Caitlin

Crimp

MD

APPOINTMENTS

UW Medical Center – Roosevelt Dermatology Center 

206.598.4067
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4225 Roosevelt Way NE, Floor 4
Seattle, WA 98105

 

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center – South Lake Union Clinic

855.557.0555
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825 Eastlake Ave E
Seattle, WA 98109

 

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center at UW Medical Center - Montlake

855.557.0555
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1959 NE Pacific St.
Seattle, WA 98195

 

Biography

Caitlin Crimp, MD, (she/her/hers) is a board-certified dermatologist who sees patients at the UW Medical Center–Roosevelt Dermatology Center, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center South Lake Union Clinic and Fred Hutch at UW Medical Center – Montlake. She is the Director of Phototherapy for UW Medicine healthcare system. 

Originally from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Dr. Crimp received her MD from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 2019. She is an alumnus of the University of Washington Department of Dermatology residency program where she graduated in 2023. During residency, Dr. Crimp served as a Co-Chief Resident. Her postgraduate training also includes an internship in internal medicine from the University of Washington.  

Dr. Crimp specializes in the treatment of cutaneous lymphoma and helping patients who are undergoing skin cancer treatments and experiencing side effects. As the Director of Phototherapy at UW Medicine, she offers individually tailored phototherapy treatments that use ultraviolet light to manage complex skin disorders, such as psoriasis, vitiligo, and atopic dermatitis (eczema). 

Education & Training  

Residency in Dermatology, Department of Dermatology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA (2020-2023) 

Internship in Internal Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA (2019-2020) 

Doctor of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA (2015-2019) 

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry & Biophysics, summa cum laude, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR (2007-2012) 

Bachelor of Arts, Spanish, summa cum laude, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR (2007-2012) 

Honors

Co-Chief Resident, Department of Dermatology, University of Washington (2022-2023) 

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, University of Washington (2019) 

Roger Rosenblatt Family Community Medicine Award, University of Washington (2016) 

Honors in Biochemistry & Biophysics and Spanish, Oregon State University (2012) 

Barry M. Goldwater Scholar, Oregon State University (2010) 

Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Award, Oregon State University (2010)  

CLINICAL & research INTERESTS 

• Cutaneous lymphoma
• Inpatient dermatology
• Complex medical dermatology
• Medical education

Publications

 

Selected Publications 

Kim K, Crimp C, Sidbury R. Atopic Dermatitis: Update on Comorbidities and Therapeutic Advances. Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology 20(1):p 1-4, Jan–Mar 2019. | DOI: 10.4103/ijpd.IJPD_92_18  

Crimp C, Poulin A, Boos MD. An Infant With Recalcitrant Diaper Dermatitis. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2019 May;58(5):590-593. doi: 10.1177/0009922819834277. Epub 2019 Mar 6. PMID: 30841737.  

Crimp C, Hand M, Chesnut C. Identification and Management of Postoperative Sialoceles in Dermatologic Surgery. Dermatol Surg. 2021 Aug 1;47(8):1163-1165. doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000003123. PMID: 34115689.  

Crimp C, Gangal A, Tarabadkar ES, Shinohara MM. Mechlorethamine Hydrochloride Gel in the Treatment of Mycosis Fungoides-Type Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (MF-CTCL): A Focus on Patient Selection and Special Considerations. Cancer Manag Res. 2022 Nov 22;14:3271-3279. doi: 10.2147/CMAR.S351420. PMID: 36444357; PMCID: PMC9700459.