Aatman Shah, MD, FAAD
Dr. Tanya Rodgers is a board-certified black dermatologist in Dallas with training in general, pediatric, and cosmetic dermatology, as well as dermatological surgery. She cares for patients of every age and ethnicity, and she is known for her work with skin of color. A native of Illinois, she is a graduate of Northwestern University, Chicago and earned a Doctorate of Medicine at The Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University. She completed her residency training at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI, where she served as an integral part of the Multicultural Skin of Color Clinic designed to meet the unique skin care needs of all of those with skin of color, including the African-American, Asian, Latino, and Middle-Eastern communities. She is a published author in peer reviewed journals and a dermatology treatment textbook and is a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology, fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Rodgers values being involved in her community. She serves on the Board of Trustees for The Warren Center, the Board of Directors for the Dallas Black Dance Theater, and the Wellness Advisory Board of PURE: People United Reaching Everyone, Inc.
Dr. Rodgers resides in Dallas and enjoys spending time with her two sons, travel, and physical fitness. She finds great pleasure in caring for patients of all ages and ethnicities and is committed to the incorporation of both medical expertise and patient education in her practice.
She is a member of:
- Fellow of American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD) since 2006
- Diplomate American Board of Dermatology
- Texas Medical Association
- Collin-Fannin County Medical Society
Dermatology Care for Skin of Color in Dallas
Darker skin has needs that not every dermatologist is trained to handle. Conditions can look different on brown and black skin, and some treatments carry a higher risk of scarring or pigment changes when they are done without the right experience. Dr. Rodgers trained in the Multicultural Skin of Color Clinic at Henry Ford Hospital, a program built to care for African-American, Asian, Latino, and Middle-Eastern patients. She brings that background to every visit as a black dermatologist in Dallas, and she takes time to explain what is happening with your skin and why.
Concerns she sees often in skin of color include:
- Dark spots and uneven tone after acne or injury, known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
- Melasma
- Keloids and raised scars, which are more common in black skin
- Razor bumps and ingrown hairs, or pseudofolliculitis barbae
- Acne and acne scarring
- Eczema, which can look different on darker skin
For skin of color, the treatment plan matters as much as the diagnosis. A peel or laser that suits fair skin can leave dark marks on brown skin if it is not chosen carefully. Dr. Rodgers builds each plan around your skin tone so the result improves your skin rather than trading one problem for another.
Dermatology Care for Skin of Color in Dallas
Skin cancer is a good example of why experience with darker skin counts. On black and brown skin it often shows up in places people do not think to check, such as the palms, the soles of the feet, under the nails, or inside the mouth. Because it is less expected, it can be found later, when it is harder to treat. Dr. Rodgers checks the areas that are easy to overlook and knows what early signs look like across different skin tones.
The same idea runs through the rest of her work. Whether it is acne, hair loss, eczema, or a cosmetic concern, the goal is care that fits the patient in front of her, not a one-size approach. That is what has made her a trusted black dermatologist in Dallas for patients of every background.
Two Dallas-Area Locations
Dr. Rodgers sees patients at both Skin Specialists offices. The Allen office is at 1101 Raintree Circle, and the Addison office is at 6009 Belt Line Rd in Dallas. Pick whichever is closer and book online or call (972) 649-6644. New patients of every age and ethnicity are welcome.