients & Former Inmates. I’m also researching why cystic fibrosis patients experience acne. In addition, I’m conducting research to identify the barriers skin-of-color patients may face in receiving quality cosmetic treatments.
My responsibilities include being the Director of Cosmetic Dermatology for the Department of Dermatology and mentoring students who are interested in dermatology. I love that The Ohio State University, as such a large academic institution, gives providers and students the opportunity to treat a diverse patient population. We also have access to the very latest medical advancements, which allow us to enhance patient care even more.
When I’m not working, I love spending time with my wife and kids, working out as well as playing basketball and watching movies.
Highlights
- Director of Cosmetic Dermatology for the Department of Dermatology
- Co-Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Department of Dermatology at The Ohio State University
- Member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Council
- Co-director of the Resident Quality Improvement program within the Dermatology
- Faculty member and Academic Behavioral Review Committee member in The Ohio State University College of Medicine
- Faculty Advancement, Mentoring and Engagement (FAME) Mentorship Committee
- Co-director for the Dermatology Prison Clinic
- Completed a Cosmetic Fellowship at the Advanced Dermatology Laser and Cosmetic Surgery in Brooklyn, New York
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors and Top Black Doctors lists
Conditions and expertise
- Acne Vulgaris
- Alopecia
- Blepharoplasty
- Botulinum Toxins
- Cosmetics
- Cryotherapy
- Eczema
- Hair Removal
- Keloid
- Laser Therapy
- Lipectomy
- Platelet-Rich Plasma
- Psoriasis
- Rosacea
- Scars
- Sclerotherapy
- Skin Care
- Warts
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Residency - Dermatology
- Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, United States
7/1/2014 - 6/30/2017 - Internship - Internal Medicine
- Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, United States
7/1/2013 - 6/30/2014 - Fellowship - Dermatology
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
7/1/2012 - 4/1/2013 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- University of Toledo College of Medicine, Toledo, OH
8/1/2009 - 6/1/2012
Certification
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American Board of Dermatology
7/20/2017
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.
370 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. Shipp has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
He was great! This was my first time seeing him and I will definitely be going to him go forward. He was very personable and made me feel very comfortable. Dr. Shipp is the best!
Very clear recommendations
Excellent
Dr. Shipp was AWESOME!!! Very personable and listened to my questions and concerns!
Thorough, friendly and knowledgeable
Excellent bedside manner
Thank you for your kind attention
Excellent Doctor
Outstanding medical doctor with great professional knowledge and skills including personal interaction with patients, took time to thoughtfully answer questions and concerns regarding my medical procedure as well as ongoing care.
Excellent attitude & demeanor
Dr Shipp is amazing. I really am glad I have him to take care of my dermatology concerns.
All was good
Always upbeat, positive and supportive. Educates and advises accordingly.
Excellent
The provider was well informed and advised me on the care that I needed and what would work best for me
None, everything was fine
Dr. Shipping is the best physician. He is kind and respectful. He explained everything thing to me in detail, during my procedure.
Dr. Shipp is also very caring and excellent at what he does and the way he treats me.
All good
Perfect job
Good
He was very personable
My provider is polite, knowledgeable, and shows some respect for my concerns and works with me to find solutions but I believe there is more that can be done to help resolve my medical concern. I believe my immune deficiency must be taken into consideration and different approaches applied due to my unique physical attributes.
He seemed rushed and kind of superficial. Even though he asked me if he had answered all of my questions, it seemed to me that he was saying the right' things, but not really listening to my concerns. My thought at the time was, maybe he's done these proceedures a thousand times, but this is my fisrt time.
Trust him with my life!
Dr Ship wore a surgical mask the entire visit. No sure why this was necessary...make the experience seem very impersonal. Also when leaving he shook my hand, while his hand was still gloved...just seemed odd. Dr Ship seemed friendly but talked fast...his responses were limited to my particular questions. I really was seeking cosmetic options for skin condition; a variety of options were not presented.
I enjoyed my time in the office.
Dr. Shipp explained what he was going to doing to do as he did it.
Great experience every appointment.
Friendly, easy to communicate with.
He is the best doctor I've seen in a long time
I love Dr Shipp I've seen him a few times . Professional friendly easy to talk to. Always enjoy visits with him very smart man lucky to have him.
Dr shipp was very nice, it was a lot of information but he said I could MyChart with any questions after. He did seem a little rushed
All good
I have had nothing but good experiences with my care providers. Doctor Shipp is an excellent doctor.
Absolutely wonderful
Dr. SHIPP explained everything prior to and during procedure. He asked permission to take photo with proper application of Lidoderm for future patient education. His calm, caring nature was very much appreciated. He is the only physician to ever walk me to car and call multiple times post procedure. Post-procdure instructions were complete with multiple ways to contact should I have any concerns or listed problems.
Professional
They are awesome
Dr. Shipp has a caring nature. He is thoughtful, and explained the procedure (maybe even twice) before he started. Since the procedure was elective, I may visit him again in the future.
Very good
Very professional and described my needs well
Very knowledgeable he identified two spots that turned out to be cancerous and referred me to a wonderful doctor for surgery
He was kind and efficient.
All good
I feel as though he talks about me to the medical student/resident rather than talking to me. So I have to gather information about myself from what he is saying to them instead of him actually speaking to me.
I love Dr Ship he is always very friendly and takes care to administer my scalp shots with care. Always asking if I'm doing alright
Dr. Shipp has the best personality! Not only is he a tremendous doctor, but he's a joy to be around. He's engaging and makes you feel heard and important. I'd recommend him to everyone!
Very knowledgeable, professional, good listener, and attentive... Very good
Good
Exceptional attitude and attention to my care
Great!
Dr Shipp is so upbeat and positive; his personality is infectious!
Dr. Shipp is always friendly, professional and very attentive to my needs regarding my dermatology appointments. I have seen him many times over several years and I have not had a bad experience with him. I appreciate that he cares about my medical needs and always encourages me to reach out to him when I have questions or concerns. I appreciate that he responds directly to my chart contacts with him rather than having another medical assistant to do so.
Ensured all my concerns were addressed and understood. Listens attentively to the question and educates in the answer.
Dr. Shipp is very nice, however, he is very fast. He did ask if I had any questions, however, I felt like he was hurrying to get out of the room so I didn't ask anything.
All was good
Good
Very very good and very thorough
Doctor Shipp is an excellent doctor and very knowledgeable
Excellent. Professional, very personable, knowledgeable, took time to ask questions and listen.
Caregiver was attentive & explained clearly what biopsies he was taking for testing
Always provides thorough exam.
Patient centered
Very helpful & knowledgeable, went above & beyond with exam
Very friendly people
Very nice & personable. Took his time & explained his answers about my concerns.
Dr. Shipp is very kind and makes sure to make you comfortable. Unfortunately I have to get skin excisions done when I see him but he puts me at ease.
He didn't mess around. Explained the procedure. Called me with the initial results and final pathology results
Dr. Shipp is an excellent doctor and his recommendations are very helpful.
Dr. Shipp and Kara were knowledgeable, friendly, and showed care for me as their patient by asking questions, double checking for consent, clarification, and to make sure I understood them.
Very friendly and knowledgeable.
Excellent provider who covers all areas
Excellent doctor whom I trust and meets all my needs for care.
Very professional and caring
All good
Nice doctor. Very respectful.
He was wonderful.
He does an excellent job checking for anything that is not normal. He explains what he is looking for and what he sees.
Good
He always enter the room with a positive and caring attitude.
Great doctor!
Very attentive; good listener; explained things in easily understood terms without "talking down"; did not see him wash his hands; he put on a mask when asked
Friendly, outgoing, talkative, responsive, humorous
Good
Excellent care
They keep smiling
Made me feel safe, answered my questions thoroughly
Everything was so nice
He was very concerned about my problem
Provider was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and courteous.
Made sure I understood
The physician talked with me about my issue. He then examined the affected areas and we then discussed his recommended treatment. He then asked if I had any questions which I asked and he promptly answered.
Thoroughly
All good
Doctor was outstanding as were residents.
Dr. Shipp is always explaining everything he is doing during my skin cancer screening. He is knowledgeable and friendly when responding to my questions.
New to me provider. Knowledgeable, helpful information
He was very good, listened to my concerns and provided answers. Took a lot of time with me and didn't make me feel rushed.
Doctor s is a great Doctor and very thorough and takes all the time.You need if you have any questions
Listened to my wants and concerns
He explained the process very well
Excellent
Dr Shipp was fantastic. He was kind, gracious and an excellent listener.
Great smile, handshake, recognition & sense of humor. Thorough, efficient, patient with questions.
Experience was great, no complaints. Very friendly, professional, and efficient
He always answers my questions and provides better understanding of possible treatments.
Dr Shipp is an excellent doctor I would recommend him to the family, friends and colleagues. The is professional, friendly and very detailed in his explanation of this care plan for me and through with his answers and they are easy to understand. When he enters the room he greets you with a BIG SMILE and ask you how you are doing .,,,, during his procedure he ask how you are doing and if you are ok.Before leaving your visit he ask serval times do you have any questions and if you think of something when you leave to contact him.Dr Shipp in my opinion is assent to his patients, the OSU medical center and his colleague and I am blessed to have him as my doctor!!!
All good
Dr Shipp is very supportive. He preformed my cancer biopsy and showed me great compassion.
Very good at explaining issues with my skin. Gave a thorough exam.
Great. First time seeing him. Main floor told me he was wonderful when I asked for directions, and he was.
He was very concerned about my issues very professional
He was very attentive! And explained to me what the problem was
Very good.
Did not advise me during previous appointment that he could give me a numbing cream to use before the procedure. Also did not ask at previous appointment if I get cold sores and prescribe medication to help prevent that. Nurse brought both up at this appointment.
Dr. Shipp was fantastic. He was professional, polite, understanding and engaging. He asked questions and explained medical rationale to my issue in easy-to-understand terms. He was absolutely delightful.
He did a great job explaining what he saw and what I needed to do
Dr. Shipp was excellent in caring for my concerns. Very friendly and makes you feel at ease.
He is always nice
Dr. Shipp is very personable and helpful. He spends a good deal of time
He is knowledgeable and addresses my specific needs.
Excellent provider and experience.
He was excellent. Very knowledgeable and helpful.
Live Dr. Shipp! I've recommended him to friends and family
He understood what I was going through and thoroughly explained why he wanted to take the approach he recommended for recovery
Dr Shipp was knowledgeable about my clinical and prior medical history related to the melanomas and included me in the treatment plan. He is efficient, gentle in his touch and able to ease any nervousness with conversation.
The provider was great the assistant was great please see the next question
Good
Overall excellent
Very courteous and explained in terms I could understand about my problem.
My overall experience is good and he's a very competent provider. It was really a check in for a very mild condition, so I understand it wasn't an overly involved appointment. I appreciate his concern and wonderful bedside manner. He's a very efficient and knowledgeable caregiver and I trust him to provide appropriate care.
Love his energy!!
Dr shipp was very good. He explained everything and he followed up on any questions I had.
Very good job
Dt. Shipp always has a positive attitude and I trust him to care for me.
Capable
The doctor is caring, competent, and informative.
Went the extra mile to tell me about additional care that might be good for my situation
Very personal. Sat down at eye level and took time to explain the process
Continually asked if I felt any pain during procedure and if we should stop for a while
Very polite, professional, answering every question I had .Beautiful smile. Made sure I wasn't uncomfortable.
He was very polite
He's always on point and very engaging. Even though there are significant gaps between appointments he always knows who I am and ask follow on questions from our previous conversations.
Dr. Shipp was so kind. Very polite. Super knowledgeable. Listened extremely well and had the necessary answers.
Efficient
Gave me many options on how to go about my situation and explained how each would affect me
Great visit Dr Shipp great
Very gentle and kind. Very informative.
Dr. Shipps is fantastic. He is the reason I make the drive out to New Albany.
I am grateful for Dr. Shipp. He was professional and kind and clearly knowledgeable. He projected confidence and concern and attended to my necessary care immediately.
He seemed a bit hurried, but despite that, he was very thorough in explaining my condition, which treatment options would and wouldn't work, setting up a treatment plan with me, and he was also very honest in what my expectations should be.
He was friendly and got the job done
Knowledgeable, efficient
Super nice guy
Outstanding thevbest
Dr. Shipp is friendly, communicates, provides good information for follow-up. I find him to be an excellent clinician.