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Dr. Kathy Cook, MD

Dr. Kathy Cook, MD

Dermatology*

Dr. Kathy Cook, MD is a dermatologist in Ames, IA. Dr. Cook has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. She is affiliated with medical facilities Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center and UnityPoint Health Marshalltown. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 88 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (88 reviews)

Forefront Dermatology - Ames

500 Main St Ste 113 Ames, IA 50010
Telehealth available
(515) 232-3006

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Cook specializes in the area of Dermatology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Cook's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cook

4.6

88 ratings, 53 with a written review
5 Star
83%
83%
4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
1%
1%
1 Star
8%
8%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Norman Wonderlich – Jan 18, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 01, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jim – Mar 23, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Jan 17, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Carl Occhipinti – Oct 28, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dorothy – Dec 10, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kathy McCaulley – Dec 05, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 24, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Suzanne Holden – Nov 14, 2019
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Nov 13, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
rick – Oct 10, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 08, 2019
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Joyce Johnson – Jul 10, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dee in Ames – May 01, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Elisa in Ames , IA – Apr 21, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Apr 11, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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IA – Apr 09, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Robert Mahan in Ames, IA – Mar 24, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mar 05, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Paola in Ames, IA – Feb 12, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

Forefront Dermatology is committed to providing the most innovative, leading-edge and appropriate medical dermatology solutions for healthy and beautiful skin. Whether you're suffering from an unexplained chronic skin condition, are embarrassed...read more

biography

Kathy Cook, MD is a board-certified dermatologist who founded Skin Solutions Dermatology in 2004 after spending twelve years with multi-specialty groups. Dr. Cook has a passion for cosmetic dermatology and anti-aging procedures. For the past eight...read more

  • Dermatology

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  • University Iowa Hosps

    Residency Hospital

  • St Lukes/presby Hospital

    Internship Hospital

  • University Of Iowa

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
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Dermatology
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  • Iowa Dermatological Society, Member

  • American Academy of Dermatology, Member

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Locations

Forefront Dermatology - Ames

Forefront Dermatology - Ames500 Main St Ste 113 Ames, IA 50010
1

Forefront Dermatology - Ankeny

Forefront Dermatology - Ankeny2785 N Ankeny Blvd Ste 24 Ankeny, IA 50023
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave
    Des Moines, IA 50314
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • UnityPoint Health Marshalltown

    55 Unitypoint Way
    Marshalltown, IA 50158

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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