Dr. Jace Rickstrew

About the Doctor

Dr. Jace Rickstrew is a dermatologist with 6–10 years of experience practicing in Manhattan, Kansas. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, completed a transitional internship at HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/MountainView (2018–2019), and finished his dermatology residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine (2019–2022). He has a subspecialty in dermatologic surgery. Dr. Rickstrew is affiliated with the University of Kansas Hospital. His clinical expertise includes treating psoriasis and other skin conditions. He accepts a wide range of insurance plans, including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare, and multiple Medicaid plans.

• 6–10 years of experience in dermatology and dermatologic surgery

• Graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine

• Residency in Dermatology at University of Kansas School of Medicine (2019–2022)

• Affiliated with University of Kansas Hospital 

• Expertise in psoriasis and general dermatology

• Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and major private insurers

Education & Training

Medical School – University of Kansas School of Medicine
Internship – HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/MountainView, Transitional Year, 2018–2019
Residency – University of Kansas School of Medicine, Dermatology, 2019–2022
Fellowship/Additional Training – None specified

Medical Conditions Treated

• Psoriasis

• Acne vulgaris

• Eczema (atopic dermatitis)

• Rosacea

• Skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma)

• Actinic keratosis (precancerous lesions)

• Contact dermatitis

• Skin rashes and pruritus

• Warts and molluscum contagiosum

• Fungal skin infections (ringworm, athlete’s foot)

• Vitiligo

• Hair loss (alopecia areata, androgenetic alopecia)

Medical Procedures Performed

• Full-body skin examination for cancer screening

• Skin biopsy (shave, punch, excisional)

• Cryotherapy for actinic keratosis, warts, and benign lesions

• Excision of skin cancers and benign growths

• Curettage and electrodesiccation

• Phototherapy (UVB, PUVA) for psoriasis and eczema

• Laser therapy (hair removal, tattoo removal, vascular lesions)

• Chemical peels

• Topical and intralesional corticosteroid injections

Services Offered

Dr. Rickstrew provides comprehensive medical and surgical dermatologic care for patients of all ages. His practice focuses on diagnosing and treating a wide range of skin, hair, and nail conditions, with special expertise in psoriasis management and dermatologic surgery. He emphasizes thorough skin examinations to detect skin cancer early and offers surgical removal of both benign and malignant lesions. Dr. Rickstrew also provides phototherapy for chronic skin conditions and cosmetic procedures such as laser therapy and chemical peels. He coordinates care with primary care physicians and oncologists when needed.

• Skin cancer screening – Annual full-body exams, mole mapping, biopsy of suspicious lesions

• Medical dermatology – Treatment of psoriasis, acne, eczema, rosacea, contact dermatitis, vitiligo

• Surgical dermatology – Excision of skin cancers (basal cell, squamous cell, melanoma), cysts, and benign growths

• Phototherapy – UVB and PUVA for psoriasis, eczema, and other chronic skin conditions

• Cryotherapy – For actinic keratosis, warts, seborrheic keratosis

• Cosmetic dermatology – Laser hair removal, laser tattoo removal, chemical peels

• Preventive care – Sun protection counseling, patient education on self-skin exams

• Telehealth consultations – Follow-up visits and medication management (verify with office)

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Amerihealth Caritas (Medicaid, Medicare)

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (EPO)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Medicare, PPO)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, POS, PPO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• HCSC (HMO)

• KS State Medicaid (Medicaid)

• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: 4201 Anderson Ave, Ste F, Manhattan, KS, 66503
Phone: (785) 539-4645

Hospital Affiliations

• University of Kansas Hospital – Kansas City, Kansas