Message from the Director

Welcome to the Texas Institute of Dermatology, Laser and Cosmetic Surgery website.

I hope you will find our site easy to use and informative.  Our mission is to serve as a leading center for understanding and treating skin, hair, and nail diseases in South Texas through excellence in patient care, research, and education. Our San Antonio clinic currently serves communities throughout Bexar and Kendall counties, including San Antonio and Boerne.

Many of our patients also come from San Marcos, New Braunfels, Kerrville, Austin, Wimberley, and Corpus Christi.  The Institute offers excellence in clinical dermatology as well as in basic and clinical research.  Dermatology services are available for skin, hair, and nail disorders, skin surgery, cosmetic dermatology, and laser procedures.

The Institute’s goal is to provide excellent skin care for a diverse population in South Texas including San Antonio and Boerne. Our new state-of-the-art clinic in Leon Springs is designed to meet the skin-care needs of our community. We are proud to offer the latest technology in skin care by combining research with clinical care. We welcome international fellows who would like to do a fellowship in research, clinical, or cosmetic dermatology.

The Institute is set to grow and deliver highly specialized and excellent patient care services. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. We care about your skin^TM.

–Reza F. Ghohestani, M.D., Ph.D.