Peter Katz, MD, FAAD
Board-Certified Dermatologist
4.9 /5
578 reviews
I make sure to provide individualized treatment with a care plan that is tailored to meet my patient's needs. Over time I build relationships with my patients and their families, working together to make sure their plan continues to treat their skin using the most appropriate and state of the art treatment available.
- Peter J. Katz, MD
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I really trust Dr Katz and always feel confident that he would identify any potential issues with my skin. Very happy!
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The doctor is very good to me, I like what he is doing for me and I want to thank him ☺️
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Our family has been patients of Forefront Dermatology for years. Dr Peter Katz is excellent.
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Doctor was very informative of everything that was being done . Nurse and doctor both provided excellent care
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Dr. Katz does an outstanding job in his skin observations. He takes his time and does a very thorough inspection.
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Extremely compassionate, highly knowledgeable, and efficient! Hands down the BEST! Highly recommend!
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Dr Katz has made me comfortable dealing with ongoing cancer. It’s been 10 years or more. His semi annual visits always leaves me feeling confident and safe.
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Always friendly and Dr.Katz is very thorough and listens to me! Great experience!
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Dr. Katz was very open to answering any questions I had and took the time to explain everything in language I could understand. This gave me even more confidence in his abilities as a dermatologist in caring for the skin issues I have.
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Friendly and helpful staff. Gave clear directions. Explained procedures and answered questions. Very satisfied with the treatment.
Education

Undergraduate Degree:
University of Wisconsin Whitewater, WI

Medical School:
Medical College of Wisconsin, WI

Dermatology Residency:
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, IA

Certificates
Board-Certified Dermatologist (American Board of Dermatology)
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Dermatology
American Contact Dermatitis Society
American Medical Association
Achievements
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
MCW Honors in Medical research
MCW Merck Award for outstanding achievement in medical academics
MCW Brooker Award for outstanding achievement in pharmacology
University of Iowa Dermatology Chief Resident
NCAA Football div III 1st team Academic All-American
Wisconsin Intercollegiate Conference Scholar Athlete of the Year
Publications

Hughart R, Katz PJ, Ray TL, Swick BL. Paronychia and necrotic nodules. Arch Dermatol. 2011 Nov;147(11):1317-22. doi:10.1001/archdermatol.2011.324-a.

Katz P, Colbert R, Drolet B. Unilateral mosaic cutaneous vascular lesions, enchondroma, multiple soft tissue chondromas and congenital fibrosarcoma – a variant of Maffucci syndrome? Pediatric Dermatology. 2008 Apr;25(2):205-9.

Kevin LG, Katz P, Camara A, Novalija E, Riess M, Stowe DF. Anesthetic preconditioning: Effects on latency to ischemic injury in isolated hearts. Anesthesiology. 2003 Aug;99(2):38591.

*Age Restriction


For patients scheduling who are under 18 years of age (19 in Alabama) please make sure you have permission from your parent or legal guardian to schedule this appointment.  Your parent or legal guardian must accompany you on your initial visit and on certain subsequent visits to provide appropriate informed consent.