Dr. Orlick
Katherine A. Orlick, M.D., is a board-certified dermatologist in Tucson, Arizona and was one of the founders of Foothills Dermatology & Facial Plastic Surgery, now Foothills Dermatology. Born on the East Coast, she later relocated to the Phoenix area with her family.
Rigorous Education & Training
Dr. Katherine Orlick is a graduate of Duke University with a bachelors of science degree in biomedical engineering. She received her medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine, graduating with high honors. She then returned to Arizona to complete a pediatric residency at the University of Arizona. While a pediatric resident, she received several teaching awards. Dr. Orlick completed a second residency, dermatology, also from the University of Arizona. She earned board certification in both pediatrics and dermatology.
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Achievements as a Dermatologist
Upon completing her medical training, Dr. Orlick began practicing dermatology in Tucson, Arizona. She was the Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the University of Arizona for approximately one and a half years before joining a local large dermatology group. Dr. Orlick also treats adult populations, specializing in general, surgical and cosmetic dermatology treatments.
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Dr. Orlick is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. She is a member of the Tucson Dermatology Society. She is involved with several volunteer organizations here in Tucson, including staffing an annual skin cancer screening clinic at the Arizona Desert Museum.
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From 2015-2018, Dr. Orlick was selected each year by her fellow physicians as one of the Best Doctors in America®. This honor means a physician is among the approximately 4% of U.S. doctors selected by their peers as being someone from whom they would seek care for themselves and loved ones. Additionally, she has been named a RealSelf Top Doctor in recognition of her continued commitment to sharing knowledge with patients as well as one of the Best Dermatologists in Tucson by ThreeBestRated.
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Family & Personal Interests
Dr. Orlick has been married for over 20 years to LTC Douglas Little, M.D., who is a Concierge Physician at Executive Healthcare & Aviation Medicine, and previously was the State Surgeon for the Arizona Army National Guard. They live here in Tucson with their 4 children, where Dr. Orlick enjoys cooking, reading and spending time with her family.
