Dermatology
Deborah Macfarlane, M.D.
Director, Mohs Unit and Procedural Dermatology
Houston, TX
Deborah MacFarlane, M.D., MPH, FAAD, FACMS, is a double board-certified dermatologist specializing in Mohs micrographic surgery and complex skin cancer treatment. She focuses on high-risk skin cancers, leveraging her expertise in Mohs surgery, which offers cure rates up to 99% for skin cancer removal while preserving healthy tissue. Her practice at Houston Dermatology Specialists in Houston and Magnolia, Texas, serves adult patients requiring medical dermatology for skin, hair, and nail conditio
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Dermatology (American Board of Dermatology)
- Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (American Board of Dermatology)
Education & Training
- Medical School: University of Otago Faculty of Medicine (MD, 1985)
- Residency: Columbia Presbyterian (Dermatology)
- Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine (Mohs Micrographic Surgery)
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital (General Surgery)
- Residency: Ohio State University (General Surgery)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Conditions & Treatments
Skin CancerMohs SurgerySkin Cancer SurgeryBasal Cell Carcinoma
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Houston Dermatology Specialists
- MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Memorial Hermann
Languages
English
Experience
40+ years in practice