North Central

Thushan DeSilva, M.D.

BOARD CERTIFICATION

American Board of Dermatology

MEDICAL DEGREE

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA

INTERNAL MEDICINE INTERNSHIP

University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA

DERMATOLOGY RESIDENCY

University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA

 

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Dr. Thushan DeSilva

THE FAVORITE PART OF MY JOB IS...

Building relationships with patients

THE BEST ADVICE YOU HAVE EVER RECEIVED?

Be the best you can be

WHAT FRAMED PHOTO DO YOU HAVE ON YOUR DESK?

My family …in Steeler Colors!

I WOULD LIKE TO OWN...

A ski Chalet

THE DARING ACTIVITY THAT I WOULD LIKE TO TRY IS…

Fly into outer space!

WHY DID YOU WANT TO BECOME A DERMATOLOGIST?

It is a visual field that has multiple disciplines: surgery, cosmetic, pathology and medical.

IF YOU COULD HAVE A SECOND OCCUPATION, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

Teacher

I START EACH DAY…

Walking my dogs

THE FAVORITE PART OF MY JOB IS...

Helping patients

I WOULD LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED AS…

The #1 Dad

SKIN CARE PRODUCT NO ONE SHOULD BE WITHOUT?

Tretinoin and Sunscreen

HOBBIES:

Racquetball and running

AFFILIATIONS

American Academy of Dermatology

Bexar County Medical Society

San Antonio Dermatological Society

Texas Medical Association

 

PROCEDURES PERFORMED

Aesthetic Injectables including Botox and Sculptra

Chemical Peels (TCA, Glycolic, Salicylic Acid)

Dermal Fillers including Perlane, Radiesse, Restylane and Juvederm

Energy/Light-Based Therapies

Facial Rejuvenation

General Dermatology

Laser Resurfacing

Laser Surgery

Scar Revision

Skin-Cancer Surgery

Skin Care Skin Rejuvenation

Surgical Treatment for fingernail and toenail problems

Total FX Co2 Fractional Laser Resurfacing