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Dr. Karen Riggs, MD

Dr. Karen Riggs, MD

Dermatology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Karen Riggs, MD is a dermatologist in Media, PA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Riggs has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. She graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2004. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Riddle Memorial Hospital and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

101 Chesley Dr Ste 100 Media, PA 19063

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Riggs specializes in the area of Dermatology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Riggs' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Riggs

4.7
17 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
88%
88%
4 star
6%
6%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
6%
6%

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Dr. Riggs
Dr. Riggs is the best. Very attentive,caring and professional.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 03, 2024
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Detailed and efficient
Excellent dermatologist. Dr. Riggs is great. Hard to get an appointment because she’s so popular. The office staff could use some customer service training. And this office charges for everything, some things that may not be covered by insurance or for additional doctors’ outside the practice to review biopsies. Can get very pricey very quickly.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 09, 2023
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Very Knowledgable and Kind
Dr Riggs was able to alleviate my concerns about my moles and also offer solutions for other minor issues
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Peggy – Dec 27, 2022
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Dr. Riggs is excellent..thorough, takes her time...and listens..all important things in medicine..have highly recommended her to others..and they too were pleased...
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Genevieve Barbieri – Mar 05, 2021
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This review is long overdue..I have been going to Dr Riggs for many years, I most recently recommended a friend to her who will travel from NJ. She has a gentle bedside manner, very personable, and she is very knowledgeable. She has removed a melanoma from myself, has taken small biopsy’s of suspicion moles, to date I am melanoma free. I would recommend her and have done so to my family and friends. I moved and travel 45min now to see her but we’ll worth the trip. Debbie
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Debbie Buller in Bear, DE – Oct 31, 2017
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I highly recommend Dr. Karen Riggs. She is thorough, personable and very easy to talk with. I have precancerous spots on my face and she did an office procedure and gave me an additional script for follow up. Will continue with yearly visits.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
Beth in West Chester. PA – Aug 13, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Karen Riggs, MD is a dermatologist in Media, PA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Riggs has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. She graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2004. She...read more
  • Dermatology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2008
  • Pennsylvania Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2005
  • University Of Maryland School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
Dermatology
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Locations

Practice

Leonard Dzubow Ambulatory Surg101 Chesley Dr Ste 100 Media, PA 19063
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Practice

Dermatology LTD.101 Chesley Dr Media, PA 19063
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Recipient of 60
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    11% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Riddle Memorial Hospital

    1068 W Baltimore Pike
    Media, PA 19063
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Christiana Hospital

    4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd
    Newark, DE 19718
    Recipient of 24
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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