Dr. Kathleen Hanover, MD
Concierge Dermatology physician, Carmel, IN
Dermatology Inc.Dr. Kathleen Hanover is a Concierge Dermatology physician who sees patients at the Carmel location of Dermatology, Inc.
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About Dr. Hanover
Dr. Hanover earned her undergraduate degree in Biological Engineering from Purdue University. She earned her medical degree and completed a dermatology residency at Indiana University School of Medicine. She then completed a psoriasis clinical trials fellowship at Kaiser Permanente Southern California in Los Angeles.
She is a board certified dermatologist providing medical and surgical dermatology services for adults and children 13 and older. She balances effectiveness with risk and takes a cost-conscious approach to treatment. She tries to give patients the tools and information they need to decide for themselves.
She enjoys the outdoors, including hiking, biking, camping and running.
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Patient reviews
"Calm and reassuring, making you feel at ease. Takes the time to listen to all your concerns."
Handles emergencies calmly and effectively.
"Projects professionalism in both appearance and conduct."
"Displays empathy and understanding towards patients' concerns."
Horrible experience
"If you are a melanated queen BEWARE of this dermatology office, in particularly Dr. Kathleen Hanover. At my one and only visit to this location, Dr. Hanover came to me with 2 treatment options, before even speaking with me or seeing my acne! That was the first red flag! The second red flag was the fact that she tried to offer me an oral hormonal medication which is used to treat adult chinline acne...which I didn't have. When asked why she thinks that is a good option, she said options are limited for people with darker skin tones! Red flag number three! After hearing that, I began to contemplate why she would say that as if she wasn't properly trained in ALL SKIN TYPES. And why she would recommend an oral medication that is known to offset hormonal levels and potassium levels...without even knowing my current levels!! It's so many red flags going up it's truly upsetting. The next red flag is that she prescribed me a compound topical cream with 12% hydroquinone in it!!! That is an incredibly high dose!! If I wouldn't have done my research before applying it, I would have been in trouble! Hydroquinone, especially in high doses, will lead to rebound hyperpigmentation in darker skin tones!!! The way to minimize this occurrence is apparently to treat the underlying cause of the acne in the first place!! Why didn't you attempt to or have a plan in place to get to the source of my acne breakouts BEFORE prescribing me such a volatile medication??! It makes zero sense to treat the discoloration without understanding why the new onset ance is present! I am disgusted with Dr. Hanover for the lack of diversity in treatment options available for people of color, according to her. I am also disappointed that there was no true concern for my health and I feel robbed in the patient education area. I would have never met with a provider or office with such low ratings had Community Network not referred me there. Never again!!"
Questions patients ask
Does Dr. Hanover take insurance?
Dermatology, Inc. accepts most forms of insurance, including Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans.
Is Dr. Hanover board certified?
Dr. Hanover is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
Where did Dr. Hanover train?
She earned her medical degree and completed a dermatology residency at Indiana University School of Medicine. She completed a psoriasis clinical trials fellowship at Kaiser Permanente Southern California in Los Angeles.
Which patients does Dr. Hanover see?
She provides medical and surgical dermatology services for adults and children 13 and older.
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