Dr. Stephen Pelton, MD

Dr. Stephen Pelton, MD

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Age 74
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Dr. Stephen Pelton, MD is a dermatologist in Rochester, NY and has been practicing for 45 years. He graduated from J & S Weill M C Cornell Univ in 1969 and specializes in dermatology.
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Barrington Park Derma Assoc PC

220 Linden Oaks Ste 300

Rochester, NY 14625

Contact Information

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)
  • Cigna
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
  • Humana
  • Independent Health
  • MVP Health Care

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Top Care Areas

See how frequently Dr. Pelton performs your care needs compared to other doctors.

Rosacea
high
more than 84% of peers
Actinic Keratosis
high
more than 79% of peers
Excision of Skin Lesion
high
more than 74% of peers

Dr. Pelton's percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data. Learn more info about our data and this Top Care Areas component.

1  Specialties

  • Dermatology

1  Board Certifications

  • Dermatology
    Accredited by: American Board of Dermatology*

21  Conditions Treated

5  Procedures

  • Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
  • Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesion
  • Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
  • Excision of Skin Lesion
  • Shaving of Skin Lesion

Background Check

0 Malpractice Claims

No malpractice history found for New York.

0 Sanctions

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

0 Board Actions

No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

Education

  • J & S Weill M C Cornell Univ
    Medical School | Graduated 1969
  • University of Virginia
    Internship Hospital | Completed 1970
  • Boston Medical Center
    Residency Hospital | Completed 1973

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications

Dr. Pelton has no media or publications listed.

Languages Spoken

  • English

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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Dr. Pelton's Reviews

3.9
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Pelton to family and friends
7 total reviews (2 have comments)
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Likelihood to Recommend (7)

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  • 4
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  • 3
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  • 2
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Dr. Pelton's Performance

  • Trustworthiness

    VERY GOOD

  • Explains condition(s) well

    VERY GOOD

  • Answers questions

    VERY GOOD

  • Time well spent

    VERY GOOD

Office & Staff Performance

  • Scheduling

    EXCELLENT

  • Office environment

    EXCELLENT

  • Staff friendliness

    VERY GOOD

  • Average wait time

    16 to 30 minutes

Patient Comments (2)

I have seen Dr. Pelton for years and brought my children and my mother to see him as well. He is a caring, compassionate physician that takes time to listen to me during my visits. I have had several spots removed including a skin cancer on my face- he did a beautiful job and hid the scar right...more
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I was very dissatisfied with my visit to Dr. Pelton over the summer. He was very vague, didn't exactly answer my questions, gave me two botched mole removals (they look awful), and didn't disclose how much I would owe (over $600, including a bill from the lab). I will not be going back.
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Now Accepting New Patients

Dr. Pelton accepts 9 insurance carriers

  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Card PPO
  • Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)
    Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP) HMO
  • Cigna
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
    Excellus BlueCross BlueShield PPO
  • Humana
    Choice Care PPO
  • Independent Health
    Encompass
  • MVP Health Care
    MVP Health Care PPO

*Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.

Dr. Pelton's affiliated hospitals

Rochester General Hospital
1425 Portland Ave
Rochester, NY 14621
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