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)
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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.