Melissa Mauskar, M.D. Titles and Appointments Associate Professor School Medical School Department Dermatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology You have reached the Academic Profile. For more information on the doctor and patient care, please visit the clinical profile. Biography Melissa Mauskar, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Her clinical practice is focused on women’s health dermatology: addressing changes in skin and vulvar health that occur throughout different life stages, such as puberty, pregnancy, perimenopause, and post menopause. She cares for patients with everything from acute rashes to acne, however she is an expert in treating patients with vulvar dermatoses. She is the Founder and Director of the Vulvar Health Program at UT Southwestern, a tertiary referral center for gynecologists, dermatologists, and primary care physicians serving Texas and the nation. Dr. Mauskar earned her medical degree at the University ofTexas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She completed her residency in dermatology at Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center and is certified by the American Board of Dermatology. Dr Mauskar is a Fellow of the International Society of the Study of Vulvovaginal Diseases. Dr. Mauskar lectures locally, nationally, and internationally on vulvar skin conditions. She is a past president of the Dallas Dermatological Society, serves on the board of directors of the Women’s Dermatologic Society, and is secretary general of the North American ISSVD. She is the founding president of the Vulvar Dermatoses Research Consortium, and expansive group of healthcare practitioners and trainees in North America dedicated to advancing the field of vulvar dermatology. As an advocate for women’s health and educational initiatives, Dr Mauskar aims to improve the quality of life for women and their interpersonal relationships to empower patients to speak more freely about their conditions. Education Medical School University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (2010) Internship Washington Hospital Center (2011), Internal Medicine Residency Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center (2014), Dermatology Research Interest Lichen Sclerosus Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN) Women's Health Books Featured Books Lichen Sclerosus. ISSVD Practical guide to diagnosis and management Tanya Day, Melissa Mauskar, Amanda Selk (Ed.) (2024). Ad Médic, Lda. Honors & Awards Dermatology Teacher of the YearGeorgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center (2014-2015) Alpha Omega AlphaUniversity of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (2010) Gold Humanism Honor SocietyUniversity of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (2010) Medical Dean's AwardUniversity of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (2010) 2018 Stuart Brown, M.D. Achievement AwardUT Southwestern Department of Dermatology Professional Associations/Affiliations American Academy of Dermatology (2014) American Board of Dermatology (2014) Medical Dermatology Society (2015) North American Chapter - The International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease - Secretary General (2024) Society for Investigative Dermatology (2013) Society for Pediatric Dermatology (2013) Society of Dermatology Hospitalists (2013) The International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (2015) The International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease - Chair, Education Committee (2024) Vulvar Dermatoses Research Consortium - Founding President Women's Dermatology Society - Board of Directors (2024)
