LiVDerm Faculty Members

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Michelle B. Tarbox, MD

Lubbock, Texas

Michelle B. Tarbox, MD

Dermatopathologist

About

Dr. Michelle B. Tarbox is an assistant professor of Dermatology and Dermatopathology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, where she serves on the Educational Policy Committee and the Faculty Research Committee. She volunteers regularly at the Impact Health Free Clinic to care for those without medical insurance and works with the Women’s Dermatological Society to offer free cancer screenings. Dr. Tarbox is an active clinical researcher and currently has grants in place to study acne scarring treatments and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Tarbox has contributed significantly to the scientific literature through original research, case reports, review articles, book chapters, and an honors thesis.

Education and Training

Dermatopathology Fellowship, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 2010
Dermatology Residency, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 2009
Internship, Cleveland Clinic, 2006
Medical Degree, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2005
Bachelor of Science, Texas Tech University, 2001

Professional Highlights

Pinnacle Professional in the field of Medicine, Continental Who's Who, 2016
Academic Dermatology Leadership Program, American Academy of Dermatology in 2016
Leadership Class, Texas Medical Association, 2015
Early Career Women Professional Development Seminar, Association of American Medical Colleges, 2015
Compassionate Doctor Recognition, Vitals, 2014
Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology
Member: American Academy of Dermatology; American Society of Dermatopathologists; Women's Dermatologic Society; Texas Medical Association; and American Medical Association