About Our Practice - a sweat free life is finally here

Our dermatologists are committed to providing the most comprehensive skin care for patients of all ages. Parents and their children are welcomed to a warm and comforting environment, with a dedicated team of physicians specifically trained in caring for young children and their skin conditions. Our practice provides the highest level of compassion and quality patient care, using only the most effective and reliable treatments and laser technology.

Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions that are unique to infants and children are not always treated the same as skin conditions in older patients. Our board certified pediatric dermatologists understand the difference, and carefully treat their younger patients with the utmost care.

John Browning, MD, F.A.A.D., F.A.A.P.

John Browning, MD, F.A.A.D, F.A.A.P., is Board Certified in Pediatrics, Dermatology, and Pediatric Dermatology. As the Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Dermatology and the Chief of staff of Pediatric Dermatology, Dr. Browning has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating skin conditions in patients of all ages. Dr. Browning obtained his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University Honors Program; he then received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School in Galveston and continued his pediatric residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Browning also completed his residency in dermatology at the Baylor College of Medicine; he was Chief Resident in 2006-2007. He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology and a Pediatric Dermatology Fellow.

Dr. Browning is the Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine and at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He will also serve as the Chief of Dermatology at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio.

Emily M. Becker, MD, F.A.A.D., F.A.A.P.

Emily M. Becker, MD, F.A.A.D., F.A.A.P., is board certified in Pediatrics and Dermatology. Dr. Becker began her education at the University of Dallas, graduating Cum Laude. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA). Dr. Becker continued her postgraduate education completing a Pediatrics residency in New York City at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital and Dermatology residency at UTHSCSA. In between each residency, Dr. Becker spent time at the University of California San Francisco undergoing a Clinical Research Fellowship in Psoriasis in which she collaborated on many clinical research trials relating to the field of psoriasis. Dr. Becker completed her Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship at UTHSCSA. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Becker is also a Diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of the American Board of Dermatology.

Dr. Becker has received many honors and awards during her medical career, including the Gold Foundation Humanism & Excellence in Teaching Award during Pediatric Residency; Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society; Gold Humanism Honor Society; UTHSCSA Medical Foundation Scholarship for Academic Achievement and Phi Beta Kappa honor society.

Dr. Becker is passionate about providing the best care for diagnosing and treating skin conditions in children of all ages.

Tanya M. Garza, MPAS, PA-C

Tanya M. Garza, MPAS, PA-C is nationally board certified as a Physician Assistant. She began her education at the University of Texas-Pan American in Edinburg, Texas, where she graduated Cum Laude with a BS in Biology in 2008. After teaching high school science for three years, Tanya decided to return to school to become a Physician Assistant. She completed a rigorous physician assistant program at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA), where she graduated with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies in May 2014. Tanya joined Dr. Browning and Dr. Becker at Texas Dermatology and Laser Specialists in July 2014, where she is receiving extensive training in adult, pediatric, and cosmetic dermatology.

Tanya is an active member of the American Association of Physician Assistants (AAPA), Texas Association of Physician Assistants (TAPA), San Antonio Dermatology Physician Assistant Society, and Bexar County Physician Assistant Society.