Department of Dermatology

Our Mission

To provide an outstanding educational experience that helps guide residents and medical students towards becoming successful, knowledgeable and compassionate professionals in the field of dermatology. We believe that the strength of our program stems from our commitment to providing excellent patient care and meaningful research opportunities in a supportive learning environment.

About Us

The Dermatology Department at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center provides a comprehensive range of clinical services for the diagnosis and management of skin, scalp and nail disorders.  Our clinic also offers a variety of cosmetic services, such as: Botox, laser treatments, microdermabrasion and sclerotherapy.

The department's physicians are all board-certified in dermatology, and their clinical interests include skin cancer, dermatopathology, Mohs surgery, and pediatric and cosmetic dermatology.  Our residents are involved in staffing the university clinic with about 12,000 outpatient visits per year, including the VA.