About
Dr. Komal Stoerr completed a combined BA/MD program at the University of Missouri at Kansas City. She then moved to Houston for her internal medicine internship at the University of Texas Health Science Center of Houston. She went on to complete her dermatology residency at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University in New York City. She holds board certification from the American Board of Dermatology, a distinction she has maintained since 2000. She is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the Texas Medical Society, the Harris County Medical Society, and the Houston Dermatology Society.
Dr. Stoerr launched her dermatology career in private practice in La Jolla, California in August 2000. There she developed a deep focus on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of skin cancer. She returned to Houston two years later for further training in skin cancer surgery, then joined the Kelsey Seybold Clinic before establishing Dermatology Specialists of Houston in 2007. She has authored numerous articles and book chapters in dermatology and has delivered lectures for both professional and community audiences. She brings that same commitment to education into her exam rooms, spending meaningful time with each patient to detect skin cancers at the earliest possible stage.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Missouri at Kansas City, Combined BA/MD program, Bachelor of Arts
Medical School
University of Missouri at Kansas City, Combined BA/MD program, Doctor of Medicine
Residency
Dermatology, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, NY; Internal Medicine Internship, University of Texas Health Science Center of Houston
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Stoerr right for?
Dr. Stoerr is a strong fit for adults seeking thorough, unhurried skin cancer screenings and full body evaluations. Patients with a personal or family history of melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, or squamous cell carcinoma benefit from her focused expertise. She also serves patients managing precancerous lesions or benign growths that require monitoring or removal. Anyone who values early detection and wants a dermatologist who takes time with each visit will find her approach well matched to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Stoerr treats a broad range of skin conditions with a strong focus on skin cancer. Her areas of expertise include melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, precancerous lesions, and both benign and malignant lesions. She also provides general dermatology care for a wide range of skin concerns.
Yes. Dr. Stoerr holds board certification from the American Board of Dermatology and has maintained that certification since 2000. She is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology.
Dr. Stoerr completed her dermatology residency at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University in New York City. Before that, she completed an internal medicine internship at the University of Texas Health Science Center of Houston and earned her MD through a combined BA/MD program at the University of Missouri at Kansas City.
Dr. Stoerr conducts thorough full body skin examinations to detect skin cancers at their earliest stage. She believes that early detection meaningfully reduces the need for extensive medical and surgical treatment. She schedules extended visits to allow enough time for a careful, comprehensive evaluation.
Yes. Dr. Stoerr has authored numerous articles and book chapters in her field. She has also delivered lectures for both professional peers and community education audiences.
Dr. Stoerr is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the Texas Medical Society, the Harris County Medical Society, and the Houston Dermatology Society.
Dr. Stoerr began her dermatology career in private practice in August 2000 in La Jolla, California. She has practiced dermatology continuously since then, including time at the Kelsey Seybold Clinic and her own practice, Dermatology Specialists of Houston, which she established in 2007.
Yes. Dr. Stoerr schedules appointments with enough time to perform medically necessary procedures at the same visit. This includes skin biopsies, liquid nitrogen treatment for precancerous lesions, and surgical excision of benign or malignant lesions.
Doctor profile last updated August 17, 2026