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Dr. Benjamin Harris Kaffenberger, MD

Accepting New Patients

(161 Ratings)

Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

Ohio State University College of Medicine (2010)

Professional interests include: atopic dermatitis, cutaneous lupus erythematosus, vasculitis, and more.

1328 Dublin Road Suite 100
Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 293-1707

Dr. Benjamin Harris Kaffenberger, MD is a dermatologist in Columbus, OH specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2010 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Benjamin Harris Kaffenberger, MD is affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and OSU INTERNAL MEDICINE LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

1328 Dublin Road Suite 100
Columbus, OH 43215

Some issues Dr. Benjamin Harris Kaffenberger, MD can help you with:

Skin Issues

The skin is the largest organ in the body, protecting and covering the more sensitive inner organs. Considering its size and that it is constantly exposed to the elements, the skin is usually relatively problem-free. However that doesn't mean that issues don't come up from time to time that might need the help of a professional. The most common skin issues that people seek medical help with are cosmetic issues, acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and skin growths.

Professional cosmetic skin treatments exist to treat wrinkles, scars, dark spots, remove excess hair, tone and tighten skin, and otherwise improve the appearance of the skin. They may use lasers, light therapy, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or many other forms of skin treatment.

Acne occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, most commonly on the face or back. The clogged follicles can then become infected and inflamed. Treatments include antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and retinoid creams.

Eczema is dry, sensitive skin that causes an itchy red rash, often in response to specific triggers. It is common in childhood but can sometimes last into adulthood. The main treatment involves keeping skin well moisturized.

Dermatitis is the medical name for any kind of skin inflammation or rash. Rashes can happen because of an allergy or contact with an irritating substance. They may be red, itchy, or even painful. They are often treated with antihistamines or moisturizing creams containing cortisone.

Psoriasis is patches of thick, red skin that is covered in silvery scales. It is often itchy and sore. Psoriasis is thought to be caused by an immune disorder, and it runs in families. Psoriasis is not contagious. There is no cure, but there are medicated creams available to treat the symptoms.

Skin growths, including warts and moles, are usually not serious. However, some skin growths should be examined by a doctor to make sure they don't cause problems in the future. Warts are harmless, rough, bumpy growths caused by a viral infection. They occur most often on the hands and feet. Because they are caused by a virus, they are contagious. Moles are brown or black spots that are sometimes raised slightly from the surface of the skin. They happen when clumps of pigment cells form in a cluster instead of spread out. Moles are harmless except that they are more vulnerable to cancer than other parts of the skin. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and its risk increases with sun exposure and fair skin tone.

Skin issues can be embarrassing or irritating, but most are minor and can be treated without serious problems. Some, however, can be a sign of a more significant issue, so it is important to see a doctor for anything out of the ordinary.

In The News

“"We would assume dermatologists are treating more extensive diseases and thus requiring higher volumes of topical treatments but this was not available in the database," said senior study author...”—"New study finds dermatologists prescribe pricier skin itch creams", NBC News, February 2017

diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	201
hospital care	184
inpatient care	184
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	54
skin procedures	54

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	14
Less than 65	102

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

diagnostic procedures	155
doctor visit	634
hospital care	251
inpatient care	251
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	162
skin procedures	162

**Gender**
Male	654
Female	524

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1014
Black	108
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	528
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	78
Less than 65	356

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

diagnostic procedures	202
doctor visit	738
hospital care	182
inpatient care	182
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	282
skin procedures	282

**Gender**
Male	344
Female	305

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	576
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	332
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	44
Less than 65	126

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

allergy testing	2069
diagnostic procedures	175
doctor visit	820
emergency care	10
hospital care	172
injections	21
inpatient care	172
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	232
skin procedures	232
skin testing	2069

**Gender**
Male	355
Female	293

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	578
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	335
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	41
Less than 65	138

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

allergy testing	959
diagnostic procedures	195
doctor visit	714
hospital care	107
injections	23
inpatient care	107
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	209
skin procedures	209
skin testing	959

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	471
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	289
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	26
Less than 65	93

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

doctor visit	838
hospital care	75
injections	28
inpatient care	75
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	201
skin procedures	201

**Gender**
Male	294
Female	286

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	494
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	316
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	34
Less than 65	95

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

doctor visit	604
hospital care	71
injections	18
inpatient care	71
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	120
skin procedures	120

**Gender**
Male	304
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	495
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	36
Less than 65	102

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

doctor visit	1262
hospital care	74
injections	66
inpatient care	74
phototherapy (light therapy)	116
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	298
skin procedures	298

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Harris Kaffenberger, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Harris Kaffenberger, MD treated as a dermatologist in Columbus, OH were skin testing, allergy testing, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

allergy testing	1514
diagnostic procedures	151
doctor visit	727
emergency care	10
hospital care	139
injections	31
inpatient care	139
phototherapy (light therapy)	116
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	194
skin procedures	194
skin testing	1514

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Harris Kaffenberger, MD.

**Gender**
Female	205
Male	236

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	30
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	383
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	14

**Age**
85 and over	27
75 to 84	92
Less than 65	101
65 to 74	220

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Harris Kaffenberger, MD From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Harris Kaffenberger, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Benjamin Harris Kaffenberger, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2010. He completed residency at Ohio State University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (2010)

Residency: Ohio State University Medical Center (2014)

Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology (2014)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Benjamin Harris Kaffenberger, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

OSU INTERNAL MEDICINE LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Benjamin Harris Kaffenberger, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 161 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Benjamin Harris Kaffenberger, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Columbus, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Benjamin Harris Kaffenberger, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$7,800 PIQRAY $7,800
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.	$2,360 $2,360
Biogen, Inc.	$1,088 $1,088
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$99 STELARA $99
Amgen Inc.	$58 Enbrel $58
Other	$81 ELIDEL $50	CIBINQO $31

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$8,888
Honoraria	$2,360
Education	$130
Food and Beverage	$108

Research Payments

Dr. Benjamin Harris Kaffenberger, MD has received 12 research payments totaling $74,207.

Biography

Dr. Benjamin Kaffenberger practices dermatology (skin disorders) in Columbus, OH. His areas of expertise include hidradenitis suppurativa, vasculitis, and dermatomyositis. Dr. Kaffenberger is affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. His education and training includes medical school at Ohio State University College of Medicine and residency at Ohio State University Medical Center. On average, patients gave him a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Columbus, OH.