Dermatology
Ronald Rapini, M.D.
Chernosky Distinguished Professor and Chair, Department of Dermatology
Houston, TX
Ronald P. Rapini, M.D., is a distinguished dermatopathologist and dermatologist serving as the Chernosky Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Dermatology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, with joint leadership roles at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He specializes in dermatopathology, skin cancer (particularly melanoma), dermatologic surgery, and micrographic dermatologic surgery, treating conditions such as nail infections more frequently than
45+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Dermatology (American Board of Dermatology)
- Dermatopathology (American Board of Dermatology)
- Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (American Board of Dermatology)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (MD, 1978)
- Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (Dermatology, 1982)
- Fellowship: University of Colorado Health Science Center (Dermatopathology, 1983)
Peer Recognition
2023
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Dermatopathology
Conditions & Treatments
Skin Biopsy and PathologyDermatopathology
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
- Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
- Memorial Hermann
- McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston
- MD Anderson Cancer Center
Languages
English
Experience
45+ years in practice