Kristen Pentz, PA-C
Physician Assistant (PA)
Dermatology
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About Kristen Pentz, PA-C
Kristen Pentz, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant specializing in dermatology. Kristen sees patients in the Fredericksburg, VA area at Virginia Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center.
Kristen Pentz has extensive clinical experience in a variety of medical specialties, including dermatology, family practice, behavioral medicine, pediatrics, general surgery, internal medicine, women's health, and emergency medicine. Kristen routinely performs various dermatological procedures, such as full body skin checks, shave and punch biopsies, liquid nitrogen treatment, electrodessication and curretage, as well as kenalog injections.
Kristen received her Masters of Physician Assistant Sciences from Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania in 2017, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. Professional Dermatology Affiliations
Kristen Pentz has extensive clinical experience in a variety of medical specialties, including dermatology, family practice, behavioral medicine, pediatrics, general surgery, internal medicine, women's health, and emergency medicine. Kristen routinely performs various dermatological procedures, such as full body skin checks, shave and punch biopsies, liquid nitrogen treatment, electrodessication and curretage, as well as kenalog injections.
Kristen received her Masters of Physician Assistant Sciences from Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania in 2017, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. Professional Dermatology Affiliations
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants: board-certified
- Society for Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA)
Patient Education Resources
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...
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 Does Isotretinoin Work to Treat Acne?
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
What can reduce the appearance of my acne scars?
Acne scars can be treated with a variety of methods, including:Topical treatments: Topical creams and gels containing ingredients such as retinoids, hydroquinone, and vitamin C can help to reduce the ...
Acne scars can be treated with a variety of methods, including:Topical treatments: Topical creams and gels containing ingredients such as retinoids, hydroquinone, and vitamin C can help to reduce the ...
What medications are used to treat acne?
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...
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Virginia Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center
Our Mission is to provide every patient with technologically advanced, compassionate, excellent health care. In that pursuit, we offer a variety of medical and surgical dermatology service.
If you are faced with a skin condition, we encourage you to make an appointment with one of our experienced providers so that he or she can help you develop the best treatment plan for your unique skin care needs.
We look forward to getting to know you and we hope to earn your sustained trust as your resource for all matters related to your skin.
If you are faced with a skin condition, we encourage you to make an appointment with one of our experienced providers so that he or she can help you develop the best treatment plan for your unique skin care needs.
We look forward to getting to know you and we hope to earn your sustained trust as your resource for all matters related to your skin.