Kathleen Garvey, MD, FAAD
Board-Certified Dermatologist
5.0 /5
651 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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Very pleased with Dr Garvey& Staff at Forefront Dermatology! Very knowledgeable & effective treatments!
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Super nice and knowledgeable.
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Just had another great experience with Dr. Garvey. Answers all my questions, has a little humor to her. Seems happy to help people.
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The office staff and Doctor Kathleen Garvey are amazing. I’m very comfortable and happy with my dermatologist.
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I love Dr Garvey!!! She is a great dermatologist!!! Everyone is so nice to you.
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I was very pleased with my first appointment with Dr. Garvey. She was very knowledgeable with my concerns and suggested a thorough treatment plan to help me. Very nice person that made me feel comfortable.
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She is simple GREAT. I'll keep this same reply , she dose a great job, very concerned about her patients. In a 1 to 10 ,10 being the best I would give her a 12 .
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I was very satisfied. Dr. Garvey took time and clearly answered my questions, and offered me options for my questions.
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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.
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.