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Dr. Kathy Cook, MD - Board Certified Dermatologist in Ames, Iowa

Dr. Kathy Cook, MD

Board Certified Dermatologist

Ames, Iowa
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1316034093· License: IA26734 (IA) verify
Medical school: University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine · Graduated 1987
Industry payments (2024): $16 across 1 payment (what this means)
4.59(59 ratings)

About

Dr. Kathy Cook is a board-certified dermatologist based in Ames, Iowa, with a 4.0-star rating from 4 reviews. She specializes in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology, and has extensive experience in skin cancer and excision. Dr. Cook is affiliated with various medical facilities and graduated from the University of Iowa. While her primary location is in Ames, some information suggests she may also have practiced in other locations. Pricing information is not available.

Specialties

  • Board Certified Dermatologist

Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Below, you'll find crowdsourced data on the actual costs of surgeries performed by Dr. Kathy Cook, submitted anonymously by the patient community. Use this as a guide to better anticipate your own expenses. Please note that final costs can vary based on your specific medical needs.

Coolmini

$1,500

Coolsculpting

$2,800

Miradry

$3,000

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Patient Experience

Dr. Kathy Cook Review Summary

4.3
Dr. Cook receives generally positive reviews, averaging 4.3 stars across multiple platforms. While most ratings are between 4.6 and 4.9, one lower rating of 2.8 brings the average down slightly. It's worth exploring all reviews to get a comprehensive understanding of patient experiences.

Ratings from Other Platforms

medicalnewstoday.com

4.6 out of 5

Based on 88 reviews

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healthgrades.com

4.6 out of 5

Based on 88 reviews

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akronchildrens.org

4.9 out of 5

Based on 49 reviews

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doctor.webmd.com

2.8 out of 5

Based on 10 reviews

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Dr. Kathy Cook, MD - Board Certified Dermatologist in Ames, Iowa

Main Office

500 Main Street, Ames, Iowa

Book a Service Consultation

Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$16

Payments

1

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Kathy Cook received $16 across 1 payment in 2024. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Janssen Biotech, Inc..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

500 Main Street

Ames, Iowa

Office Information

Where does Dr. Kathy Cook practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

500 Main Street, Ames, Iowa

(4 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

University Of Iowa
University Of Oklahoma

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Dermatologist
Facoi

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Kathy Cook online?
The provided information doesn't specify whether online appointments are available. It's best to contact Dr. Cook's office directly to inquire about booking options.
Does Dr. Kathy Cook offer telehealth?
The provided information doesn't mention telehealth services. Contacting the office directly is recommended for clarification.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Kathy Cook?
Patient reviews mention experiences with non-surgical fat reduction (CoolSculpting and CoolMini) and MiraDry procedures. While some patients were satisfied with these treatments, at least one patient reported negative interactions with Dr. Cook, describing her as "cold and condescending."
What areas of care does Dr. Kathy Cook cater to?
Dr. Cook's primary area of care is dermatology, including medical, surgical, and cosmetic procedures. She has specific experience in skin cancer and excision. Some information suggests she may have also practiced in other areas like emergency medicine, internal medicine, pediatric rheumatology, and general pediatrics, but it's unclear if these are current or accurate reflections of her current practice.