Katrina Bassett, MD, FAAD*

Katrina Bassett, MD, FAAD*

Washington

About Katrina Bassett, MD, FAAD*

Katrina Bassett, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist and Medical Director at Frontier Dermatology. Her practice is focused on medical dermatology — particularly cases that are diagnostically or therapeutically challenging — and she is known for her warm, size-inclusive approach to patient care.

Dr. Bassett earned her medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 2007. She completed her internal medicine internship at MedStar Health / Georgetown – Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C., followed by her dermatology residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. She has been in dermatology practice for more than a decade and has extensive experience treating patients of all ages.

Her clinical practice emphasizes medical dermatology for adults and children, with expertise in psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, skin cancer detection and treatment, and complex inflammatory skin disease. She has particular experience with diagnostically difficult presentations — cases where a specific diagnosis has been elusive, or where prior treatments have not achieved adequate control. Dr. Bassett oversees comprehensive services at her clinic including phototherapy for eczema, psoriasis, and vitiligo; Mohs surgery and non-surgical superficial radiation therapy for skin cancer; and cosmetic services including BOTOX, Juvéderm fillers, non-surgical fat reduction, non-surgical skin tightening, and laser hair removal.

Her publications include work on primary cutaneous sarcomatoid anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (American Journal of Dermatopathology), reflecting her interest in complex diagnostic cases. Dr. Bassett has been recognized as a 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctor and is known for a communicative, inclusive patient care style — she is an advocate for size-inclusive healthcare and emphasizes building meaningful patient relationships from the first visit.

Dr. Bassett practices at Frontier Dermatology’s Mill Creek and Everett locations and is affiliated with Providence Regional Medical Center Everett.

Locations

Mill Creek
Monroe

Languages Spoken

English

Medical License Numbers

WA State Medical License - verify current with WA DOH

Board Certifications

  • Board Certified in Dermatology (American Board of Dermatology)
  • Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD)

Years in Practice

15+ years post-residency (residency completed 2011)

Education

  • Medical Degree: Loma Linda University School of Medicine (2007)
  • Internship: Internal Medicine, MedStar Health / Georgetown – Washington Hospital Center (2007-2008).
  • Residency: Dermatology, Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (2008-2011)

Professional Affiliation

  • Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD)
  • Medical Director, Frontier Derm Partners

Specialties / Focus Areas

  • Medical dermatology
  • Complex/diagnostically challenging dermatology
  • Skin cancer
  • Pediatric dermatology
  • Psoriasis; eczema
  • Inclusive patient care

Conditions Treated

  • Skin cancer
  • Psoriasis
  • Atopic dermatitis/eczema
  • Complex medical dermatology cases
  • Vitiligo
  • Moles
  • Acne
  • Rosacea
  • Rare cutaneous lymphomas
  • Inflammatory skin disease
  • Diagnostically challenging rashes

Procedures/Services Offered

  • Skin cancer screening
  • Skin biopsies
  • Phototherapy (for eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo)
  • Mohs surgery coordination
  • Non-surgical superficial XRT for skin cancer
  • BOTOX
  • Juvéderm dermal fillers
  • Non-surgical fat reduction
  • Non-surgical skin tightening
  • Laser hair removal
  • Cryotherapy
  • Medical dermatology management

Clinical Philosophy

Warm, size-inclusive care; advocate for patients who have been dismissed or under-served; emphasis on thorough diagnostic workup in challenging cases; meaningful long-term patient relationships

Professional Impact & Recognition

Awards & Recognition

  • 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctor (WA)
  • Medical Director, Frontier Derm Partners

Publications & Research

  • Publications include: Primary cutaneous sarcomatoid anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (Bassett et al., American Journal of Dermatopathology, 2012)
  • Contributor to dermatopathology literature during Medical College of Wisconsin residency

Speaking Engagements

  • Frontier Dermatology educational content
  • Ppractice leadership meetings

Community Involvement

  • Size-inclusive healthcare advocate
  • Community-focused practice

Professional Leadership

  • Medical Director, Frontier Derm Partners

Media Appearances

  • YouTube intro video (2025)
  • Featured in Frontier Dermatology LinkedIn content