Kathryn Somers, MD
Dr. Kathryn Somers is a board certified dermatologist who established Flower City Dermatology in October 2022 as an independent private practice. Flower City Dermatology is dedicated to providing excellent medical and surgical dermatology services to the Rochester, NY community. Patients are treated with kindness, respect and efficiency while getting the quality care they deserve.
Professional Memberships
Alexandra Clark NP
Now available to see patients for:
Acne
Warts
Concerning spots
Skin cancer screenings
Specialties
Dr Somers and the staff at Flower City Dermatology are friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and want you to have a pleasant and efficient experience at our office.
Published Expert on Transgender Acne, Isotretinoin, Contact Dermatitis, Rare Rashes
During her time at the University of Rochester, Dr. Somers published a number of dermatology articles in academic journals
Dr. Somers
Dr. Somers grew up in Pennsylvania then graduated with honors with an English degree from Duke University in 2006. After a brief stint working in film and advertising in New York City, she completed her pre-medical post-baccalaureate studies at Bryn Mawr College in 2008. She graduated with her medical degree in 2012 from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and was recognized with the AMWA award for top 10 women in her class.
She completed her internship and residency in dermatology at the University of Rochester in 2016, where she served as the chief resident.
She spent six years on faculty as Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the University of Rochester Medical Center, at which time she held positions of Dermatology Clerkship Director, Ambulatory Medical Director of Dermatology, and Director of the Patch Testing Center. At the university, she specialized in contact dermatitis, acne, and LGBT dermatology care.
She founded Flower City Dermatology in 2022.
Alexandra Clark, NP
Alexandra is a native of Buffalo, NY and graduated with her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing at SUNY Binghamton in 2015. She received her Master’s in Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner degree from St. John Fisher University in 2020. She graduated first in her class, consequently receiving a grant for the Advanced Practice Nursing Academic Excellence Award to offset the cost of her education.
She has prior experience in skin and soft tissue surgical oncology at the University of Rochester, focusing on the care of patients with malignant melanoma.
In her free time, she enjoys singing and skiing.
Where To Find Us
200 Canal View Blvd, Suite 100
Rochester, NY 14623
Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers to some of the most commonly asked questions here.
When you have scheduled an appointment online, you will receive an email from Flower City Dermatology stating a request has been made.
Once Flower City Dermatology staff has approved your appointment time, you will then receive a confirmation email with your appointment date, time and our address. You must wait to be approved for your time with a confirmation email.
Dr Somers sees patients over 10 years old.
Dr Somers mostly focuses on medical dermatology, and excisions of benign lesions (cysts, lipomas, moles) and skin cancers. She is able to remove cosmetically bothersome spots like skin tags and keratoses that aren't covered by insurance for a cash price. She is also able to offer neurotoxin (botox) on a limited basis.
Not at this time. Dr Somers will refer you to one of the excellent Mohs surgeons in the area if necessary.
Though Dr Somers is a trained expert in patch testing, Flower City Dermatology is not able to offer this service currently.
No.
Dr Somers is credentialed with most major insurances including: Medicare, Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United, MVP, Cigna, Highmark, BC/BS of WNY, Independent, Empire, and Aetna. Non Medicaid plans with the exception of Blue Choice Option.
Yes. Co-pays are due on day of service. Thank you for helping our start-up small business run smoothly.
Dr Somers is a member of Accountable Health Providers, and is still a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Rochester. She uses UR Lab services, so labs (and some biopsies) will be released to you on MyChart if you have that set up. However, Flower City Dermatology is a private practice and is independently owned by Dr Somers.
At this time, Flower City Dermatology is the solo practice of Dr Somers, but she is open to expanding in the future.
Insurance card, Medicare card, Photo ID. Flower City Dermatology requires all patients regardless of insurance to have a credit card, HSA card or Debit card on file.