About Me
As a dermatologist, I specialize in psoriasis and complex medical dermatology. I am also the director of numerous clinical trials. 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 and promote their satisfaction.
I truly believe in providing my patients with the highest quality care, and this can only be accomplished through devotion to clinical research. I love caring for my patients and providing them with the best treatments available. It’s fulfilling to be able to use my expertise to develop individualized care for people of all ages with various needs.
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 especially enjoy educating our medical students and residents.
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 enjoy traveling, being outdoors, reading and spending time with my family.
Highlights
- Principal investigator of psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, alopecia, and hidradenitis clinical trials
- Director of Medical Student Education
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2017, 2018, 2020
- Named to the Castle Connolly list of “Regional Top Doctors,” 2021
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Urticaria
- Dermatomyositis
- Sunburn
- Scleroderma, Localized
- Pruritus
- Skin Diseases
- Dermatitis
- Skin Ulcer
- Cellulitis
- Skin Diseases, Infectious
- Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous
- Port-Wine Stain
- Acne Vulgaris
- Lice Infestations
- Callosities
- Nevus
- Scabies
- Skin Care
- Rosacea
- Psoriasis
- Pemphigus
- Onychomycosis
- Nail Diseases
- Keratosis, Seborrheic
- Lichen Planus
- Herpes Simplex
- Folliculitis
- Eczema
- Dermatitis, Seborrheic
- Dermatitis, Perioral
- Dermatitis, Atopic
- Dermatitis, Contact
- Alopecia
- Vitiligo
- Warts
- Tinea
- Cicatrix
- Exanthema
- Pressure Ulcer
- Intertrigo
- Pyoderma Gangrenosum
- Pemphigoid, Bullous
- Hemangioma
- Dermatitis Herpetiformis
- Pigmentation Disorders
- Burns
- Skin Cancers
- Dermatology
Locations Where I Practice
1328 Dublin Road
Suite 100 Columbus, OH 43215
614-293-1707
540 Officenter Place
Columbus, OH 43230
614-293-1707
540 Officenter Place
Suite 240 Columbus, OH 43230
614-293-1707
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA
MD
8/14/2006 - 5/16/2010
Internship
Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
7/1/2010 - 6/30/2011
Residency
Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA
7/1/2011 - 6/30/2013
Chief Resident
Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA
7/1/2013 - 6/30/2014
Board Certification
American Board of Dermatology
7/24/2014
Academic Information
My Department
My Division
Dermatology
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.
245 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 10/25/2021, Dr. Kaffenberger has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
There was very short wait time, shorter then most doctors. Answered all my questions about my condition and explained treatment so I understood.
Dr. Kaffenberger is a great dermatologist and has a great "exam table-side" manner. She really seemed on top of my medical history.
Diagnosed the problem of Lipoma on forehead. Suggested that Dr. Carr follow up with a surgery to remove it and why. I will do this.
She is wonderful. Always thoughtful & sweet.
She is very friendly & makes me feel like we are working together to overcome my health concerns. I feel heard.
Good.
Dr. treats patients with empathy and constantly prescribes new & helpful instructions w/procedures. She was also concerned about cost of a prescription, so offered an out of state pharmacy mail order convenience.
Dr. Kaffenberger always takes the time to solve any problem or concern I have.
Dr. K is the best!
She took the time to answer my questions. She gave good explanations of my medical conditions and treatment.
Dr. Jess is excellent. Have recommended her to other family members.
Love me provider! She is excellent!! Kind respectful and takes me concerns seriously.
I did not feel rushed and she was focused on me when with me. Quick responses in my chart
ALWAYS EXCELLENT!!
Very pleased. Answered questions and explained thoroughly.
Very kind and understanding. Addressed all my concerns
Dr. Kaffenberger is an outstanding doctor and a valuable asset to the WMC team. I started seeing her for a stubborn skin condition that was visible and made me very self-conscious. After trying the initial prescribed medications, she recommended a follow-up appointment, which was very helpful. We were able to discuss different treatments and revise the medications I was using. Because she proactively recommended a follow-up appointment to review the medications I was using, I feel confident I am using the best products to treat my condition. Had she not done this, I probably would have continued using the products initially prescribed with just "ok" results instead of the great results she allowed me to have. I feel she really cares about her patients and their health outcomes. She takes time to listen to concerns, answer questions, and explain aspects of my condition and treatment options. Dr. Kaffenberger is personable, professional, knowledgeable, and I am grateful that she is my doctor.
I've always had great experiences with my provider.
Dr. was also very attentive and my visit went above and beyond than I expected it to. Very pleased.
All good.
Great experience
Excellent. Thorough & thoughtful. I was referred to OSU Dermitology for a second opinion by my PCP from fall visits at another dermatologist . I was experiencing a condition that had somewhat worsened.
Wonderful, Dr explained her concerns, is a great listener
Dr. Kaffenberger is always professional and friendly! She takes care of my entire family. Always asks about family members. Always concerned about my well being.
The doc was completely attentive and evaluated my situation from what I told her
Always friendly, polite, professional & takes her time so that Indont feel like I'm just a number. She makes me feel as though she is there to care for me, as a patient. I never feel that she is in a hurry.
Very nice. Explained things very well
I think Dr Kaffenberger is exceptional in every way. She understands my chronic pain, she is extremely knowledgeable and a wonderful Dr. I think she is an asset to Ohio States medical teams
Very reassuring
Caring, listening, takes the time to answer questions.
Fun visit, willing to take a moment to speak outside of the visit needs.
Answered all my questions. Checked areas I had concerns about.
Always is very caring & makes me comfortable. Very knowledgeable. Very personable.
Dr. Kaffenberger is a very professional, concerned and kind doctor. She had genuine concern for my health, knew my medical history and explained any treatment. I trust her completely with my dermatological needs and believe her advice and recommendations.
Dr. Kaffenberger is fantastic - appointments never feel rushed and she has a great memory for details
Always takes the time to listen to my questions and address concerns. Seems very knowledgeable about potential treatments that work (actually). I really appreciate her. Best dermatologist ever. (Dr. Kaffenberger.)
Always is aware of my overall health issues. Always does thorough exam.
Excellent doctor very nice!
She listened and explained my condition
EXCELLENT
Personable & respectful.
Excellent, personable, explained procedure, gave clear instruction.
Good experience!!
Excellent visit with Dr. Kaffenberger (Jessica). Very thorough examination and detailed attention to area of concern.
Physician and nurse very knowledgable and expressed strong interest in my concerns. Very thorough and systematic.
First visit - Very impressed with Dr. Kaffenberger.
Always courteous.
She was great.
Very professional
Great experience - timely, great care - no complaints. Dr. J. Kaffenberger & her team were super.
Excellent, she listened to me and was interested in what I was saying.
Doctor seemed rushed - stayed on point did not provide any additional good to know info.
She is always concerned and attentive.
She was excellent! Very thorough and answered all of my questions.
Dr. Kaffenberger listened to all of my concerns, and explained very carefully what the plan of care was.
dr Kaffenberger is absolutely fantastic. I trust her knowledge implicitly
Dr Kaffenberger was great! I felt like she truly listened to my concerns and even things that I thought I was exaggerating she understood were problematic for me and helped work toward a solution.
Great. Caring. Efficient.
Dr. Jessica Kaffenberger is the best Dermotologist I have ever seen. She is very knowledgable, professional and friendly. She has noticed sreas of my skin that need special attention including dry skin, scalp, pre cancer of my skin and skin cancer, Basil Cell (she did out patient surgury on it). She is currently doing a skin biopsy on an area on my left fore arm.
She's amazing! I prefer seeing her and will wait just to see her. My first dr. I was not a fan of. She goes above and beyond.
Very personable, professional and attentive.
good experience froze 2 raised spots on skin
Very professional
I felt like I was heard for the first time in a long time. I felt like she was actually listening and not rushing through my visit which made me feel more comfortable to share my concerns.
excellent doctor very nice very concerned very professional
she was very nice, knowledgeable, and gentle during the examination
always good experience.
Very good - everyone seemed professional, efficient, and personable. (This was not my normal dr. but a specialist that was removing a basal cell skin cancer.)
Very thorough which I appreciate b/c. I have a lot of moles. Never felt rushed.
always knowledgeable
she was great easy to understand and very knowledgeable
Jessica A Kaffenberger is exceptional.
Very comfortable, pleasant.
Very good.
Good.
Very, very good.
Knowledgeable and attentive.
She's great.
good
I am really happy that she is my provider. I fell relax, and comfortable in her present.
a+
Dr. Kaffenberger is an absolutely caring, wonderful doctor and listened to my concerns. She called me to discuss test results in a way to which was very understandable without using unknown medical terminology. She is awesome!
Super nice and very knowledgeable, I do not feel that the issues I did have were a reflection on her at all.
Dr. Jessica Kaffenberger is the best!
Dr. Kaffenberger is one of the best physicians I've ever seen. When I first visited her almost two years ago I had a serious, difficult to diagnose condition that was hard to resolve. She seemed extremely knowledgeable about its potential causes, took skin biopsies and ordered and full complement of blood tests to see whether she could get more information to lead to a diagnosis and underlying cause for my condition in order to resolve it and make me more comfortable. Over the months that followed, as I improved, she tireless worked and collaborated with other members of my care team to arrive at an additional diagnosis of a rare disease that might be contributing to the condition, and if not, once treatment was begun for that condition, my overall health began to improve tremendously. She has always been and continues to be accessible, responsive to questions and MyChart inquiries, and responds quickly with answers to my questions and concerns. Finally, she is one of the kindest and most caring physicians I know.
Good.
Very good.
Dr. Kaffenberger was friendly, she listened closely to my health concerns. She then explained to me in detail her assessment and treatment for my condition and how to use the medications prescribed to me. I feel very comfortable & confident under her care.
Dr. Kaffenberger. No bad experience. Only good. She took time - cared about my concerns & offered solutions. Cared about me & how I was feeling.
She was excellent
I love Dr. Kaffenberger. I typically only see her once a year and she remembers everything about me. She is gentle, patient and just overall an excellent physician.
Dr. Kaffenberger is awesome!! She always takes time to answer all questions, she is always caring & upbeat, clearly explains her suggestions & why, and she is definitely very knowledgeable.
Good.
Dr. Kaffenberger was attentive to my issues. She believed that I had an issue (many doctors do not because of the color of my skin - they don't look close enough to find the problem. She did find problem and a solution to it - medical & preventive. Much appreciated.
My care provider is caring and reassuring. She let me know that if I have any new concerns to contact her right away and she will make sure I can get in for an appointment for her to take a look - not wait months for an appointment.
appreciated dr explaining condition and/or concern (rationale)
she was excellent
Listened attentively to my concerns about hair loss, but did not really have any idea as to how extensive it would be.
She always makes me feel very confident in her assessment of my risk having cancer again. She demonstrates clear knowledge in her slope of practice.
One of my very favorite physicians. She is knowledgeable, friendly, easy to understand.
My care provider was excellent. I have been seen by 4 other dermatologists (outside of OSU) and did not feel heard. This provider listened & was extremely knowledgeable. I will recommend her & this office to others. Thank you!
Great
Always respectful, considerate, honest, caring.
The doctor was excellent and very thorough.