Biographical summary
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)
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2026
Chief ResidentAdvanced Clinical Dermatology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2026
ResidentAdvanced Clinical Dermatology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2023
Preliminary ResidentUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
- 2022
Doctor of Medicine - Summa Cum LaudeCreighton University
- 2018
Bachelor of Science - Major: Biology; Minor: Italian
Summa Cum LaudeCreighton University
Activities and honors
Awards and honors
- 2025
Chief Resident Award Department of Dermatology
- 2025
Roy S. Rogers III Travel Award for excellence in patient care as a resident in dermatologyDepartment of Dermatology
- 2024
Resident ScholarshipNational Psoriasis Foundation
- 2023
Internal Medicine Preliminary Resident of the Year AwardUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
- 2022
Outstanding Internal Medicine Research AwardCreighton University School of Medicine
- 2021
Scholar AwardP.E.O. International
- 2021
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society MemberCreighton University School of Medicine
- 2020
First Place Poster RecognitionMidwest Student Biomedical Research Forum
- 2020
Arthur Laughlin and Esther Johnson Barr ScholarshipCreighton University School of Medicine
- 2018
Most Outstanding Biology Senior AwardCreighton University
- 2018
Modern Languages and Literatures Outstanding SeniorCreighton University
- 2017
Barry Goldwater ScholarUS Congress
- 2017
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society MemberCreighton University
- 2017
Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society MemberCreighton University
Professional memberships
- 2026 - present
DiplomateAmerican Board of Dermatology
- 2026 - present
FellowAmerican Academy of Dermatology
- 2025 - present
Resident MemberDermatology Review Committee, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
- 2025 - present
Dermatology RepresentativeAccreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Council of Review Committee Residents
- 2024 - 2025
Longitudinal Selective LeaderDepartment of Dermatology
- 2024 - present
MemberSocial Committee, Department of Dermatology
- 2024 - present
Advocacy LiaisonMayo Clinic Fellows Association
- 2024 - present
Resident MemberCouncil on Member Services, American Academy of Dermatology
- 2024 - present
Resident LiaisonWomens Dermatology Society
- 2024 - present
MemberNational Psoriasis Foundation
- 2023 - present
Resident MemberDermatology Resident Wellness Committee
- 2023 - present
Resident MemberHospital Committee, Department of Dermatology
- 2023 - 2024
Residency Interview Social Hour Resident LeaderEducation Shield, Department of Dermatology
- 2023 - present
Resident MemberEducation Committee, Department of Dermatology
- 2023 - present
MemberSocial Media Committee, Department of Dermatology
- 2023 - present
MentorMayo Clinic, Pipeline Mentorship Program
- 2023 - present
MemberNational Dermatology Interest Group Association (DIGA)
- 2023 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Dermatology
- 2023 - present
MemberAmerican Society for Dermatologic Surgery
- 2023 - present
MemberAmerican Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
- 2023 - present
MemberMedical Dermatology Society
- 2023 - present
MemberMinnesota Dermatological Society
- 2023 - present
MemberRheumatologic Dermatology Society
- 2023 - present
MemberWomen's Dermatologic Society
- 2021 - 2022
Vice PresidentDermatology Interest Group, Creighton University
- 2018 - 2022
MemberAdmissions Committee, Creighton University
Publications