Medical Expertise of Dr. Scott Fretzin, MD
Dawe Fretzin Dermatology offers services in general dermatology, dermatologic surgery and cosmetic dermatology, such as Botox® injections, laser treatment, and chemical peels.
About Dr. Scott Fretzin, MD
Dr. Scott Fretzin is a board-certified dermatologist providing care to patients in the Indianapolis area at Dawes Fretzin Dermatology.
In 2004, the doctors opened Dawes/Fretzin Clinical Research Group and have since participated in numerous clinical studies. They have researched new medications for skin diseases such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, skin cancer, and acne. They have also investigated new agents for non-dermatologic conditions such as diabetes.
Patient Education Resources
How can Botox® improve my appearance?
Botox® (botulinum toxin type A) is a medication that is primarily used to temporarily paralyze specific muscles in the face and body.It is most often used to improve the appearance of wrinkles and...
Botox® (botulinum toxin type A) is a medication that is primarily used to temporarily paralyze specific muscles in the face and body.It is most often used to improve the appearance of wrinkles and...
How can I reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea?
There are several ways to reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea:Avoiding triggers: Triggers such as sun exposure, wind, high temperatures, stress, spicy foods, and alcohol, can worsen the symptoms...
There are several ways to reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea:Avoiding triggers: Triggers such as sun exposure, wind, high temperatures, stress, spicy foods, and alcohol, can worsen the symptoms...
How do I find out if I have skin cancer?
The best way to find out if you have skin cancer is to have a skin examination performed by a healthcare professional such as a dermatologist. They will visually inspect your skin for any suspicious m...
The best way to find out if you have skin cancer is to have a skin examination performed by a healthcare professional such as a dermatologist. They will visually inspect your skin for any suspicious m...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
What are the best sunscreens?
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
Education & Training
Dr. Fretzin received his undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis with a major in Philosophy.
He then received his medical degree (MD) the University of Chicago where he also completed his medical internship. He then came to Indianapolis for his Dermatology Residency training at Indiana University School of Medicine (1994-1997) and became board certified by the American Board of Dermatology in 1997.
During his dermatology residency Dr. Fretzin developed a specialty interest in the management of sexually transmitted diseases and still staffs a county STD clinic one day a week.
He then received his medical degree (MD) the University of Chicago where he also completed his medical internship. He then came to Indianapolis for his Dermatology Residency training at Indiana University School of Medicine (1994-1997) and became board certified by the American Board of Dermatology in 1997.
During his dermatology residency Dr. Fretzin developed a specialty interest in the management of sexually transmitted diseases and still staffs a county STD clinic one day a week.
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.