Dr. Hershel Dobkin, MD, FAAD
Dermatologist
1830 Bethel Rd Suite C Columbus OH, 43220About
Dr. Hershel Dobkin is a dermatologist practicing in Columbus, OH. Dr. Dobkin specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Dobkin diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
Wright State University BSOM MD 2018
Board Certification
American Board of Dermatology
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- Alpha Omega Alpha
- American Academy of Dermatology
Internships
- Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH
Professional Society Memberships
- Alpha Omega AlphaAmerican Academy of Dermatology
Articles and Publications
- Dobkin, H., MD, Estrada, J., MD, Sapadin, A., MD, Awad, N. Sign of Leser-Trlat associated with Kaposi sarcoma in an immunocompetent male Case Report. SKINmed Journal. 2022, January; Pub Status: Accepted. Dobkin, H., MD, Blackwell, T., Ashinoff, R., MD. Inpatient and Emergency Dermatology Consults: When is it appropriate? Commentary. Cutis Journal. 2022, April; 109(4): 218-220. Dobkin, H., MD, Zirwas, M., MD. Alopecia Universalis and Atopic Dermatitis improvement with Dupilumab: demonstration of a shared pathophysiology and clinical efficacy Case Report. SKINmed Journal. 2019, May; 17(2): 139-140. Dobkin, H., MD, Zirwas, M., MD. 2-methoxymethyl-para-phenylenediamine containing hair dye as a less allergenic alternative for para-phenylenediamine allergic individuals Research Letter. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2019, March; 80(3): 775-777. Dobkin, HE., Zirwas, M., MD. Price discrepancies among mobile medication applications for common Dermatological prescriptions Research Letter. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2017, June; 77(6): 1181-1182. Zirwas, M., MD, Dobkin, HE. Amicrobial Pustulosis of the Folds and Palmoplantar Pustulosis Simultaneously Induced by Different TNF-alpha Inhibitors: Demonstration of a Shared Pathophysiology Case Report. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology Case Reports. 2017, Sep; 3(5): 401-403.
Favorite Place to Vacation
- National Parks
Hobbies / Sports
- Drawing, Stand-up Comedy
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
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