Forefront Dermatology
Dermatology • Cedar Rapids, IA
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
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Forefront Dermatology in Cedar Rapids, IA offers medical and cosmetic dermatology services, including skin cancer screenings and Mohs surgery. The clinic treats conditions such as acne, eczema, melanoma, psoriasis, rosacea, warts, and birthmarks, with board-certified dermatologists providing personalized care for all skin types and tones.
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What services does Forefront Dermatology offer in Cedar Rapids?
Medical and cosmetic dermatology services including skin cancer screenings, acne, eczema, moles, rashes, melanoma, psoriasis, rosacea, warts, birthmarks, and cosmetic procedures; Mohs surgery available for skin cancer.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades, Birdeye, WebMD, Vitals, UI Health Care, TrustAnalytica: Generally very high (often 4.7–5.0/5) across major platforms for specific doctors like Dr. Pietras and Dr. Fenton (Varies significantly by provider/clinic; some have hundreds of reviews (e.g., 740 for Epiphany, 1,588 for Dr. Swick))
Patients praise
- Professional and friendly staff
- Thorough examinations and clear explanations of procedures
- Knowledgeable and compassionate providers
- Effective skin condition management and treatments
- Efficient appointment processes for many patients
Common complaints
- High unexpected medical costs and billing issues
- Long wait times in examination rooms
- Poor bedside manner or perceived rudeness from some providers
- Perceived lack of thoroughness or ineffective treatment for certain conditions
- Frustration with communication or patient interactions
"Dr. Pietras is personable, knowledgeable, and respectful. He always puts me at ease and explains everything clearly."
- Healthgrades patient review"He refused to continue the appointment after I told him I had an adverse reaction to the medication he prescribed. It was like I personally offended him. He literally walked out of the office, just leaving me there."
- WebMD patient review for Dr. Robert Barry"The whole visit of 20 minutes charged about $1300."
- Vitals patient review for Dr. Thomas PietrasSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Forefront Dermatology Expands Cedar Rapids, IA Practice with Suite Expansion and New Provider - Forefront Dermatology - May 11, 2026
- Cedar Rapids dermatologist shares skin cancer prevention advice - Worldnews.com - May 31, 2026
- UI Health Care to purchase Cedar Rapids medical office - Jul 30, 2025
- UIHC to buy Cedar Rapids clinic, cementing commitment to community | Health Care and Medicine | thegazette.com - Jul 25, 2025
- UI Health Care eyes $4M purchase of Cedar Rapids medical building - Jul 29, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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