Providers
Dr. Asra Ali
Dr. Asra Ali is a board-certified dermatologist practicing both medical and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Ali graduated from the McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston where she also completed her dermatology residency training. She also worked as an assistant professor in the department of dermatology at the McGovern Medical School and at the MD Anderson Cancer Center for six years and continues her association with the medical school as a clinical assistant professor.
Dr. Ali is a long time member and the prior president of the Houston Dermatology Society. Dr. Ali also has been a long time member and has served as the past president of the Western Branch of the Harris County medical society. She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and Texas Medical Association.
Dr. Ali has been published in the Journal of drugs in dermatology and is the author of the review book Dermatology: A Pictorial Review, published by McGraw-Hill.
She believes her primary responsibilities as a dermatologist is in giving personal attention to each patient by addressing their needs. She enjoys staying active through yoga, running and hiking and spending time with her family. She speaks Urdu, Hindi, and is conversant in Spanish.
Laura Nguyen, PA-C
Laura Nguyen, PA-C is a board-certified physician assistant practicing general dermatology at Team Dermatology in Sugar Land. She was born and raised in Houston and attended Cypress Falls High School. She obtained her bachelors in Nutritional Sciences at The University of Texas and received her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio with high honors as a member of Alpha Eta.
Laura began her journey to becoming a physician assistant by first gaining hands on experience as a medical assistant in dermatology. After graduating from physician assistant school, she went on to train under Dr. Tarek Fakhouri and assisted in skin cancer surgeries.
Laura strives to provide high quality care to her patients by integrating her knowledge of nutrition with her medical training and creating relationships with each patient. She is constantly continuing her medical education by staying up to date with dermatology conditions. She is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, Texas Academy of Physician Assistants and American Academy of Physician Assistants.
Laura’s personal interests include trying new restaurants, traveling, dancing, exercising, and spending time with her family, friends, and her rescue dog Cooper.
Kimberly Alvarez, MPA, PA-C
Kimberly was born and raised in the Houston area. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Health and Society from the University of Texas at Austin before completing her Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPA) at West Coast University – Texas.
Her professional journey in dermatology began with three years as a medical assistant, where she developed a strong foundation in patient care. During her physician assistant training, she pursued an elective clinical rotation in dermatology, further solidifying her passion and expertise in the field.
As a member of both the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants (TAPA), Kimberly stays connected to the latest advancements and best practices in patient care.
Dedicated to delivering compassionate and personalized care, Kimberly is inspired by her patients’ unique needs and strives to make each visit a positive experience. She believes in empowering patients through education and collaboration to achieve the best possible
outcomes.
Outside the clinic, Kimberly enjoys traveling, diving into a good book, and spending quality timewith her son and husband.
- Phone: (832) 572-5533
- Fax: 832-975-0336
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (832) 572-5533
- Fax: 281-800-1350
- Email: [email protected]
