About Dr. Kenneth Dawes, MD
Ken Dawes, MD is a board-certified dermatologist providing care to patients in the Indianapolis area at Dawes Fretzin Dermatology.
Dr. Dawes is a native of Wabash and established the dermatolgoy practice in 1995 with Dr. Fretzin joining the group shortly thereafter in 1997. Together they established Dawes Fretzin Clinical Research Group in 2004.
He has served as secretary/treasurer and is presently the President of the Indiana Academy of Dermatology state medical society.
Patient Education Resources
Does the acne on my back and chest require different treatment from the acne on my face?
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
Eczema Medication Savings & Support Programs
Click on the product image below to access medication savings or patient support programs from the manufacturer. In some cases, a form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the med...
Click on the product image below to access medication savings or patient support programs from the manufacturer. In some cases, a form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the med...
How do biologics work to treat my eczema?
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
Psoriasis Medication Savings & Support
Click on the product image to access medication savings or support services offered by the manufacturer In most cases, this form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the medi...
Click on the product image to access medication savings or support services offered by the manufacturer In most cases, this form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the medi...
What is facial rejuvenation?
Facial rejuvenation refers to a variety of cosmetic treatments that are designed to improve the appearance of the face and make it look more youthful. These treatments can include a combination of non...
Facial rejuvenation refers to a variety of cosmetic treatments that are designed to improve the appearance of the face and make it look more youthful. These treatments can include a combination of non...
Education & Training
Dr. Dawes graduated from Indiana University in 1985 and received his medical degree (MD) from the Indiana University School of Medicine in 1989.
Dr. Dawes then completed both an Internal Medicine residency with board certification at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana and a Dermatology residency at the Indiana University School of Medicine. He became board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology in 1995.
Dr. Dawes then completed both an Internal Medicine residency with board certification at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana and a Dermatology residency at the Indiana University School of Medicine. He became board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology in 1995.
Professional Affiliations
Dawes Fretzin Dermatology Group, LLC

Kenneth Dawes, MD, established our practice in 1995; he partnered with Scott Fretzin, MD, forming Dawes Fretzin Dermatology Group in 1997. In 2007 we welcomed Christy Nebesio, MD and Priya Young, MD. We were thrilled when Mary Spolyar, MD joined us in 2009 and Ann-Marie Hyatt, MD in August 2012. In 2014 Nicholas Countryman, MD, a Mohs surgeon entered our practice to further expand the services we provide our patients. Later that year we happily added Kathryn Shrift, MD, to our staff as well. In 2019 we welcomed Kate Oberlin, MD to our office.