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Portrait of Jamael Thomas, MD, MPH, Dermatology specialist at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic.

Jamael Thomas, MD, MPH

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Jamael Thomas, MD, MPH, held a Master of Public Health from the University of Texas School of Public Health in Houston before attending the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, where he earned his medical degree in 2020. He completed his residency in Dermatology in 2024 at the McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) and MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Thomas joined Kelsey-Seybold’s Dermatology department in August 2024.

Recognizing health disparities and a need to improve access to health care, Dr. Thomas is dedicated to treating every patient with respect and compassion. Using a combination of tailored medical and procedural options, he treats all different types of conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails. These include rash, skin lesions, cosmetic concerns, and more. He works with patients who have vitiligo, hidradenitis suppurativa, hair loss, contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and skin cancers, as well as those requiring botulinum toxin. His favorite part of practicing medicine is interacting with and learning from his wonderful patients.

Joined Kelsey-Seybold: August 2024

Awards & Publications

Awards

  • Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health, 2019

Publications

  • Erinolaoluwa F. Araoye, Jamael A.L. Thomas, Crystal U. Aguh, Hair regrowth in 2 patients with recalcitrant central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia after use of topical metformin, JAAD Case Reports, Volume 6, Issue 2, 2020, Pages 106-108, ISSN 2352-5126, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdcr.2019.12.008.
  • Araoye EF, Thomas JAL, Roker LA, Dlova NC, Aguh C. Pili trianguli et canaliculi as a phenotypic subtype in patients with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: A scanning electron microscopy study. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Oct;83(4):1010-1011. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.05.046. Epub 2020 May 16. PMID: 32428609.
  • Thomas J, Aguh C. Approach to treatment of refractory dissecting cellulitis of the scalp: a systematic review. J Dermatolog Treat. 2021 Mar;32(2):144-149. doi: 10.1080/09546634.2019.1642441. Epub 2019 Aug 9. PMID: 31348693.
  • Hans A, Reddy KA, Black SM, Thomas J, Martinez-Luna O, McKesey J, Hynan LS, Pandya AG. Transcultural assessment of quality of life in patients with vitiligo. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2022 May;86(5):1114-1116. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2021.03.118. Epub 2021 Apr 20. PMID: 33852927.

Hobbies & Interests

When not caring for patients, Dr. Thomas enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and exploring Houston's food scene.

Education

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, 2020

Internship/Residency

  • McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) and MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2024

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Dermatology - Dermatology
American Academy of Dermatology, Texas Dermatological Society, American Contact Dermatitis Society

Locations

The Vintage Clinic

10701 Vintage Preserve Parkway,
Houston, TX 77070

Get Directions 713-442-1500

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center

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