ABOUT DR. DONALD SHENENBERGER
Dr. Donald Shenenberger is a board-certified dermatologist with Peninsula Dermatology Skin Cancer Surgery Center practicing general medical and surgical dermatology, as well as academic dermatology. In addition to serving patients in the Hampton Roads community, he is an assistant professor of Dermatology at Eastern Virginia Medical School (also known as the Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University) where he won the prestigious Dean’s Community Faculty Award for Excellence in 2026. He is also an adjunct assistant professor of Dermatology at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Shenenberger enjoys the honor of treating patients as well as teaching young doctors the tools they need to help their patients. He regularly teaches the Dermatology and Family Medicine residents at both EVMS and Riverside and has received the “Outstanding Community Faculty Award” from the EVMS Family Medicine residency program several times for his outstanding dedication and commitment to resident education.
Dr. Shenenberger retired from the Navy after almost 26 years with a diverse service history that included service as an Electronics Technician on the USS James Madison SSBN 627. He received his medical degree from the University of South Carolina and completed residencies in both Family Medicine and Dermatology. He has deployed to Haiti, and to the Horn of Africa on the USS Mount Whitney LCC/JCC-20 as Senior Medical Officer. He completed his military career as Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Navy Medicine East and staff Dermatologist at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.
Dr. Shenenberger has authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles including reviews on cutaneous malignant melanoma in American Family Physician and removal of unwanted hair in the online service UpToDate. He is also the author of the textbook Dermatology in Pediatrics, for primary care clinicians that has been published in English, Spanish, and in 2027, Polish.
Dr. Shenenberger lives in Chesapeake with his wife and they are enjoying being “empty nesters.” He is also a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers and has composed, arranged, and recorded music for podcast, film, and the Nashville Youth Jazz Ensemble.
Introducing Dr. Shenenberger’s Latest Publication
Peninsula Dermatology’s very own Dr. Donald Shenenberger, has just released a groundbreaking book titled Dermatology in Pediatrics. This guide is an invaluable resource for dermatologists, dermatology residents, pediatricians, family medicine physicians and any clinicians involved in pediatric care. The book’s well-organized and visually engaging design makes it easy to quickly find the essential information you need.
Dr. Shenenberger is honored by a recently published review of Dermatology in Pediatrics in the British Journal of Dermatology. The reviewer, Gabriela Petrof, writes, “I particularly enjoyed Dermatology in Pediatrics as it is one of the most reader-friendly books I have encountered and does not overwhelm the reader with excessive information…It is a book that will be extremely useful for medical students, general paediatricians and resident doctors in training.”
EDUCATION
- BS in Chemistry, University of South Carolina
- MD, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program
- Residency in Family Medicine, Naval Hospital, Jacksonville, FL
- Residency in Dermatology, National Capital Consortium Bethesda/Walter Reed, MD
- Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Eastern Virginia Medical School
- Chief Medical Informatics Officer, Navy Medicine East 2011-2014
- Commander, Medical Corps, US Navy Retired
- Former Service US Submarine Force
- Former Senior Medical Officer USS Mt. Whitney LCC/JCC-20
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/
MEMBERSHIPS
- American Board of Dermatology
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- Tidewater Dermatology Society
- American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
- Former editorial board member of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
HONORS &
AWARDS
- 2026 Dean’s Community Faculty Award for Excellence in Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University
- Best Cosmetic Surgery Center, COVA Best Of Readers’ Choice 2025
- Best Skin/Dermatology Practice, COVA Best Of Readers’ Choice 2025
- Top Dermatologist, Virginia Living Magazine, 2019-2020
- Community Faculty of the Year Award, Portsmouth Family Medicine, 2019
- Top Docs of Coastal Virginia, Coastal Virginia Magazine, 2018, 2020, 2021
- Outstanding Community Faculty Award, Ghent Family Medicine, 2015
- Family Practice Achievement Award, 1999
- Chief Resident, 1998-1999, Family Medicine, Naval Hospital, Jacksonville, FL
- Family Practice Achievement Award, 1999
WHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY
“I was very pleased with the cordial atmosphere and promptness of my operation. Everything was well explained before any procedures were performed. Thanks for making me feel comfortable during my visit”
“Courteous and friendly office staff who were willing to fit me in due to a concern about a suspicious mole. It turned out to be a minor skin growth but no one but made me feel awkward about wanting to be seen quickly. I appreciate that.”
“I have been seen by several doctors here because of recurring squamous cell carcinomas and each doctor, nurse and office staff I have interacted with has been patient, compassionate, kind and professional on every occasion. I am pleased that the doctors take adequate time with me to explain what I need to know.”
“My mom had cancerous growth removed from her arm. The staff was very efficient and friendly throughout the process. It isn’t normal at most doctors offices for someone to greet you unless they are taking care of you. We were spoken to more than once by others in the office A very nice experience for a scary situation.”
“Always find this practice to be beyond friendly. They are professional and always make you feel comfortable.”
NEWPORT NEWS LOCATION
11844 Rock Landing Drive, Suite B
Newport News, VA 23606
Phone: (757) 873-0161
Fax: (757) 873-0205
WILLIAMSBURG LOCATION
1601 Commonwealth Avenue Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: (757) 259-9466
Fax: (757) 259-7907
OFFICE
HOURS
Monday-Thursday:
7:30 am-5:00 pm
Friday:
7:30 am-4:00 pm
