- About this provider
Mark Bechtel, MD
Physician, Professor
Dermatology
Make an appointment
614-293-1707Conditions and expertise
- Infectious Skin Disease
- Skin Diseases
- Skin Cancers
- Pigmentation Disorders
- Dermatology
- Bullous Pemphigoid
Locations
- Dermatology in Officenter Gahanna
- Dermatology in Outpatient Care New Albany
Academics and research
Department: Dermatology
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
I chose a career in medicine to have a positive and meaningful impact on others, and I love that my job affords me the opportunity to help improve quality of life for every person who comes to see me. As a dermatologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I treat a wide variety of conditions ranging from acne to skin cancer. I have received numerous awards for my clinical care, and I was named to the Physician Care Connection Hall of Fame in 2023.
Highlights
- Earl Metz Distinguished Physician Award 2011
- Mazzaferri-Ellison Society of Master Clinicians - 2018
- Mark A Bechtel Excellence in Teaching Award - 2020
- Past President State Medical Board of Ohio
- Rated in the top 10% of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction - 2018 and 2019
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list - 2018-2024
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
- Shingles
- 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
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Indiana University School of Medicine-Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, United States
8/22/1973 - 3/31/1977
Certification
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American Board of Dermatology
11/2/1981
Academics and research
Serving in academic medicine is a special honor and privilege as it allows me to inspire and train the next generation of clinicians. I am a professor and the chair of the Department of Dermatology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Research interests
- Dermatology
- Medical Education

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.
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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 Mark Bechtel 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.
- State Medical Board of Ohio
- UH Case Western Reserve

Cared for me a person
Excellent!
All good experiences.
He's a pro
Dr. Bechtel is absolutely amazing.
Great visit. Good memory and remembers details about people. Friendly. Spent plenty of time with people being seen.
The epitome of what a doctor should be!!
Prepared for visit, professional and courteous, knowledgeable and experienced
Dr Bechtel is absolutely the best
He was very friendly and checked me out completely.
Dr Bechtel is always easy to talk to and does a thorough examination.
Everything was good.nothing to report. All good.
Dr. B is the best
Dr Bechtel is consistently awesome!
Dr Bechtel is the best. Very knowledgeable and kind.
Good
Friendly and competent.
Have seen Dr. BECHTEL for over 45 years. He knows me and my husband well.
Dr Bechtel is a very caring physician he goes out of his way to make you feel comfortable he knows about your history I have been with him for over 20 years and would recommend him to anybody
Excellent