Stephen D. HessStephen D. Hess, MD, Dermatology

Stephen D. Hess, MD

Dermatology

Center City Dermatology, Philadelphia, PA 191025442.46 miles

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About Stephen D. Hess, MD

Stephen D. Hess, M.D., Ph.D. is a board-certified Dermatologist with extensive experience in all aspects of medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Hess completed his dermatology residency at the University of Pennsylvania, one of the top-ranked dermatology training programs in the country. While at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Hess also completed a one year fellowship in cutaneous oncology which allowed him to develop additional expertise in the diagnosis and management of skin cancer. He received comprehensive training in pediatric dermatology at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Hess has been practicing in the Philadelphia / South Jersey region since 2008. A native of Buffalo NY, Dr. Hess graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine where he earned both his medical degree (M.D.) and a doctorate (Ph.D.) in Immunology at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute. He completed his undergraduate education at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. Dr. Hess has published extensively in top medical journals in the fields of dermatology and oncology, and has lectured at numerous local and national meetings. He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), the American Society for Mohs Surgery (ASMS), the Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology (PAD), and the Philadelphia Dermatologic Society. Dr. Hess is also a Clinical Associate of Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania, where he is involved in teaching dermatology residents and medical students. Dr. Hess is currently accepting new patients. He is committed to providing the highest quality medical care in a patient-friendly environment.

Professional Title

MD, PHD

Top Procedures

  • Accutane
  • Kybella®
  • Latisse®

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Dermatology

Years of Experience

18 years of experience

Education

  • Undergraduate School: Wake Forest University
  • Graduate School: University at Buffalo
  • Residency: University of Pennsylvania
  • Fellowship in Other

Languages

  • English

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Offerings & Procedures Performed by Stephen D. Hess, MD

  • Face

  • Skin

  • Eyebrow

  • Eyelashes

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