Our staff at the Institute utilize the latest technologies in dermatology, laser, and skin surgery combined with detailed attention to patient care. At the Texas Institute of Dermatology, Laser and Cosmetics we want you to have an excellent outcome and to feel that your needs and concerns have been promptly addressed in a caring and sensitive fashion. The Institute is ranked among the top dermatology centers in San Antonio and Boerne area based on satisfaction surveys. We strive diligently to ensure your satisfaction, your comfort, your privacy, and your safety. All treatments are supervised or performed by Dr. Ghohestani who has many years of successful experience in a large variety of procedures.
Dr. Ghohestani specializes in skin, hair and nail diseases as well as in Cosmetic Dermatology and Derm Surgery. He is among the few dermatologists in San Antonio and Boerne area that has spent over a decade as a principle investigator in basic and clinical dermatology research.
Dr. Ghohestani completed his internship in surgery at Pennsylvania Hospital, the Nation's first hospital and one of the top 100 hospitals in U.S. He then did a residency in dermatology at Thomas Jefferson University, one of the top dermatology programs in the country. With deep interests in skin, Dr. Ghohestani obtained a master's degree in Cutaneous Biology, Cosmetology, and Skin Pharmacology, and a Ph.D. in Skin Immunobiology from Claude Bernard University , one of the top Universities in France. He was mentored by professors Jean Thivolet, Alan Claudy, and Jean Francois Nicolas. Dr. Ghohestani then did a fellowship at the Nice School of Medicine, Nice, France, and was mentored by professors Jean-Paul Ortonne and Gim Meneguzzi.
Dr. Ghohestani served as the principal investigator and team leader for many years at various academic institutes. His research was funded by the National Institute of Health, the Dermatology Foundation, and the American Skin Association, among the others. Dr. Ghohestani was on Faculty as an Assistant and then Associate Professor at Thomas Jefferson University (1998 - 2007) before moving to San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Ghohestani is a former Chief and Associate Professor of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
Dr. Ghohestani's outstanding work and dedication to excellence has earned him numerous honors and peer recognitions, including: the American Skin Association Career Award, the Dermatology Foundation Career Award, the Charles Grupper Prize by the French Society of Dermatology, the Stelwagon Award for Best Publication by the College of Physicians of Philadelphia and the Commitment to Professionalism award by the Pennsylvania Medical Society. Dr. Ghohestani is skilled in the art and science of skin care, dermatology and surgery. He continually searches for, and implements, the best treatment options for his patients. Dr. Ghohestani has published over a hundred papers and abstracts in medical journals. He also served as the co-editor of the European Journal of Dermatology from 2001-2008. He speaks frequently to a variety of public and professional organizations.
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Add ReviewGave me prescription i needed without pushing for unnecessary procedures, exactly what I wanted out of a doctor,would highly recommended, very professional dermatologist in San Antonio.Report
Gave me prescription i needed without pushing for unnecessary procedures, exactly what I wanted out of a doctor,would highly recommended, very professional dermatologist in San Antonio.Report