Dr. Stephen Douglas Houston M.D.
Dermatologist | Procedural Dermatology
4419 Frontier Trl Suite 110 Austin TX, 78745About
Dr. Stephen Houston is a dermatologist practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. Houston specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Houston diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
Univ of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx 1973
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- 2004-2011 Texas Super Doctors
Treatments
- Skin Issues, Skin Cancer
Professional Memberships
- Fellow AAD Membership:
- Member Travis County Medical Society
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