Margaret M. Cocks
( out of 140 reviews )

Margaret M. Cocks, MD, PhD

Languages spoken: English, French, Polish

Clinical Locations

Midvalley Health Center Dermatology

Dermatology
Murray
801-581-2955

Sugar House Health Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2000

Veterans Administration Medical Center

Dermatology Clinic
Salt Lake City

  • Dr. Margaret Cocks is a dermatologist and dermatopathologist who specializes in the diagnosis and management of vulvar dermatoses, including lichen sclerosus, lichen planus and lichen simplex chronicus. She also sees patients for general dermatology including common skin disorders such as acne, rosacea, skin cancer, and eczema. Her laboratory interests include the diagnosis of autoimmune blistering diseases and immunodermatology.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Dermatology (Dermatology)
    American Board of Pathology (Anatomic & Clinical)
    American Board of Pathology (Sub: Dermatopathology)

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 140 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety.
    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    October 18, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    I was extremely impressed with Dr. Cocks. She listened carefully and answered all my questions. So glad I found her.

    October 04, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Cocks is extremely knowledgable, helpful and caring. She asked many questions to get to the bottom of some pain I've been experiencing for nearly a year. I felt much better after my appointment

    September 27, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    I found Dr. Cocks very attentive, gentle, and understanding. She made me feel comfortable during the entire procedure.

    September 22, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Cocks listens to my concerns and provides feedback. She is well versed in her field of dermatology. Always upbeat in her attitude.

    September 17, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Muy amable y muy eficiente

    July 19, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Cocks was great, she kept area sterile, clean, she washed her hands, she listens to your concerns, and is very knowledgeable, her and her staff are very organized, follow-up for after care was very clear, wasn't waiting very long to get into appt. I would recommend Dr. Cocks.

    July 15, 2024
    UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

    She's knowledgeable, professional and friendly

    July 05, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Cocks provided a high level of care which included detailed lay-person vocab explanations, thorough examinations, and some funny jokes too! I would trust any family or friends skin to her care.

    July 04, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Cocks is highly recommended - She was very thourough in the annual check-up.

    See More Patient Comments

  • Dr. Margaret Cocks is a dermatologist and dermatopathologist who specializes in the diagnosis and management of vulvar dermatoses, including lichen sclerosus, lichen planus and lichen simplex chronicus. She also sees patients for general dermatology including common skin disorders such as acne, rosacea, skin cancer, and eczema. Her laboratory interests include the diagnosis of autoimmune blistering diseases and immunodermatology.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Dermatology -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Dermatology (Dermatology)
    American Board of Pathology (Anatomic & Clinical)
    American Board of Pathology (Sub: Dermatopathology)

    Education history

    Residency Dermatology - University of Utah School of Medicine Chief Resident
    Residency Dermatology - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Fellowship Dermatopathology - University of Virginia School of Medicine Fellow
    Residency Anatomic and Clinical Pathology - Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Chief Resident
    Residency Anatomic and Clinical Pathology - Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - St Mary Medical Center-UCLA Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine M.D.
    Doctoral Training History and Philosophy of Science - University of Cambridge Ph.D.
    Undergraduate History of Science, History of Medicine - Yale University B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Jensen NC, Cocks M, Brintz BJ, Stoff B, Cipriano SD (2023). Structured Case-Based Ethics Discussion for Trainees and Faculty on Dermatopathology. MedEdPORTAL, 19, 11314. (Read full article)
    2. Cocks MM (2022). A Starter Guide to Immunofluorescence Testing in Dermatology. Cutis, 108(5), E23-E26. (Read full article)
    3. Cocks MM, Mills AM (2021). The Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor LAG-3 and Its Ligand GAL-3 in Vulvar Squamous Neoplasia. Int J Gynecol Pathol. (Read full article)
    4. Cocks MM (2021). The Genital Examination in Dermatologic Practice. Cutis, 107(2), E29-E32. (Read full article)
    5. Cocks M, Chaux A, Jenson EG, Miller JA, Rodriguez Pena MDC, Tregnago AC, Taheri D, Eich ML, Sharma R, Vang R, Netto GJ (2020). Immune checkpoint status and tumor microenvironment in vulvar squamous cell carcinoma. Virchows Arch, 477(1), 93-102. (Read full article)
    6. Cocks MM (2017). A challenging and rewarding time: The early days of graduate medical education in dermatology. J Med Biogr, 27(3), 173-178. (Read full article)
    7. Cocks M, Sander I, Crain B (2018). Frequency of Dermatologic Findings at Autopsy. J Forensic Sci, 63(6), 1867-1869. (Read full article)
    8. Cocks M, Rehman J, Barker N, Auerbach J, Cowper S, Rodic N (2018). How to take better photomicrographs: A step-wise approach. J Cutan Pathol, 45(6), 412-415. (Read full article)
    9. Cocks M, Helmke E, Meyers CA, Fayad L, McCarthy E, James AW (2018). Bizarre parosteal osteochondromatous proliferation: 16 Cases with a focus on histologic variability. J Orthop, 15(1), 138-142. (Read full article)
    10. Cocks M, Moulton CA, Luu S, Cil T (2013). What surgeons can learn from athletes: mental practice in sports and surgery. J Surg Educ, 71(2), 262-9. (Read full article)
    11. Cocks MM (2013). Defying the odds: Dr Ricky Kanee Schachter. JAMA Dermatol, 149(12), 1399. (Read full article)
    12. Fuller J, Olszewski MM (2017). Medical History in Canadian Undergraduate Medical Education, 1939-2012. Can Bull Med Hist, 30(2), 199-209. (Read full article)
    13. Olszewski MM (2011). Dr. Auzoux's botanical teaching models and medical education at the universities of Glasgow and Aberdeen. Stud Hist Philos Biol Biomed Sci, 42(3), 285-96. (Read full article)

    Review

    1. Cocks MM (2021). Dermatoethics for Dermatology Residents. [Review]. Cutis, 107(6), E15-E17. (Read full article)
    2. Cocks M, Porcu P, Wick MR, Gru AA (2019). Recent Advances in Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma: Diagnostic and Prognostic Considerations. [Review]. Surg Pathol Clin, 12(3), 783-803. (Read full article)

    Case Report

    1. Lee J, Flowers RH, Cocks MM, Noland MB (2018). Necrobiosis lipoidica associated with sarcoidosis. J Cutan Pathol, 45(12), 944-948. (Read full article)
    2. Li L, Ward B, Cocks M, Kheradmand A, Francis HW (2016). IgG4-Related Disease of Bilateral Temporal Bones. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol, 126(3), 236-240. (Read full article)