Kendra Bergstrom, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Division of Dermatology
Clinical Medical Director of Medical Dermatology, UWMC-Roosevelt Dermatology Center
MD, UWMC-Roosevelt
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Faculty Information

Biography

Kendra Bergstrom, M.D., is a board-certified dermatologist and the Clinical Medical Director of Medical Dermatology at UW Medical Center-Roosevelt Dermatology Center. Dr. Bergstrom has been named one of Seattle Magazine's Top Doctors. Dr. Bergstrom feels that as the largest organ in our body, our skin, is a huge part of how we interact with the world. As a result, skin disease can have a huge impact on our day-to-day life.

Dr. Bergstrom earned her M.D. at Stanford University. She is an author of "100 Questions and Answers about Psoriasis" and "Your Questions, Expert Answers about Hidradenitis Suppurativa," available in several languages both in print and online. Dr. Bergstrom has clinical expertise in skin cancer detection, psoriasis, acne and skin cancer removal. In her free time Dr. Bergstrom enjoys rowing, running and time with family. Dr. Bergstrom is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Board of Dermatology.

Education & Training: 
MD
Stanford University
Palo Alto, California
2004
Residency in Dermatology
New York University
New York, New York
2008
Honors: 
President, Seattle Dermatologic Society
2018-2019
Seattle Top Doctors (Seattle Magazine)
2017
William Baker Meritorious Service Award, Division of Dermatology
2014-2017
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Research & Clinical Interests
Research Interests: 
  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa
  • Psoriasis
Clinical Interests: 
  • Dermatology
  • Wound care
Publications
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Selected Publications

Bergstrom KG, Kimball AB. Your Questions, Expert Answers about Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Boston 2017.

Bergstrom KG, Sanchez M. Cutaneous manifestations of addiction. In Addictive Disorders in Medical Populations. 1st Ed., Wiley-Blackwell, 2011. Miller, Gold (Eds).

Bergstrom, K.G. Truth or fiction: risk factors for childhood atopic dermatitis. J Drugs Dermatol - 2012-01-01 News, views & reviews. Bergstrom, K.G., J Drugs Dermatol - 2011-11-01

Bergstrom KG, Kimball AB. 100 Questions and Answers about Psoriasis. Second Edition. Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Boston 2009. Translated into Spanish, Greek, and Korean.

Bergstrom KG, Strober B. Principles of Topical Therapy. In Dermatology in General Medicine. 7th Ed., McGraw Hill, 2009. Wolff K, et al (Eds).