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The board-certified dermatologists and skincare experts at Dermatology & Laser Surgery Center include extensively skilled and experienced professionals who have devoted their careers to helping individuals improve both the health and appearance of their skin. Our doctors have advanced education and training in many of the latest dermatology treatments and techniques, and they make safety, effectiveness, and compassionate care their top priorities.

Please view the descriptions below and click on the links for more detailed information about our team. If you have questions, or if you would like to schedule a consultation, contact Dermatology & Laser Surgery Center today.

Emily Guo, MD, Dr. Paul Friedman, Dr. Heather Richmond posing together

Paul M. Friedman, MD

Dr. Paul Friedman is the Director of Dermatology & Laser Surgery Center, as well as the former President of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery. He is well-known as a leader in the field of laser medicine, cosmetic dermatology, and Mohs micrographic surgery and he was recently named by Newsweek Magazine as one of the Best Dermatologists in America for Laser Treatments. Certified by the American Board of Dermatology, Dr. Friedman has published over 100 medical articles and book chapters, co-authored the book, Beautiful Skin Revealed: The Ultimate Guide to Better Skin, and co-edited the textbook, Lasers and Light Source Treatment for the Skin. Dr. Friedman has been recognized as a leading physician and researcher in the field and has also been involved in the development of several new laser systems and therapeutic techniques now commonly used throughout the world.

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Heather Richmond, MD

Dr. Heather Richmond is a board-certified dermatologist with an impeccable list of credentials and distinctions. She is a Yale graduate, a member of the AOA Honor Medical Society, and has been recognized by Texas Monthly’s Top Doctors, Super Doctors®, and America’s Top Dermatologists. She completed her dermatology residency at UT Houston and MD Anderson Cancer Center and has been practicing in the Houston area for the past eight years.

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Emily L. Guo, MD

Dr. Emily Guo is a board-certified dermatologist with extensive training in a range of dermatologic treatments. She graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston with honors and went on to additional learning opportunities at some of the nation’s leading medical establishments before completing her dermatology residency at Georgetown University and a fellowship with the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Guo provides comprehensive care that is custom-tailored to each patient.

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Lori Chapa, LMA

Lori Chapa brings over a decade of knowledge and experience in medical aesthetics and skin care to the Dermatology & Laser Surgery Center of Houston. She has a passion for the field of health, beauty, and skin, and a wealth of knowledge to help her patients achieve their aesthetic goals.

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