Mara Melanie Dacso MD MS
Dermatopathology
Dermatologist (Cosmetic & Medical) and Dermatopathologist Innovative Dermatology National Hansen’s Disease Program
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5323 Harry Hines BoulevardDallas, TX 75390
Phone+1 214-645-2400
Fax+1 214-645-2405
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Summary
- Dr. Mara Dacso is a dermatologist in Plano, Texas. She received her medical degree and went on to complete her residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch. She has has been in practice 9 years. She also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. She is board-certified in dermatopathology and is experienced in general dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, leprosy, and tropical medicine.
Education & Training
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences UniversityFellowship, Dermatopathology, 2013 - 2014
University of Texas Medical Branch HospitalsResidency, Dermatology, 2010 - 2013
University of Texas Medical Branch School of MedicineClass of 2009, MD
Autonomous University of BarcelonaM.S., Tropical Medicine and International Health, 2006 - 2007
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2012 - 2027
American Board of Dermatology Dermatology- American Board of Dermatology Dermatopathology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- D Magazine Best Doctors D Magazine, 2019-2026
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonists and Cutaneous Biology: Implications for Skin Disease and Longevity.Krishna Vyas, Shilpa Gopinath, Mara Dacso, Jeremy B Green, Saranya Wyles
Dermatologic Surgery. 2026-06-01 - Rising Public Interest in Weight Loss Medications and Growing Awareness of Their Aesthetic Sequelae: An Infodemiologic Google Trends Analysis and Clinical Diagnostic P...Alec D McCarthy, Kay Durairaj, Jacob Linneman-Heath, Dusan Sajic, Mara Dacso
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2026-01-01 - 55 citationsLeprosy: Treatment and management of complications.Mayra B.C. Maymone, Samantha Venkatesh, Melissa R. Laughter, Rana Abdat, Jeremy Hugh
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2020-07-01
Press Mentions
Dr. Michael David Meyer Joins Center for Dermatology and Cosmetic Laser Surgery Center, Now Part of U.S. Dermatology PartnersNovember 5th, 2018
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- Member
- Texas Dermatological SocietyMember
- American Society of DermatopathologyFellow
Other Languages
- Spanish
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