Med Spa in Des Moines

Welcome to Ducharme Dermatology & Brightside Aesthetics

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Our Medical Dermatology Services

Our dermatology clinic, Ducharme Dermatology, PC, has been caring for patients in the Des Moines area since 2018. Led by our board-certified dermatologist, Erin Ducharme, MD, FAAD, we provide comprehensive medical dermatological care at our award-winning clinic.

Where Passion & Expertise Align

Entrust your skincare to board-certified experts. Erin Ducharme, MD, FAAD, and Ava Feldman, DO, JD, FAAD, board-certified dermatologists, oversee all medical and aesthetic concerns at the clinic. From medical issues including skin cancer, rashes, suspicious lesions, and more to all of your non-surgical aesthetic needs, everything at Ducharme Dermatology and Brightside Aesthetics is overseen by board-certified physicians trained in skincare. Our medical nursing and aesthetics teams have combined decades of dermatology experience and are passionate about your needs. Expect the very best from our front office with a 90% call-answer rate and an actively managed waitlist to expedite your visit to our clinic.

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See the Difference at Brightside by Ducharme Dermatology

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The Ducharme Story

We’re a family-owned, award-winning dermatology practice that offers integrative medical, surgical, and aesthetic services through our twin clinics, Ducharme Dermatology and Brightside Aesthetics. Learn more about our med spa in Des Moines.

Hear From Our Patients

  • The absolute best skin doctor in the Des Moines Metropolitan area~ Dr. Ducharme is attentive, knowledgeable and caring!

    - Brent C

  • Erin Ducharme and her staff have been wonderful and proactive on my behalf when diagnosed with a rare immune-suppressing disease with the potential for underlying malignancy. She is caring and thorough and compassionate, as are her patient assistants. I would...

    - Kimberly K

  • This was my first time getting a Salt Facial and it was an incredible experience, thanks to Sydney. She did a great job educating me and performing the treatment. My skin looks so bright and smooth. Highly recommend!

    - Caroline N

  • Dr. Erin Ducharme is an absolutely amazing provider. Besides being highly qualified as a Board Certified dermatologist, she also is a kind and caring human. She always partners with us in our care plan. Our whole family goes to her...

    - Desi C

  • My skin and face have never looked better since I started going to Brightside. When I met Amanda she did a thorough intake and asked what my goals were and took pictures so we could look at the condition of...

    - Christie W

  • Dr. Ducharme is very thorough and extremely knowledgeable. I love how she makes me feel so comfortable.

    - Amber B

  • I have been going to Brightside Aesthetics ever since they started and the staff are so nice and very accommodating. I love seeing Sydney! She explains everything she will do and follows up on how you’re doing after the service!...

    - Geisha C

  • Brightside Aesthetics the atmosphere is very professional and welcoming! The staff are very friendly. Amanda is my Aesthetician She is super professional, absolutely amazing, She is patient and knowledgeable. My time with Amanda is outstanding, She is truly one of...

    - Marivic A

  • I love Ducharme Dermatology! Great people and care! I see Amy for my yearly check-ups and she is very thorough and answers all my questions. I feel I’m in very good hands and I’m very happy with my choice of...

    - Beth M

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Curious About Our Practice?

At Ducharme Dermatology and Brightside Aesthetics, we pride ourselves on providing the absolute best in dermatological care. By combining aesthetics and dermatology, our practice provides total skincare coverage to improve both your well-being and appearance.

Why Choose Ducharme Dermatology

Medical Expertise

Why go anywhere but a board-certified dermatologist for your skincare needs? Ducharme Dermatology has won multiple awards for best dermatology clinic in Des Moines. Our med spa in Des Moines, Brightside, leverages our medical dermatology expertise to provide unparalleled specialized skincare expertise.

Natural & Outcome Oriented Results

When you meet with an aesthetic professional at our aesthetics clinic, Brightside, expect a customized treatment plan to guide you on your journey to your best self. We pride ourselves on providing outcome-oriented treatments to have you looking years younger, naturally.

Compassionate Staff

From our providers to our nursing staff, aesthetician team, and front office, everyone at Ducharme and Brightside is passionate about your needs. When you call during business hours, expect to be greeted by a front office professional promptly. If you have an urgent need, expect us to work you into our clinic ASAP. We are passionate about providing the best patient care in the Des Moines area.


Meet Your Provider

Erin Ducharme, MD, FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist and is the founder of Ducharme Dermatology and Brightside Aesthetics. Originally from southern Iowa, she received her medical degree from Columbia University in New York City. She has been practicing in Iowa since 2013 and is a board-certified Mohs Surgeon and President Emeritus of the Iowa Dermatological Society.

After years of providing excellent care to our military veterans at the VA, Dr Ducharme opened Ducharme Dermatology in 2018 with her husband. Since then, recognizing the need for dermatologist-overseen aesthetic care, she opened Brightside Aesthetics in 2023 to provide the very best in physician-overseen medical aesthetic skincare.