Dr. Adrienne Shoss Glaich, M.D.

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Get to know Dermatologist Dr. Adrienne S. Glaich, who serves patients in Houston, Texas.

With a focus on general and aesthetic dermatology, Dr. Glaich specializes in the treatment of skin cancer with a concentration in aesthetic dermatology utilizing chemical peels, Botox, cosmetic fillers and multiple lasers, including the Fraxel laser for wrinkles around the eyes, brown spots, acne scars, improving pore size, surgical scars, and skin resurfacing. She sees patients at DermSurgery Associates in Houston, Texas.

Leading the way in surgical and laser technology, DermSurgery Associates specializes in state-of-the-art laser surgery procedures, dermatologic surgical procedures, and Mohs Micrographic surgeries, as well as an array of skincare and cosmetic services. The skilled dermatologists working there utilize the most advanced treatments and procedures, offering patients the safest, most effective solutions to reach their skincare goals. They achieve this through participation in clinical studies in the specialty of skin cancer and other dermatological studies within each of their respective specialties.

Alongside her clinical role at DermSurgery Associates, Dr. Glaich can be found on staff at Jon. K. Stern, M.D. & Associates in Houston. With an emphasis on patient education and satisfaction, she and Dr. Jon Stern offer the highest quality of dermatologic care available, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and the most up-to-date dermatologic procedures and medications.

A Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD), the doctor is board-certified in dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology (ABD). The ABD is a voluntary, non-profit, private, autonomous organization formed for the primary purpose of protecting the public interest by establishing and maintaining high standards of training, education, and qualifications of physicians rendering care in dermatology. 

Born and raised in Houston, Dr. Glaich graduated with high honors from the University of Texas at Austin. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, graduating with honors. Thereafter, she went on to complete her internship at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, followed by her residency in dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

Among her professional affiliations, she is a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the Houston Dermatologic Society, the Texas Medical Association, and the Harris County Medical Society. 

Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin. The skin is the largest organ of the body. Dermatology is a specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist is a specialist doctor who manages skin diseases and deals with both internal and external causes and some cosmetic concerns involving the skin. Dermatological duties include taking consultations, providing screening tests, and undertaking non-invasive surgical procedures.

An authority in her field, Dr. Glaich has authored over 20 publications in peer-reviewed medical journals.

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