Positions

Professor

Dermatology
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX US

Addresses

Jamail Specialty Care Center (Clinic)

1977 Butler Street
Suite E6.200
Houston, TX 77030
United States

Education

MD from Baylor College of Medicine

01/1994 - Houston, TX United States

Internship at Baylor College of Medicine

01/1994 - Houston, Texas United States

Internal Medicine

Residency at Northwestern University Medical School

01/1995 - Chicago, Illinois United States

Dermatology

Certifications

American Board of Dermatology

Honors & Awards

The Fulbright and Jaworski Faculty Excellence Award, The Development of Enduring Educational Materials

Doctors' Choice Top Physicians in Houston Dermatology, Health and Fitness Sports Magazine

Sulzberger Institute for Dermatologic Education Grant

Author

Author of 5 books for medical and pre-medical students, including "Success in Medical School" and "Success on the Wards". These books are now required or recommended reading at over 1/3 of US medical schools

Professional Interests

• Diet and dermatology
• Allergic contact dermatitis

Professional Statement

I'm deeply committed to taking complex medical information and translating it into practical recommendations for patients.

As a physician, researcher, and author, I'm focused on developing and sharing my expertise. This has included the publication of over 50 articles in scientific journals, as well as 5 books. I also greatly enjoy working with and teaching our next generation of physicians.

Websites

Memberships

American Contact Dermatitis Society

Board of Directors

American Academy of Dermatology

Fellow