Kathleen Garvey, MD, FAAD

Board-Certified Dermatologist

Kathleen Garvey, MD, FAAD

Dr. Garvey is a Board-Certified Dermatologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of general skin conditions such as acne, atopic dermatitis (eczema), psoriasis, plus the treatment of skin cancer.

Oconomowoc

1320 Pabst Farms Circle
Suite 180

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 53066

Tel:(262) 560-0322

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I work hard to make patients feel at ease when they’re in my care. I pride myself in doing everything I can to be my patient’s best healthcare advocate.

- Kathleen Garvey, MD

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Dr Garvey and her staff are amazing. They explain every option for any procedure you may have to have and are so caring and thorough. Dr Garvey actually just helped me with an issue i was dealing with for some time, that my regular Dr couldn’t figure out-she’s the best!

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Dr. Garvey and her assistant were wonderful. Talked me through everything and took care of all of my concerns. Definitely will return should I need to.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Excellent and efficient care.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Dr. Garvey is thorough and friendly. She offers options based on the results that I am looking for.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

I’ve been seeing Dr Garvey for years. She is an incredible doctor. Not only is she very kind and communicative, she is both personable and professional. I’m so grateful to get such care from such a wonderful practitioner.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Friendly, thorough, and explains every step. I fully trust Dr. Garvey.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Dr Garvey is very personable and compassionate while being diligent. She explains everything clearly and thoroughly and asks rather than tells you what she wants to do. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a dermatologist

Google • Forefront Dermatology

This was my first visit to Dr. Garvey’s office. I was impressed by both the doctor and her medical assistant. They gave clear explanations of the exam and explained the process.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Follow-up for history of basal cell cancer

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Dr Garvey and her team are amazing! Honest, open discussion about all concerns. They are all very caring.

Education

Undergraduate Degree:
Miami University – Oxford, OH

Medical Degree:
University of Wisconsin – Madison, WI

Dermatology Residency:
Mayo Clinic – Jacksonville, FL

Certificates

American Board of Dermatology

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Dermatology
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
Waukesha County Medical Society

Achievements

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Presidents Scholar Award
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society

Publications

Garvey, C; Garvey, K; Hendi, A. A review of common dermatologic disorders of the external ear. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, 2008; 19;226-232.

Garvey, K; Hinshaw, M; Vanness, E. Chronic disseminated cutaneous blastomycosis in and 11-year old, with a brief review of the literature. Pediatric Dermatology, 2005;23(6):541-5.

Hansen, W; McAndrew, S; Harris, K; Zimmerman B. Metoclopramide effect on breastfeeding the preterm infant; a randomized controlled trial. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2005;105(2):383-9.

Tribus, CB; Garvey, KE. Full-thickness thoracic laminar erosion after posterior spinal fusion associated with late-presenting infection. Spine, 2003;28(10):E194-197.

*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.