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About Julie K. Nguyen, MD, FAAD

Julie K. Nguyen, M.D. is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.  Dr. Nguyen is passionate about providing comprehensive dermatologic care to patients of all ages and skin types.  She received her Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry at Rice University, where she graduated magna cum laude with a distinction in research.  She earned her Doctorate of Medicine degree and also completed her internal medicine internship at Baylor College of Medicine, where she trained at multiple institutions in the world-renowned Texas Medical Center and was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society.  Subsequently, she moved to New York City to pursue a postdoctoral clinical research fellowship and dermatology residency at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center.  During her final year of residency training, she served as the chief resident of cosmetics and received the award for Resident of the Year.

She has authored over 30 textbook chapters and scientific articles in peer-reviewed academic journals, including the prestigious Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, and presented at medical conferences nationally.  Her research interests include skin cancer, prevention and treatment of scars, photoprotection, and health disparities affecting skin of color populations.  She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Skin of Color Society, and Texas Medical Association.

A native Houstonian, Dr. Nguyen is excited to join DermSurgery Associates to serve the city’s diverse population.  She has clinical expertise in treating acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, pigmentary disorders, skin cancers, and more.  Her practice is grounded in her commitment to helping patients achieve and maintain healthy skin through personalized treatment plans.  Dr. Nguyen is dedicated to providing the most advanced, compassionate, holistic, and evidence-based care to all patients.  In her free time, she enjoys meditating, practicing yoga, long-distance hiking, and learning new languages.

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Education at a Glance

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry from Rice University

Medical School

Baylor College of Medicine

Internship

Internal medicine Baylor College of Medicine

Residency & Fellowship

Postdoctoral clinical research fellowship and dermatology residency at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center

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Accreditation at a Glance

• Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
• Member of the American Academy of Dermatology
• Member of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery
• Member of the Skin of Color Society
• Member of the Texas Medical Association

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Dr. Nguyen is available for Friday appointments only at our Wild Indigo location.