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Board Certification
American Board of Dermatology (Dermatology)American Board of Pathology (Anatomic & Clinical)American Board of Pathology (Sub: Dermatopathology)Patient Rating
4.9 /5( out of 224 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
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June 28, 2025MIDVALLEYShe is a doctor who cares about me as a patient. [TRANSLATED]
June 21, 2025MIDVALLEYMargaret Maria Cocks, MD was very knowledgeable and kind when she was examining me. I had a lot of questions, and she answered all of them, which made me feel good when I left the office and relieved as well. I left the office feeling really good because Margaret Maria Cocks, MD helped me so much! Thank you Margaret Maria Cocks, MD.
June 20, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr Cocks is extremely nice -
June 17, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Cocks listened carefully to my concerns and provided excellent advice and medical care. I will continue to see Dr. Cocks for all upcoming dermatological appointments.
May 31, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERShe was able to keep me comfortable emotionally throughout the all-over scan for skin cancer. I'd say that is a good deal of caring and explaining.
May 11, 2025MIDVALLEYDr. Cocks is terrific. I appreciate the professional care she provides.
May 03, 2025MIDVALLEYA very positive experience!
April 26, 2025MIDVALLEYskill in dealing with a fairly common issue that for a senior patient might be anxiety producing, but manageable, confidence was restored
April 18, 2025MIDVALLEYDr Cocks & her assistant are wonderful. I'm extremely comfortable with both of them. I'm so happy I was referred to Dr. Cocks!
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Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments Dermatology -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
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
- Lehman JS, Fernandez AP, Leiferman KM, Brinster NK, Culton DA, Kim RH, North JP, Stoff BK, Camilleri MJ, Cocks MM, Elenitsas R, Fung MA, Grover RK, Jedrych JJ, Kuechle MK, McNiff JM, Moshiri AS, Motaparthi K, Murphy MJ, Nousari CH, Shalin SC, Zone JJ, Bridges AG (2025). Assessment of Cutaneous and Mucosal Direct Immunofluorescence Testing Practices in the US. JAMA Dermatol. (Read full article)
- 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)
- Cocks MM (2022). A Starter Guide to Immunofluorescence Testing in Dermatology. Cutis, 108(5), E23-E26. (Read full article)
- 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)
- Cocks MM (2021). The Genital Examination in Dermatologic Practice. Cutis, 107(2), E29-E32. (Read full article)
- 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)
- 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)
- Cocks M, Sander I, Crain B (2018). Frequency of Dermatologic Findings at Autopsy. J Forensic Sci, 63(6), 1867-1869. (Read full article)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Cocks MM (2013). Defying the odds: Dr Ricky Kanee Schachter. JAMA Dermatol, 149(12), 1399. (Read full article)
- 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)
- 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
- Stauder E, Topham C, Khouri A, Cocks M, DeShazo R, Zussman J, Madigan LM (2024). Cryptococcoid Sweet syndrome: A case report and literature review. [Review]. Int J Dermatol, 63(7), 895-899. (Read full article)
- Cocks MM (2021). Dermatoethics for Dermatology Residents. [Review]. Cutis, 107(6), E15-E17. (Read full article)
- 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
- Lee J, Flowers RH, Cocks MM, Noland MB (2018). Necrobiosis lipoidica associated with sarcoidosis. J Cutan Pathol, 45(12), 944-948. (Read full article)
- 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)
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