
Douglas Kress, MD
Pediatric Dermatology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant
- Child
- Adolescent
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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MaleAbout Douglas Kress
Douglas Kress, MD, is a pediatric dermatologist and is board-certified by the American Academy of Dermatology. He is Chief of the Division of Pediatric Dermatology at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. With an office at Pine Center in Wexford, he leads the only dedicated pediatric dermatology practice in western Pennsylvania.
Dr. Kress received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College and completed his residency in Dermatology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine followed by his fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Kress’s clinical and research interests include teledermatology, skin cancer, and psoriasis. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Kress is active in teaching dermatology residents at the University of Pittsburgh and Physician Assistant students at Chatham University. He has authored many publications and has given numerous national presentations on dermatology-related issues and is ad hoc reviewer for publications including Pediatric Dermatology, Pediatric Diabetes, the International Journal of Wound Repair and Regeneration, and the Annals of Internal Medicine. He is a member of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology and serves on the Editorial Advisory Board for the Dermatology Times.
View the full list of Dr. Kress’s publications on PubMed.
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Provider Type
Physician
Locations
- Pediatric Dermatology in Wexford
- 11279 Perry Highway, Pine Center, Suite 108, Wexford, PA 15090
- phone: 724-933-9190
Expertise
Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
FellowshipUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
ResidencyThomas Jefferson University Medical College
Medical EducationBoard Certifications
Dermatology
American Board of DermatologyPediatric Dermatology
American Board of DermatologyInsurance
- UPMC for You
- UPMC Health Plan
- Aetna
- Amerihealth Caritas
- Cigna
- Gateway
- Highmark
- Humana
- Independent Health
- Non-PA Medical Assistance
- PA Medical Assitance
- Tricare
- Unison
- United Healthcare
Ratings & Reviews
4.6 out of 5
296 ratings, 60 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Dr Kress was excellent- listened, attentive, personable, extremely knowledgeable - truly an expert
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/24/2025
Dr. Kress put my daughter at ease right away with his calmness!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2025
Dr Kress is awesome. Would recommend him to everyone I know.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2025
Very pleased with our consult.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2025
The PA that we saw along with Dr Kress was wonderful. They both were!
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2025
I feel the issues are never addressed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2025
Excellent bed side manner, very informative and listened to the patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2025
Dr. Kress is amazing!! He really knows his profession and consults with other doctors.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2025
Everything was good
- No RatingReviewed on 2/11/2025
Provider had decided on a treatment before ever entering the room and never even so much as took a glance at my sons skin condition let alone do an exam
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2025
I liked Dr Kress but the appointment felt rushed. He didn't even take a look at his skin in the problem area on his back, just jumped to treatment plan
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2025
Very impressed by our first visit to Dr. Kress and this office. Extremely efficient process, great care taken to address our concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
Dr. KRESS does a great job with his patients! He listens well and then discusses solutions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
Kind and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2024
Dr. Kress listened to all of my concerns and gave us options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
Loved that as soon as Dr Kress looked at my daughter, he knew what we were dealing with. The confidence put me at ease. As a nurse, you tend to know when the docs are guessing and when they just know and he knew
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2024
The whole experience was GREAT ! I cannot say enough about Dr Kress and his staff !
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
Office was very busy and doc seemed rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2024
Dr Kress is a wonderful and caring physician with a very deep level of expertise. I'm so glad we have him in our corner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
Everything was explained well! Went over several options and care for my daughter and then was out of the office from start to finish in less than 30 minutes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Excellent care. Dr.Kress is the best of the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Entire staff from PA, Dr, Kress, Surgeon and Nurse were absolutely wonderful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2024
Dr. Kress is the best.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
I felt rushed out. Did not even spend 1 minute with the doctor. Before I was able to ask any questions or addressed any concerns, door was already opened and doctor was on the way out.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2024
Thankful for the amazing care given to our son and explanations given
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2024
I am so grateful to have gotten in and also that I was heard and validated in my concerns. After being told my son's issue was basically nothing at his pcp but knowing otherwise, it was such a relief to receive the right treatment to get him on the path to health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2024
Helpful. Acne has been a problem over the past year and the doctor has been helpful trying to find solutions to resolve it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2024
Dr Kress was amazing. The appointment was quick, informative, and point my mind at ease. Highly recommend.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2024
Top notch care in this office
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
I was very impressed how the dr included my son when asking about his problem and explained everything thoroughly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2024
Dr Kress made sure he addresses all issues. Even addressed issue that we weren't originally there for, an injury that she just recently suffered from. Exceptional care. So thankful for his advice and time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
Would highly recommend. W we had a great experience and I was very happy with all the doctors and residents
- No RatingReviewed on 4/16/2024
He was in a bad mood and seemingly in a hurry to get to lunch
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2024
Gave a great handout and easy to follow future instructions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2024
Calm, knowledgeable, caring providers!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/5/2024
The doctor was very attentive and knowledgeable. He was responsive to follow up questions in the app and gave helpful treatment solutions.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2024
Dr. Kress is extremely nice but he literally saw my son for 2 minutes the his PA did the rest. I made over an hr drive because that was the only ped dermatologist in the area so they said.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2024
The entire staff was amazing like always.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2024
He listened,answered all my question nicely..thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2024
We had a very positive experience with Dr. Kress. He was very good at talking to my daughter and making sure she was comfortable and relaxed. I appreciated how he did not talk over her. He gave her kind praise for how she stayed still during the procedure, which made for a more positive experience for her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2024
We were so pleased with the doctor and felt like we finally got answers and a good plan for our son's eczema. We were glad to hear that moving forward we can contact the doctor if his current treatment plan does not work
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2024
Dr. Kress is very nice and always explains information thoroughly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2024
Dr Kress is amazing!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/30/2023
Dr Kress was amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2023
It was a 2 hour drive for me and worth every minute I am optimistic that my issue with be resolved very pleased with my appointment
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2023
I do not feel the provider listened to concerns/reason for visit. Spent <5 minutes in the room.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2023
Felt rushed, as a new patient expected a more detailed work up. Drove an hour and 20 minutes to be seen for 5.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2023
Dr Kress was great. He was able to calm my child's extreme anxieties quickly and deeply. He was very helpful with explaining to me what to keep an eye out for and when to come back for a followup appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2023
Fantastic. So clear, great communication. The attending and resident (?) physicians were exceptional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2023
We really liked Dr. Kress. He was very easy to talk to. We left feeling informed. My husband and I went for my son and after our appt we both turned to each other and said how much we liked him and their team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2023
Dr. Kress is super kind and very informative and willing to answer any question I've ever had. I recommend him to everyone I know.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2023
Dr. Kress is fantastic. In all of the time we have seen him, he has made all of the difference in the successful treatment of my son's condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2023
Dr. Kress is great! He cares and is concerned and it a really good Dr. & person!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2023
Ty Dr. Kress for your wisdom and kindness of helping my child . Ty for your great bedside manner and answering all of the parent's questions. The very nice resident was very polite and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2023
Dr. Kress helped the parent 26 years ago with her acne . I felt very blessed he could help my child with her acne too.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2023
Extreme happy with the results of my sons treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/11/2023
The PA and doctor were extremely attentive, and answered all questions. Great visit as always at this office, we drive almost 2 hrs each way to see him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2023
Provided everything we needed. Thank you!