Dr. Jake Turrentine, MD

Dr. Jake Turrentine, MD

Dermatologist
1899 Tate Blvd SE, Ste 2110, Hickory, NC
5.00
“Dr. Turrentine listens to your concerns and gets you there. He is very professional and has a great bedside manner. I never have to wait but he fills up fast so book your appointment a month or two in advance, his openings are scarce. I am very fortunate to have found him. ”
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

4.83
“Dr. Turrentine listens to your concerns and gets you there. He is very professional and has a great bedside manner. I never have to wait but he fills up fast so book your appointment a month or two in advance, his openings are scarce. I am very fortunate to have found him. ”
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“Dr. Turrentine is always in the room within minutes, listens to your concerns, is very precise, professional and thorough. No waiting around on him, he's gets the job done so you can get on with your day. I think he's a fantastic doctor and the office and team flow very nicely. ”
Doris H.April 28, 2025

About Dr. Jake Turrentine

Dr. Jake E. Turrentine joined The Skin Surgery Center in the summer of 2017. Dr. Turrentine is an exceptional clinician with experience in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. He has special interests in contact dermatitis, psoriasis, skin cancer, and disorders of hair and nails. Dr. Turrentine also has significant experience with lasers, soft tissue fillers, chemical peels, and botulinum toxin. He is dedicated to practicing evidence-based medical and surgical dermatology to optimize patient outcomes. Dr. Turrentine is a graduate of the University of Georgia where he was a Foundation Fellow Scholar and earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at the Medical College of Georgia. He completed an internship in Internal Medicine at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, followed by a Dermatology residency at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. During his final year of residency, he served as Chief Resident and was recognized by his peers and mentors with awards for Leadership, Humanism and Professionalism, Cognitive Excellence, and Clinical Excellence. Most recently he served as an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Turrentine is the author of the chapter on allergic contact dermatitis in the newest edition of Fitzpatrick’s Dermatology in General Medicine. He has also published articles on the use of patch testing in the diagnosis of drug allergy, compounded topical medications, photodermatitis and biosimilars, and he serves as a Section Editor for the journal Dermatitis. He has lectured extensively on topics such as skin lupus, cutaneous manifestations of systemic disease, sunscreens, contact dermatitis, and photo immunology. Additionally, he is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of the American Contact Dermatitis Society, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the NC Dermatology Association.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Acute skin infection
Psoriasis
Removal of cancerous skin growth
Benign or precancerous skin growths
Acute skin infection
Psoriasis
Removal of cancerous skin growth
Benign or precancerous skin growths

Office locations

Hickory Dermatology (1 of 3)
1899 Tate Blvd SE, Ste 2110, Hickory, NC 28602
Western Piedmont Dermatology (2 of 3)
111 Foothills Dr, Ste B, Morganton, NC 28655
The Dermatology Center of Hendersonville (3 of 3)
506 Park Hill Ct, Hendersonville, NC 28739
1 of 3

Education and background

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Board certifications

  • American Board of Dermatology

Education and training

  • Medical School - Augusta University, Doctor of Medicine
  • University of Georgia (Bachelor's)
  • Baylor University Medical Center, Internship in Preliminary Internal Medicine
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Residency in Dermatology

Professional memberships

  • Society for Investigative Dermatology
  • American Academy of Dermatology

Awards and publications

  • UT Southwestern Dermatology Award for Humanism & Professionalism (Peer Selected) 2015
  • UT Southwestern Dermatology Award for Cognitive Excellence 2015
  • UT Southwestern Dermatology “Star Clinician” Award 2015
  • Residents of Distinction Award, 2nd Place at Hawaii Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference 2015
  • UT Southwestern Dermatology Award for Leadership 2015

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1386934933

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.83
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Went right in. I was able to get an appointment next day. Dr. was very knowledgeable in dermetology.
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Dr. Turrentine listens to your concerns and gets you there. He is very professional and has a great bedside manner. I never have to wait but he fills up fast so book your appointment a month or two in advance, his openings are scarce. I am very fortunate to have found him.
Dr. Turrentine is always in the room within minutes, listens to your concerns, is very precise, professional and thorough. No waiting around on him, he's gets the job done so you can get on with your day. I think he's a fantastic doctor and the office and team flow very nicely.
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Satisfied. Would go again if need be
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Dr. Jake Turrentine has 3 office locations, including in Hendersonville, Morganton, and Hickory, view full addresses on Dr. Turrentine's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Jake Turrentine have?

Dr. Jake Turrentine is certified by American Board of Dermatology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Jake Turrentine?

Dr. Jake Turrentine frequently sees patients for Acne, Annual Skin Screening, Dermatology Consultation, Hair Loss, and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI). You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Jake Turrentine on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Jake Turrentine speak?

Dr. Jake Turrentine speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Jake Turrentine in reviews?

37 patients have reviewed Dr. Jake Turrentine. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 4.83/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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