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Dr. Kent Handfield, MD

Dr. Kent Handfield, MD

Pediatric Dermatologist
120 Washington St, Ste 202, Rochester, NH
4.88
“The Dr. was very knowledgable pertaining my issue. He did so quickly and I was out of the office in no more than 30 minutes total. Some offices I wait 30 minutes just to be seen by Dr. This is indeed much better.”
Zachary S.January 16, 2025
Highly recommended
94% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.88

Average wait time

4.84

Bedside manner

4.75
“The Dr. was very knowledgable pertaining my issue. He did so quickly and I was out of the office in no more than 30 minutes total. Some offices I wait 30 minutes just to be seen by Dr. This is indeed much better.”
Zachary S.January 16, 2025
“They biopsied the suspicious spot on my face and gave me clear details of what I should do at home and what to expect next.”
Brenda E.December 18, 2024

About Dr. Kent Handfield

Kent Handfield, MD, joined Adult & Pediatric Dermatology, PC, in May 2021. He is practicing medical and cosmetic dermatology in the Wolfeboro, NH location. Dr. Handfield approaches dermatology in a holistic, patient-centered manner. After graduating with distinction from the University of Virginia with a degree in mechanical engineering, Dr. Handfield began his career as a submarine officer. He served for six years in the Atlantic and Pacific, including a six-month deployment to the Persian Gulf. He then decided to transition to the field of medicine and spent the next four years at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, where he earned his MD degree. He returned to the Navy as a physician in the Navy Medical Corps. He completed a one-year internship at Naval Medical Center San Diego in General Surgery, then was trained as an Undersea Medical Officer to care for navy divers and submariners. After working as the primary care physician for submarine sailors in Groton, Connecticut, for 3 ½ years, Dr. Handfield underwent training in dermatology at the National Capital Consortium in Bethesda, Maryland. He became board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and subsequently completed training in Medical Acupuncture at the Helms Medical Institute and is also board certified by the Institute for functional medicine. Dr. Handfield was the Chief of Integrative Dermatology at Walter Reed Hospital. He was the Program Director for the National Capital Consortium Dermatology Residency from 2018-2021. He also served as the primary dermatologist to the U.S. Naval Academy from 2016 to 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives, Senate, and Supreme Court from 2015 to 2021, and the White House from 2020 to 2021.

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Areas of expertise

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Removal of cancerous skin growth
Psoriasis
Rash
Joint cyst
Benign or precancerous skin growths
Acute skin infection
Removal of cancerous skin growth
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Office location

Rochester
120 Washington St, Ste 202, Rochester, NH 03867
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Education and background

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Board certifications

  • American Board of Dermatology

Education and training

  • Medical School - Vanderbilt University, Doctor of Medicine

Awards and publications

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1780798140

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.88
Wait time
4.84
Bedside manner
4.75
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They biopsied the suspicious spot on my face and gave me clear details of what I should do at home and what to expect next.
Verified patient
Thank you for being open to my concern. Excellent skills. Quick and painless
Verified patient
Excellent dermatologist. Will continue to schedule with him. Wonderful support staff.
Absolutely awesome!!
Verified patient
Good experience
Verified patient
The Dr. was very knowledgable pertaining my issue. He did so quickly and I was out of the office in no more than 30 minutes total. Some offices I wait 30 minutes just to be seen by Dr. This is indeed much better.
Verified patient
Doctors these days are very siloed. He focuses LITERALLY on skin nothing else. So it was a punt to the next doctor aka his PCP who is then going to punt us again. Waste of our time and he will get compensated for a "skin check".
Verified patient
I went to this doctor to have a growth removed from my face, on the surface. He seemed knowledgeable and used a freezing technique to remove it. He said they should just fall off. He did not tell me that it may take several visits to remove the growth. The service did not fix the problem, they did not fall off as he said and now they want another full price visit to do a repeat treatment. I was not told in advance that it may take more than one. Paying double for the same service is angering at best.
Verified patient
Dr. Handfield looked at my chief complaint and took a biopsy. I was asked if I wanted a full body examination for possible lesions and I accepted. A second lesion was found and a biopsy taken. I would definitely recommend that office, very professional and the procedures were painless. I arrived early and they took me right away.
Verified patient
Went to this office/provider as new patient for skin issue I’m dealing with. He has scheduled some tests to try and get some answers for me. Office staff were all professional and friendly. Office was busy but patients weren’t just hanging out in waiting room, their appointments seemed to be on scheduled time. I booked through a scheduling site and was contacted promptly for insurance and medical history questionnaire.
Verified patient
Efficient, friendly and professional!
Verified patient
I was seen right away. There wasn't a backlog of people waiting. The Dr came in fairly quick and recoginized my skin irritation right away and then went over the options for taking care of it. Explained them clearly, went over each treatment option, the possible side effects of each and likely outcome. Even though the whole appt only took a short amount of time, I didnt get the impression it was because he was trying to get me in and out and on to the next patient. It was simpy because my affliction was easily diagnosed and there was no need to do anything else. Overall, a very positive experience.
Verified patient
Friendly staff. Efficient and knowledgeable.
Verified patient
Dr Handfield was easy to talk to. He listened and observed. He also gave me feedback (in a nice way) about what I was using on the area of the bee sting that was irritated. He perscribed a different medicated cream to heal the infected area.
Verified patient
Great dermatologist. Knowledgeable, educates patient and suggests natural alternatives when possible. Very quick to get an appointment and unlike most dermatology offices today, you are seen by the MD not nurse practitioner, which is most appreciated. Excellent, friendly support staff & clean office.
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Dr. Kent Handfield's office is located at 120 Washington St, Rochester, NH 03867.

Which board certifications does Dr. Kent Handfield have?

Dr. Kent Handfield is certified by American Board of Dermatology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Kent Handfield?

Dr. Kent Handfield frequently sees patients for Acne, Annual Skin Screening, Dermatology Consultation, Hair Loss, and Prescription / Refill. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Kent Handfield on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Kent Handfield speak?

Dr. Kent Handfield speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Kent Handfield in reviews?

72 patients have reviewed Dr. Kent Handfield. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.88/5. They have a 4.75/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.84/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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