Dr. Libbyette Wright, MD

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Get to know Dermatologist Dr. Libbyette Wright, who serves patients in Houston, Texas.

A devoted dermatologist, Dr. Wright is in practice at The Skin Surgery Center of Houston. She is committed to working closely with patients and referring physicians to make sure the highest standard of patient treatment and care is provided.

A native of Houston, Texas, she received her medical degree from Texas A&M UniversityCollege of Medicine. She completed her residency in dermatology at the University of Illinois in Chicago, where she served as Chief Resident. Later, she completed her fellowship in Mohs and reconstructive surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, where she also served as a Clinical Instructor.

Distinguished as a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD), the doctor is board-certified in dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology, which is a voluntary, non-profit, private, autonomous organization formed for the primary purpose of protecting the public interest by establishing and maintaining high standards of training, education, and qualifications of physicians rendering care in dermatology. 

On a professional level, Dr. Wright is an active member of the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology, the American Academy of Dermatology, and the American Society of Laser Medicine.

Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin. The skin is the largest organ of the body. Dermatology is a specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist is a specialist doctor who manages skin diseases and deals with both internal and external causes and some cosmetic concerns involving the skin. Dermatological duties include taking consultations, providing screening tests, and undertaking non-invasive surgical procedures.

Among her various accolades, Dr. Wright has been the recipient of the Patients’ Choice Award (2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011), On-Time Doctor Award (2014), Compassionate Doctor Award – 5 Year Honoree (2016, 2015), Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2017, 2016, 2015), Top 10 Doctor – Metro Area (2014), and Top 10 Doctor – City (2014).

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