Dr. Kristel Polder is a board-certified dermatologist and skin care expert specializing in general medical dermatology, laser procedures, facial rejuvenation, injectables, and non-surgical body contouring. She is the co-author of the book Beautiful Skin Revealed: The Ultimate Guide to Better Skin and serves as Clinical Assistant Professor at UT Southwestern Department of Dermatology. Dr. Kristel Polder graduated with honors from Texas A&M University and attended medical school at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Here, she graduated in the top 4% of her class and was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. She completed her internship in Internal Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, a Harvard teaching affiliate in Boston. Dr. Polder completed a dermatology residency at The University of Texas Houston Department of Dermatology/MD Anderson Cancer Center, where she served as chief resident during her senior year. Dr. Polder specializes in general medical dermatology, laser procedures, facial rejuvenation, injectables, and non-surgical body contouring. Dr. Polder educates dermatology residents through hands-on filler and botulinum toxin injection workshops. She regularly lectures to residents and medical students at The UT Southwestern Medical Center's Department of Dermatology. Dr. Polder has served as an investigator on several clinical trials, including studies examining the efficacy and safety of lasers as well as topical and oral treatments for a variety of dermatologic conditions. She is co-author of the book Beautiful Skin Revealed: The Ultimate Guide to Better Skin. Dr. Polder stays active and involved in several national and local organizations and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology. She is also a member of the Amer

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - University of Texas, Houston

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Internship in Internal Medicine

University of Texas, Houston, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Residency in Dermatology

Practice

Dallas Center for Dermatology and Aesthetics

Certifications

American Board of Dermatology

Professional memberships

American Academy of Dermatology

American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery

American Society for Dermatologic Surgery

Texas Dermatological Society

Awards and publications

2004-2005 Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, inducted as a 3rd year medical student. In the top 4% of 208 graduating medical students. UT Houston Medical School.

2005 Dermatology Outstanding Medical Student of the Year Award. UT Houston Medical School.

2005 American Medical Women's Association, Glasgow-Rubin Achievement Citation. UT Houston Medical School.

2001-2005 Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards: Neuroscience, Gross Anatomy, and Developmental Anatomy. UT Houston Medical School.

1999-2000 Golden Key National Honor Society. Texas A&M University.

1997-2000 Howard Hughes Medical Institute Undergraduate Research SummerScholarship, Texas A&M University College of Medicine, College Station, TX.

1997-2000 President's Achievement Scholarship, 4-year academic scholarship. Texas A&M University.

1997-2000 Distinguished Student, Biomedical Science. Texas A&M University

Clinical Assistant Professor at UT Southwestern Department of Dermatology

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1629234364

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