Kathy Cook, MD, FAAD

Dr. Kathy Cook is a board-certified dermatologist devoted to excellence. Her experience and commitment to maintaining the health of her patients is not only respected in medical dermatology but cosmetic dermatology as well. Dr. Cook founded Skin Solutions Dermatology in Ames, Iowa in September 2004 after spending twelve years with multi-specialty groups. She specializes in the prevention, detection, and treatment of skin cancer.

Dr. Cook has a passion for cosmetic dermatology and helping every body look their best. Because of her extensive experience in cosmetic dermatology, patients seek her advice on a variety of anti-aging procedures. For the past eight years, Dr. Cook and her staff at Skin Solutions Dermatology have been voted Best Dermatologist in Story County.

Dr. Cook is an Iowa native who received her Bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University and her medical degree from the University of Iowa. She completed her internship at St. Luke’s Presbyterian Hospital in Denver, Colorado, followed by a residency in dermatology at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa, where she was Chief Resident her final year. Skin health and rejuvenation are primary focuses of her practice. She has recently opened a second location in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Cook is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the Iowa Dermatological Society.