About Me
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2018, 2019
- Best Doctor in America 2017
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Burns
- Urticaria
- Dermatomyositis
- Sunburn
- Scleroderma, Localized
- Pruritus
- Dermatitis
- Skin Ulcer
- Cellulitis
- Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous
- Port-Wine Stain
- Acne Vulgaris
- Lice Infestations
- Callosities
- Nevus
- Scabies
- Skin Care
- Rosacea
- Keratosis, Seborrheic
- Lichen Planus
- Herpes Simplex
- Folliculitis
- Eczema
- Dermatitis, Seborrheic
- Dermatitis, Perioral
- Dermatitis, Atopic
- Tinea
- Cicatrix
- Exanthema
- Herpes Zoster
- Pressure Ulcer
- Intertrigo
- Pyoderma Gangrenosum
- Pemphigoid, Bullous
- Hemangioma
- Dermatitis Herpetiformis
- Pigmentation Disorders
- Dermatitis, Contact
- Alopecia
- Vitiligo
- Warts
- Pemphigus
- Onychomycosis
- Nail Diseases
- Psoriasis
- Dermatology
- Skin Cancers
- Skin Diseases
- Skin Diseases, Infectious
Locations Where I Practice
1025 Refugee Road
Pickerington, OH 43147
614-293-8617
6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081
614-814-8100
540 Officenter Place
Columbus, OH 43230
614-293-1707
in Outpatient Care New Albany
6100 North Hamilton Road
3rd Floor, Suite 3A
Westerville, OH 43081
614-293-1707
in Officenter Gahanna
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
Indiana University School of Medicine-Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
8/22/1973 - 3/31/1977
Internship
Indiana University School Of Medicine-Indianapolis Campus, Indianapolis, IN
6/23/1977 - 6/22/1978
Residency
University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY
7/1/1978 - 6/30/1981
Board Certification
American Board of Dermatology
11/2/1981
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.
890 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
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As of 09/30/2022, Dr. 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
Very very good.
Good - Explaining everything from beginning to end of my visit. I'm a patient that asking questions, so I will be able to know and understand. Thank you!
One of the best providers with which I have had the opportunity to receive care.
Excellent He is the greatest!
THE PROVIDER - EXCELLENT - PATIENT, PLEASANT & ETC.
Very thorough - did needed biopsy. Addressed all concerns.
Superb in every way!!
All was great!
Always very good.
Excellent clinician. Kind, listens, great besdie manner -
Care provider was great working knowledge of dermatology and is very patient centered in this treatment.
Very good experience. Treated me with respect and kindness -
Excellent.
Excellant physician !! Very knowledgable & experienced. He is the reason I come to this practice to be treated.
Punctual and efficient
The best!!
Well done.
Friendly, shows concern for any issues being seen for.
Friendly, explains what he's doing, reassuring.
He was very kind and clear.
Excellent.
Dr. always listens closely to my questions. He has returned my calls after hours for clarity of my return - follow up visit.
Treated the way I should be treated, always a pleasant visit.
What a wonderful doctor.
Very good.
Excellent overall.
Professional, effective, personal care and concern
Excellent service.
Dr. Bechtel is kind considerate & knows what he is doing.
Always pleasant, concerned & efficient.
All good.
He was very kind and answered my questions with words I could understand (he put things in "laymen" terms. He also was a great listener & genuinely cared about my wellbeing.
Very understanding, careful, compassionate.
I liked Dr. Bechtel very much - he showed concern for my problem & followed up with me making me feel like he cared about my recovery.
Nothing bad to describe at a visit with Dr. Bechtel. If more doctors had his dedication and people skills, OSU would be improve.
Excellent.
Very good.
Always great!!
One of the smartest, kindest and most thorough MD's I've ever met.
Good.
Dr. Bechtel is a joy; knows me & my issues; always caring; always knowledgeable; helpful in every way 5 stars for Dr. Bechtel!
Always approachable and knowledgeable
All good nice efficient knowledgeable.
Very caring, friendly, professional (always) likeable, good listener, the best dermatologist - ever!! Been with Dr. Bechtel since he took over for Dr. Flowers.
He's excellent!
All good.
Wish all of my providers were as knowledgeable, caring, and helpful as Dr. Bechtel.
Dr. Bechtel is the best!
Very knowledgeable and professional.
Best dr. I have ever had!
Really like this doctor.
He is extremely knowledgeable but some times the visit seems very rushed. I wish he had more time to spend.
Always good!
He is beyond excellent and I have never had anything but great care in the last 35 years.
This office has an excellent staff. It was well managed.
Excellent.
Excellent dermatologist!
Very concerned about caring for me. Excellent explanations.
He always is thoughtful and trying to always give me options
Dr. Bechtel is an excellent doctor. I have gone to him for years.
Dr. above. Nurse very good.
Excellent. Have gone to Dr. Mark Bechtel over 15 years. Not only is he my doctor, but also a friend. Always so concerned & caring.
Dr. Bechtel is always very diligent when it comes to my health concerns on a whole.
Always excellent - on time, kind, knows my history. He is the best!
He is THE BEST , in Columbus, very caring, great listener and wonderful communicator. He even mentioned "what a wonderful lady" my late wife was (also a patient).
Dr. Bechtel is the best.
Dr. Bechtel has diagnosed my husband with melanoma and is excellent in his ability to identify & diagnosing skin lesions very caring.
Love Dr. Bechtel!
Excellent.
Very nice, seemed to care about my concerns quick and concise.
He is always friendly and listens to my concerns and suggests treatment options.
Dr. Bechtel is always friendly and caring. He is the best in his profession, as far as I'm concerned.
Excellent
Again, as always, Dr. Bechtel is an outstanding provider & an excellent mentor & asset to his profession & the Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center & James Hospital!!!
I used "MyChart" for questions/responses. This is an excellent way to communicate or schedule appointments.
Always good to see and interact with bechtel. He's so nice and makes sure I always understand.
Dr. Bechtel is well-prepared, thoughtful, and attentive. He remembers my questions from visit to visit, repeatedly checks up on previous treatment, and provides excellent care.
Dr. Bechtel is the most pleasant and knowledgeable provider that I have ever seen.
Dr. Bechtel is efficient, respectful, always knowledgeable about my condition, and explains it in a way that I can understand.
Excellent.
Dr. Bechtel is great, best doctor ever! Look forward to my visits.
The best! Recommend ALL the time!
Competent and professional.
Dr. Bechtel always friendly and inquisitive about me and his care.
I have had only good experiences with my care provider.
He's the best!
Excellent doctor - explains everything very well.
Always good - NO GREAT.
All good.
Great doctor. Very smart & always answers my questions; willing to listen to my suggestions!
Dr. Bechtel is always professional and a good person!
Dr. Bechtel is excellent at what he does, and this visit was no exception.
Dr. Bechtel always very respectable & gives ample time & explains things to me.
Dr. Bechtel is the best! He is an example of who a doctor and human should be.
Dr. Bechtel is very informed about my unusual skin conditions and is VERY responsive to finding the most effective treatment.
Always friendly, highly professional, very knowledgeable and kind
Dr. Bechtel took all the time needed to exam me, get to know me, and to answer my questions.
Known Mark B. for over 45 yrs. - long history of care.
Dr. Bechtel is careful and smart and friendly while remaining professional.
Dr. Bechtel is the best dermatologist in central Ohio. He cares for every member of my family.
Outstanding rapport & communication w/ patients.
Excellent.
He remembered the concern expressed at the prior visit, but we had forgotten it.
Love Dr. Bechtel! He's always caring and professional.
Dr. Bechtel recommends no change in treatment.
Dr. Bechtel is a wonderful person. I hope he stays. He is a asset to your hospital. Wonderful man!
I have been seeing this provider for years and would highly recommend him to others.
Dr. Bechtel is knowledgeable, kind, soft spoken & friendly.
Dr. Bechtel as always was helpful, courteous and friendly.
Top of the line!
Dr. Bechtel is the best! Been seeing him for 20 yrs. +.
All good.
Kind, concerned & helpful.
All very good.
Very professional. He had all of the answers to my questions.
Dr Becthel is an excellent doctor
I had an issue with my arm and actually went to the ER. While I was waiting at the ER, Dr. Bechtel called me and told me what he thought was going on. He then had his nurse call me the next morning and saw me as an add on that day. We have been communicating by My Chart as to my progress. Dr. Bechtel is a very caring person and an excellent doctor.
I have been with Dr. Bechtel since 1988 I wouldn't want anyone else. He's the best!!!
Always very satisfactory.
Great
Excellent - as always.
Very friendly - concerned informative - professional.
I have complete confidence in Dr. Bechtel; he is very pleasant and reassuring, and has treated a number of my skin conditions successfully.
Very good.
Excellent.
Dr. Bechtel is so nice, friendly efficient. I could go on about how good he is.
Very, very good. A+.
All good!!
Dr. Bechtel is an excellent dr. Hope he never retires.
Dr. Bechtel is a wonderful caring dr.
Excellent doctor compared to other dermatologist I have seen! And he is very polite and ask questions!
He's great. I have been a patient for years. He checks me once a yr.
Dr. Bechtel is an excellent communicator, explaining clearly treatment options and requisite medication options.
Great doctor, many years of seeing him.
Dr. Bechtel is excellent. He shows compassion & understanding. He is a physician that truly cares about ME.
One of the best doctors I have ever had. He is very caring!!
Excellent.
Dr. Bechtel is amazing! So lucky to be able to see him.
Dr. Bechtel IS THE BEST!!
All good.
The best!!
I love how Dr. Bechtel tells you he looked at your chart the night before. Makes you feel that he is prepared for your visit.
He is excellent- easy to talk to and concerned about patients.
A+
Great!
Dr. Bechtel is great! Always professional. Always very knowledgeable.
The best! Skilled! Friendly! Punctual!
Dr. Bechtel is an OUTSTANDING dermatologist who considers medical history THOROUGHLY in making a diagnosis and prescribing lab/bloodwork! He listens intently to everything I say and then his exceptional knowledge and wisdom & experience provide an accurate diagnosis and treatment!
Dr. Bechtel is awesome! Very informative, knows my history and is extremely thorough.
Very friendly. Treated my parents a long time ago.
Dr. Bechtal has been on my Dream Team of drs. for decades. He has treated other members of my family & we all love him.
All good 1st class, quality.
All was good.
Dr. Bechtel is excellent. He has been caring for me for years and always to my satisfaction.
Everyone took care of me nicely.
Dr. Bechtel very conscientious & patient concern.
He know what he is doing. It is good to see him again.
Dr Bechtel always listens and thinks before answering
Absolutely top of his profession
All good.
Dr. Mark Bechtel has been seeing me for over 40 years. He and I know card other in more than the patient/physician relationship.
Good.
Excellent as always.
Dr. Bechtel is the best. If I ever have a serious skin issue, he's the provider I want to take care of me.
Excellent care! Personable, interested.
All very good.
Very knowledgeable, courteous & answered my questions.
Dr. Betchel is a excellent doctor to me.
Dr. Bechtel is amazing. He remembers everything... He listens and does all he can to be certain he uses his knowledge to cure!
Awesome.
Every doctor should manage their time like Dr. Bechtel's office. They are always on time and are great to work with.
Very through and knowledgeable.
All excellent
Wonderful manner and grasp of my physical needs.
All went well.
Dr. Bechtel is the best!
Dr. Bechtel is only dermatologist I would go to.
Dr. Bechtel is an outstanding provider & caregiver very happy with his care & compassion.
Received proper care.
My experiences with Dr. Bechtel is always good because I trust him & my results are usually good.
Dr. Bechtel is one of the best! So polite & kind. I wish there were 1,000 more like him in his profession in our area!!
Excellent overall experience.
Visit was great.
He's very knowledgeable, courteous, and concerned. He assured me he could help resolve the problem.
Dr. Bechtel is very pleasant, professional and knowledgeable.
Dr. Bechtel is the best. He is knowledgeable, personable and understands what I am looking for/need.
Dr. Bechtel is an excellent physician, highly knowledgeable and always is respectful & concerned about the patient.
Dr. Bechtel: such a good listener & explainer!
Took his time, to assess my skin for possible melanoma's. Took his time to communicate his ongoing findings, was professional throughout the visit -
Excellent fabulous, very good, wonderful, very pleased.
Dr. Bechtel is so nice. He reviews my history before he sees me and explains what he needs to do very clearly. I am a loyal patient to Dr. Bechtel.
Spent time reviewing my concerns.
Dr. Bechtel has seen me on previous occasions and has been very helpful each visit.
Pleasant, professional, attentive concern - the best.
All my experiences have been a joy!
Dr. Bechtel is taking very good care of me. My hair loss situation is now so much better.
Dr. Bechtel should be cloned and studied for science. He is the best dermatologist I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.
All good.
He is the best and I took my young children to him years ago.
All good!
Always excellent
My care provider is very professional and caring.
Dr. Bechtel was friendly and made me more comfortable while having my yearly skin check.
Very good.
Dr. Bechtel is very attentive, knowledgeable and thorough. I have complete confidence that he will do all that he can to resolve "cure" the issue for which I was seen.
He had been following my concern with pics on MyChart. When I returned from vacation he immediately requested I come in and after seeing me referred me to a surgeon the very next day. I was extremely pleased with his quick response and helpfulness. He is a GEM of a doctor.
Very caring, kind, informative.
Dr. Bechtel was great. He seems to know me even though this is only the 2nd time to see him. He acknowledged that I had a long drive and did not put off a procedure to another appointment. Great experience.
All good.
My 1st visit with this doctor. He greeted me, ask me some questions and told me what he was going to send in for me to use, and said if this didn't work he will have to go a step further and do a biopsy. These will be questions on next visit.
I trust Dr. Bechtel. He has taken good care of my family.
Dr Bechtel is a gentle, kind, friendly, and understanding doctor. I recommend him to my family and friends.
I like the doctor a lot I have been to him before
Very good.
Very respectful; thorough; excellent communication skills; addressed my concerns & provided written materials.
He always says things that lets me know he remembers me & who I am. He explains.
Dr. Betchel was friendly enough and clearly explained everything to me. His time with me was pretty brief but he got the information I needed to me and was clear about next steps.
Dr. Bechtel is one of the best physicians I have met in my lifetime!
He's the best. So caring and good with biopsy. No pain.
Md explained potential diagnoses and possible outcomes
Bechtel is the best.
Dr. Bechtel is an outstanding professional whose expertise & demeanor I have appreciated for decades!
Always a good experience with Dr. Bechtel!
He was fine - nothing bad.
A gem.
Great. Thanks.
Dr. Bechtel is the best. Always professional & informative.
Dr. Bechtel is excellent.
Excellent, excellent, excellent!
No concerns. He listened to my questions/concerns and provided feedback and medical attention.
My provider is the best.
Friendly & thoughtful.
Great care.
Dr. Bechtel is the best!
Good.
Dr. Bechtel has been my doctor for over 30 years. I think I'll keep him a while longer.
Very good.
Dr. Mark Bechtel is an outstanding medical provider for all people. He is kind, knowledgeable, helpful, friendly & has excellent rapport with his patients & their families.
Dr. Bechtel is a very kind & caring physician.
Dr. Bechtel is the most outstanding physician I have ever met. He is incredibly kind and caring with the best possible "bedside" manner. And he is a genius in his field. I appreciate him more than I can say.
Dr. Bechtel is the BEST.
Doctor Bechtel is VERY GOOD doctor.
Took time to explain.
They treat you great.
Was happy & satisfied w/Dr. Bechtel.
All good.
Dr. Bechtel has always been professional, nice, and answers all of my skin questions -
Dr. Bechtel is wonderful! He always takes his time with me. There is no one better than Dr. Bechtel!
I have always had a good experience with the provider... he is very good about explaining everything he is doing.
Excellent visit.
I have been seeing Dr. Bechtel for over 30 yrs. of and on for skin problems and I think he is a very kind and gentle doctor.
I saw Dr. Bechtel because I used to see him before. He moved away from Columbus. I wanted to be under his care again. Good doc.
Dr Bechtel is attentive and smart and kind. He asks good questions and listens well.
Dr. Bechtel is the best! Very kind, understanding and attentive.
Always friendly & polite, shows real concern & tackles the issues. Great man!
Perfect
Always pleasant.
Dr. Bechtol has been my Dermatologist off and on for over 30 years, and he is one of the nicest and most competent physicians I have ever dealt with.
This Dr. Is tops in dermo.
Excellent approachable, knowledgeable.
He was thorough, pleasant. Someone in my family has been going to him for over 40 years.
Mark A. Bechtel, MD, is an excellent excellent dr. who gives the advice needed in a clear, concise & very caring manner. I am very glad he is my doctor!
He is the best.
Always outstanding care.
Dr. Bechter is THE BEST!
Dr. Bechtel not only knows his field of medicine but he is always very personable & kind.
Very kind and a good listener
He was great!!
Wonderful -
All good! Dr. Bechtel is the best.
Very good.
Very kind & concerned. Compassionate. Did not rush me.
Dr. Bechtel is awesome.
Love OSU.
Dr. B has been a wonderful, caring person in & out of office - always asks about the family & my kids & grandsons are pts. of his -
Best dermatologist in town.
Excellent.
Extra great!
Great.
He is best - Goes beyond for his patients!
Dr. Bechtel is outstanding. I trust his professional judgment and he is kind. It has an excellent rapport with me as his patient. My husband referred me to Dr. Bechtel and has tremendous respect for Dr. Bechtel, too.
My provider seems so concerned about me.
The best - Dr. Bechtel is super.
The doctor was very thorough during all my areas of concern.
I was pleased with the care.
As always very considerate and I never feel rushed. Takes time to listen and very professional.
Dr. Bechtel was thorough & offered clear explanations at each step of my exam & subsequent procedure.
Excellent.
No bad.
Dr. Bechtel very nice! Good dr.
Good.
I have had Mark Bechtel as my primary dermatologist for years. Always upbeat and resolves any issues.
Dr. Bechtel is the best. All family members go to him.
Kind and personable. Went above & beyond making sure I was okay beyond the problem I came in to discuss.
He treated me very good.
All good.
Experience was great.
Dr. Bechtel is AMAZING! Not only is he highly educated & skilled, his patient soft skills of communication (verbal & MyChart) thoroughness & thoughtful weekend calls with test results & next steps is admirable & VERY appreciated.
Dr. Bechtel is amazing. Great bedside manner. Very knowledgeable. I refer all of my family & friends to him because he is that good!
All was excellent.
Quick & efficient.
He has been my provider for over five years and always very positive experience.
Excellent in all areas - OSU's best.
Dr. Bechtel is very professional, courteous, and friendly. He's the best dermatologist I've been treated by.
Excellent physician!! I have gone to Dr. Mark Bechtel for about 15 years. Not only is he my doctor, but I value his friendship. We go back a log way.
People are very friendly and caring. Very clean environment. Not much waiting time.
No issues.
Dr. Bechtel is the best - extremely knowledgeable, careful, well-paced, attentive. I would recommend him without qualification.
Over all a very good experience.
Excellent
Dr. Bechtel was excellent.
I think very highly of Dr. Bechtel. He is extremely knowledgeable and kind. I wish more doctors were like him.
Excellent in all regards.
Dr. Bechtel is the best!!! I have been a patient of his for at least 40-50 years and he saved my life when I was diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer! My entire family (son, daughter, grandchildren are all patients. I am so fortunate to have him for my dermatologist!!!
Was respectful & knowledgeable.
He's the best!! Smart, professional, efficient, concerned, approachable, great diagnostician, never late, has effectively cared for my dermatological and other needs for years!
Great.
Glad to see Dr. Bechtel came back to Ohio. Love going to the new facility in New Albany.
Dr. Bechtal is the best. He is a terrific asset to the Wexner Medical Center.
Very well a tend live and information about my problems was well explained.
Good explanation of treatment.
Always good.
It has always been excellent.
All good - Appreciate his work on OSU COVID-19 committee as well!
He is very personable, professional and friendly.
Very thorough, polite & explained everything. I will return and refer "him to friends."
He is always sincere and concerned
Knowledgeable, caring, genuine, kind
Very good, answers questions, puts you at ease, very knowledgeable.
Very knowledgeable, experienced friendly addressed my concerns & answered my questions.
Doctor Bechtel is an EXCELLENT dermatologist. I am very confident I get the best care.
Dr. Bechtel is such a caring doctor & really takes an interest by reading my chart the night before my appointment.
All good.
Dr. Bechtel is awesome!
Concerned, Listens. Patient. Respectful. Courteous.
Polite very caring.
This visit was for a lump on my neck and several skin places - ointment for skin and follow up to remove lump.
By both Dr. Bechtel & his nursing staff. Excellent practice.
Dr. Bechtel, very well mannered, concerned and very helpful.
I have known and gone to Dr. Bechtel's office for many years. I consider him kind, considerate, knowledgeable, and has helped me and my family for many years. I am so glad he came back to Columbus and his practice.
Dr. Bechtel is the best.
Very thorough
Caring, empathetic, engaged
My experience in dealing with my care provider is always a very good one.
Dr. Bechtel is always respectful, courteous, interested, focused, and explains things well. As a health professional myself - I regard Dr. Bechtel is the ideal professional.
Excellent.
Very friendly. Would have liked more detail on each item.
Dr. Bechtel is amazing. Very knowledgeable. Listens to concerns & helps treat them.
Dr. Bechtel is the best.
Have been patient of Dr. Bechtel for years and will continue to do so.
- Professional manner. - Ability to explain in a manner easily understood. - Friendly.
Everything was good.
Always very personable, asks if I have any concerns. Talks about my late dad who was also a patient of Dr. Bechtel.
Dr. Bechtel is very knowledgeable and completes his work with a gentle and compassionate bedside manner. Excellent dermatologist!
Dr. Bechtel is the best!
Everything went very well.
He was very nice and easy to talk to. He did not seem rushed.
Dr. Bechtel is so kind! He is also thorough in his examination of my skin, checking my freckles, moles, and eczema. I can't ask for a better dermatologist!
No issues.
Excellent!!
Excellent - great doctor.
Dr. Bechtel is the best - communicative, responsive, aware of my history - treats me like a whole person - very respectful.
Dr. Bechtel was very friendly and gave me thorough examination and quickly address some concerns. He asked about my primary care doctor and said kind words about her -
Dr. Bechtel has always done a good job taking care of my skin, about 40 years.
Dr. Bechtel is the very, very best dermatologist.