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Kate Elizabeth Skipton, MD
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Sands Family YMCA
351 North Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424
About Me
Certified Specialties
Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Residency, Resident, UPMC Williamsport (USA). 2013 - 2016
Residency, Resident, Williamsport Hospital & Medical Center. 2013 - 2016
Education
MD | Ohio State University College of Medicine. 2013
Ratings & Comments
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Patient Comments
We need more like her.
Sep 18, 2025
Dr Skipton is wonderful
Sep 12, 2025
Love Dr. Skipton a d the staff!
Sep 10, 2025
Dr. Skipton is one of the very best providers I have ever had.
Aug 15, 2025
Dr. Skipton is a wonderful, caring doctor
Jul 31, 2025
Dr Skipton is great and very helpful.
Jul 30, 2025
Dr. Skipton is thorough. I feel heard and feel she really tries to find solutions.
Jul 21, 2025
I have planta fiasco and the doctor had given me things to do at previous appointment and my condition hasn't gotten better so being referred to podiatrist She was explaining and preparing for things the podiatrist might suggest
Jul 19, 2025
Dr Skipton is wonderful, I have had female Drs for many years and she ranks right at the top.
Jul 13, 2025
Excellant!
Jul 12, 2025
Doctor is great! One of best doctors I have had in 75 years. Really cares for my best health.
Jul 11, 2025
Very well through and understand.
Jul 05, 2025
I am very pleased with Dr Skipton. I came to this practice with a long established relationship with my former Primary Care Physician and had some doubts about how my care would be....BUT I am VERY pleased with Dr Skipton. She doesn't rush me, always listens to my concerns and addresses them including my opinion in the process of my care. I feel very fortunate to have connected with her for my care.
Jul 05, 2025
My doctor is AWESOME!
Jun 28, 2025
My care provider was a great listener and attentive to my needs
Jun 22, 2025
Dr. Provided reference to specialist and expressed confidence in her choice for me. I was able to schedule an appointment for a few days later.
Jun 17, 2025
Dr Skipton did research before changing to another medication and between the two of us came to a joint decision
Jun 16, 2025
She was so good as usual
Jun 15, 2025
Comprehensive physical, my concerns were addressed, a plan was developed which I agreed with.
Jun 06, 2025
We love Dr. Skipton I also love that she has small children/relatable.
May 22, 2025
Very good
May 07, 2025
Dr Skipton is exceptionally thorough and knowledgeable!
Apr 16, 2025
Dr Skipton was amazing
Apr 13, 2025
Always professional, knowledgeable and caring.
Apr 12, 2025
Dr. Skipton is very nice but always seems very rushed and robotic during my appointments. [...] She did evaluate all the issues I expressed to her, but it never feels like she spends more than 30 seconds on each one. Honestly I'm not even sure if this issue is her fault [...].
Apr 11, 2025
Dr Skipton is one of the best Drs I have had in years. She is empathetic and caring in my issues.
Apr 11, 2025
Thank you, Dr. Skipton for always taking the time to listen to me and actually show that you were paying attention. Your devotion is appreciated.
Apr 11, 2025
I am very thankful I have Dr Skipton as my primary care MD. She is well-informed, kind and competent.
Apr 09, 2025
Dr. Skipton Is very professional, caring and compassionate.
Apr 06, 2025
My doctor has a warm, down-to-earth manner and always listens to me.
Mar 29, 2025
Nurse was great. But Dr Skipton was amazingly intelligent of both my unusual condition as well as familiar [...]. I especially appreciated her teaching skills and confident demeanor.
Mar 28, 2025
Wonderful physician.
Mar 06, 2025
Dr. Skipton was knowledgeable and thorough during my visit. She reassured me re: my concerns and offered several options to consider. Great listener.
Feb 27, 2025
This whole office conducts themselves with the utmost level of professionalism and care for the patient at all times.
Feb 15, 2025
Dr Skipton listens and find options and helps to educate me about those options in order for me to make an informed decision
Feb 12, 2025
Dr Skipton and her nurses are wonderful.
Feb 09, 2025
Dr. Skipton is great! She takes her time with me and really listens.
Jan 26, 2025
[...] I love my provider [...]
Jan 24, 2025
Great
Jan 22, 2025
Helpful & concerned.
Jan 21, 2025
I really like Dr Skipton
Jan 20, 2025
Already have referred many to Dr. Kate Skipton - She is fantastic!
Jan 16, 2025
Dr Skipton is wonderful!
Jan 15, 2025
Great
Jan 09, 2025
Very happy with Dr Skipton
Dec 23, 2024
Although I have clinical knowledge of my reason for my visit Dr. Skipton extrapolated further. She was professional and provided a clearer understanding of information of which I was unaware I lacked. Thumbs up!
Dec 20, 2024
I'm so grateful to have Dr. Skipton as my primary care doctor. She is very caring, compassionate, and professional. I have full confidence in her advice and care.
Dec 20, 2024
She was very rude [...].
Dec 15, 2024
I am very grateful that Dr. Skipton promptly wrote and submitted a letter to Dr. Evangelisti regarding my need for breast reduction.
Dec 09, 2024
Wonderful, professional care!
Dec 09, 2024
Dr. Kate Skipton is a true professional, and I feel confident having my health care in her "capable hands!" She is intelligent, caring and compassionate.
Dec 09, 2024
Very good experience
Dec 06, 2024
Dr. Skipton is always pleasant, helpful, caring.
Nov 26, 2024
Dr. Skipton is terrific! She's the best!
Nov 17, 2024
Excellent
Nov 17, 2024
Fast easy to get to and quick to be seen
Nov 16, 2024
After my Dr of 35 years retired. Dr Skipton was recommended by many of my friends I am truly grateful to be one of her patients
Sep 20, 2024
This was my first visit with Dr. Skipton. She is very professional and caring and listened carefully to and answered all my concerns. I have full confidence in her care and feel very fortunate to have her as my primary care doctor.
Sep 06, 2024
Dr Skipton is a wonderful doctor, who cares about me as her patient, and I appreciate her thoroughness.
Sep 03, 2024
Only good things to say about Dr. Skipton. Happy she is my doctor.
Aug 02, 2024
Experience is always great with Dr. Skipton
Jul 21, 2024
Fantastic Dr
Jul 20, 2024
I have already recommended Dr. Kate Skipton to several people.
Jul 15, 2024
Skipton is excellent very professional and thorough takes her time
Jul 14, 2024
This was one of my best doctor experiences ever I was very pleased.
Jul 12, 2024
Have a very good relationship with Dr. Skipton.
Jul 12, 2024
First appointment with new provider after many years with previous PCP, she seemed to have reviewed my history and meds before visit and was ready for my appointment. Very impressed at this point!
Mar 13, 2024
Dr Skipton is a wonderful Dr. I've been very fortunate to get the best women Drs for years [...].
Mar 05, 2024
Good experience
Mar 05, 2024
We are ver fortunate to have Dr. Skipton as. Our primary care provider
Jan 21, 2024
This was my first introduction to this provider so it is too soon for me to know about confidence and recommending but she was very nice and easy to talk to.
Jan 13, 2024
Very good! Thank You Dr Skipton.
Jan 12, 2024
All very good. Very satisfied w/dr. & nurses and office staff.
Jan 02, 2024
Dr. Skipton is very nice, listens & answers all questions.
Dec 27, 2023
So grateful I am able to have Dr. Skipton as my PCP. She is wonderful and has a great team.
Dec 22, 2023
I have not rated anything at the highest level in my life more than a very few times. In this case, I can honestly rate Dr. Skipton and her staff as a God's send. I'm amazed at her generosity and level of caring and responsiveness.
Dec 05, 2023
My respect and appreciation for Dr. Skipton is at a most remarkable level. I NEVER rank performance consistently at the highest level. Yet I can confidently do so for Dr. Skipton.
Nov 30, 2023
She was very understanding on my approach to my health.
Nov 09, 2023
The doctor and staff very friendly and made my visit very pleasant
Nov 08, 2023
Always notifies me personally about lab test results that need attention.
Oct 25, 2023
Dr. Skipton is outstanding! Her nurse (Bri) and the office staff are terrific.
Oct 11, 2023
I couldn't be more happy to be accepted for care by Dr Skipton, and specifically sought her due to her admirable reputation among patients. She is a delight.
Oct 07, 2023
I feel Dr. Skiption is a very competent, compassionate and responsive provider. I am grateful to have her as my medical provider!
Sep 20, 2023
Dr Skipton is truly a great doctor. She listens very well to the patient and helps them very well. She goes above and beyond you
Sep 11, 2023
It was all good.
Sep 06, 2023
Whenever I visit, I feel listened to by Dr. Skipton. She takes the time to answer my questions and concerns without hurrying.
Aug 29, 2023
Everyone in the office was kind, helpful and understanding.
Jul 31, 2023
Little to no wait time to see provider, She did NOT hurry me out the door rather spent time answering all my questions and addressing any of my concerns
Jul 23, 2023
Great job
Jul 12, 2023
Dr. Skipton is very knowledgeable and helpful and very quick to respond to any concerns.
Jul 08, 2023
This visit was very good, especially since the last provider at another facility caused my blood pressure to go up & not come down for at least a few hours after the visit.
Jun 30, 2023
I'm more wary of some prescription medications than Dr. Skipton is. However, I respect her expertise very much.
Jun 26, 2023
A refreshing visit - Dr. listened to my issues & made recommendations. Dr. very professional but also understanding of my needs.
Apr 06, 2023
This was my first visit with her (new patient). She was great, and I'm glad I chose this practice for the future.
Mar 25, 2023
Dr. Skipton has been wonderful and I feel fortunate to have her as my PCP
Mar 25, 2023
My first visit to Dr. Skipton made for a really good first impression. I have already recommended her to a few of my neighbors who have also relocated to the area from different states and who are in need of a new PCP.
Mar 25, 2023
Dr. Kate Skipton and her staff have a great group and a "happy office."
Jan 26, 2023
First time seeing Dr. Skipton she was friendly and direct about my problem. It did not present as text book shingles but certainly she said symptoms sounded and appeared very shingles like. No samples could be obtained at that time but the treatment is currently working well!
Jan 25, 2023
Excellent was given from the staff and the medical providers. Very caring and gave unrushed time for my questions and conxetns.
Dec 01, 2022
I have referred family members to this provider. I am very happy to have her as my primary care physician.
Dec 01, 2022