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Dr. Kathy Cook, MD

Dermatology* Age 69
Dr. Kathy Cook, MD
4.6 (88 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Kathy Cook, MD is a Dermatologist in Ames, IA.
Dr. Kathy Cook, MD
4.6 (88 Ratings)
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Dr. Kathy Cook, MD

Dermatology* Age 69
Ames, IA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kathy Cook, MD is a Dermatologist in Ames, IA.

About

Dr. Cook graduated from University of Iowa and completed a residency at University Iowa Hosps. Dr. Kathy Cook, MD is a Dermatologist in Ames, IA. Dr. Cook currently practices at Forefront Dermatology - Ames and are affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center and UnityPoint Health Marshalltown. Dr. Cook has experience treating conditions like Nail Infection among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Cook received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 88 times. Dr. Cook's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Cook is board certified in Dermatology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Nail Infection
Skin Tag Removal
Hair Loss
Nail Infection
Skin Tag Removal
Hair Loss
Actinic Keratosis
Athlete's Foot
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Birthmark
Callus
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Carcinoma in Situ of Skin
Contact Dermatitis
Darier Disease
Dry Skin
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Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Hypertrophic Scar
Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
Itchy Skin
Lipomas
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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Psoriasis
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Rash
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Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Cancer
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Varicose Veins
Vasculitis
Warts
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesion
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Skin Cancer
Excision of Skin Lesion
Wart Freezing
Acne
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Alopecia
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Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Boil
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Bullous Pemphigoid
Burn Injuries
Cold Sore
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Erythroderma
Excessive Sweating
Folliculitis
Genital Warts
Granuloma of Skin
Hand and Foot Hyperhidrosis
Herpes Simplex Infection
Hidradenitis
Impetigo
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Intertrigo
Jock Itch
Keloid Scar
Lichen Planus
Melanoma
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Molluscum Contagiosum Infection
Nonbullous Impetigo
Onychomycosis
Pemphigoid
Plantar Wart
Skin Discoloration
Skin Ulcer
Spider Veins
Sunburn
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Telogen Effluvium
Tinea Versicolor
Varicose Eczema
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Destruction of Penile Lesion
Excision
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Melanoma Screening
Mole Evaluation
Shaving of Skin Lesion

Insurance Accepted

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  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • Alliance Select
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Forefront Dermatology - Ames
    500 Main St Ste 113, Ames, IA 50010
  2. 2 Forefront Dermatology - Ankeny
    2785 N Ankeny Blvd Ste 24, Ankeny, IA 50023

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cook
4.6
Based on 88 Reviews
5 Stars (73)
4 Stars (7)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (7)

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Jan 18, 2023
It was a good visit
Norman Wonderlich — Jan 18, 2023
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About Me

Specialties*
Dermatology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Iowa
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Dermatology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St Lukes/Presby Hospital
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Iowa Hosps
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kathy Cook, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cook's profile.

Dr. Kathy Cook, MD is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center and UnityPoint Health Marshalltown.

Yes, Dr. Kathy Cook, MD holds board certification in Dermatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA

  • UnityPoint Health Marshalltown

    55 Unitypoint Way, Marshalltown, IA