Medical Expertise of Dr. Kathryn Shrift, MD
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
CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses a device to cool targeted areas of fat, causing the fat cells to freeze and die. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these d...
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...
Biologics are a class of medications that are used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis. They are typically used when other treatments, such as topical creams and light therapy, have not been effecti...
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...
The treatment for severe atopic dermatitis will depend on the individual case, but it may include a combination of the following:Topical corticosteroids: Topical corticosteroids can be used to reduce ...
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
