Kathleen Garvey, MD, FAAD
Board-Certified Dermatologist
5.0 /5
643 reviews
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
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Extremely Knowledgeable, Professional and Caring. She serves 4 generations of my family.
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Dr. Garvey and her assistant were friendly, efficient and made me feel completely at ease.
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Caring yet professional!
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absolutely enjoy the staff and Dr. Garvey. Listens to everything very thorough. Our whole family now goes here.
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Very professional office girl. Was in and out pretty fast. The doctor knew right away what my issue was and took care of it with what I needed for it.
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Dr. Garvey is very welcoming, she listens to your concerns, explains everything and is super thorough! She is amazing!
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A very kind and wonderful Dermatologist. I have been a patient of Dr. Garvey for many years. She has saved my life removing cancer on a couple of occasions.
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I was very impressed with the staff and Dr. Garvey so kind and explained everything and gave me my options I will be recommending Dr. Garvey to family and friends. Thanks for your care
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First time here for a body check and Dr Garvey is very nice and very thorough. Made it very painless. Nurse was great too!
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Dr Garvey listens and can tell that she prepares in advance, reviewing case in preparation for my appointment. She presents as a compassionate person.
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.