Karolyn A. Wanat, MD
Chair, Professor
Location
- Dermatology - Froedtert Bluemound Clinics
- 601 N. 99th St.
- Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Specialties
- Dermatology
- Dermatopathology
I love all things related to dermatology and taking care of patients, including those with complex dermatology conditions. I am passionate about creating partnerships with patients in order to provide the best patient care by working hard to figure out their dermatologic diagnoses and to provide the best treatment and education for their disease.
Overview
Diseases and Conditions
- Acne
- Connective Tissue Disorders
- Hyperhidrosis
- Sarcoidosis
- Skin Cancers
- Vasculitis
- Skin Infections
- Travel Related Skin Disorders
- Necrobiosis Lipoidica
- Granuloma Annulare
- Neutrophilic Dermatoses
- Blistering Disorders
Treatments and Services
- Virtual Visit
Patients Ages Seen
- Adult
- Senior
Languages
- English
Hospital Affiliations
- Froedtert Hospital – Milwaukee
Board Certifications
- Dermatology
- Dermatopathology
Clinic Locations
Dermatology - Froedtert Bluemound Clinics
- 601 N. 99th St.
- Wauwatosa, WI 53226
- (414) 805-5320
- Get Directions
Town Hall Health Center
- W180 N8000 Town Hall Rd.
- Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
- (262) 255-2500
- Get Directions
Biography
Education and Training
Doctor of Medicine - Washington University School of Medicine - St. Louis, MO (2008)
Internship in Internal Medicine - St. Luke's Medical Center - Milwaukee, WI (2008-2009)
Residency in Dermatology - University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, PA (2009-2012)
Fellowship in Dermatopathology - University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, PA (2012-2013)
Certificate in Tropical Medicine - Gorgas Course - Cayetano Heredia University - Lima (2014)
Publications
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(Milanovic S, Sun C, Gunnell L, Wilk V, Shinohara MM, Chang O, Admassu N, Chiu Y, Wanat KA, Young KE, Xu Y, Flaman AN, Nohr E, Motaparthi K.) J Cutan Pathol. 2026 Jun;53(6):511-517 PMID: 41813058 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-105032421802 03/12/2026
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(Cao DY, Silkey JR, Decker MC, Wanat KA.) J Am Acad Dermatol. 2026 Jun;94(6):1819-1821 PMID: 41707710 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-105032244978 02/19/2026
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Characterizing global dermatologic engagement and needs: A cross-sectional study from 83 countries.
(Strahan AG, Li C, Guérin M, Allison T, Colón G, Peraza-Williams J, Zarchin O, Zehtab M, Pacheco AM, Akinwuntan J, Jain S, Grijsen ML, Enbiale W, Rehmus W, Fuller LC, Wanat K, Freeman EE.) J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2026 May;40(5):e394-e397 PMID: 41267645 PMCID: PMC13109759 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-105022644894 11/21/2025
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Using CD34 for the Treatment of a Superficial Angiomyxoma With Mohs Micrographic Surgery.
(Thompson KG, Briggs S, Wanat K, Kasprzak JM.) Dermatol Surg. 2026 Apr 01;52(4):388-389 PMID: 40899726 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-105015851101 09/03/2025
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(Kates MM, Conto J, Wanat KA, Esmaili N.) Orbit. 2026 Mar 12:1-3 PMID: 41818460 03/12/2026
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(Kooner A, Stroia A, Anderson J, Fivenson D, DeWall M, Wanat KA.) JAAD Case Rep. 2026 Mar;69:32-35 PMID: 41675023 PMCID: PMC12887708 02/12/2026
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(Zhou L, Kuehn HS, Gager D, Silva AAG, Perelygina LM, Hao L, Chen MH, Niemela JE, Stoddard JL, Helm M, Wanat K, Sullivan K, Foulke G, Leung TH, Rosenzweig SD, Rosenbach M.) J Clin Immunol. 2026 Feb 26;46(1) PMID: 41746515 PMCID: PMC12975807 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-105033301114 02/26/2026
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Improving access to dermatologic care through an automated scheduling system.
(Punyamurthy N, Tsafack UK, Yang K, Wanat KA.) J Am Acad Dermatol. 2026 Feb;94(2):623-624 PMID: 41061977 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-105024974822 10/09/2025
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An Update on Inflammatory Dermatopathology
(Abdel-Mageed SA, Wanat KA.) Dermatologic Clinics. April 2026;44(2):257-269 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-105033031964 04/01/2026
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(Kooner A, Stroia A, Anderson J, Fivenson D, DeWall M, Wanat KA.) Jaad Case Reports. March 2026;69:32-35 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-105029121244 03/01/2026
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Red Papulonodules in a Kidney Transplant Recipient.
(Ries AG, Boswell N, Wanat KA.) JAMA Dermatol. 2025 Dec 01;161(12):1279-1280 PMID: 41160010 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-105021573256 10/29/2025
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Exophytic Papule on the Chin of a Child.
(Boswell ND, Parsons L, Wanat KA, Young KE.) Cutis. 2025 Aug;116(2):53-66 PMID: 41056119 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-105014096643 10/07/2025