Dr. Alpesh D. Desai, DO

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Get to know Dermatologist Dr. Alpesh Desai, who serves patients in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Desai is a leading board-certified dermatologist who specializes in all aspects of adult and pediatric dermatology, including general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. He works at Heights Dermatology & Aesthetic Center in Houston, Texas.

“At Heights Dermatology & Aesthetic Center, our mission is to provide quality medical care to our patients. We care for patients of all ages and can treat every member of your family. Through our holistic approach to medicine, we pride ourselves in building lasting relationships with each of our patients, finding an individual solution to your every dermatologic need. We offer a multitude of medical services including general dermatology, skin cancer treatments such as Mohs micrographic surgery, and a variety of cosmetic procedures” as stated on their website. 

A true asset to the field of dermatology, Dr. Desai shares excellent academic and professional credentials, as well as a genuine commitment to sharing knowledge and experience with both his professional colleagues and his patients. It comes as no surprise that he has been named as one of Houston’s Best Physicians by Health & Fitness Sports Magazine in 2007, 2008, and 2009.

A Houston native, Dr. Desai returned to the area after successfully completing his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine and a surgical internship and dermatology residency in southern California. In 2006, he was selected among several of his peers to take over one of Houston’s most prestigious dermatology practices. 

With the help of his brother, Dr. Tejas Desai, he expanded the practice to include Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Cosmetic Procedures, and Clinical Research Trials. At Heights Dermatology & Aesthetic Center, the mission has been to utilize the emerging technology to deliver advanced patient care with a personal and caring touch.

His long list of professional affiliates includes memberships at the local and national levels, including the Texas Medical Association, the Harris County Medical Society, and the American Academy of Dermatology. 

Conducting many clinical research trials in dermatology, Dr. Desai also provides free dermatology care to local charities. He was recently awarded an Honor of Distinction by the Asian American Physician Association for his contribution and dedication to Southeast Asia Orphanages.

Dedicated to improving the health of the skin, he is board-certified through the American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology (AOBD). The AOBD is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine who specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the skin.

Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin, the largest organ of the body; 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.

As a well recognized expert in his field, Dr. Desai has been frequently featured in print and broadcast media. He has been on numerous radio interviews discussing dermatological issues ranging from psoriasis to cosmetic procedures. Furthermore, he continues to contribute back to his medical community by authoring multiple medical articles, manuscripts, and texts currently in print.

Actively sought for civic, local, and national speaking engagements, his goal has always been to educate and advance the care of dermatology diseases and skin cancer prevention.

On a more personal note, he speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Hindi, and Gujarati.

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