Dr. Kristen Nicole Richards, MD

Dr. Kristen Richards is a board-certified dermatologist with additional training in internal medicine who brings 14 years of clinical experience to patient care. She earned her medical degree from McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and completed her residency training at Baylor College of Medicine. Her dual specialty training allows her to provide comprehensive care that addresses both skin conditions and broader health concerns. Dr. Richards is fluent in English.

Dr. Richards practices at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, and also sees patients at Lakeshore Dermatology Laser & Medical Spa in Norton Shores, Michigan. She specializes in treating complex skin conditions including melanocytic nevus and dysplastic nevi, as well as providing care for patients with metastatic or recurrent breast cancer. Her expertise includes performing detailed skin biopsies and genital skin biopsies to help diagnose …various conditions, along with coordinating pathology tests to ensure accurate treatment planning.