Kathryn Harrison, DMSc, PA-C
She earned a Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree from A.T. Still University in 2024. The DMSc degree is exclusive for Physician Assistants who seek advanced clinical skills, education, professionalism, leadership, medical research, to publish in peer-reviewed medical journals and present research at national conferences. Her research was concentrated on skin cancer detection using dermoscopy; to determine if the implementation of dermoscopy improves the accuracy, specificity, and sensitivity rates of skin cancer detection among dermatology clinicians and identify the optimal training method for dermatology clinicians to become proficient in dermoscopy. Kathryn is the recipient of the 2024 Doctor of Medical Science Capstone Award of Excellence from A.T. Still University.
Kathryn completed advanced training in dermatology through a didactic fellowship program through the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) in 2018. The SDPA Diplomat Fellowship Program is the premier training for physician assistants working in Dermatology. After earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Integrative Physiology from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2007, she completed the Physician Assistant Program at Red Rocks Community College and Master of Medical Science Program at Saint Francis University in 2012.
Kathryn joined Forefront Dermatology Practice in 2012. She performs skin cancer screening exams and treats patients for acute and chronic skin conditions. She performs in-office procedures including cryotherapy, electrodessication, shave biopsies, punch biopsies, and excisions. She also performs cosmetic consultations, designs customized medical-grade skin care regimens, and esthetic procedures including laser treatments for skin rejuvenation. She is certified to perform injectable procedures including neurotoxins, hyaluronic acid injections, and collagen stimulator injections for natural beauty enhancements.
Undergraduate Degree
The University of Colorado - Boulder, CO
Graduate Degree
Saint Francis University - Loretto, PA
Graduate Degree
Red Rocks Community College - Lakewood, CO
- The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- The Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
- Colorado Society of Dermatology Professionals
- Harrison K. Harrison K. The accuracy of skin cancer detection rates with the implementation of dermoscopy among dermatology clinicians: a scoping review. J Clin Aesthetic Dermatol. 2024;17(9-10 Suppl 1): S18-S27.
- Harrison K. The accuracy of skin cancer detection rates with the implementation of dermoscopy among dermatology clinicians: a scoping review poster abstract. Maui-Derm Conference Summer, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
- Twede A, Harrison K. Optimizing cutaneous excisions on extremities: a comparative review of elliptical closure and s-plasty techniques. JDPA. 2024;18(3):18-22. DOI:10.1097/jdpa.0000000000000025
Schedule an appointment with Kathryn Harrison
3701 S Clarkson St Ste 400
Englewood, CO 80113
Medical dermatology
Skin cancer treatment
Cosmetic dermatology
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