Spencer Dunaway, MD
Physician, Assistant Professor
Dermatology
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614-293-1707
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Warts
- Vitiligo
- Vasculitis
- Hives
- Sunburn
- Skin Cancers
Locations
- Dermatology West
Academic information
Department: Dermatology
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
As a board-certified general dermatologist, I diagnose and treat a wide variety of dermatologic problems in both adults and children. I see patients for issues including acne, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis and hair loss. I also perform procedures and surgeries to treat skin cancer, cysts and other growths.
I love working alongside the team of expert specialists here at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. We have the resources and expertise to treat the most complex of cases as well as give patients with more common conditions the focus they deserve.
In dermatology, patients can quickly see whether our treatments are working or not, and I take great joy in following up with patients and seeing their skin problems dramatically improve and heal. I also spend extra time on education and always make sure my patients thoroughly understand their disease and treatment options. I empower my patients to take active roles in their health care and I believe shared decision-making between physician and patient is important.
Forming personal connections with my patients is the most satisfying part of my job and I am focused on building trusting relationships with each person who comes to see me. My support staff and I strive to offer an inclusive and nonjudgmental space that makes everyone feel comfortable and allows them to get the care they need.
I grew up in Grandview Heights and earned my bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University, and I am thrilled to be back home with the opportunity to continue my career as a Buckeye. I feel lucky that my practice includes seeing patients at our Grandview location and being able to treat people from my hometown community.
When I’m not working, I love cheering on the Buckeyes and the Columbus Crew. I enjoy cooking, exploring new restaurants, spending time outdoors and competing in triathlons.
Conditions and expertise
- Acne Vulgaris
- Alopecia
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Bullous Pemphigoid
- Callosities
- Cellulitis
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
- Cysts
- Dermatitis
- Dermatology
- Eczema
- Exanthema
- Folliculitis
- Herpes Simplex
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Hives
- Infectious Skin Disease
- Intertrigo
- Itching
- Melanoma
- Nail Fungus
- Pigmentation Disorders
- Psoriasis
- Rosacea
- Scabies
- Scars
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Shingles
- Skin Cancers
- Skin Care
- Skin Diseases
- Skin Moles
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Sunburn
- Vasculitis
- Vitiligo
- Warts
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
8/1/2014 - 6/1/2019
Certification
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American Board of Dermatology
7/20/2023
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.
500 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and Related Relationships
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As of 11/3/2025, Dr. Dunaway has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Great
Very nice and to the point about my condition
Friendly and took time to explain things to me
Everyone was great
Dr. Dunaway was pleasant and knowledgeable. He also had a good sense of humor, which is important to me.
Was interested in my concerns
Very good
Listened, discussed concerns, friendly, knowledgeable.
Dr. Dunaway is outstanding. He listens, is extremely knowledgeable, and takes amazing care of his patients, myself included.
Dr. Dunaway is absolutely wonderful! He truly cares and he's very genuine with his care.
Very friendly, and informative
Very thorough
Excellent explainer
Excellent experiences.
Very upfront and accommodating given the way access to providers work with MyChart and timing of a follow up that could be less frequent than recommended by my previous provided who left the practice.
Professional, concerned
My care provider good.
I had never seen him before but he wasVery knowledgeable and caring
Answered my questions Examined my skin for cancerThoroughly explained how to reach him
Dr Dunaway had excellent patient care by listening to patient's dermatology concerns and personally calling to give results of a biopsy. He needs to receive an award for his exceptional knowledge and prioritizing patient care!
Courteous, professional knowledgeable, helpful.
He was great
Exceptional
Very good skill level and great touch
He was not flip or glib about moles causing cancer, but responded to my annoyance of having to deal with moles with good humor. What was good was he offered to "freeze off" a non-cancerous, but ugly, mole. Sort of an add-on service, but I'm glad he mentioned it!
Dr. Dunaway was very considerate and welcoming. Very well informed about my history. He answered all my questions and concerns.
Very nice and knowledgeable of what was going on
Very informative and great explanations!
Dr. Dunaway listened to my concerns, answered my questions, and recommended a treatment plan.
He provided excellent care
All good
The preparation for the procedure as well as the procedure itself performed by the doctor went very well with minor pain
Good
He was very informative regarding what he was and wasn't seeing relative to my skin examination. He explained pearly next steps and encourage that contact him directly if I have any questions in the future regarding skin conditions or needed treatments
Very polite and kind. Easy to talk with and explained things well
Great job
Care provider took my concerns seriously and discussed possible solutions with me.
Caring and listened
Very attentive and thorough
He was very clear and had an excellent bedside manner
Good communicator. Doesn't hurry through my questions. Explanations are easy to understand.
Great attention to detail and explained situation clearly.
Dr Dunaway is fantastic. He listens and has good common sense. I feel like he sees me as a person.
Knowledgable, thorough
Dr. Dunaway is wonderful to visit with! He is professional but has a sense of humor to put you at ease.
This provider was great very knowledgeable on my medical condition. He's definitely a 10 out of 10.
Duniway is an excellent Dr. And takes the necessary time to explain details of procedures and findings. Great Dr!
Very kind, took time to explain my skin disorder and recommended a whole body check in six months. Biopsy was painless!!
Extremely thorough and responsible.
Great doctor, he made me feel welcomed and took care of my concerns. Excellent!!
Excellent
Very good
He was very pessimistic about my health condition, tended to say that I failed to respond to the medication, and rushed to conclude the appointment.
Friendly, compassionate, knowledgeable and great bedside manner
He provided the care I needed in an informative, professional manner.
Dr. Dunaway is excellent! He listens carefully and provides clear, detailed information and instructions regarding my condition.
Super nice and very personable
He was nice.
He was thorough in explaining situations upbeat and speedy.
Dr Dunaway and his assistant are always wonderful and caring
Dr. Dunaway is phenomenal - I couldn't be happier or feel more comfortable as his patient.
Doctor was very competent and seemed to understand quickly my knowledge level to be able to proceed quickly and thoroughly through my concern list. I was not talked down to and it wad an overall pleasant experience.
Dr. Dunaway is an excellent physician. He listened to all my concerns. He gave his suggestions and advice. I felt extremely comfortable and grateful to have him as my physician. He's a true gem for OSU.
He listened and explained everything out during the procedure and follow up was light and personal
He took the time to listen to my concerns and recommend OTC products to balance out skin reactions to the treatments.
It was good.
He seemed to be focused on only one area, when I was there for a full examination.
Excell ent
Dr Dunaway is extremely friendly and professional. He answered my questions and advised me on the right steps forward for my medical concern
Very straight forward, knowledgeable
Dr. Dunaway is good at explaining his findings. Would recommend that he take a bit more time doing the full body skin exam.
Dr. Dunaway was wonderful. Kind and caring and answered all questions thoroughly.
Calm and informative
Good
He was great. He's one of my favorite doctor's I've had. I trust him.
He met expectations.
Great
Friendly. Professional.
Dr. Spenser was friendly, helpful, seemed competent and caring about my condition.
He was terrific. Addressed my concerns completely.
He quickly diagnosed me and answered my questions.
Great dermatologist!
Very good
He was knowledgeable and friendly. He was able to assess my level of understanding and explain things to my satisfaction.
Dr. Dunaway is a great doctor! He explains everything he's doing as he does the procedure and answer questions with patience and compassion.
Knowledgeable, courteous and friendly, kind
Provider was concerned about one spot on my face and did a biopsy, which was negative. I was promptly notified.
Friendly and knowledgeable
Showed empathy and fixed skin problems with care.
Great positivity and support!
Helpful
Thorough and explained treatment needed very well
Explained things well
Went over any issues and gave helpful information
Felt extremely comfortable and confident in their knowledge and professionalism
Dr. Dunaway listens carefully and addresses my concerns.
All good.
Very caring. Listened to my concerns. Explained procedures a tests that would be performed. Dr. Dunaway made me feel very comfortable in his care.
On time informative
All good
It was good
I have confidence in Dr. Dunaway and believe he is a good dermatologist. However, he always appears to be in a hurry, which leaves the patient feeling hurried as well. I think If he would slow down a bit, spend a few more minutes focusing on that patient and conversing with that patient, he could create a more relaxed environment and establish a better stronger rapport with the patient. Dr. Dunaway is very professional, very personable and explains things well.
He was great!
Everything was fine
Friendly and professional
Dr. Dunaway is excellent and caring. I'm grateful to him for seeing me on such short notice to take care of my emerging problems.
Thought visit was really fast
Warm, respectful, welcoming, complimentary
Visit with physician was great, but such a let down/disappointment that they will not be treating out of the Pickerington location anymore.
He was very nice. Greeted me with a smile and handshake
Dr offered for me to follow up as needed, including sending photos with dermatological questions. I appreciate that. Dr also explained the departure of my prior doc - which was helpful.
Good
He was personable and addressed my questions. I felt confident in his judgment that I have no concerning skin problems.
Excellent caring attitude and help
LOVED Dr. Dunaway and will be staying with him!
Very nice visit.
Super nice and caring for me and my health
Good Visit!
This was a first time visit so it seemed good. He answered my questions and seemed concerned about anything I brought up.
Dr. Dunaway listened to me regarding my concern about a spot on my cheek, he has been very good about communicating with me regarding my lentigo maligna melanoma diagnosis, following up after the biopsies and surgery, etc.
Patient, helpful and kind.
Dr. Dunaway was very professional and new what the problem wasAnd made arrangements to have surgery scheduled ASAP. Very efficient .
Explained everything to me about the procedure before he began. Answered all my questions and the appointment didn't feel rushed.
Easy to talk to and with.
Great sharing of information, wonderful rapport.
All good!!!!
He took time to explain things to my mom and I.
This was not my usual dermatologist, but he was wonderful--kind and professional.
The provider handled my discreetness very professionally, especially since I'm a trans woman.
No comment everyone was awesome
Thorough exam
Dr Spencer Dunaway was excellent. He made me feel important and he took his time to answer my questions before and after treatment. OSU is lucky to have him.
He was great!!
Very kind doctor, explained things thoroughly, listened emphatically
Dr. Dunaway was great! He took time to hear my concerns and preferences and explained his thought process well.
Dr Dunaway was very good about explaining my condition to me.
He was very careful to protect my privacy while doing a skin exam
Excellent communication skills, procedure was easy, long term planning about future visits.
Put me at ease, described my condition in an easy to understand way
Exceptionally great communication. Very clear buy also empathetic.
Dr. Dunaway was excellent on our first visit. He didn't dismiss my concerns about an additional autoimmune disease just because the possibility was slim. Instead, he listened to me and ordered blood tests to rule out other diagnoses. He looked at my background of autoimmune diseases and cancer and asked questions accordingly. He was more concerned about the health of my skin and my whole body versus my previous dermatologist (not at OSU), who seemed mostly concerned about aesthetics.
He was a little dismissive this time.
Knowledgeable, efficient, pleasant, detailed explanation
I could hear the nurse and doctor discussing my question In the hallway while I was in the treatment room - before the doctor came on.
Excellent-gave choices
He's awesome. He became my provider after the previous one canceled a seven month wait to be seen as a new patient. I'm so happy it happened. He has been nothing but the best.
Very reassuring- gave instructions and explanations very clearly
Provider always thorough. Thoughtful.
He was just perfect, I can't think of anything he could improve on
I was very impressed, my Dr. was very respectful and professional.
He seems intelligent, although he is young, his bed side manners could be better.
My experience was very positive.
He helped relieve my anxiety and discuss options, including what to do if I changed my mind after the appointment.
When it comes to my experience. With Madison the reception to the nurses, and course the doctor, was nothing but professional, kind, courteous and patient with my blindness. They also provided me with answers regarding my skin issues. Especially, gave me an opportunity to asks any questions however, I was given information as well as, answers. The doctor even asked me if any questions or concerns might come up. Please call us.
I was told that I could sent photos of a skin condition, which is a big plus as our previous provider would n ot.
He was friendly, but he left me wondering a few times. I would ask a question and he would give an answer, but he wouldn't say why.