About
Dr. Jessica Parsons holds board certification from the American Board of Dermatology and has held Fellow status in the American Academy of Dermatology since 1994. C. Berkeley in 1986. She then graduated with honors from the University of Southern California School of Medicine in 1990. Her dermatology residency took place at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.
Dr. Parsons began her career at the Bakersfield Dermatology and Skin Cancer Clinic in California. She later spent four years living near The Hague, where she became fluent in Dutch and volunteered at the Department of Dermatology at Leiden University Medical Center. She has practiced dermatology in Houston since 1999. Her clinical interests include skin cancer awareness and prevention, patient education, and caring for people of all ages across both medical and cosmetic dermatology. She holds national certification as a Botox injector and performs Restylane, Juvederm, and sclerotherapy treatments herself. Peers recognized her in the inaugural Doctor's Choice award in 2008, as a Top Dermatologist in Houston by The International Association of Dermatologists in 2012, and as a Best Doctor in America continuously since 2013. She treats every patient with the consideration she would extend to a family member. Outside the office, she enjoys oil painting, reading, travel, and foreign languages; she speaks French and Spanish in addition to Dutch.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
U.C. Berkeley, B.A. Genetics and French (with honors), 1986
Medical School
University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles (with honors), 1990
Residency
Dermatology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston
Additional Training
Volunteered at the Department of Dermatology, Leiden University Medical Center, Netherlands
Certifications
Languages
English, Dutch, French, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Parsons right for?
Dr. Parsons serves patients of all ages seeking a board-certified dermatologist in a personal, unhurried setting. Patients with skin cancer concerns, suspicious moles, or a history of sun damage benefit directly from her focus on early detection and prevention. She also works well with adults managing chronic conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, or acne. Patients interested in subtle cosmetic enhancements, including neuromodulators and fillers, find her approach natural and pressure-free.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Parsons treats a wide range of medical and cosmetic skin conditions. On the medical side, she sees patients for acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, melanoma, skin cancer, moles, actinic keratoses, hair loss, hives, nail infections, melasma, and more. She also addresses cosmetic concerns including facial wrinkles and leg veins.
Yes. Dr. Parsons holds board certification from the American Board of Dermatology and has been a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology since 1994. Board-certified dermatologists complete four years of medical school, a one-year internship, and a three-year dermatology residency before passing a rigorous certification exam.
Dr. Parsons earned her medical degree with honors from the University of Southern California School of Medicine in 1990. She completed her dermatology residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. She also volunteered at the Department of Dermatology at Leiden University Medical Center in the Netherlands.
Dr. Parsons has practiced dermatology in Houston since 1999. Before relocating to Houston, she practiced at the Bakersfield Dermatology and Skin Cancer Clinic in California and later volunteered at a dermatology department in the Netherlands during a four-year stay near The Hague.
Yes. Dr. Parsons personally performs every cosmetic procedure she offers. She administers neuromodulators such as Botox and Dysport, hyaluronic acid fillers including Restylane and Juvederm, and sclerotherapy injections for leg veins. She holds national certification as a Botox injector. Her approach focuses on natural, subtle enhancement in a non-rushed environment.
Dr. Parsons treats every patient with the consideration she would give a family member. She prioritizes the doctor-patient relationship and patient education. Her goal is to care for the whole person, not just address isolated conditions. Patients consistently describe her as compassionate, thorough, and attentive.
Yes. Skin cancer awareness and prevention rank among Dr. Parsons' primary clinical interests. She performs comprehensive skin cancer and mole exams and biopsies suspicious lesions when needed. Early detection is central to her practice philosophy.
Dr. Parsons speaks English, French, Spanish, and Dutch. She became fluent in Dutch during her four years living near The Hague in the Netherlands. Her French and Spanish skills developed from her undergraduate studies and ongoing interest in foreign languages.
Yes. Dr. Parsons received recognition in the inaugural Doctor's Choice award in 2008. The International Association of Dermatologists named her a Top Dermatologist in Houston in 2012. She has held the Best Doctor in America designation continuously since 2013.
Doctor profile last updated August 17, 2026