Dr. Kathryn Shrift, MD


Physician
Dermatology

Dawes Fretzin Dermatology Group, LLC
7910 North Shadeland Ave.
Indianapolis, Indiana 46250
For an appointment, call (317) 516-5000
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Kathryn Shrift, MD

Dr. Shrift specailizes in medical dermatology  - diagnosing and treating a variety of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and skin cancer.

 

About Dr. Kathryn Shrift, MD

Kathryn Shrift, M.D. is a board-certified dermatologist providing care to patients in the Indianapolis area at Dawes Fretzin Dermatology Group which she joined in 2014.
 

 

Patient Education Resources

How can a dermatologist make me appear more youthful?
A dermatologist can make you appear more youthful by using a variety of treatments, such as:Topical creams and serums that contain ingredients like retinoids and hyaluronic acid to improve skin textur...
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...
What are some tips for treating dry skin?
Dry skin can be caused by a variety of factors, such as cold weather, low humidity, harsh soaps, and certain medical conditions. Here are some tips for treating dry skin:Moisturize: Moisturizing is th...
What is atopic dermatitis?
Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and scaly skin. The condition is characterized by symptoms such as:Dry, itchy skin: The skin ...
What is microneedling?
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves using a device with fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. The needles are typically between 0.5mm and 2.5mm in length, and are used to ...

Education & Training

Dr. Shrift completed her undergraduate education at Texas A&M University in 1998 and received her medical degree (MD) from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas in 2002.

She then completed an internship in internal medicine as well as her dermatology residency training and board certification with the American Board of Dermatology at the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center in 2008.

Dr. Shrift's training there included two years of research fellowship. Before joining Dawes Fretzin, she worked as a general dermatologist in Minneapolis and Cleveland.

Professional Affiliations

Dawes Fretzin Dermatology Group, LLC

Kenneth Dawes, MD, established our practice in 1995; he partnered with Scott Fretzin, MD, forming Dawes Fretzin Dermatology Group in 1997. In 2007 we welcomed Christy Nebesio, MD and Priya Young, MD. We were thrilled when Mary Spolyar, MD joined us in 2009 and Ann-Marie Hyatt, MD in August 2012. In 2014 Nicholas Countryman, MD, a Mohs surgeon entered our practice to further expand the services we provide our patients. Later that year we happily added Kathryn Shrift, MD, to our staff as well. In 2019 we welcomed Kate Oberlin, MD to our office.