Dr. Katerina Warda practices medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.  Her areas of expertise are in complex medical dermatology, managing biologics, treating skin of color, challenging rashes, skin cancer detection, and dermoscopy (non-invasive skin cancer detection).  She has advanced training in neurotoxins, fillers, body contouring, and laser dermatology with an artistic eye for subtle rejuvenation.  Dr Warda enjoys treating patients of all ages and empowering her patients to improve their skin health and well-being.  Having been raised and trained in both NYC and Arizona, she brings a unique set of skills and experiences to her practice and is glad to return home to the valley of the sun.

Dr. Katerina Warda graduated Magna Cum Laude at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ, earning a B.S. degree in Biology with an emphasis in Physiology and a minor in Chemistry. She then obtained both her Master’s in Biomedical Science, as well as her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, at Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ.  Due to academic excellence Dr. Warda was inducted within her first year into the Sigma Sigma Phi Society (the national honor society for osteopathic medicine students).

Dr. Warda headed back to NY to complete her internship at the State University of New York- in Syracuse, and her dermatology residency at St. Barnabas Health System affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx.  Her exceptional skills led her to serve as Academic Chief Resident her 2nd year, and as Chief Resident her last year.  Training in New York City Dr. Warda consistently managed complex care with exposure to a variety of pathology in a multidisciplinary fashion.

She has published peer-reviewed research articles in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology as well as the International Journal of Dermatology. Dr. Warda also worked on melanoma research at the Mayo Clinic and participated in grant funded NIH research.  She looks forward to continuing her research endeavors here in the Valley.

Outside of work, she enjoys playing tennis, hiking, and going on long walks. She likes to paint as well as complete jigsaw puzzles. Above all, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, especially her three nieces.  A fun fact about Dr Warda is that she and her twin sister are the middle children amongst a total of 6 siblings, all of whom reside in Phoenix! She is excited to bring her experiences from New York City to Arizona and continue her passion of caring for those in her community.