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Simple Skin Clinic, PLLC  
 

Hello and welcome to the Simple Skin Clinic, PLLC.​​

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Direct, Transparent Skin Care in Cottage Grove, Minnesota

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Welcome to Simple Skin Clinic PLLC, a primary care dermatology practice serving Afton, Cottage Grove, Woodbury, Inver Grove Heights, and the surrounding Southeast Twin Cities communities. We believe that accessing high-quality medical skin care should be straightforward, affordable, and free from administrative hurdles. By operating as a dedicated cash-based clinic, we cut out insurance paperwork, hidden fees, and surprise bills. You receive face-to-face medical attention from Dr Renaldo Hidalgo, DO. He is a board-certified Family and Sports Medicine physician with over 24 years of experience practicing medicine with further training in Sports Medicine and Dermatology and publications in the field of Dermatology.  

Our clinic is conveniently located on 80th St S in Cottage Grove, offering flexible, dedicated appointments on Monday, Tuesday, Saturdays, and by afterhours. Whether you require a thorough skin cancer screening, a quick acne consultation, or minor surgical procedures such as a skin biopsy or laceration repair, we provide comprehensive care with absolute cost clarity. Explore our dedicated medical services below and take control of your skin health today.

Our Core Dermatological Services

• Skin Cancer Screenings: Comprehensive mole evaluations and early detection tracking.

• Minor Surgical Procedures: Precise, in-clinic removal of small cysts, moles, and skin lesions.

• General Medical Dermatology: Fast, evidence-based relief for mild to moderate acne, eczema, and common skin rashes.

• Wart & Skin Tag Treatments: Safe, effective removal of benign growths using liquid nitrogen and or minor surgical removal. 

• After-Hours Laceration Care:  suture services for cuts and minor wounds when emergency rooms are packed.​

 

Why do patients choose our cash-based model?

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Traditional insurance-based medical practices often cause patients to wait months for an appointment, only to follow up with confusing, delayed bills weeks later. At Simple Skin Clinic PLLC, we do things simple. By eliminating insurance negotiations, we pass the administrative savings directly down to you through low, flat-rate fees.

You know exactly what your visit costs before you even step through our door. This model allows us to spend more uninterrupted time focusing entirely on your health, answering questions, and building a personalized treatment plan.