Dr. Howard Gerber, MD
Physician
Dermatology
Specialty
Dermatopathology
About Dr. Howard Gerber, MD
Howard Gerber, MD is a board-certified dermatologist providing care to patients in the Houston metropolitan area.
In addition to seeing clinic patients, he also serves as a consultant Dermatopathologist to various clinical laboratories in the Houston area.
Patient Education Resources
Does Coolsculpting® really work?
CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses a device to cool targeted areas of fat, causing the fat cells to freeze and die. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these d...
CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses a device to cool targeted areas of fat, causing the fat cells to freeze and die. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these d...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
What are the possible treatments for my actinic keratoses?
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
What is facial rejuvenation?
Facial rejuvenation refers to a variety of cosmetic treatments that are designed to improve the appearance of the face and make it look more youthful. These treatments can include a combination of non...
Facial rejuvenation refers to a variety of cosmetic treatments that are designed to improve the appearance of the face and make it look more youthful. These treatments can include a combination of non...
What is the treatment for severe atopic dermatitis?
The treatment for severe atopic dermatitis will depend on the individual case, but it may include a combination of the following:Topical corticosteroids: Topical corticosteroids can be used to reduce ...
The treatment for severe atopic dermatitis will depend on the individual case, but it may include a combination of the following:Topical corticosteroids: Topical corticosteroids can be used to reduce ...
Education & Training
After receiving his B.S. in psychology from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Gerber returned to Houston and earned his M.D. from the University of Texas Medical School. Following an internship in Transitional Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, he completed his Dermatology residency.
He completed additional Fellowship training in Dermatopathology, a subspecialty of Pathology and Dermatology that integrates clinical information with microscopic observations for the interpretation of skin biopsies, at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
He completed additional Fellowship training in Dermatopathology, a subspecialty of Pathology and Dermatology that integrates clinical information with microscopic observations for the interpretation of skin biopsies, at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
Bellaire Dermatology Associates
For over 18 years, Bellaire Dermatology has cared for Houstonians by providing the latest proven treatments to protect and improve their skin. At Bellaire Dermatology we are committed to providing the finest care through personalized, individual attention and progressive treatment strategies in the fields of medical and cosmetic dermatology. We offer the most current and effective therapies in both pediatric and adult dermatology in a patient-friendly environment