Stephen K. Tyring, MD, FAAD
Stephen K. Tyring, M.D., Ph.D., is President of the Texas Dermatological Society (2009-2010). He is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, Infectious Disease Society of America, as well as the American Federation for Clinical Research. Dr Tyring sits on several editorial boards and serves as a reviewer for a number of journals including the New England Journal of Medicine, Lancet, Antiviral Research, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Archives of Dermatology, Journal of Infectious Diseases and Annals of Internal Medicine. A principal investigator for over 200 successfully completed clinical trials, Dr. Tyring’s research interests include the therapy and prevention of various mucocutaneous diseases, especially those disorders with an infectious and/or immunological basis. Dr. Tyring is the author of over 600 journal articles and book chapters as well as seven books: “Interferon: Principals and Medical Applications”; “Human Papillomaviruses: Clinical and Scientific Advances”; “Mucocutaneous Manifestations of Viral Diseases”; “Antiviral Agents, Vaccines and Immunotherapies”; “Mucosal Immunology and Virology”; “Tropical Dermatology” and “Clinical and Basic Immunodermatology”. Dr Tyring received his undergraduate degree from Indiana State University , his Master’s Degree from Abilene Christian University , his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch , his doctorate from Texas Tech University and his MBA from Rice University .

Karan K. Sra, MD, FAAD
Karan K. Sra, M.D., is a native Texan, as she was born and raised here in Houston .   She completed her undergraduate training at University of Texas where she graduated with honors.  She attended medical school and completed her internship in internal medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.  Prior to starting residency, she was a fellow in clinical trials at the Department of Dermatology at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and Center for Clinical Studies in Houston under the supervision of Dr. Stephen Tyring M.D. She completed her dermatology residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and she is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology.   Dr. Sra has published over 15 scientific manuscripts in medical journals and books in the last few years.  She has received numerous academic awards including 2 scholarships from the National Institutes of Health.  When Dr. Sra is not working, she enjoys traveling, practicing yoga, and running.

Christine B. Doherty, MD, Board Eligible
Christine B. Doherty, M.D. was born in California and grew up in Texas. She attended the University of Texas as a Crawford Endowed Scholar.  After graduating with high honors with a BA in Plan II Liberal Arts Honors Program and a BA in Biology, Dr. Doherty attended Baylor College of Medicine in Houston as a Kilson scholar.  She was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society as a 2nd year medical student and graduated with honor.  Following medical school, Dr. Doherty completed dermatology residency at Baylor College of Medicine, serving as chief resident during her final year.  Dr. Doherty has published numerous manuscripts in medical journals and textbooks, and she has been a presenter at meetings of the American Academy of Dermatology and the Texas Dermatological Society.

Saira George, MD, FAAD has moved her practice to Arizona.