

Rheumatology
Brian Skaug, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Division of Rheumatology
Houston, TX
Dr. Brian Skaug, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Rheumatology at McGovern Medical School, UTHealth Houston, where he provides clinical care and consultation at the UT Professional Building, Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Texas Medical Center, and Lyndon Baines Johnson Hospital within the Harris Health System. His subspecialty focus is rheumatology, with particular expertise in autoimmune diseases, including systemic sclerosis (scleroderma, or SSc), where he treats patient
13+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Rheumatology (ABIM)
Education & Training
- MD/PhD: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (MD/PhD, 2013)
- Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (Internal Medicine, 2016)
- Fellowship: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Rheumatology, 2018)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Clinical Rheumatology
Conditions & Treatments
GoutLupusPsoriatic ArthritisRheumatoid ArthritisSclerodermaSjogren SyndromeAnkylosing Spondylitis
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
- Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
- Baylor University Medical Center
- Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
- Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
Languages
English
Experience
13+ years in practice