The 20 Best Leprosy Doctors Near Me in Texas, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Leprosy near Texas, US. Of these, 26 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Leprosy
    Infectious Disease | Family Medicine
    Experienced in Leprosy
    Infectious Disease | Family Medicine

    Center For Infectious Diseases At The Woodlands Hospital - The Woodlands, TX

    17198 St. Luke's Way, Suite 250 (MAC I), 
    The Woodlands, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Sims, MD, is a board-certified infectious disease specialist. Born and raised in Corpus Christi, Dr. Sims completed his bachelor’s degree at Rice University and then earned his medical degree at the UT Health Science Center at Houston. After finishing school, Dr. Sims joined the United States Navy, where he completed his internship at Naval Medical Center San Diego. He then participated in a Fellowship in Hyperbaric and Diving Medicine and later became an Undersea Medical Officer for the U.S. Navy. After finishing his service, Dr. Sims participated in an Infectious Disease Fellowship at the UT Health Science Center at Houston and MD Anderson Cancer Center.  He then started a private practice in Conroe and The Woodlands, where he served the community for 14 years. He has since joined Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Group as an Area Medical Director and an Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Sims also serves the community as the Local Health Authority for Montgomery County. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, an OB/GYN, and their four kids. Dr. Sims is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and SAPHO Syndrome. Dr. Sims is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Leprosy
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Leprosy
    Infectious Disease

    South Texas Veterans Healthcare System Audie L Murphy

    7400 Merton Minter St, 
    San Antonio, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lynn Horvath is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Horvath is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leprosy and Hepatitis B.

    Experienced in Leprosy
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Leprosy
    Infectious Disease

    Vantxhcs

    4500 S Lancaster Rd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roger Bedimo is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Bedimo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, Sepsis, and COVID-19.

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    Experienced in Leprosy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Leprosy
    Internal Medicine

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    27700 NW Freeway Ste 200, 
    Cypress, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Haberer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cypress, Texas. Dr. Haberer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, and Sepsis.

    Experienced in Leprosy
    Experienced in Leprosy
    2660 Gulf Fwy S, 
    League City, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brandon Goodwin is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in League City, Texas. Dr. Goodwin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. He is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Actinic Keratosis, Epidermoid Cyst, and Lichen Simplex Chronicus.

    Experienced in Leprosy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Leprosy
    Family Medicine

    UHS Acute Care Robert B Green Campus

    903 W Martin St, 
    San Antonio, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Usatine is a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Usatine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cicatricial Pemphigoid, Psoriasis, Kerion Celsi, and Hidradenitis Suppurativa.

    Experienced in Leprosy
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Leprosy
    Infectious Disease

    Texas Center For Infectious Disease

    2303 SE Military Dr, 
    San Antonio, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adriana Vasquez is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Vasquez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leprosy.

    Experienced in Leprosy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Leprosy
    Internal Medicine

    Christus Mother Frances Hospital-Jacksonville

    2026 S Jackson St, 
    Jacksonville, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Vierkant is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jacksonville, Texas. Dr. Vierkant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Leprosy.

    Experienced in Leprosy
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Leprosy
    Dermatology
    2660 Gulf Fwy S, 
    League City, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janice Wilson is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in League City, Texas. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. She is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Actinic Keratosis, Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris, and Epidermoid Cyst.

    Experienced in Leprosy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Leprosy
    Family Medicine

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Sierpina is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Sierpina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Facial Paralysis, Bell's Palsy, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.

    Experienced in Leprosy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Leprosy
    Family Medicine

    Veterans Affairs Hospital

    1201 E 9th St, 
    Bonham, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Huma Naz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bonham, Texas. Dr. Naz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Leprosy, Neuroblastoma, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Leprosy
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Leprosy
    Dermatology
    6500 West Loop S # 200a, 
    Bellaire, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Mays is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Bellaire, Texas. Dr. Mays is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sebaceous Adenoma, Syringoma, Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum, and Lymphocytic Vasculitis.

    Experienced in Leprosy
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Leprosy
    Infectious Disease

    Texas Center For Infectious Disease

    2303 SE Military Dr, 
    San Antonio, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Quratulain Kizilbash is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Kizilbash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Disseminated Tuberculosis, Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, Leprosy, and DRESS Syndrome.

    Experienced in Leprosy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Leprosy
    Family Medicine

    Jackson County Medical Clinic Of Edna

    1013A S Wells St, 
    Edna, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diana Mercado is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Edna, Texas. Dr. Mercado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Dementia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Leprosy
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Leprosy
    Dermatology
    8080 Independence Pkwy # 150, 
    Plano, TX 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mara Dacso is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Dacso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. She is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Giant Congenital Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Neurocutaneous Melanosis. Dr. Dacso is board certified in Dermatology- American Board Of Dermatology, - American Board Of Dermatology/Dermatopathology, Dermapathology- American Board Of Dermatology/Dermatopathology, and Dermapathology- American Board Of Dermatology.

    Experienced in Leprosy
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Leprosy
    Infectious Disease

    Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

    6411 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexandre Malek is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Malek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Febrile Neutropenia, Cryptococcosis, Disseminated Tuberculosis, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Leprosy
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Leprosy
    Dermatology
    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bernard Gibson is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Gibson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. He is also highly rated in 71 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Seborrheic Keratosis, Warts, and Rhinophyma.

    Experienced in Leprosy
    Experienced in Leprosy
    17903 W Lake Houston Pkwy # 201, 
    Humble, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chinelo Fangtang is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Humble, Texas. Dr. Fangtang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. She is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Telangiectasia, Spider Angioma, and Warts.

    Experienced in Leprosy
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Leprosy
    Dermatology
    301 University Blvd # 5, 
    Galveston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erica Kelly is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. She is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pemphigus Foliaceus, Pemphigus, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts.

    Experienced in Leprosy
    Experienced in Leprosy
    13136 Dallas Pkwy # 520, 
    Frisco, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dornechia Carter is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Frisco, Texas. Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leprosy. She is also highly rated in 72 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Comedones, Membranous Nephropathy, Melasma, and Hirsutism in Women. Dr. Carter is board certified in Dermatology- American Board Of Dermatology.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Leprosy?

    Leprosy, also called Hansen disease, is a disorder known since ancient times. It is caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae and is contagious, which means that it can be passed from person to person. It is usually contracted by breathing airborne droplets from affected individuals' coughs and sneezes, or by coming into contact with their nasal fluids. However, it is not highly transmissible, and approximately 95 percent of individuals who are exposed to Mycobacterium leprae never develop leprosy. The infection can be contracted at any age, and signs and symptoms can take anywhere from several months to 20 years to appear.

    When should I see a Leprosy doctor in Texas, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Leprosy doctor in Texas, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Leprosy doctors in Texas, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Leprosy doctors in Texas, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Leprosy doctor in Texas, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Leprosy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Leprosy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Leprosy doctor in Texas, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Leprosy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Leprosy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Leprosy doctors in Texas, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Leprosy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Leprosy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Leprosy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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