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Tamia (Harris) Harris-Tryon, MD, Dermatology, Dallas, TX

Tamia Alisha (Harris) Harris-Tryon MD

Dermatology•Dallas, TX

Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Basic Science Thomas L. Shields Professor of Dermatology Burroughs Wellcome Fund Investigator in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Diseases

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  • 1935 Medical District DrDallas, TX 75235

  • Phone+1 844-424-4537

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Summary

  • Dr. Tamia Harris-Tryon is a dermatology physician-scientist based in Dallas, TX, with medical education from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she completed her residency in dermatology and earlier an internship in internal medicine at the University of Maryland. Her clinical expertise includes conditions such as atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, and acne. Dr. Harris-Tryon leads the Harris-Tryon lab and serves as the Vice Chair of Basic Science for the Department of Dermatology. She has contributed to discovery projects and publications, including research on cutaneous hormone sampling and their influence on the skin microbiome.

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Dermatology, 2011 - 2014
  • University of Maryland
    University of MarylandInternship, Internal Medicine, 2010 - 2011
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 2010

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2014 - 2028
  • Dermatology
    American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2015-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2015-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Testosterone Increases Severity of Bacterial Skin Infections
    Testosterone Increases Severity of Bacterial Skin InfectionsFebruary 27th, 2026
  • Pediatric Hidradenitis Suppurativa Linked to Gut Microbiome Changes
    Pediatric Hidradenitis Suppurativa Linked to Gut Microbiome ChangesJune 11th, 2025
  • Skin Condition Linked to Sex Hormone Gene
    Skin Condition Linked to Sex Hormone GeneSeptember 21st, 2021

Grant Support

  • Mentoring in Translational Research in Inflammatory Skin DiseaseUT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER2026–2031
  • Dermatology Research Training ProgramUT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER2014–2031
  • Androgens modulate Staphylococcus aureus signaling and pathogenesisUT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER2024–2029
  • A NEW TREATMENT APPROACH FOR LETHAL DRUG-RESISTANT BACTERIAL SKIN INFECTIONSMIROFEND LLC2026–2027
  • The Function of Small Proline Rich Proteins in Cutaneous Host DefenseUT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER2020–2025

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