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Kathleen M. Fletcher, M.D.

  1. Dermatologist
Kathleen M. Fletcher, M.D.

Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Kathleen Fletcher, M.D., is a dermatologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Fletcher specializes in autoimmune and inflammatory skin disorders, providing personalized care to improve quality of life for individuals with challenging dermatologic conditions. She is committed to patient-centered care while actively contributing to education and leadership in dermatology. She holds multiple positions in national dermatology organizations and has earned several awards for clinical excellence and dedication to patient care.

Dr. Fletcher provides comprehensive dermatologic care with a focus on autoimmune, inflammatory, and chronic conditions such as:

  • Bullous disease
  • Dermatomyositis
  • Hair loss
  • Hyperhidrosis
  • Lupus
  • Morphea and scleroderma
  • Psoriasis
  • Rosacea
  • Vasculitis

Dr. Fletcher’s academic and research interests include connective tissue diseases and complex medical dermatology. Dr. Fletcher is involved in roles with national dermatology organizations, including membership on the ACGME Review Committee for Dermatology, the Council for Review Committee Residents, and committees within the American Academy of Dermatology and the Women’s Dermatologic Society. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD) and a member of Alpha Omega Alpha (awarded in 2021).

She has received multiple honors for her commitment to excellence in care and training, including:

  • Paul A. O’Leary Award for clinical excellence as a Resident in Dermatology (2026)
  • Chief Resident Award for leadership (2025–2026)
  • Roy S. Rogers III Travel Award recognizing excellence in patient care (2025)
  • Preliminary Resident of the Year Award for outstanding intern year performance (2024)
  • National Psoriasis Foundation Scholarship (2024)
  1. 2026
    Chief ResidentAdvanced Clinical Dermatology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2026
    ResidentAdvanced Clinical Dermatology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2023
    Preliminary ResidentUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
  4. 2022
    Doctor of Medicine - Summa Cum LaudeCreighton University
  5. 2018
    Bachelor of Science - Major: Biology; Minor: Italian Summa Cum LaudeCreighton University

Awards and honors

  1. 2025
    Chief Resident Award Department of Dermatology
  2. 2025
    Roy S. Rogers III Travel Award for excellence in patient care as a resident in dermatologyDepartment of Dermatology
  3. 2024
    Resident ScholarshipNational Psoriasis Foundation
  4. 2023
    Internal Medicine Preliminary Resident of the Year AwardUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
  5. 2022
    Outstanding Internal Medicine Research AwardCreighton University School of Medicine
  6. 2021
    Scholar AwardP.E.O. International
  7. 2021
    Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society MemberCreighton University School of Medicine
  8. 2020
    First Place Poster RecognitionMidwest Student Biomedical Research Forum
  9. 2020
    Arthur Laughlin and Esther Johnson Barr ScholarshipCreighton University School of Medicine
  10. 2018
    Most Outstanding Biology Senior AwardCreighton University
  11. 2018
    Modern Languages and Literatures Outstanding SeniorCreighton University
  12. 2017
    Barry Goldwater ScholarUS Congress
  13. 2017
    Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society MemberCreighton University
  14. 2017
    Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society MemberCreighton University

Professional memberships

  1. 2026 - present
    DiplomateAmerican Board of Dermatology
  2. 2026 - present
    FellowAmerican Academy of Dermatology
  3. 2025 - present
    Resident MemberDermatology Review Committee, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
  4. 2025 - present
    Dermatology RepresentativeAccreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Council of Review Committee Residents
  5. 2024 - 2025
    Longitudinal Selective LeaderDepartment of Dermatology
  6. 2024 - present
    MemberSocial Committee, Department of Dermatology
  7. 2024 - present
    Advocacy LiaisonMayo Clinic Fellows Association
  8. 2024 - present
    Resident MemberCouncil on Member Services, American Academy of Dermatology
  9. 2024 - present
    Resident LiaisonWomens Dermatology Society
  10. 2024 - present
    MemberNational Psoriasis Foundation
  11. 2023 - present
    Resident MemberDermatology Resident Wellness Committee
  12. 2023 - present
    Resident MemberHospital Committee, Department of Dermatology
  13. 2023 - 2024
    Residency Interview Social Hour Resident LeaderEducation Shield, Department of Dermatology
  14. 2023 - present
    Resident MemberEducation Committee, Department of Dermatology
  15. 2023 - present
    MemberSocial Media Committee, Department of Dermatology
  16. 2023 - present
    MentorMayo Clinic, Pipeline Mentorship Program
  17. 2023 - present
    MemberNational Dermatology Interest Group Association (DIGA)
  18. 2023 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Dermatology
  19. 2023 - present
    MemberAmerican Society for Dermatologic Surgery
  20. 2023 - present
    MemberAmerican Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
  21. 2023 - present
    MemberMedical Dermatology Society
  22. 2023 - present
    MemberMinnesota Dermatological Society
  23. 2023 - present
    MemberRheumatologic Dermatology Society
  24. 2023 - present
    MemberWomen's Dermatologic Society
  25. 2021 - 2022
    Vice PresidentDermatology Interest Group, Creighton University
  26. 2018 - 2022
    MemberAdmissions Committee, Creighton University

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