History of the Division of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery

• In 1973, The Division of Dermatology was founded by Dr. Darl Vander Ploeg at the Brady Green Hospital in downtown San Antonio.
• In 1975, the residency program welcomed the first resident class.
• In 1989, Dr. Richard Devillez took over bringing an active clinical research program to the division. The development of Brevoxyl® gel (benzoyl peroxide) and Rogaine® solution (minoxidil) took place under his direction.
• In 1998, Dr. Ronald Grimwood took over bringing an active immunoflourescence laboratory to the University.
• In 2007, the division was under the direction of Dr. Reza F. Ghohestani, Chief, Division of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery.