ABOUT-US  
 
 
  SUZANNE BRUCE, M.D.
Founded SBA in 1997

Dr. Bruce has been practicing dermatology since 1985. A graduate of Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine, she completed her dermatology residency training at Baylor. She is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. She is former Vice President of the Texas Dermatological Society and former President of the Houston Dermatological Society.

Dr. Bruce has been recognized by many organizations for excellence, including Texas Monthly (Top Doctor 2004 – 2009) and Houston Woman Magazine (one of Houston's 50 Most Influential Women – 2009).
 
  LEIGH ELLEN EUBANKS, M.D.
Joined SBA in 1999

Dr. Eubanks has been practicing dermatology since 1999. A graduate of Randolph-Macon Woman's College and Tulane University School of Medicine, she completed her dermatology residency training in 1999 at Tulane and her internal medicine residency training in 1990 at Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation. She is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.
 
  KRISTEL D. POLDER, M.D.
Joined SBA in 2009

Dr. Polder has been practicing dermatology since 2009. A graduate of Texas A&M University and University of Texas Medical School at Houston, she completed her dermatology residency training at UT-Houston Department of Dermatology and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. She is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.
  APRIL L. HARRISON, MPAS, PA-C
Joined SBA in 2005

April has been a practicing physician assistant since 2000 and has worked in dermatology since 2001. She received her bachelor of science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and her master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, Texas Academy of Physician Assistants and American Academy of Physician Assistants.
 
  CHRISTINA AHRENS, DCNP, ARNP
Joined SBA in 2009

Christina received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Florida in 2005. She then attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where she received a Master’s of Science in Nursing in 2006. After graduating with honors from both programs, she received national board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Christina chose dermatology as her specialty and has obtained board certification as a Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner.
 
  JASMINE LEUNG, BSN-RN, CRC
Joined SBA in 1999

Jasmine has been a practicing nurse since 1979 and has worked in dermatology since 1990. She is a graduate of the University of Tennessee. She is a clinical research coordinator. She is a member of the Dermatology Nurses' Association and the Association of Clinical Research Professionals.
 
  MARIA ANTESODA, RN
Joined SBA in 2000

Maria has been a practicing nurse since 1995 and has worked in skin care and laser hair removal since 1996. She is a graduate of Houston Community College. She is a Clinical Associate for Cosmetic Services and is a member of the Dermatology Nurses' Association.
 
  MARCELA RAMIREZ, RN
Joined SBA in 2000

Marcela has been a practicing nurse since 2003. She received her bachelor’s degree in nursing with high honors from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston in May 2003. She graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor of science in health in 1999. She is a Clinical Associate for Cosmetic Services and is a member of the Dermatology Nurses' Association.
 
SANDRA M. NERO, CRC
Joined SBA in 2000

Sandy has been a clinical research coordinator since 1988. From 1977 to 1988, she held several positions in clinical research at Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceutical Research Institute, Buffalo, New York. She is a graduate of Erie Community College, Williamsville, New York. She is a member of the Dermatology Nurses' Association and the Association of Clinical Research Professionals.
 
  MARIA URIBE MARTINEZ
Joined SBA in 2001

Maria is an aesthetician in The SPA at SBA. She has been a practicing licensed aesthetician since 2006. Prior to working as a full-time aesthetician, she was a patient-care coordinator and a licensed medical assistant for SBA. She received her medical assistant degree from The Bradford School in 1997. Maria has received continuing education and training in skin-care products and procedures and patient relations.
 
  AMANDA PARRISH
Joined SBA in 2005

Amanda is an aesthetician in The SPA at SBA and a Patient Care Coordinator in The Center for Cosmetic Dermatology. She has been a practicing licensed aesthetician since 2006. Amanda has received continuing education and training in skin-care products and procedures and patient relations.
 
  SHEA WOOD
Joined SBA in 2008

Shea is an aesthetician in The SPA at SBA and Patient Care Coordinator in The Center for Cosmetic Dermatology. She has been a practicing licensed aesthetician since 2005. Shea has received continuing education and training in skin-care products and procedures and patient relations.
   


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more about Dr. Bruce and find answers to some frequently asked questions about skin care.
















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more about Dr. Eubanks and find answers to some frequently asked questions about skin care.









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more about Dr. Polder and find answers to some frequently asked questions about skin care.








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more about April and find answers to some frequently asked questions about skin care.












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more about Christina and
find answers to some frequently asked questions about skin care.









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more about Jasmine and find answers to some frequently asked questions about skin care.






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more about Maria and find answers to some frequently asked questions about skin care.





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more about Marcela and
find answers to some frequently asked questions about skin care.







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more about Sandra and
about The Center for Skin Research.









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more about Maria and
find answers to some frequently asked questions about skin care.




















 
 
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