Dr. Ming Jih, MD, PhD


Physician
Dermatology

Specialty

Cosmetic Dermatology


DermSurgery Associates
7515 South Main, Suite 240
Houston, Texas 77030
For an appointment, call (713) 791-9966
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Ming Jih, MD, PhD

Dr. Jih's clinical and research expertise includes dermatologic surgery, cosmetic dermatology, and the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer.

About Dr. Ming Jih, MD, PhD

Ming H. Jih, MD, PhD is a board-certified Houston dermatologist.

Dr. Jih erves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Weill Cornell Medical College. She has presented her research at numerous dermatologic professional meetings and has published extensively in both basic science and clinical medical journals, authoring over 60 peer-reviewed scientific articles and book chapters.

For her research, she was awarded the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Young Investigator Award in 2004.

Patient Education Resources

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Education & Training

Dr. Jih received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Doctor of Philosophy in Cell Biology from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). She received her medical degree from University of Southern California (USC) Keck School of Medicine. She then completed her dermatology residency training at the prestigious New York University Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology. Subsequently she completed a fellowship in Laser and Dermatologic Surgery at DermSurgery Associates.

Professional Affiliations

DermSurgery Associates

DermSurgery Associates is a private practice in Houston, Texas that specializes in state-of-the-art laser surgery procedures, dermatologic surgical procedures and Mohs Micrographic surgeries, as well as an array of skincare and cosmetic services.

We have several on-site laser systems, and pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards in quality care. Our skilled dermatologists utilize the most advanced treatments and procedures, offering our patients the safest, most effective solutions to reach their skin care goals.

The physicians and staff of DermSurgery Associates stay on the forefront of technologies and procedures, offering our patients the best dermatological treatment regimen available. We achieve this through participation in clinical studies in the specialty of skin cancer and other dermatological studies within each of our physicians’ respective specialties. DermSurgery leads the way in surgical and laser technology.