About Dr. David Uptmore, MD
Dr. David J. Uptmore grew up in Alief and Sugar Land, Texas. He obtained his Bachelor of Science at the University of Houston on academic Cullen Leadership Scholarship. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science center with Alpha Omega Alpha Honors. He completed his internship at the University of Texas Health Science Center and completed his dermatology residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology, a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, member of the Texas Dermatological Society, and Houston Dermatological Society.
Dr. Uptmore has specific interests in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology and has published in several medical journals.
He is a father of 3 children and is active in youth sports, car restoration since childhood, enjoys the outdoors and golf.Dr. Uptmore works at our West office Mondays, Wednesdays and the first Friday of every month. He is at the Provincial office on Tuesdays, Thursdays and most Fridays.
Patient Education Resources
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