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Our Dermatologists & Practitioners

Here in Houston, the talented and experienced board-certified dermatologists team with medical practitioners to offer both cosmetic and medical dermatology services performed with care and a conservative touch. Dr. Suzanne Bruce has been in practice for more than 30 years and established her practice, now known as SBA Dermatology & Plastic Surgery, in 1997. She is known nationally as a consultant and trainer for leading drug, cosmeceutical, and laser companies. She's joined by dermatologists at our Houston, TX, location who are at the forefront of their specialties.

Our practice also includes a Nurse Practitioner (NP), with 20+ years of cosmetic dermatology experience, who has been personally trained by Dr. Suzanne Bruce.

Board Certification Matters

Each dermatologist at our Houston practice is certified by the American Board of Dermatology (ABD). Founded in 1932, the board has always standardized and improved dermatological techniques around the country. Over time, the board has expanded to its present size of 17 directors who oversee its functions. The ABD is an independent, objective organization, and it is not affiliated with pharmaceutical companies, government, or educational institutions. The ABD is under the oversight of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), which regulates 24 member boards in fields including plastic surgery, pediatrics, and emergency medicine.

When a physician is certified by an ABMS member board, it indicates that he or she has demonstrated a significant breadth of knowledge about his or her field. To earn certification, physicians must undergo rigorous oral and written exams that test their competence in a variety of clinical scenarios. Only after earning a satisfactory score can a physician earn certification.

Board certification is a completely voluntary process, and doctors don't need to be certified to practice medicine. Doctors who choose to pursue board certification do so because they wish to challenge themselves professionally and offer their patients the best service possible.

Providers

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 certified by the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. She is also certified by the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. She is a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the Texas Dermatological Society, the Houston Dermatological Society, the College of Lifestyle Medicine, and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Dr. Bruce is a former Vice President of the Texas Dermatological Society and a former President of the Houston Dermatological Society.

She has been recognized for excellence by many organizations and publications, including Texas Monthly, Newsweek, and Super Doctors where she has been selected by her peers and independent research as a Texas Super Doctor every year since 2005. In 2009, she was named one of Houston's Most Influential Women by Houston Woman Magazine.

Learn more about Dr. Bruce and what matters most to her when creating a treatment plan for dermatology patients.

 

 

Megan Couvillion, M.D.

Joined SBA in 2017

Dr. Couvillion joined SBA Dermatology in 2017. A graduate of Louisiana State University School of Medicine – New Orleans, she completed her Internship in Internal Medicine and her Dermatology Residency training at Tulane University where she served as Chief Resident. Before starting medical school she also received a Masters of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology from Tulane University. Dr. Couvillion is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. She is a member of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, the Houston Dermatological Society, and the Women's Dermatologic Society.

Dr. Couvillion practices medical and cosmetic dermatology and sees patients of all ages. She is a Principal Investigator for dermatology clinical trials and is committed to advancing the therapies available for our patients. She also serves as a trainer and consultant for leading pharmaceutical companies.

Dr. Couvillion has been recognized as a Rising Star in Texas Monthly’s Super Doctors in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, 2023 and as a Houstonia Magazine Top Doctor in 2022.

Check out Dr. Couvillion's Instagram Profile here

 

 

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 certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. She has been named in several media outlets, including Health and Fitness Magazine (voted Top 300 Physicians in 2012) and Houstonia Magazine (voted Top Doctor in 2015).

 

Helyn Alvarez, M.D.

Joined SBA in 2023

Dr. Alvarez completed her undergraduate studies at Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts. She earned her medical degree and internship training from Loyola Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Then went on to complete her dermatology residency at the University of Alabama-Birmingham.  

During her residency, Dr. Alvarez was awarded the medallion award for ranking in the top 2% of providers at UAB, the highest award for exceptional patient care and patient satisfaction. She is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and also completed a fellowship in dermatology clinical research in which she participated in over 25 clinical trials that supported bringing new treatments to the market.  

With a keen sense of aesthetics and a passion for cosmetic dermatology, Dr. Alvarez goes above and beyond to help her patients look and feel their best. Through the use of neuromodulators such as Botox® and Dysport®, fillers like Restylane®, Juvéderm®, RHA®, and Radiesse®, and laser treatments, she carefully crafts personalized treatment plans for each individual that aim to restore symmetry and balance to their features. 

She stays up to date with the newest treatments in medical and cosmetic dermatology as an investigator in clinical trials. She is also fluent in Spanish. 

Marcela Ramirez, MSN FNP-C,
Nurse Practitioner

Joined SBA in 2000

Marcela is a Nurse Practitioner at SBA Dermatology & Plastic Surgery and has been proudly serving the Houston community for 22 years and counting! She is a long-time proud Houstonian and Texan who graduated from St. Agnes Academy High School in 1996 and her first Bachelor of Science degree in 2000 from Texas A&M College Station. After completing an internship at SBA under Dr. Suzanne Bruce’s tutelage, Marcela went on to earn her second Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in 2003, with high honors. Dr. Bruce's mentorship drove her to pursue her passion for cosmetic dermatology, by obtaining her Master's Degree in Nursing at the University of Texas Medical Center in 2015 — again graduating with high honors.

Marcela's is committed to advancing her knowledge and skills in her field by attending seminars, conferences, and hands-on training throughout each calendar year.  In the last couple of years, she has attended numerous master courses to help hone her skills and give her patients the most impactful, natural results (2023 - Dermatology Nurse Association 41st Annual Convention, Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress;  2022 – Swift Beauty Masterclass on Advanced Injection Therapy; 2021 - Cutera University Clinical Forum; 2021 - Academy for Injection Anatomy).  Marcela's extensive cosmetic experience and style are exemplified by her ability to educate each patient regarding their options, sharing her expertise on combination therapies (lasers, injectables, and medical grade skincare)  to help craft unique treatment plans to help achieve natural and beautiful results. She is also fluent in Spanish. 

 

To follow Marcela’s journey as a Nurse Practitioner in Cosmetic Dermatology, you can find her on Instagram @marcelathenp_cosmeticderm. 

Plastic Surgeon

Ryan Couvillion, M.D.

Joined SBA in 2021

Dr. Couvillion has been practicing since 2018. A graduate of Louisiana State University School of Medicine, he completed General Surgery residency training at Tulane University, one of the oldest general surgery training programs in the country. Before starting medical school, he received a Masters of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology from Tulane University. Dr. Couvillion is a double board certified surgeon, both by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and by the American Board of Surgery. He completed his 3-year fellowship in plastic surgery at Houston Methodist. Dr. Couvillion specializes in face lift surgery and other facial rejuvenation procedures such as neck lift and blepharoplasty, as well as a range of body procedures including mommy makeovers, breast augmentation, breast lift, liposuction, tummy tucks and overall body contouring.

To read Dr. Couvillion’s full bio, click here.

Check out Dr. Couvillion's Instagram Profile here!

Request a consultation with one of our talented dermatologists or other medical professionals, or call our practice at 713-850-0240.