Saira J. George, M.D.
Department of Dermatology, Division of Internal Medicine
About Dr. Saira J. George
Dr. Saira George earned her Medical Degree with Honors from Baylor College of Medicine, where she also completed her internal medicine internship and dermatology residency. After training, she practiced general dermatology in Houston, Texas and then... Phoenix, Arizona before returning back to Texas to join the staff at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. George is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology. She is also a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, and the American Academy of Dermatology. Her interests include general medical dermatology with a specific focus on early detection and treatment of skin cancers, dermoscopy of pigmented lesions, and skin manifestations of internal disease.
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, Division of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2002 | Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA, MD, Doctor of Medicine |
| 1997 | Rice University, Houston, TX, USA, BA, Biology |
Postgraduate Training
| 2004-2006 | Clinical Residency, Dermatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX |
| 2002-2003 | Clinical Residency, Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX |
| 2001-2002 | Research Fellowship, Basic Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX |
Board Certifications
| 2006 | American Board of Dermatology |
Experience & Service
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Physician, Thunderbird Internal Medicine, Glendale, AZ, 2010 - 2014
Physician, Dermatological Association of Texas, Houston, TX, 2008 - 2010
Physician, Dermatology Associates of San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 2006 - 2008
Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Department of Internal Medicine Clinical Toxicity Working group and Dermatology Skin Toxicity Guidelines Committee, 2006 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 2006 - Present | Fellow of The American Academy of Dermatology, The American Academy of Dermatology |
| 1997 - 2002 | Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Baylor College of Medicine |
| 1997 - 2002 | Baylor College of Medicine Curriculum Committee Award for Outstanding Performance in the Basic Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine |
| 1994 - 1997 | National Merit Scholar, Rice University |
| 1994 - 1997 | V.H. McNutt Memorial Science Scholar, Rice University |
| 1994 - 1997 | Max Roy Honors Scholar, Rice University |
| 1994 - 1997 | Rice University Merit Scholar, Rice University |
| 1994 - 1997 | Rice University-Baylor College of Medicine Medical Scholars Program, Rice University |
| 1994 - 1997 | Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Rice University |
Patient Reviews
Comments (230)
Dr George is wonderful, she is attentive, professional and compassionate. I appreciate her very much.
Dr. George has always treated me right and taken care of my needs. As far as I'm concerned, dermatologist, she's the best I've ever been with and I can't say enough good things about her. Anyway, thank you for the survey and I'll talk to you later.
Ver satisfied with Dr. George.
I love her. She is amazing and so kind.
Dr George is excellent, knowledgable, positive, caring & thorough. I appreciate her very much.
Dr. George is awesome!!
Very personable and very thorough! A great listener!
Very professional, yet caring and personable
A really good doctor, really good staff, prompt service. Didn't quite get what I needed in one situation, but I'll have to come back downtown to get that done. So, overall, yes, it was a really good experience and you have good people there and I appreciate it. Thank you...
We had a wonderful experience. The nurse was very, very nice. The fellow who is what, who removed the skin cancer was very good, very nice. The person, the doctor she worked under came in for a few minutes and explained things. And it was all very good. Thank you so much.
Dr. George is wonderful. I always enjoy my annual derm check up with her
The engagement skills of the doctors at MD Anderson is always very good and Dr. George explains everything and listens to my concerns. Excellent service.
I love Dr. George. In fact I had my husband change to her. She's very sweet and takes the time to talk to you and show pictures of conditions I'm asking her about if necessary.
I had a great experience with Dr. George and her clinic staff and would absolutely recommend her to anyone. She has great listening skills and compassion.
Good Team!!!
Very professional
Wonderful visit. Very kind and helpful.
Always a good visit with Dr George
Best place to go. I refer all my friends there.
I really like dr. Saira George, she is attentive, very thorough, and overall very nice to be her patient.
I'm so fortunately to have Dr. George as my doctor. She is very professional, personable, knowledgeable, thorough, caring & attentive. She makes you feel comfortable & listens to your concerns.
Dr. George is a caring dermatologist who I trust completely. Having had skin cancer on numerous occasions, I feel so confident that she will discover any skin cancer that may develop while in its early stage. Dr. George is professional, but deals with a patient in a warm...
I have been seeing Dr. George for several years now. She is fantastic!
Good
The provider is a very patient doctor, a very good doctor, and I am very pleased overall with the efficiency and the proficiency I experience when I go to MD Anderson. All the personnel were good, including the x-ray technicians, the nurses, the doctors that I saw, etc.
Just had my annual skin cancer check-up. I expressed a couple of spots that I was concerned about and both the doctor and nurse listened to me and took my concrens seriously. There was nothing to worry about and was told that it was completely normal. I was also told to...
Dr George is very thorough and professional
Dr. George is wonderful, the best. She listens carefully, explains everything clearly, is friendly and efficient at the same time. Obviously extremely knowledgeable. I can't imagine a better dermatologist, especially from the point of view of skin cancer prevention and...
Excellent
Dr. George was great. My wife sees Dr. George based on my pleasant visits with her. Both of us are extremely happy to be a patient of Dr. George.
Dr. George discussed all possible problems I might experience and told me how I could solve them quickly. She was very patient and helpful to me.
Dr. George is amazing! She spends time with you and makes sure all of your questions are answered.
Knowledgeable, Exceptional, caring, thorough and thoughtful. Put me at ease
Outstanding care by both the provider and the resident/fellow
You know, we were well informed. That's all I can think of.
Dr. George is amazing. I would recommend her to absolutely anybody.
Dr. George is a very good doctor. I appreciate her taking time to see me and I will go back to her again if I have any other issues. Thank you.
Dr. George is very thorough, caring, and professional.
The best
She listened me when I was explaining my condition
Quick, efficient, professional, but still carefully listened and addressed all questions/concerns
I appreciate the care & concern for my health that Dr. George provides.
Very good
The resident and physician were attentive to my tandem addressed them. Exceptional service
She instills confidence and trust. Friendly but through.
Dr. Saira George is talented, smart, kind, thoughtful, knowledgeable, friendly. One of my favorite doctors.
Dr. George is a wonderful doctor and her input on my health was very informative and she was listening intently to my questions! I especially enjoyed my interaction with her resident on 2/5 (can't remember her name), she is a great physician and was great at l really felt...
Very personable. Concise explanations
Dr. George is knowledgable and personable. I trust her judgement, suggestions, diagnosis, treament, etc. She takes adequate time to hear me and my concerns, and I don't feel rushed.
Dr. Saira George is always very professional, courteous and respectful of my healthcare concerns. I am grateful to be in her care.
CV information above last modified March 28, 2025