Dr. Shalini Vemula, MD, FAAD
Cosmetic Dermatology,
Dermatologic Surgery,
General Dermatology
About Dr. Shalini Vemula, MD, FAAD
Shalini Vemula, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist at Northstar Dermatology in North Richland Hills, Texas. She treats patients of all ages and specializes in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. She values the connections that she develops with her patients and considers those relationships to be one of the most gratifying parts of her practice.
She is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology and Texas Medical Association.
Conditions Treated
Patient Education Resources
Botox® (botulinum toxin type A) is a medication that is primarily used to temporarily paralyze specific muscles in the face and body.It is most often used to improve the appearance of wrinkles and...
Biologics are a class of medications that are used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis. They are typically used when other treatments, such as topical creams and light therapy, have not been effecti...
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...
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves using a device with fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. The needles are typically between 0.5mm and 2.5mm in length, and are used to ...
Treatment for skin cancer will depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the location and size of the tumor, and the patient's overall health. The main treatment options for skin canc...
Education & Training
Dr. Vemula grew up in Colleyville, Texas, and graduated from Boston University with honors in medical sciences. She then attended Boston University School of Medicine where she was awarded the Peter E. Pochi, M.D. Award in Excellence in Dermatology. After completing an internal medicine internship at Saint Elizabeth’s Medical Center, she went to Boston University for her dermatology residency. During her residency, she volunteered at local skin cancer screenings and served as a resident liaison for the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.
Afterward, Dr. Vemula served as a faculty member at Harvard Medical School for three years where she taught medical students, dermatology residents and dermatopathology fellows.
She has presented at national dermatology conferences, written book chapters, and published in multiple leading peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Dermatology.
Professional Affiliations
Northstar Dermatology
Northstar Dermatology is dedicated to the delivery of superior clinical care driven by the principles of compassion, conscientious medicine, and the patient as an individual. We value each of our patients as unique, meriting personalized medical attention for their distinct concerns. You’ll find that our staff is professional yet personable, and the office environment is comfortable and efficient. We ultimately seek to equip our patients and local community with the education necessary to maintain enduringly healthy skin.