Medical Expertise of Dr. Manuel Davila, MD
About Dr. Manuel Davila, MD
Manual Davila, MD, is a Board-Certified Dermatologist providing dermatology care to patients in the Houston, Texas area at Southeast Dermatology.
Dr.Davila specializes in the diagnoses and treatment of a wide variety of skin disorders including psoriasis, mole, rash, actinic keratosis, acne (acne vulgaris), skin cancer, and rosacea. He also performs skin biopsy and excision.
He attended Harvard University for his undergraduate studies. He received his medical degree in May of 2000 from the University of Iowa College of Medicine. In 2001, Dr. Davila completed a transitional year residency at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. In 2004, he completed his residency training in dermatology at the University of Texas Houston Health Science Center.
He joined Southeast Dermatology in 2004 where he continues to practice dermatology. He has been professionally recognized as a "Top Doctor," as seen in Texas Monthly, and a "Rising Star Super Doctor" in 2013 and 2014.
Patient Education Resources
Yes, you can switch biologic medications for psoriasis if one is not working effectively. Biologic medications are a class of drugs that target specific parts of the immune system that are involved in...
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
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...
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...
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...
Education & Training
- Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston
- Internship: Central Iowa Health System - Methodist
- Medical School: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine