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Katherine Puttgen, MD, Dermatology, Baltimore, MD

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Dermatology Baltimore, MD

Pediatric Dermatology

Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Director, Pediatric Dermatology

Overview of Dr. Puttgen

Dr. Katherine Puttgen is a dermatologist in Baltimore, MD and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Intermountain Medical Center, Primary Children's Hospital, LDS Hospital, Riverton Hospital, and Alta View Hospital. She received her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and has been in practice 14 years. Dr. Puttgen accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. She is one of 12 doctors at Riverton Hospital and one of 55 doctors at Primary Children's Hospital who specialize in Dermatology. She has more than 40 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • Brown University
    Brown UniversityResidency, Dermatology, 2004 - 2007
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineInternship, Internal Medicine, 2003 - 2004
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineClass of 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2007 - 2026
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2008 - 2011
  • American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
  • American Board of Dermatology Pediatric Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAAD) American Academy of Dermatology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Itching at Night: A Review on Reducing Nocturnal Pruritus in Children  
    Emily Boozalis, Bernard A Cohen, Anna L Grossberg, Shawn G Kwatra, Katherine B Puttgen, Pediatric Dermatology

Lectures

  • Vascular Anomalies Symposium: Classification, Clinical Challenges, and Management Update 
    American Academy of Dermatology - Annual Meeting 2019 - Washington, D.C. - 3/2/2019
  • Section on Adolescent Health Program 
    National Conference & Exhibition 2019 - American Academy of Pediatrics - New Orleans, LA - 10/27/2019

Press Mentions

  • Timolol Effective Treatment for Infantile Hemangiomas
    Timolol Effective Treatment for Infantile HemangiomasSeptember 28th, 2016

Professional Memberships

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    CareFirst BCBS Maryland POS
    CareFirst BlueChoice Advantage
    CareFirst BlueChoice Network POS
    CareFirst BluePreferred PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    Health Net Arizona HMO
    Health Net Arizona PPO/POS
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
  • Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment