American Board of Dermatology - Certification

Meet Dr. Simone Stalling, MD, PhD, FAAD

Born and raised in Maryland, Dr. Simone Stalling, MD, PhD, FAAD, is proud to call Houston home and to support the community’s dermatology needs with best-in-class services and care. Prior to moving to Southeast Texas to be closer to family, the board-certified dermatologist was a scholar-athlete. An alumna of the prestigious Meyerhoff Scholars Program and an NEC Women’s All-Conference Division 1 athlete in lacrosse, Dr. Stalling graduated with top honors (Summa Cum Laude) from the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC). 

After earning her Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) degree in chemical engineering, Dr. Stalling completed dual doctoral degrees in medicine and bioengineering at an Ivy League institution: the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) in Philadelphia. She then completed an Internal Medicine internship at Temple University Hospital before moving to Pittsburgh to complete a three-year dermatology residency. 

The journey to supporting healthy skin

During her residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Dr. Stalling worked in the Skin Cancer and Pigmented Lesion Clinic, Hair and Nail Clinic, and Veteran’s Residency Clinic. She credits these experiences as preparing her to diagnose even the most complex and intricate skin conditions. Dr. Stalling also acquired considerable expertise in using technologies to diagnose conditions and the surgical techniques to treat them. Her passion for cosmetic dermatology was further refined through the teachings of a world renowned cosmetic surgeon, Dr.Suzan Obagi, during her residency training. 

Dr. Stalling eventually left the East Coast for Tyler, Texas, where she practiced dermatology for four years. Today, she proudly leads AVIVA Dermatology and applies her extensive knowledge and passion for advanced skin care to support the health and well-being of her valued neighbors and fellow members of the Greater Houston community.