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Edigin Health is a Premier multispecialty Dermatology and Rheumatology Clinic with a specialized focus on patients with skin of color. We are experts in Skin of Color Dermatology, autoimmune skin diseases, and conditions that overlap between rheumatology and dermatology. Located in Spring, Texas, we serve patients throughout the Greater Houston area, including those seeking specialized care from across Texas and beyond. Edigin Health is led by Dr. Edigin, a dermatologist and board-certified rheumatologist. He is one of a handful of physicians in the United States with dual training in both specialties. His unique background allows him to provide comprehensive, integrative care for patients with complex autoimmune conditions. Dr. Edigin has extensive experience caring for diverse patient populations, including patients with skin of color. He is also board-certified in lifestyle medicine and incorporates evidence-based lifestyle and integrative medicine into his approach to patient care.

Dr. Joseph Sedrak is among the first elite dermatologists in the nation to earn board certification in micrographic dermatologic surgery and is double board-certified in both dermatology and micrographic dermatologic surgery. A native of southern California, Joseph Sedrak, MD, FAAD, FACMS, FASDS, relocated to Houston over a decade ago to raise his family and build a dedicated dermatology practice. Today, at Texas Skin Center, with locations in Houston, Pearland, Webster, and Kingwood, Texas, Dr. Sedrak continues to serve patients of all ages in the greater Houston area with his expertise as a board-certified dermatologist. Exceptionally trained in all aspects of dermatology, including surgical, medical, and cosmetic procedures, Dr. Sedrak maintains his enthusiasm and passion for state-of-the-art techniques and treatments to improve the health and wellness of all his patients.

Dr. Sedrak finished at the top of his class in medical school at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Ranked #1 among the graduating physicians, he finished with a perfect 4.0 GPA. He continued his training in general surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles. After that, he completed his intensive dermatology residency at Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California, where he continued his impressive accomplishments, ranking in the top percent of dermatologists nationwide.

His dedication to advanced training and education led Dr. Sedrak to pursue a fellowship in Mohs surgery and procedural dermatology, where he was honored to train with world-renowned Mohs surgeon, Dr. Abel Torres, past-president of the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Sedrak also studied with plastic surgeons so he could develop advanced skills in skin surgery, allowing him to treat complex cases.

In addition to his fellowship in Mohs surgery and procedural dermatology, Dr. Sedrak is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and has authored textbook chapters for dermatologists and dermatology students. In the last 10 years in practice, Dr. Sedrak has successfully treated over 10,000 skin cancers and remains a leader in the field of dermatology.

When not helping improve lives at his practice, Dr. Sedrak is a dedicated husband to his wife, dermatologist Silvia Sedrak, DO, and a father to their four daughters.

 

 

 

 

Dr. Whitney Latin is a Board-Certified Dermatologist and Fellow of the American Academy of
Dermatology.

Dr. Latin received her Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from Brown University. She then earned her
medical degree from The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, where she received
the Deans Fellowship award and a Distinction in Community Health. After an internship in Internal
Medicine at NYU Long Island Hospital, she completed her dermatology residency at the Icahn School of
Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, where she served as dermatology Chief Resident.
Throughout her training, Dr. Latin has worked on a variety of research projects and has contributed to
posters and peer-reviewed publications on various dermatological conditions including psoriasis and
skin cancer.

Dr. Latin’s clinical interests include inflammatory skin diseases, acne, hair loss, and pigmentary
disorders. She seeks to improve and maintain the health and beauty of her patient’s skin and hair by
working together as partners in achieving their medical goals. Dr. Latin is a member of the Women’s
Dermatologic Society, Skin of Color Society, and American Academy of Dermatology.
Outside of work, Dr. Latin enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and baking.

Dr. Heather Kornmehl joined Texas Skin Center in 2024. She received her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine, after completing her residency training as a Dermatologist; she practiced Dermatology in the Houston area before entering a fellowship in Mohs Micrographic and Dermatologic Surgery. She is highly skilled in treating all conditions of the skin & nails (medical dermatology) and the gold-standard surgical micrographic removal of skin cancers (Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma & Melanoma). She has extensive training in this surgical technique which is tissue-sparing and provides patients with a 95-99% cure rate and the best cosmetic outcome possible. At Texas Skin Center Dr. Kornmehl offers her skills in General Dermatology, and Surgery to patients in the greater Houston area. She is experienced in clinical research and public speaking. When not at work, Dr. Kornmehl enjoys spending time with her husband and children, enjoying the outdoors and the Houston culinary scene. Outside of the office Dr. Kornmehl can also be found on social media where she has cultivated a significant following on sites such as TikTok and Instagram where she uses her platform to engage and educate users on a range of topics and skin conditions and treatment. Dr. Heather Kornmehl, MD is double board certified in Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. She is accepting new and returning patients for Surgical, Medical and Cosmetic dermatology visits at our Kingwood, River Oaks and Pearland locations.

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Dr. Egesi is the owner of Humble Dermatology and was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Houston with a BSc. in Biology and was inducted into the Golden Key Honor Society. She earned a chance at the internationally recognized Baylor College of Medicine for her medical education where she also graduated top of her class. She completed her internship and residency in dermatology at the University of Cincinnati and served as chief resident and became a board-certified dermatologist. Living in Ohio afforded her the pleasure of the breathtaking beauty of the four seasons in their climate and how to survive the winter among other things. She moved back home after her residency to Humble, Texas to become the first dermatologist to practice in the area. Dr. Egesi also received her MBA from Texas A&M Corpus Christi. She is an expert in all aspects of dermatology including medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology with special interest and highly skilled in the treatment alopecia (hair loss) and complex dermatological cases. Her deep appreciation for the challenges of eruptions that can affect the skin and the various presentations makes Dr. Egesi a collected and caring physician who is widely admired by peers and patients alike. Dr. Egesi’s “Patient First” philosophy in medicine motivates her to deliver superior service in her pursuit to improve the quality of life of her patients and create a pleasant experience with every encounter.

In her spare time, she enjoys traveling with her husband and five wonderful children and looks forward to serving the Humble and Kingwood communities for years to come.

Dr. Joseph Sedrak is among the first elite dermatologists in the nation to earn board certification in micrographic dermatologic surgery and is double board-certified in both dermatology and micrographic dermatologic surgery. A native of southern California, Joseph Sedrak, MD, FAAD, FACMS, FASDS, relocated to Houston over a decade ago to raise his family and build a dedicated dermatology practice. Today, at Texas Skin Center, with locations in Houston, Pearland, Webster, and Kingwood, Texas, Dr. Sedrak continues to serve patients of all ages in the greater Houston area with his expertise as a board-certified dermatologist. Exceptionally trained in all aspects of dermatology, including surgical, medical, and cosmetic procedures, Dr. Sedrak maintains his enthusiasm and passion for state-of-the-art techniques and treatments to improve the health and wellness of all his patients.

Dr. Sedrak finished at the top of his class in medical school at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Ranked #1 among the graduating physicians, he finished with a perfect 4.0 GPA. He continued his training in general surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles. After that, he completed his intensive dermatology residency at Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California, where he continued his impressive accomplishments, ranking in the top percent of dermatologists nationwide.

His dedication to advanced training and education led Dr. Sedrak to pursue a fellowship in Mohs surgery and procedural dermatology, where he was honored to train with world-renowned Mohs surgeon, Dr. Abel Torres, past-president of the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Sedrak also studied with plastic surgeons so he could develop advanced skills in skin surgery, allowing him to treat complex cases.

In addition to his fellowship in Mohs surgery and procedural dermatology, Dr. Sedrak is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and has authored textbook chapters for dermatologists and dermatology students. In the last 10 years in practice, Dr. Sedrak has successfully treated over 10,000 skin cancers and remains a leader in the field of dermatology.

When not helping improve lives at his practice, Dr. Sedrak is a dedicated husband to his wife, dermatologist Silvia Sedrak, DO, and a father to their four daughters.

 

 

 

 

Dr. Whitney Latin is a Board-Certified Dermatologist and Fellow of the American Academy of
Dermatology.

Dr. Latin received her Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from Brown University. She then earned her
medical degree from The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, where she received
the Deans Fellowship award and a Distinction in Community Health. After an internship in Internal
Medicine at NYU Long Island Hospital, she completed her dermatology residency at the Icahn School of
Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, where she served as dermatology Chief Resident.
Throughout her training, Dr. Latin has worked on a variety of research projects and has contributed to
posters and peer-reviewed publications on various dermatological conditions including psoriasis and
skin cancer.

Dr. Latin’s clinical interests include inflammatory skin diseases, acne, hair loss, and pigmentary
disorders. She seeks to improve and maintain the health and beauty of her patient’s skin and hair by
working together as partners in achieving their medical goals. Dr. Latin is a member of the Women’s
Dermatologic Society, Skin of Color Society, and American Academy of Dermatology.
Outside of work, Dr. Latin enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and baking.

Dr. Heather Kornmehl joined Texas Skin Center in 2024. She received her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine, after completing her residency training as a Dermatologist; she practiced Dermatology in the Houston area before entering a fellowship in Mohs Micrographic and Dermatologic Surgery. She is highly skilled in treating all conditions of the skin & nails (medical dermatology) and the gold-standard surgical micrographic removal of skin cancers (Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma & Melanoma). She has extensive training in this surgical technique which is tissue-sparing and provides patients with a 95-99% cure rate and the best cosmetic outcome possible. At Texas Skin Center Dr. Kornmehl offers her skills in General Dermatology, and Surgery to patients in the greater Houston area. She is experienced in clinical research and public speaking. When not at work, Dr. Kornmehl enjoys spending time with her husband and children, enjoying the outdoors and the Houston culinary scene. Outside of the office Dr. Kornmehl can also be found on social media where she has cultivated a significant following on sites such as TikTok and Instagram where she uses her platform to engage and educate users on a range of topics and skin conditions and treatment. Dr. Heather Kornmehl, MD is double board certified in Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. She is accepting new and returning patients for Surgical, Medical and Cosmetic dermatology visits at our Kingwood, River Oaks and Pearland locations.

Edigin Health is a Premier multispecialty Dermatology and Rheumatology Clinic with a specialized focus on patients with skin of color. We are experts in Skin of Color Dermatology, autoimmune skin diseases, and conditions that overlap between rheumatology and dermatology. Located in Spring, Texas, we serve patients throughout the Greater Houston area, including those seeking specialized care from across Texas and beyond. Edigin Health is led by Dr. Edigin, a dermatologist and board-certified rheumatologist. He is one of a handful of physicians in the United States with dual training in both specialties. His unique background allows him to provide comprehensive, integrative care for patients with complex autoimmune conditions. Dr. Edigin has extensive experience caring for diverse patient populations, including patients with skin of color. He is also board-certified in lifestyle medicine and incorporates evidence-based lifestyle and integrative medicine into his approach to patient care.

Dr. Whitney Latin is a Board-Certified Dermatologist and Fellow of the American Academy of
Dermatology.

Dr. Latin received her Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from Brown University. She then earned her
medical degree from The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, where she received
the Deans Fellowship award and a Distinction in Community Health. After an internship in Internal
Medicine at NYU Long Island Hospital, she completed her dermatology residency at the Icahn School of
Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, where she served as dermatology Chief Resident.
Throughout her training, Dr. Latin has worked on a variety of research projects and has contributed to
posters and peer-reviewed publications on various dermatological conditions including psoriasis and
skin cancer.

Dr. Latin’s clinical interests include inflammatory skin diseases, acne, hair loss, and pigmentary
disorders. She seeks to improve and maintain the health and beauty of her patient’s skin and hair by
working together as partners in achieving their medical goals. Dr. Latin is a member of the Women’s
Dermatologic Society, Skin of Color Society, and American Academy of Dermatology.
Outside of work, Dr. Latin enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and baking.

Dr. Heather Kornmehl joined Texas Skin Center in 2024. She received her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine, after completing her residency training as a Dermatologist; she practiced Dermatology in the Houston area before entering a fellowship in Mohs Micrographic and Dermatologic Surgery. She is highly skilled in treating all conditions of the skin & nails (medical dermatology) and the gold-standard surgical micrographic removal of skin cancers (Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma & Melanoma). She has extensive training in this surgical technique which is tissue-sparing and provides patients with a 95-99% cure rate and the best cosmetic outcome possible. At Texas Skin Center Dr. Kornmehl offers her skills in General Dermatology, and Surgery to patients in the greater Houston area. She is experienced in clinical research and public speaking. When not at work, Dr. Kornmehl enjoys spending time with her husband and children, enjoying the outdoors and the Houston culinary scene. Outside of the office Dr. Kornmehl can also be found on social media where she has cultivated a significant following on sites such as TikTok and Instagram where she uses her platform to engage and educate users on a range of topics and skin conditions and treatment. Dr. Heather Kornmehl, MD is double board certified in Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. She is accepting new and returning patients for Surgical, Medical and Cosmetic dermatology visits at our Kingwood, River Oaks and Pearland locations.

Dr. Joseph Sedrak is among the first elite dermatologists in the nation to earn board certification in micrographic dermatologic surgery and is double board-certified in both dermatology and micrographic dermatologic surgery. A native of southern California, Joseph Sedrak, MD, FAAD, FACMS, FASDS, relocated to Houston over a decade ago to raise his family and build a dedicated dermatology practice. Today, at Texas Skin Center, with locations in Houston, Pearland, Webster, and Kingwood, Texas, Dr. Sedrak continues to serve patients of all ages in the greater Houston area with his expertise as a board-certified dermatologist. Exceptionally trained in all aspects of dermatology, including surgical, medical, and cosmetic procedures, Dr. Sedrak maintains his enthusiasm and passion for state-of-the-art techniques and treatments to improve the health and wellness of all his patients.

Dr. Sedrak finished at the top of his class in medical school at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Ranked #1 among the graduating physicians, he finished with a perfect 4.0 GPA. He continued his training in general surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles. After that, he completed his intensive dermatology residency at Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California, where he continued his impressive accomplishments, ranking in the top percent of dermatologists nationwide.

His dedication to advanced training and education led Dr. Sedrak to pursue a fellowship in Mohs surgery and procedural dermatology, where he was honored to train with world-renowned Mohs surgeon, Dr. Abel Torres, past-president of the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Sedrak also studied with plastic surgeons so he could develop advanced skills in skin surgery, allowing him to treat complex cases.

In addition to his fellowship in Mohs surgery and procedural dermatology, Dr. Sedrak is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and has authored textbook chapters for dermatologists and dermatology students. In the last 10 years in practice, Dr. Sedrak has successfully treated over 10,000 skin cancers and remains a leader in the field of dermatology.

When not helping improve lives at his practice, Dr. Sedrak is a dedicated husband to his wife, dermatologist Silvia Sedrak, DO, and a father to their four daughters.

 

 

 

 

Dr. Diana Mannschreck, MD, sees patients as a dermatologist five days per week in the Kingwood, Texas, office. She offers general and cosmetic dermatology and enjoys taking care of the entire family.

Dr. Mannschreck grew up in northwest Montana in the foothills of beautiful Glacier National Park. She was a National Merit Scholar and completed a full International Baccalaureate diploma during high school. She attended the University of Washington in Seattle, where she majored in nursing and met her husband, Will, who is from rural Idaho. She graduated Summa Cum Laude and was one of only two students to receive the President’s Medal out of a graduating class of almost 8,000.

After practicing nursing in the newborn nursery and neonatal intensive care unit for two years in the Seattle area, Dr. Mannschreck completed her premedical studies, first at the University of Washington and then at Duke University. She received her medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she was co-chair of her college and authored numerous research studies on infantile hemangiomas under the mentorship of world-renowned pediatric dermatologist Dr. Bernard Cohen. With a special interest in pediatric dermatology, Dr. Mannschreck completed her intern year in pediatrics at the University of North Carolina. She then completed her dermatology residency at the University of Virginia, where she served on the University Housestaff Council and created and ran the dermatology department’s Instagram account. Dr. Mannschreck also spent a month with her community mentor in cosmetic dermatology, Dr. Bonnie Straka, who taught her advanced injection techniques with Bellafill, Radiesse, Kybella, and Sculptra as well as cosmetic procedures including Morpheus8, truSculpt, Ultherapy, CoolSculpting, EmSculpt, Instalift, Miradry, Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant, and PRP.

Dr. Mannschreck is excited to relocate to the Kingwood, Texas, area. She is an avid country music fan and enjoys hiking, skiing, weightlifting, traveling, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her husband, parents, and three younger sisters. 

Leon Chen, MD is a board-certified dermatologist and a fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon who earned his Medical Doctorate from the University of Texas McGovern Medical School at Houston. He completed his dermatology residency training at the MD Anderson Cancer Center/University of Texas McGovern Medical School combined program and his Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology (Mohs) fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He was the winner of the Review Article Incentive Program awarded by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) during his time as a dermatology resident. His fellowship training focused on Mohs micrographic surgery, advanced reconstruction, and clinical research in cutaneous oncology. He was the sub-investigator of various clinical trials that evaluated the use of hedgehog pathway inhibitor and immunotherapy for advanced nonmelanoma skin cancer. Dr. Chen’s deep passion for skin cancer has led him to author more than 30 peer-reviewed research manuscripts and numerous book chapters. His research has been presented at national and international dermatology meetings. He is also the editor of the textbook Basal Cell Carcinoma: Advances in Treatment and Research.

Dr. Chen is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American College of Mohs surgery, American Medical Association, and Texas Medical Association.

In his free time, Dr. Chen enjoys spending time with his wife, Patty, and two young boys, Levi and Luke. He is also an avid sports fan who follows the Rockets, the Texans, the Astros as well as sports teams from his alma mater Texas Longhorns.

A 5th generation Texan, Dr. Shelley Sekula-Gibbs graduated summa cum laude from Our Lady of the Lake College in San Antonio with a degree in chemistry. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and completed residencies in Family Medicine at the University of Florida in Gainesville and in Dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. She is board certified in Dermatology.

Dr. Sekula-Gibbs has over 30 years of experience in general, surgical and cosmetic dermatology.  She enjoys sharing her expertise with patients to help them optimize the health and appearance of their skin, hair and nails. 

Dr. Sekula-Gibbs served as a clinical assistant professor of dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine where she taught residents and medical students and cared for patients at Ben Taub Hospital. She was honored to be elected president of the Houston Dermatological Society and the Texas Dermatological Society. She has served on the Advisory Board of the American Academy of Dermatology and held leadership roles in numerous professional organizations. 
Dr. Shelley is a Red Cross shelter volunteer and serves on The Woodlands Township Board of Directors. In her free time, she enjoys being with family and friends. 

Suzanne Alkul, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon serving patients at the Fulshear, Vintage Park and River Oaks locations. She is an expert in surgical and non-surgical treatment of skin cancer and removal of benign growths. She is passionate about treating the skin, and carefully follows her patients from the first visit to the final cure. Dr. Alkul completed a preliminary year in internal medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and a dermatology residency at Baylor College of Medicine. She is currently pursuing advanced training as a Mohs Micrographic surgeon and serves on the board of directors for the Women’s Dermatologic Society.

 

Dr. Alkul is a native Texan, born and raised in Lubbock. She received her B.S. in biochemistry and M.D. from Texas Tech University. As an undergraduate student, she maintained a 4.0 GPA and graduated summa cum laude as Valedictorian of her class. She first discovered her passion for dermatology and skin surgery during medical school while providing high quality skin care at no cost and securing generous grants for medication and high-tech dermatological equipment for the Lubbock Impact Free Clinic. During her time in medical school, Dr. Alkul played a vital role as a Dean’s ambassador and Admissions Committee member, selecting and shaping future generations of physicians. She also served as president of the prestigious honor society Alpha Omega Alpha and was nominated and selected by her peers for the Gold Humanism Honor Society.

 

Dr. Alkul is an innovator in her field, and attends local and national dermatology conferences to stay current on the newest skin cancer treatment and advances in surgical reconstruction. She has authored numerous articles and presents her research at these meetings. She has done research on post-operative complications and how they are influenced by pre-operative hypertension and anticoagulation. She has also researched ways to reduce the pain and anxiety associated with anesthetic injections prior to surgery in order to maximize patient comfort. 

 

In her spare time, Dr. Alkul enjoys exploring local farmer’s markets and coffee shops, baking scones with her family, and keeping up to date with Formula 1 racing .

Tejas Desai, DO, is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs Micrographic Surgeon at Heights Dermatology. From the offices in Houston, Rosenberg, Lake Jackson, Portland, Corpus Christi, Palacios, Columbus, Gonzales, Dallas, Mansfield, Beaumont, Bay City, New Braunfels, Tomball, Texas City, and San Antonio, Texas, Dr. Desai is committed to making every one of his patients happy. 

A native Houstonian, Dr. Desai completed his undergraduate education at the University of Houston, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in only three years. During medical school, he was involved in multiple dermatologic research teams at Columbia Medical School in New York City and Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. Finally, he completed his dermatology and surgical fellowship in southern California.

Dr. Desai won several awards for his research as a distinguished resident. He also lectured at several dermatologic conferences across the United States and internationally. He is recognized for his strong academic work, placing second in the nation on a dermatologic in-service exam amongst all residents in the country.

Dr. Desai enrolled in a one-year fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and facial reconstruction at Loma Linda University in California. He trained with the former Co-Chairman of Dermatology at Harvard University. Dr. Desai served as the Loma Linda Melanoma Tumor Board coordinator from 2007-2008, where difficult-to-treat cases were deferred to him and his colleagues.

An author in his own right, Dr. Desai wrote a plethora of scholarly articles in leading dermatology journals. In addition, he authored three chapters in two major dermatology textbooks. Many of the chapters focus on ethics and legality in the practice of dermatology. It comes as no surprise that he is an expert consultant to review dermatologic malpractice cases in Texas.

An adjunct professor of Western University of Health Sciences located in Pomona, CA, Dr. Desai serves as an integral part of second-year medical students’ curriculum. He continues to mentor students all over the nation. He is currently involved in multiple community outreach programs, where he performs skin exams for different groups of people, from local firefighters and police officers to professional athletes. 

He has consulted several Anaheim Angels baseball players during Spring Training while in Southern California and participated in international mission trips to the outskirts of the Amazon rain forest located near Quito, Ecuador.

Apart from academia, Dr. Desai has been invited as a guest by his good friend and colleague on “Dr. 90210” on E!, discussing and performing laser tattoo removal on camera. His personal hobbies include tennis and traveling.

Alpesh Desai, DO, is a leading board-certified dermatologist at Heights Dermatology, serving multiple areas in Texas. From the offices in Houston, Rosenberg, Lake Jackson, Portland, Corpus Christi, Palacios, Columbus, Gonzales, Dallas, Mansfield, Beaumont, Bay City, New Braunfels, Tomball, Texas City, and San Antonio, Texas, Dr. Desai specializes in all aspects of adult and pediatric dermatology, including general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. He shares excellent academic and professional credentials, as well as a genuine commitment to sharing knowledge and experience with both his professional colleagues and his patients. It is no surprise that he was named one of Houston’s Best Physicians by Health & Fitness Sports Magazine in 2007, 2008, and 2009.

A Houston native, Dr. Desai returned to the area after successfully completing a surgical internship and dermatology residency in southern California. In 2006, he was selected among several of his peers to take over one of Houston’s most prestigious dermatology practices. 

With the help of his brother Dr. Tejas Desai, he expanded the practice to include Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Cosmetic Procedures, and Clinical Research Trials. At Heights Dermatology, the mission has been to utilize the emerging technology to deliver advanced patient care with a personal and caring touch.

Dr. Desai’s long list of professional affiliates includes memberships at the local and national levels, including the Texas Medical Association, Harris County Medical Society, and the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Desai is also a leader in dermatology and conducts many clinical research trials. He also provides free dermatology care to local charities and was recently awarded an Honor of Distinction by the Asian American Physician Association for his contribution and dedication to Southeast Asia Orphanages.

Dr. Desai has been frequently featured in print and broadcast media as a recognized expert in his field. He has been on numerous radio interviews discussing dermatological issues ranging from psoriasis to cosmetic procedures. Furthermore, he continues to contribute back to his medical community by authoring multiple medical articles, manuscripts, and texts currently in print.