Education and Training
In 2015, I earned my Bachelor of Science in Physics, Magna
Cum Laude at Yale University, and in 2020, received my
Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Rochester
School of Medicine and Dentistry.

Philosophy
I believe in partnering with patients to provide care
that aligns with their values and goals. I care for people
of all ages and enjoy providing full-spectrum primary
care to entire families, from infants and children to
their parents and grandparents. My approach is weight
inclusive and includes health at every size principles.
I am passionate about health equity, antiracism, body
positivity, and reproductive justice.

Special Interests
I have a special interest in gynecologic and sexual
health care, gender-affirming care, and caring for
those with eating disorders.

Personal Interests
I was born and raised in Rochester. I love spending
time outside with my family and dog, Dandelion.

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor of Clinical Family Medicine (Part-Time) - Department of Family Medicine (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Residency, Family Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2021 - 2023

Internship, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2020 - 2021

Education

MD | University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry (USA). 2020

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

5.0

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

5.0

During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

5.0

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

5.0

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

5.0

Patient Comments

Wish I had been working with her many years ago

Aug 22, 2024

Dr Harmer is *the best*.

Aug 18, 2024

Dr. Harmer and her staff were, kind, attentive and professional. I believe she has a very bright future.

Jul 28, 2024

I do highly appreciate Dr. Harmer's professionalism, emotional support and keen follow up not only regarding my visit problem but also my older medical conditions.

Jul 13, 2024

5.0

Good

Jul 04, 2024

5.0

She is kind and compassionate. I'm glad I found her!

Jun 28, 2024

5.0

Amazing experience! Looking forward to my next visit.

Jun 28, 2024

5.0

Dr. Harmer is legitimately the best doctor I have seen in my adult life. I have mental and emotional health issues and I avoid the doctor. When I was young, we had a "health center" right up the road that was associated with our local hospital. We would visit whenever necessary, the doctors knew our names and our families, and I felt very good about my care. As I grew up, I saw doctors who were not like that and I started to develop a distrust. Dr. Harmer and the team at her location have rebuilt that trust almost over night. Dr. Harmer should be commended for her exceptional skills and aptitude and also for her deep, deep humanity.

Jun 28, 2024

5.0

I don't have any complaints!

Jun 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Harmer is the best Dr I've ever had! She listens intently and is very compassionate! She's been there through every step of the way with my testosterone meds. I just can't say enough good about her!!

Jun 20, 2024

5.0

Not sure of anyone's name but everyone has been great there!

Jun 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Harmer is our new primary care doctor and she is fantastic. She listens, she cares, she responds. She is great!

Jun 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Harmer. She is knowledgeable, caring, and professional!. I feel fortunate to have her as my primary care doctor.

Jun 16, 2024

5.0

Great experience

Jun 15, 2024

5.0

I haven't had a poor experience yet

Jun 11, 2024

5.0

She is very open and receptive to everything I have to say and I feel comfortable sharing with her. I feel like she actually cares about my well-being.

Jun 11, 2024

5.0

I absolutely love this practice so far. The atmosphere is peaceful and everyone is genuinely kind which really helps me focus on my appointment and care plan, rather than disturbances or anxieties around me. I even had a good experience calling in with an urgent question, where in the past I've felt like an inconvenience at other practices. Great reception staff, techs, nurses and doctors.

Jun 11, 2024

5.0

A physical' is now mere observation and vitals. I like it. Thank You for excellent care. I feel that I am receiving the best care possible.

May 13, 2024

5.0

I'm so very grateful to the hospital and staff at Strong. Thank You.

May 13, 2024

5.0

Overall excellent.

May 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Harmer - amazing and kind, lucky to have her as a physician. Nurses were fantastic too, cheerful and conversational

May 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Harmer listened to concerns and responded appropriately and with kindness

May 10, 2024

5.0

[...] It was great as is

May 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Harmer was absolutely excellent!

May 09, 2024

5.0

Very nice and remembers me.

May 03, 2024

5.0

Clear kind and concise

May 03, 2024

5.0

I greatly appreciate the warm and welcoming environment and the time that Dr. Harmer spent listening to my concerns.

Apr 29, 2024

5.0

My primary care doctor left & I was referred to Dr. Harmer. I was worried because I really liked my doctor but Dr. Harmer is wonderful & I expect to have the same relationship with her. Change is difficult.

Apr 26, 2024

5.0

Satisfied.

Apr 23, 2024

5.0

Top notch service friendly and always helpful

Apr 18, 2024

5.0

Dr Catherine Harmer was really nice and super easy to be with. She listened to me and my concerns and had solid feedback

Apr 18, 2024

5.0

I believe that Dr. Harmer is likely the best primary care physician that I have ever had. She listens to me and is willing to tackle my extraordinarily complex medical background.

Apr 18, 2024

5.0

Dr Harmer is seriously the best primary care doctor I have ever seen. Listens, helps, and genuinely cares about her patients and their health. I recommend her to everyone!l, she's the greatest!

Apr 13, 2024

5.0

Dr Harmer! Can't say enough nice things about her, seriously. She's everything a PCP should be and more!

Apr 13, 2024

5.0

[...] All was great.

Apr 13, 2024

5.0

I have a very good impression regarding Dr. Harmer. She is energetic and knowledgeable, and took time to talk about all of my health concerns. I feel very confident in her ability to provide excellent health care.

Apr 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Harmer is great!

Apr 01, 2024

5.0

I am just happy and grateful

Mar 27, 2024

5.0

[...] It was fantastic this was a new patient appointment after 20 years with the same dr who closed his practice so I was nervous. It was an amazing experience. We got so much done and everyone was kind and helpful. I've already recommended the practice to others

Mar 27, 2024

5.0

It may have been the best doctor visit that I ever had. She is an excellent doctor.

Mar 19, 2024

4.6

Good

Mar 17, 2024

5.0

Best doctor I've ever had!!

Mar 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Catherine Harmer is BEYOND AMAZING, all the way through! I could not have a better PCP. Furthermore, so far every single staff member in that office has been exceptionally wonderful.

Mar 13, 2024

5.0

Catherine Harmer cares about her patients. She is very good

Mar 09, 2024

5.0

It is okay at this point in timw

Feb 28, 2024

5.0

Please continue the good job....

Feb 22, 2024

5.0

For me, going to the Wilmot cancer center or the Family care with Dr Harmer is like visiting family members, not going to an hospital as a worried patient...

Feb 22, 2024

5.0

Recently, I changed GP as the [prior one retired. I was very impressed with Dr. Harmer knowledge of my file and my health status, which is quite complex and exceptional. I have nothing but positive things to say about Dr. Harmer's care as well as the entire team at this facility.

Feb 22, 2024

5.0

It was my first time meeting her so, really cant 100% rate her as 10 because we are very new to each other! But she definitely provided assurances and made me comfortable.

Feb 21, 2024

5.0

This was the first time I saw Dr. Harmer because my previous provider went elsewhere. I thought she was wonderful! She was caring, patient, and thorough.

Feb 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Harmer is excellent.

Feb 15, 2024

5.0

Assessed problems well allows & respects my opinions, wishes.

Feb 13, 2024

5.0

Good experience, all phases.

Feb 13, 2024

5.0

The most wonderful and thorough doctor ever!

Jan 29, 2024

5.0

Unfortunately I don't remember names, but EVERYONE in this location seems to be beyond wonderful! (Two visits so far. PCP changed.)

Jan 29, 2024

5.0

I am very grateful Manhattan Square Family Medicine made Dr. German and Dr. Harmer available to me. I feel safe and comfortable sharing with them. They listen well and always pay attention to my needs.

Jan 26, 2024

5.0

Excellent care and compassion.

Jan 26, 2024

5.0

[...] My experience was excellent.

Jan 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Harmer paid close attention to my wishes and experience with lifestyle changes before considering medication in one area.

Jan 25, 2024

5.0

Good recommendationsThoughtful and responsive listener

Jan 25, 2024

5.0

My previous Dr moved on to infectious disease study. First time seeing this Dr and was skeptical cause my minor health problems. It went way better than I had hoped. She knew all my history and helped some new concerns. She was perfect.

Jan 19, 2024

5.0

This was my first appointment with Dr. Harmer and she was great! I'm so happy to have her as my new primary care doctor. She was so attentive & showed concern for my health and needs.

Dec 22, 2023

5.0

This was my first time ever meeting this Dr and her staff and they were very professional in their "Jobs", I wouldn't change my Dr but I would go too this Dr again if I had too.

Dec 22, 2023

5.0

I'm comfortable with my medical care at this facility [...]

Dec 22, 2023

5.0

Dr. Harmer is a breath of fresh air! This was my first visit to her and she walked in with a smile and sat down to get to know me before conducting my routine physical exam. She actively listened to me and supported me in my decision making. She offered NO judgements on my less than healthy choices (cigarette smoking) and offered additional resources for me should I make different decisions.

Dec 19, 2023

5.0

This was my first visit to Midtown Family Medicine and I was MORE than pleased! This practice and their staff blew every other practice I have been to [...] OUT OF THE WATER!

Dec 19, 2023

5.0

[...] The openness and responsiveness of Dr. Harmer and Midtown Family medicine gives me hope. [...] Dr. Harmer actually apologized that this has been my experience and assured me that she has no plans to go anywhere for a long time. (See, breath of fresh air.) [...]

Dec 19, 2023

5.0

I feel grateful to have Dr. Harmer as my new physician. I felt seen and heard and not rushed.Very unusual in these times. She truly cares about her patients.

Dec 11, 2023

5.0

Dr Harmer is a compassionate, caring physician. I came in for a new patient visit and I felt she truly took the time to get to know me as a person. Very good experience.

Dec 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Catherine Harmer, this was a first visit with a new provider, she was fantastic very attentive, answered all questions.

Dec 11, 2023

5.0

Very attentive to my needs and did a great job of explaining the injury and making sure I got immediate treatment.

Dec 09, 2023

Dr. Harmer is the best Dr I've ever had. She's compassionate and actually [...] about her patients. It's nice for a change!

Dec 08, 2023

5.0

I'm pleased with my new doctor.

Dec 07, 2023

5.0

All Good

Dec 07, 2023

5.0

My provider is exceptional in her attention to my physical and psychological health and is a wonderful ally in keeping me motivated to take care of myself. I highly recommend her!

Dec 06, 2023

5.0

I have been at Highland Family Medicine since 2005. The only reason I left was to stay with Dr. Harmer because she is someone I trust to give me honest information without pressure to take meds I don't want to take. She's a fabulous physician for all the right reasons!

Dec 06, 2023

5.0

This was my initial visit to my new PCP. I thought the meeting went quite well and am looking forward to my next visit with her.

Dec 06, 2023

5.0

Dr Harmer and the nurse who gave me the shot were excellent. Dr Harmer was very attentive and concerned about addressing my health needs. Received excellent care.

Dec 06, 2023

5.0

Ms Harmer was very attentive and showed deep concern respectfully.

Oct 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. Harmer is an amazing provider! Best Dr I've ever had! She makes you feel welcome and comfortable and u can tell she cares about her patients!!

Sep 20, 2023