We accept most forms of insurance for medical care. For high out-of-pocket expenses, we provide financing through Cherry and also accept Care Credit.
Aesthetic services are all cash pay. We are able to provide financing through Cherry.
Ducharme Dermatology and Brightside Aesthetics by Ducharme Dermatology are proud to serve our community with our dermatology office and medical aesthetic clinic in Des Moines. We are the only privately owned dermatology clinic with board-certified physician oversight in Central Iowa providing a full range of medical and aesthetic treatments.
For serious and potentially complicated medical skin health issues including cancers, rashes, eczema, hair loss and psoriasis, we provide best-in-class care by board certified dermatologists Erin Ducharme, MD, FAAD and Ava Feldman, DO, JD, FAAD. For your pressing aesthetic needs, we provide advanced treatment options with oversight by our team of board-certified professionals.
We’ve assembled an unrivaled team of dermatologists, aestheticians, and operational staff across our twin practices. Every one of us is passionate about what we do and eager to help you find balance and healing in your life. We can’t wait to meet you, but you can get a head start by reading about us now!
Board-certified dermatologist Erin Ducharme, MD, FAAD is a leading local expert in medical conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails and takes great pride in providing the very best in dermatological care for all patients. You will be in the best hands with our seasoned team of advanced providers who have decades of combined experience.
Our nursing and front office teams provide compassionate and discrete care for all your medical skincare needs. Our experienced nursing team is second-to-none in patient accessibility and ensuring your concerns are understood and addressed. Our front office team has a 90% call answer rate, ensuring that your inquiries are handled promptly.
Our front office excels at managing our waitlist and working with our providers to get you in for an appointment as soon as possible for urgent skin care needs.
We accept most forms of insurance for medical care. For high out-of-pocket expenses, we provide financing through Cherry and also accept Care Credit.
Aesthetic services are all cash pay. We are able to provide financing through Cherry.
We’re proud to offer financing for any of our services at Brightside Aesthetics and Ducharme Dermatology! We work with Cherry as our financing partner. Just apply online and then book your appointment with us once you’re approved! We also accept Care Credit at both practices.
Yes! For medical visits, after booking an appointment, you will receive a link to access your intake forms and to edit any of your demographic information. For aesthetic appointments, we recommend arriving 15 minutes before your appointment to fill out paperwork. Many of our patient forms are available on our site for you to reference and fill out before your appointment if you wish. We still recommend arriving at your session 15 minutes early so that we can confirm you’ve filled out everything and that you’re ready for your appointment.
If you’re not sure which service is best for you, we recommend first scheduling a medical visit with Ducharme Dermatology. We’ll examine your skin and chat with you about your aesthetic and wellness goals. Together we can identify any issues that may need professional dermatologic care and schedule you for a follow-up appointment with our dermatologist.
If we don’t think you need professional dermatologist services, Brightside may be a better option for you. Our noninvasive skincare treatments can transform your skin’s glow and renew your look without the need for targeted dermatology services!