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Iowa’s Definitive Dermatologic and Aesthetic Resource

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.

Meet Our Team

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!

Meet the Team

The best dermatological care, putting patients first.

Dermatology Excellence

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.

Responsive and Compassionate Care

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.

We Share Your Urgency

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.

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