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Dr. Stephen Hess, MD

Dr. Stephen Hess, MD

Dermatology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Stephen Hess, MD is a dermatologist in Philadelphia, PA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 2003. He specializes in Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Center City Dermatology

1500 Walnut St Ste 1240 Philadelphia, PA 19102
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Hess specializes in the areas of Dermatology & Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Hess' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hess

4.2
10 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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1 star
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He does NOT accept UnitedHealthPlan OR Medicare/Medicaid!
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
Grittenhouse in Philadelphia, PA – Jun 24, 2024
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Dr. Hess is a miracle worker.. period. The staff and aestheticians are all nice people. Sometimes there’s a little wait, and sometimes there’s not, but if there is, it’s because they actually take the time to listen to their patients, and don’t just rush them through their appointments! My husband said to me that he doesn’t know exactly what I had done ( it was Sculptra ?? ), but he’s happy to see that I have my confidence back! I look forward to my next appointment, next Tuesday:)
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Suzanne Rey in Philadelphia , PA – Nov 02, 2018
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Usually, reviews are only written when something sub pair takes place, and I wanted to write a glowing review on my experience with Center City Dermatology as great reviews need to be heard just as much as the bad ones. Over my lifetime, I have definitely seen my fair share of dermatologists, and many of them have left my skin very unsatisfied. Growing up, I was always in the sun and never wore sunscreen. Obviously, I now know the side effects of this and needed to start taking care of my ski
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
J.G.D in Philadephia, PA – Oct 31, 2018
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This place will BLEED YOU DRY!!! I have been going to Center City Dermatology for over year. I always dealt with Samantha for all my skin checks. Each time I went there, something had to be biopsied that ultimately resulted in surgery. Looking back, I should have gotten a second opinion from a different dermatologist. They knew I didn't go through my insurance so they told me each time that it would be a separate charge for the biopsy and surgery. I was okay with that because I knew up front t
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Philadelphia , PA – Oct 29, 2018
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Dr. Hess is the Best! Very Professional and runs a Great office with a Great Staff. He is the Best and I always recommend him to all my family and friends. I trust him and would not go anywhere else! Thank You Dr. Hess!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Nancy MacDermott in West Deptford, NJ – Jun 07, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Stephen Hess, MD is a dermatologist in Philadelphia, PA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 2003. He specializes in Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery.
  • Dermatology

  • Dermatologic Surgery

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  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
Dermatology
Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery
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Locations

Center City Dermatology

Center City Dermatology LLC1500 Walnut St Ste 1240 Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Paoli Hospital

    255 W Lancaster Ave
    Paoli, PA 19301
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Lancaster General Hospital

    555 N Duke St
    Lancaster, PA 17602
    Recipient of 42
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Pennsylvania Hospital

    800 Spruce St
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    Recipient of 52
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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