About Dr. Cathy Koger, DO
Dr. Cathy Koger is a board certified dermatologist and a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology as well as a fellow of the American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology. Dr. Koger graduated with a BSE in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan and worked as an engineer for over 6 years at Raytheon Systems Company and IBM. In 2003 she was Dr. Diane Kallgren’s running coach through the Bolder Boulder Training Club program. Dr. Kallgren’s love and enthusiasm for medicine and her patients convinced Dr. Koger to retire at an early age from engineering and pursue medical school. In 2006, prior to starting medical school, Dr. Koger was one of the first Medical Assistants at Kallgren Dermatology when Dr. Kallgren first opened her practice. Dr. Koger attended medical school at A.T. Still University in Kirksville, Missouri from 2006-2010. She was accepted into Dermatology Residency at Northeast Regional Medical Center/Cleaver Dermatology from 2010-2014. She specializes in medical dermatology, surgical dermatology, cosmetics, and pediatric dermatology.
Patient Education Resources
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