Dr. Nicole Annest is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic surgeon with a passion for providing individualized, high-quality care to patients of all ages. She specializes in the prevention, detection, and treatment of skin cancer, and also treats other disorders of the skin, hair, and nails. Dr. Annest’s formal education and training include:
- Cornell University (Ithaca, NY) – BS, Biology
- Colorado State University (Fort Collins, CO) – MS, Cellular and Molecular Radiation Biology
- University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (Denver, CO) – Doctor of Medicine
- HealthOne/Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Hospital (Denver, CO) – Transitional Medicine Internship
- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (Iowa City, IA) – Dermatology Residency
- Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital (La Jolla, CA) – Mohs Micrographic Surgery Fellowship
Dr. Annest has been the recipient of several awards and honors during her prestigious career, including “Top Doctor in Mohs Surgery” in 2020-2022, “Top Doctor in Dermatology” in 2020 and 2023, and “Top 1% Patient Satisfaction Physician” with Kaiser Permanente Colorado. She has participated in several clinical research studies and presentations, and contributed to multiple medical journals. She is the chair of the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) CME and Education Committee, is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), and served as the founding chair of KPCO Skin Cancer Excellence in Cancer Care Committee (ECCC), to name a few.
She has volunteered her services to patients in need in Kampala, Uganda, Africa, Denver, Colorado, and Malawi, Africa.
In her spare time, Dr. Annest enjoys running half-marathons, cross-fit, coaching soccer, and volunteering.