Kathy Cook, MD, FAAD
Board-Certified Dermatologist
4.7 /5
232 reviews
google
5.0/5
Forefront Dermatology
Professional service all my questions answered
google
4.0/5
Forefront Dermatology
In and out real quick but feel like Dr. Cook covered everything I went for.
vitals
5.0/5
Forefront Dermatology
Professional and thorough.
facebook
5.0/5
Forefront Dermatology
Kathy Cook has always given me great care. She is very knowledgeable and professional.
google
5.0/5
Forefront Dermatology
Great appointment! Explained everything thoroughly.
google
4.0/5
Forefront Dermatology
Dr was very good and checked out all spots in question.
google
5.0/5
Forefront Dermatology
The online check in is convenient - I was seen at my appointed time - the staff was friendly - the office was neat and clean - Dr. Cook has been consistently great at providing high quality care for years.
healthgrades
4.0/5
Forefront Dermatology
I had a spot that needed attention. Dr. Cook scraped it off and sent it for analysis.
google
5.0/5
Forefront Dermatology
Dr. Cook was wonderful, I've seen two other providers in the Des Moines area in the past and neither of them can compare to Dr. Cooks attention to detail, skill, and her desire to do her best for her patients, I would definitely recommend her!
google
5.0/5
Forefront Dermatology
Dr. Cook provides excellent care. She is thorough and kind.
Education

Undergraduate Degree:
Iowa State University – Ames, IA

Medical School:
University of Iowa – Iowa City, IA

Internship:
St. Luke’s Presbyterian Hospitals, Denver, CO

Dermatology Residency:
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics – Iowa City, IA

Certificates
American Board of Dermatology
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Dermatology, Fellow
Iowa Dermatological Society
Publications

Perisho, K., Wertz, P., Madison, K., Stewart, M. and Downing, D. 1988 Fatty acids of acylceramides from comedones and from the skin surface of the acne patients and control subjects. J. Invest. Dermatol. 90:350-353.