The Department of Dermatology at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Department of Pediatrics
The Department of Pediatrics

Our Mission

The Department of Dermatology at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston is dedicated to improving the health and welfare of all.


Dr. Ronald P. RapiniAs the first integrated department between the MD Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC) and The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, the Department of Dermatology is the premier center for dermatologic care for UTHSC and MDACC. The Department provides comprehensive services in clinical, surgical, and laboratory dermatology.

Our faculty exemplifies excellence and diversity in their expertise, training and background. Our philosophy of patient care is "the needs of our patients always come first" We are committed to excellence in medical education and research, and believe that the best patient care results from working together. The Department actively integrates its activities with the best from UTHSC and MDACC, the foremost cancer center in the world.

Ronald P. Rapini, MD
Professor and Chairman
Department of Dermatology