Overview
Suzanne Alkul, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon serving patients at the Katy, Vintage Park, River Oaks, and Heights locations. She is an expert in surgical and non-surgical treatment of skin cancer and removal of benign growths. She is passionate about treating the skin, and carefully follows her patients from the first visit to the final cure. Dr. Alkul completed a preliminary year in internal medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and a dermatology residency at Baylor College of Medicine. She is currently pursuing advanced training as a Mohs Micrographic surgeon and serves on the board of directors for the Women’s Dermatologic Society.
Dr. Alkul is a native Texan, born and raised in Lubbock. She received her B.S. in biochemistry and M.D. from Texas Tech University. As an undergraduate student, she maintained a 4.0 GPA and graduated summa cum laude as Valedictorian of her class. She first discovered her passion for dermatology and skin surgery during medical school while providing high quality skin care at no cost and securing generous grants for medication and high-tech dermatological equipment for the Lubbock Impact Free Clinic. During her time in medical school, Dr. Alkul played a vital role as a Dean’s ambassador and Admissions Committee member, selecting and shaping future generations of physicians. She also served as president of the prestigious honor society Alpha Omega Alpha and was nominated and selected by her peers for the Gold Humanism Honor Society.
Dr. Alkul is an innovator in her field, and attends local and national dermatology conferences to stay current on the newest skin cancer treatment and advances in surgical reconstruction. She has authored numerous articles and presents her research at these meetings. She has done research on post-operative complications and how they are influenced by pre-operative hypertension and anticoagulation. She has also researched ways to reduce the pain and anxiety associated with anesthetic injections prior to surgery in order to maximize patient comfort.
In her spare time, Dr. Alkul enjoys exploring local farmer’s markets and coffee shops, baking scones with her family, and keeping up to date with Formula 1 racing.
Dr. Alkul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bullae. Her top areas of expertise are Epidermoid Cyst, Milia, Bullae, and Erythema Multiforme.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 1 article in the study of Bullae.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INDEMNITY
- POS
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
20326 State Highway 249 Ste 400, Houston, TX 77070
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Office
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Office
Joseph Sedrak is a Dermatologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Sedrak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bullae. His top areas of expertise are Sunburn, Eschar, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma.
Baylor College Of Medicine - Dermatology
Vicky Ren, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Vicky Ren specializes in Dermatology and works at BCM Dermatology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-7620. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Ren is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bullae. Her top areas of expertise are Bullae, Melanoma, DRESS Syndrome, and Actinic Keratosis.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- BullaeDr. Alkul isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- Epidermoid CystDr. Alkul isExperienced. Learn about Epidermoid Cyst.
- Erythema MultiformeDr. Alkul isExperienced. Learn about Erythema Multiforme.
- MiliaDr. Alkul isExperienced. Learn about Milia.