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Katherine B. Puttgen

Katherine B. Puttgen, MD

Pediatric Dermatology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-1
  • Child 2-12
  • Adolescent 13-18
  • Adult 19-64
  • Older Adult >65

Gender

Female

Hospital Affiliation

  • Riverton Hospital
  • Primary Children's Hospital
  • Alta View Hospital
  • Intermountain Medical Center
  • LDS Hospital

About Katherine B. Puttgen

About The Provider

Katherine “Kate” Püttgen, MD is a pediatric dermatologist at Intermountain Health’s Taylorsville Clinic in Taylorsville, Utah. He supports children, young adults and their families in Taylorsville, Kearns, West Valley City, and surrounding areas, with expertise in including infantile hemangiomas, vascular anomalies, birthmarks, pigmented lesions ('moles'), atopic dermatitis (eczema), and more. She is a nationally recognized expert in laser and surgical treatments for Pediatric Dermatology patients.

Dr. Püttgen believes in providing patients and their families with state of the art, compassionate medical care, and clear, evidence-based treatment options to develop effective, tailored management plans. She enjoys working with children from birth to early adulthood and their families.

Dr. Püttgen is a nationally recognized expert in laser and surgical treatments for Pediatric Dermatology patients. She is board certified in Dermatology and sub-specialty boarded in Pediatric Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology. She has published extensively in prominent medical journals and textbooks and lectures frequently both nationally and internationally.

In her free time, Dr. Püttgen enjoys reading, travel, yoga, cooking, and spending time with her husband and two young sons exploring their beautiful new home state of Utah.

Conditions Treated: 

  • Infantile hemangiomas
  • Vascular anomalies
  • Birthmarks
  • Pigmented lesions ('moles')
  • Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
  • Psoriasis
  • Burn and traumatic scars
  • Neonatal dermatology
  • Pediatric lichen sclerosis
  • Acne

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Locations

  1. Taylorsville Clinic - Dermatology
    • phone: 801-840-2100
    • fax: 801-840-2119
  2. Southridge Clinic - Dermatology
    • phone: 801-285-4610
    • fax: 801-285-4602

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Pediatric Dermatology, 2008
  • Residency: Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School, Dermatology, 2007
  • Internship: Emory University Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2004
  • Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine, 2003

Board Certifications

  • Pediatric Dermatology: American Board of Dermatology, 2008
  • American Board of Dermatology, 2007

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

543 ratings, 53 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    Dr Puttgen was thorough and helpful. I feel confident about her expertise, diagnosis, and suggestions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Fantastic!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    Happy with the care provided by Dr. Putttgen.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    She provides excellent thorough care, I always enjoy my visits.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Dr. Puttgen always clearly explains everything and never seems rushed. I feel like she listens and cares.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    Absolutely could not have a more patient/kind Dr. My last skin doctor from another facility/ Insurance, was kind of cold and it felt un-caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    Wonderful. No complaints.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    she was very willing to listen and made us feel comfortable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    Dr. Puttgen was fantastic!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Dr. Puttgen is very detailed at explaining what is going on and what she recommends.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    They were even very friendly over the phone. Very great experience. We came 10 minutes early and Katherine B Puttgen, MD was with another patient using an interpreter and the staff told were informative about the wait. They also made sure we were comfortable. They came to check in on us and even gave us snacks and water/juice. Very happy with the visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/9/2025

    Dr. Puttgen was so patient and thorough with my daughter. She really stopped to listen to any/all concerns she had and took the time to explain thoroughly. We felt extremely well cared for and left the clinic feeling amazing. We are sooooo happy with Dr. Puttgen and are excited to see her for any of our dermatologist needs.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    Great amazing Dr

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    She worked quickly, and was always kind and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    She was great! gave me good information and helped me out.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/2/2025

    We are so thrilled and grateful to be working with Dr. Puttgen. She was caring, so sharp about everything and well-spoken, she has excellent bedside manner, and she listened carefully to all of our questions. I have already recommended her to family!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/2/2025

    I saw Dr. Putting on a Thursday and was told by her that I may have results by Friday or maybe Monday. I called in for results and was told by someone that results usually take at least 72 hours. The office actually called later that afternoon and said the results were in. I called in Monday morning and was told that it was Dr Puttgens day off and that her office, ( nobody else in the Dermatology dept. !) , could give me the results. I explained the urgency of a possible cancer diagnosis but was told that I would have to wait another 24 hours, VERY disappointing!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    Fantastic Doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    We love Dr. Puttgen!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    We love Dr. Puttgen so much! She has taken such great care of my son for his entire life with eczema. She listens, is thorough, kind, and genuinely cares. Thank you Dr. Puttgen!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    She is great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    I love her!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    Friendly, knowledgeable and great listener

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    She’s very kind and thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    Dr. Puttgen is wonderful and my child feels comfortable around her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    Can't say enough good things about her skill and treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    She was amazing talking with my daughter and got right to the issue. Listened to what her questions were.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    She is very caring and explains all options for treatment and benefits and risks.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Very personable. We see her once a year but she remembers who we are

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    She’s the best! Explains things well, talks about pros and cons, and tries to find the best solution not just for today, but long term as well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Love Dr Puttgen, very friendly and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    I trust Dr Puttgen with my care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/6/2025

    She’s a wonderful doctor who sincerely cares about her patient!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Very personable and caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Understanding of my child’s needs, knew what was wrong and was patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    Thank you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Dr. Puttgen is great with kids! We appreciate her kindness, compassion and knowledge for our child's needs

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Yeah

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/10/2025

    Excellent attention and dedication

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/10/2025

    She is a very professional, kind, and understanding children's doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    Wonderful doctor!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    I just love the care I get from my favorite dermatologist 🥰

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    She was great! She was very gentle with my child and understanding of my child's sensory issues

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Very good expectation

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    Dr. Puttgen is always so patient, kind, and knows how to treat our son’s condition.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    Dr Puttgen is kind and efficient, she listens to both my daughter and I, and am impressed with her communication. She not only answered my questions and concerns and have her opinion/plan, but she also asked questions that were important and I hadn't thought about myself

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Dr Puttgen is great—it’s just hard to get an appointment in a timely manner

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    Definitely recommend and very happy with experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    She would make sure i understood everything. Made sure i didnt have any questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    She is great. It takes quite awhile to get into her. That is only challenge. Rest is good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/16/2025

    A great experience overall! Thank you so much.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    She is amazing great doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/20/2025

    Practically perfect in every way.