Staff

The staff at The Dermatology Center of Memorial is an experienced care-giving team dedicated to the notion that patients deserve not only the best healthcare available, but also a supportive, friendly, and nurturing environment. We believe strongly that quality patient care can only be achieved through careful listening and, further, that patient education is often as critical an aspect of thorough treatment as is medication, surgery or other medical intervention. In short, what you get at The Dermatology Center of Memorial is a team that will listen, will care, will educate, and will strive to ensure that you are treated perfectly both as a patient and as a human being.

Jan Miller Schwartz, MD
Dr. Schwartz, often referred to simply as “Dr. Jan” by staff and patients alike, is a Houston institution -- having practiced dermatology in the “Space City” for just over thirty-nine years. While she has earned a committed following, and has been delighted to treat families through several generations, she is also thrilled to oversee a constantly changing and ever-expanding practice. Whether seeing a patient out of medical necessity or assisting with cosmetic matters, Dr. Schwartz is committed to achieving the best result possible for each and every patient.

Education

Dr. Schwartz graduated from college at the University of Pittsburgh where she was an honor student, vice president of the biological honor society Tribeta, and a member of both Quax (The Womenʼs Science Honorary) and Alpha Epsilon Delta. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in l968 and served as an internal medicine intern at the University of Texas Medical Center at Galveston from 1968 to 1969. Subsequently, Dr. Schwartz served as a Dermatology resident at the University Hospital of the Boston University Medical Center (as well as other affiliated hospitals) from 1968 to 1972. She began her private practice in Houston in January of l973.

Accreditation

Dr. Schwartz is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of the American Medical Association, the American Society of Dermatology, the Texas Dermatologic Society, and the Houston Dermatologic Society. She was first certified by the American Board of Dermatology in September of l975.

Devina Lane
Devina "Dee" Lane has worked with Dr. Schwartz since 1999, serving as both Office Manager and Billing Coordinator. A superb caregiver in her own right, she is currently working to earn her bachelors degree with an eye towards a career in pharmacology. When not working in the office or studying on her own, Dee enjoys sports and spending as much time as possible with her two sons, her husband and the rest of her loving family.

Kim Foster
Kim Foster is Dr. Schwartz’s right arm. She has worked with Dr. Schwartz for almost 18 years as her Back office Manager -- assisting the doctor with every aspect of patient care. She is compassionate, capable and much loved by patient and colleague alike. On weekends, Kim volunteers at her church, spends time with her gorgeous 3 year old daughter Bethany, and pursues her love for photography as an avid amateur shutter-bug.

Christina Bernal
Christina has been with Dr. Schwartz for eight years, caring for patients from the moment they walk in the door and throughout the course of their care at the Dermatology Center. Christina, a phenomenally talented and empathic Medical Assistant, was inspired to pursue a career in medicine by her mother, a pediatric nurse. Christina’s father is a former religion editor of the Houston Chronicle. She is the loving mother of one son, age thirteen.

Nancy Aguilar
Nancy Aguilar has been Dr. Schwartz's Medical and Surgical Assistant for five years. She speaks Spanish fluently, has a superb sense of humor, and is the loving mother of a handsome baby boy named Christopher who is a very precocious two-and-a-half years old.

Jan Miller Schwartz, MD - 902 Frostwood Drive, Ste 153 , Houston, TX, 77024 - 713-467-9671