Rhea Phillips, MD
Department of Dermatology, Division of Internal Medicine
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor, Dermatology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, The Woodlands, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Assistant Professor, Dermatology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, The Woodlands, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 1997 | Louisiana State University Medical School, New Orleans, Louisiana, US, MD |
| 1993 | Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US, Bachelor of Science |
Postgraduate Training
| 2001-2004 | Clinical Residency, Dermatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas |
| 1998-1999 | Clinical Fellowship, Dermatology, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 1997-1998 | Clinical Internship, Transitional, St. Joseph Hospital, Houston, Texas |
Licenses & Certifications
| null | Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure |
| null | Washington State Department of Health |
| null | Alabama Board of Medical Examiners |
| null | Medical Board of California |
| null | Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure |
| null | Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners |
| null | The Medical Board of California |
| null | Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiner |
| null | Georgia Composite Medical Board |
| null | Arizona Board of Medical Examiners |
| null | Texas Medical Board |
| null | Florida Board of Medicine |
| null | Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology |
Experience & Service
Faculty Academic Appointments
Chief of Dermatology, Dermatology, Ochsner Medical Center, Baton Rouge, LA, 2006 - 2009
Other Professional Positions
Valeant HSV Advisory Board, Dermatology, Valeant, Dallas, Texas, 2012
Intramural Institutional Committee Activities
Senator, Faculty Senate, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2024 - Present
Wellness Champion, Wellness Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 1998 | Outstanding Research Fellow Award, MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, Texas |
| 1990 | Delta Gamma Sorority Excellence in Academics award, Louisiana State University |
| 1989 - 1993 | Dean’s List, Louisiana State University |
| 1989 - 1993 | Board of Supervisors Academic Scholarship Award in Academics, Louisiana State University |
| 1989 - 1993 | T H Harris Academic Award, Louisiana State University |
| 1989 | Delta Gamma Sorority Anchor of Service award |
Professional Memberships
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2023. Angiosarcoma. Invited. Texas Dermatological Society 2023 Fall Annual Conference. San Antonio, Texas, US.
- 2021. Skin Cancer detection and prevention. Invited. Breast Friends Conference. The Woodlands, Texas, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2023. Angiosarcoma. Invited. Texas Dermatological Society 2023 Fall Annual Conference, US.
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Dao EA, George SJ, Heberton MM, Pacha O, Kovitz CA, Patel AB, Phillips RM. Erratum to "Periorbital edema associated with alpelisib" [Cancer Treatment and Research Communications 32 (2022) 100596]. Cancer Treat Res Commun 33:100654, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36463021.
- Pielop JA, Phillips R, Rosen T. Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans isolated from a case of cutaneous botryomycosis. Cutis 79(4):293-6, 2007. e-Pub 2007. PMID: 17500377.
- Yang DJ, Phillips RM, Hsu S. Unilateral axillary eruption. Dermatol Online J 11(2):30, 2005. e-Pub 2005. PMID: 16150238.
- Orengo IF, Gerguis J, Phillips R, Guevara A, Lewis AT, Black HS. Celecoxib, a cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor as a potential chemopreventive to UV-induced skin cancer: a study in the hairless mouse model. Arch Dermatol 138(6):751-5, 2002. e-Pub 2002. PMID: 12056955.
Other Articles
- Seervai RNH, Friske SK, Chu EY, Phillips R, Nelson KC, Huen A, Cho WC, Aung PP, Torres-Cabala CA, Prieto VG, Curry JL The diverse landscape of dermatologic toxicities of non-immune checkpoint inhibitor monoclonal antibody-based cancer therapy. J Cutan Pathol 50(1):72-95, 2023. PMID: 36069496.
- Bur D, Patel AB, Nelson K, Huen A, Pacha O, Phillips R, Heberton M A retrospective case series of 20 patients with immunotherapy-induced bullous pemphigoid with emphasis on management outcomes. J Am Acad Dermatol 87(6):1394-1395, 2022. PMID: 35940366.
- Dao EA, George SJ, Heberton MM, Pacha O, Kovitz CA, Patel AB, Phillips RM Periorbital edema associated with alpelisib. Cancer Treat Res Commun 32:100596, 2022. PMID: 35834907.
- Orengo IF, Gerius J, R P, Guevara A, Lewis AT, Black HS Celecoxib, a cyclooxygenase inhibitor as a potential chemopreventive to UV-induced skin cancer: a study in the hairless mouse model. Arch Dermatol, 2002.
- Chen J, Phillips R, Quan L, and Hsu S Irritant contact dermatitis secondary to fiberglass: an unusual presentation. Int J Dermatol, 2000.
- Hsu S, Phillips, and Lewis A Computer palms. J Am Acad Derm, 2000.
- Massiha M, Montegut M, and Phillips R A Method of Reconstructing a natural looking umbilicus in abdominoplasty. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 1997.
Book Chapters
- Phillips, R, Rosen, T. Topical Antifungals. In: In: Wolverton SE, Wilkin JK eds. Comprehensive Dermatologic Drug Therapy, 2012.
- Phillips, R, Rosen, T. Topical Antifungals. In: In: Wolverton SE, Wilkin JK eds. Comprehensive Dermatologic Drug Therapy, 2007.
- Phillips, R, Rosen, T. Topical Antifungals. In: In: Wolverton SE, Wilkin JK eds. Comprehensive Dermatologic Drug Therapy, 2000.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified September 04, 2026