About Kristel D. Polder, MD
Becoming one of the best board-certified dermatologists in Dallas, Texas, was a path set in motion during Dr. Kristel Polder’s early college career at Texas A&M University. Today, and every day, she uses her ongoing fascination with the field of dermatology and her expertise as a clinical and cosmetic dermatologist at the Dallas Center for Dermatology and Aesthetics to help improve the lives of patients she serves. An advocate for skin cancer awareness and acne education, Dr. Polder can frequently be found on live social media chats, talking with teens, beauty bloggers and healthcare professionals about the latest trends, research and treatments. She specializes in general medical dermatology, laser procedures, facial rejuvenation, injectables and non-surgical facial and body contouring. She is the co-author of the book “Beautiful Skin Revealed: The Ultimate Guide to Better Skin”; a Clinical Assistant Professor; an active clinical researcher, and has served as a national spokesperson for global medical companies. Dr. Polder is a native Texan who earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School in Houston. She completed an internal medicine internship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, in Boston, Massachusetts.