Kathryn A. Rook, VMD, DACVD
Dr. Rook is currently an Assistant Professor of Clinical Dermatology at the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. She graduated from undergrad at the University of Pennsylvania in 2004 and then from the Veterinary School in 2008. Following this, she completed a rotating internship at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals. She returned to her Alma Mater for her dermatology residency. After residency she spent several years in specialty practice in New York City before returning to PennVet. Her dermatology interests include Cutaneous Lymphoma and management of immune-mediated diseases. When not in the hospital she enjoys running, exploring the Philadelphia restaurant scene, and spending time with her two cats, Jack and Thurman, and her Border Collie Mix, Wilhelmina (Willie).
Rook, K. A. Canine and Feline Cutaneous Epitheliotropic Lymphoma and Cutaneous Lymphocytosis Veterinary Clinics of North America – Small Animal Practice 49: 67-81, 2019.
Rook, K. A., Brown, D. C., Rankin, S. C., Morris, D. O. Case-control study of Staphylococcus lugdunensis infection isolates from small companion animals Veterinary Dermatology 23: 476-e90, 2012.
Wiley, J. L., Rook, K. A., Clifford, C. A., Gregor, T. P., Sorenmo, K. U. Efficacy of doxorubicin-based chemotherapy for non-resectable canine subcutaneous haemangiosarcoma Veterinary and Comparative Oncology 8: 221-233, 2010.
Zaph, C., Rook, K. A., Goldschmidt, M., Mohrs, M., Scott, P., Artis, D. Persistence and function of central and effector memory CD4+ T cells following infection with a gastrointestinal helminth Journal of Immunology 177: 511-518, 2006.
Clinical Specialties:
Canine cutaneous epitheliotropic T cell lymphoma, Immunologic basis of dermatologic disease
Hospital & Services:
Education:
VMD (Veterinary Medicine) University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, 2008
Board Certification:
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Dermatology
Contact:
University of Pennsylvania
School of Veterinary Medicine
3800 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104