Dr. Paul M. Friedman

Paul M. Friedman, M.D. is board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology. He received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee, Memphis and completed his internship program in internal medicine at Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis. Following his internship, Dr. Friedman attended the New York School of Medicine, one of the nation’s top dermatology residency programs, where he served as Chief Resident and was awarded the Husik Prize for his dermatologic research.

Since 2001, Dr. Friedman has practiced in Houston where he specializes in dermatologic laser surgery and Mohs micrographic surgery. He treats a diverse array of conditions including acne, birthmarks, rosacea, skin cancer, wrinkles and surgical scars. Dr. Friedman has been involved in the development of several advanced dermatological laser systems and therapeutic techniques now commonly used around the world.

In addition to state-of-the-art laser procedures, Dr. Friedman offers a variety of cosmetic dermatology procedures ranging from Juvederm, Restylane, and Botox injections to chemical peels and sclerotherapy.

Dr. Friedman is the director of the DermSurgery Laser Center in Houston and also practices at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Medical School, Department of Dermatology, and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Friedman is on staff at Texas Children’s Hospital and Memorial-Hermann Hospital in Houston. He has also served as Chair of the Public Service Committee of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery.

Author of over 60 medical articles, Dr. Friedman is recognized as a leading researcher and physician in dermatology. He has been featured in several national magazines and periodicals, such as the New York Times, Good Housekeeping, Family Circle, Harper’s Bazaar, and Prevention Magazine, as well as over 30 news programs on the ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC networks. Dr. Friedman is the co-author of Beautiful Skin Revealed: The Ultimate Guide to Better Skin –a comprehensive book written as a resource for men and women.

Dr. Friedman has been a featured speaker at the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.