Dr. Catherine Carretero, MD


Physician
Dermatology

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Lower Highlands Dermatology
2150 W 29th Av #600
Denver, Colorado 80211-4349
For an appointment, call (303) 331-6744
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Catherine Carretero, MD

Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and skin cancer.

About Dr. Catherine Carretero, MD

Dr. Catherine Carretero-Ferrufino    was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and her Medical Degree in Detroit, Michigan at Wayne State University. While at Wayne State she was a member of the national honor medical society, Alpha Omega Alpha. Following medical school, Dr. Carretero-Ferrufino went on to complete her medical internship and dermatology residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. At Henry Ford, Dr. Carretero-Ferrufino received both the Henry Ford Hospital and Michigan Dermatological Society awards for outstanding resident research. She presented at the American Academy of Dermatology in both 2004 & 2005, and published several scientific articles. Throughout medical school and residency, Dr. Carretero-Ferrufino served as a tutor and mentor to high school students preparing for college entrance exams. She also had the opportunity to work in the health care system in Spain, on two separate occasions during both medical school and residency, so that she could improve her communication with her many Spanish speaking patients.

Following residency, Dr. Carretero-Ferrufino moved to Colorado to be with her husband Mike Ferrufino (a Colorado Native) who is in the radio industry. Since then she has opened her own practice, Lower Highlands Dermatology at the Prima Clinic, where she enjoys seeing patients of all ages. Lower Highlands Dermatology is a full service skin care clinic. Services offered cover the scope for skin cancer screenings to cosmetics. Cosmetic services include microdermabrasion, laser treatments (hair removal, IPL, and resurfacing), Botox and fillers. In addition to the above, Dr. Carretero-Ferrufino has become a board member of the Level One Society of the Denver Health Organization and Project PAVE. She is also an active member of Robby’s Friends (a non-profit serving children with cancer). She has also appeared in Elle magazine, The Denver Post, and on the Colorado Fox morning news. Dr. Carretero-Ferrufino is a board certified dermatologist, a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, a member of the Colorado Medical Society, Denver County Medical Society and the Colorado Dermatological Society. 

Patient Education Resources

How can Botox® improve my appearance?
Botox® (botulinum toxin type A) is a medication that is primarily used to temporarily paralyze specific muscles in the face and body.It is most often used to improve the appearance of wrinkles and...
How do I find out if I have skin cancer?
The best way to find out if you have skin cancer is to have a skin examination performed by a healthcare professional such as a dermatologist. They will visually inspect your skin for any suspicious m...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
If I have psoriasis, am I likely to get arthritis?
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It affects about 2-3% of the population. People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing a form of arthri...
What are the possible treatments for my actinic keratoses?
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...

Education & Training

  • Residency: Henry Ford Hospital - Wayne State University
  • Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine

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