Narin “Dr. Joe” Apisarnthanarax, M.D., F.A.A.D.

Meet Dr. Joe

Narin Apisarnthanarax, M.D., F.A.A.D. is affectionately known as “Dr. Joe” to his patients. A native of the Clear Lake area of Houston, TX, he graduated from St. John High School before attending Washington University in St. Louis, MO. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology and then attended the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX.

After finishing medical school, Dr. Joe completed a residency at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH, one of the leading research universities in the country. In addition, Dr. Joe conducted three years of skin cancer research at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center with the University of Texas. Currently, Dr. Joe teaches medical and physician assistant students and serves as a clinical assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.

Dr. Joe is a leader in dermatology and has published several articles in esteemed medical journals and medical textbooks. At Clear Lake Dermatology, he specializes in treating skin cancer and psoriasis. He's regarded as an expert on cutaneous lymphomas, which are cancers of white blood cells that affect the skin. Dr. Joe also has a keen eye for aesthetics and is an artistic master at cosmetic dermatology and laser procedures.

As a board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Joe is a proud member of several professional societies, including the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and is a fellow with the American Academy of Dermatology. For nearly 10 years, he has worked in private practice and has hospital privileges at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center in Webster, TX.

Dr. Joe is proud to welcome new patients to Clear Lake Dermatology.

Reviews

"My experience was great. I went in for first time filler,(lips). Ms.Stephanie is who performed my treatment & I am SO satisfied. She as well as her assistants were very thorough throughout my whole process, from the questions I had to the way tx was being performed. Well deserved 5 stars! 🌟"

G.E.

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"The NP was super sweet and thorough, made sure all questions got answered and she was very quick with the biopsies and got me what I needed for my eczema. All of their staff was great from start to finish!"

H.M.

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"Dr. Joe and his MA were very welcoming and friendly. Dr. Joe thoroughly addressed my concerns, reassured me about the issues, offered treatment options that were quick and efficient, and respected my time through the entire process."

W.O.

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"I've had such great experiences at Clear Lake Dermatology. Everyone is very friendly, approachable, and professional. The establishment is always fresh and pristine, well organized, and attractive. Brittnee is a very talented professional with a sweet, kind-hearted energy. She has excellent bedside manner, and I really appreciate all her wonderful advice, knowledge, and conversation."

S.P.

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"Lauren the PA is absolutely cracked out of her mind, love that lady, iv done combat sports for almost a decade and sweat 24/7 and have struggled with acne my whole life and my face is crystal clear, my wife has also made an appointment with lauren, thank you team 🙏"