Andrea Kalus M.D.

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Andrea Kalus M.D.
Medical Specialty
- Dermatology
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Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Very patient centered privider
Would recommend to friends and family and will return
Dr. Kalus the best!
Doctor was amazing!
Dr Kalus is that "Bright shining light of hope"
I had an excellent PA, Resident, and MD. Wow!
Dr Kalus is one of the best doctors I've ever had
I felt very satisfied with my entire experience. I feel like I connected with my dr and resident on a personal level. I felt as if they gave me clear and direct explanations as to what my options were and why they did anything they were doing. I also was given clear after care instructions.
I couldn't ask for a better dermatology doctor than Dr. Kalus! She's excellent!
Dr. Andrea Kalus gets an A+!
Dr Kalus is excellent
Both the doctor and nurse practitioner listened to my concerns in a way that I felt heard
Dr Kalus is great and that's why I keep going back to her as my dermatologist.
[...] Dr. Kalus is superb. I enjoy our appts. and appreciate the care in delivering information related to my health even when it is difficult news. I am SO grateful she is my provider.
Dr. Kalus has been instrumental in my healing. Her whole team is exceptional.
Both the doctor and the [...] resident that was with her made my visit so much better! The resident was very kind, caring, and helpful. The doctor answered my questions, involved me in my care, and made sure I understood what she was talking about.
Dr. Kalus, plus the resident, and the nurse, [...], all made it a great experience.
I love this doctor. She is one of two of the best doctors I've ever seen and I have had a lot of health issues and seen many physicians. She does an excellent job of listening and answering questions. She never makes me feel rushed or like she doesn't want to be there. I have learned a lot in my visits with her [...] She's excellent.
I am very satisfied the care I receive from Dr. Kalus.
Dr. Kalus goes above and beyond to help me [...] I sincerely appreciate her availability, even at the last minute, and through MyChart.
About Andrea Kalus
Andrea Kalus, M.D., is a board certified physician at the Dermatology Clinic at UWMC Roosevelt and a UW associate professor of Dermatology and Medicine. Dr. Kalus earned her M.D. at the UW School of Medicine. Dr. Kalus co-directs the Rheumatology-Dermatology Clinic at the UW Roosevelt Clinic. Her clinical interests include medical dermatology requiring systemic therapy, connective tissue diseases, dermatomyositis, cutaneous lupus, eosinophilic fasciitis, morphea, mastocytosis, vasculitis, and psoriasis. Dr. Kalus feels it is a joy to listen, explain and partner with patients to achieve the best possible outcome.
Dr. Kalus is an Associate Professor in the Division of Dermatology. She teaches medical students at all levels of training and supervises and mentors residents throughout their three years of dermatology training. She was selected by the residents for a teaching award in 2010 and received the UW Excellence in Mentoring Award in 2017. She is the Pathway Director for the Humanities and the Arts Pathway, a 4 year elective for medical students exploring the intersection of the humanities disciplines and medicine.
Dr. Kalus partners with multidisciplinary research teams to study lupus, dermatomyositis and skin manifestations of systemic disease and leads a clinical trial studying Baricitinib in dermatomyositis. Additional research interests include Understanding cell specific responses to UV light in lupus, and understanding skin response to insulin infusion in diabetes.
Personal Interests
In her free time Dr. Kalus enjoys spending time with family, travel and gardening.
Education and Training
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Univ. of Washington, School of MedicineMedical education, 1999Veterans Adm. Med. Center(Seattle)FellowshipUW - Division of General Internal MedicineResidency, Internal MedicineUW - Division of General Internal MedicineInternship, Internal MedicineUW - Division of DermatologyResidency
Board Certifications
- Dermatology, 2006, American Board of Dermatology
- General Internal Medicine, 2002, American Board of Internal Medicine