Dr. Kathleen Stokes, MD
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About Dr. Kathleen Stokes, MD
Named three times as one of Milwaukee Magazine’s “Top Docs” and every year since 1996 in Who’s Who in American Medicine, Dr. Stokes is recognized as one of southeast Wisconsin’s outstanding dermatologists. She has practiced with Affiliated Dermatologists since 1991.
In addition to her practice, she is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). She has presented on a wide range of dermatological topics. Dr. Stokes traveled to Shanghai, China in 2006 where she conducted Grand Rounds at United Family Hospital in the area of Dermatology/Systemic Disease. While in Shanghai, she presented “The Skin You’re In” to the Expatriate Professional Women’s Society.
Dr. Stokes is affiliated with Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Elmbrook Hospital, the VA Hospital and St. Luke’s Medical Center. She is certified as a Diplomat, American Board of Dermatology and Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners. Dr. Stokes is a past president of the Wisconsin Dermatological Society and is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Medical Association, the Wisconsin Dermatological Society, the Milwaukee Academy of Medicine and TEMPO.
She completed her Dermatology residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), where she served as Chief Resident in 1990-91. She received her Medical degree from MCW, and her Masters and Bachelor's (magna cum laude) degrees from the University of Utah.
Dr. Stokes is married and has three sons. She is an avid skier and tennis player.
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