Katherine G. Thompson, MD

Dr. Katherine G. Thompson joined the Department of Dermatology in 2025, upon completion of her fellowship in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Prior to her fellowship, she completed a Dermatology residency program at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where she also served as Chief Resident of Education. A summa cum laude graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and Alpha Omega Alpha inductee at Drexel University College of Medicine, Dr. Thompson has received numerous honors, including the Lamberg Prize for Best Resident Research Paper and an American College of Mohs Surgery Mentorship Grant. Her research spans dermatologic surgery, skin cancer, microbiome science, and patient-reported outcomes, with multiple peer-reviewed publications and national presentations. Dedicated to teaching and mentorship, she has guided medical students through successful research projects leading to publications and conference presentations. Dr. Thompson is committed to advancing patient care and innovation in dermatologic oncology and complex cutaneous surgery.