About Me
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2018, 2019
- Best Doctor in America 2017
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
- Pemphigus
- Onychomycosis
- Nail Diseases
- Keratosis, Seborrheic
- Lichen Planus
- Herpes Simplex
- Folliculitis
- Eczema
- Dermatitis, Seborrheic
- Dermatitis, Perioral
- Dermatitis, Atopic
- Dermatitis, Contact
- Alopecia
- Vitiligo
- Warts
- Herpes Zoster
- Pressure Ulcer
- Intertrigo
- Pyoderma Gangrenosum
- Pemphigoid, Bullous
- Hemangioma
- Dermatitis Herpetiformis
- Pigmentation Disorders
- Tinea
- Cicatrix
- Exanthema
- Rosacea
- Psoriasis
- Dermatology
- Skin Cancers
- Skin Diseases
- Skin Diseases, Infectious
Locations Where I Practice
1025 Refugee Road
Pickerington, OH 43147
540 Officenter Place
Columbus, OH 43230
540 Officenter Place
Suite 240 Columbus, OH 43230
1025 Refugee Road
Suite 250 Columbus, OH 43147
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location. Please call the “Schedule an appointment” number shown above for scheduling assistance.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
MD
8/22/1973 - 3/31/1977
Internship
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
6/23/1977 - 6/22/1978
Residency
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
7/1/1978 - 6/30/1981
Board Certification
American Board of Dermatology
11/2/1981
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
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.
1176 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
-
Overall
4.9 out of 5
-
Explains Things Clearly
4.9 out of 5
-
Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
-
Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
-
Knows My Medical History
4.6 out of 5
-
Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
-
Time Spent Together
4.8 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 11/01/2020, 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
Dr. Bechtel always does a fantastic job.
Dr. Bechtel always take the time to listen to me regarding my skin care. Gives advise and very patient.
Best, most fav. dr. ever. Kind, smart, polite, best listener, I adore him.
Dr. Bechtel is always amazing. Called me on Easter Sunday with test results. Always patient, considerate, kind, thoughtful, proactive. A great doctor!
He is beyond being the best provider. He knows everything about me and addressed my ailments in the best way possible. He is excellent!
My experiences are always positive. I fully trust the staff!
Always an excellent experience & never have to wait long at all.
Dr. Bechtel is very skilled in his specialty and has always been very personable.
Always very good.
Have never had problems.