Houston native. Passionate about melanin-rich skin, accessible care, and helping my patients feel confident in their skin.
Hi, I'm Dr. Tara Akunna, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Renue Dermatology.
About
After earning my medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in 2018, I completed my dermatology residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2022. During training I kept seeing the same gap: patients with darker skin tones were being undertreated or misdiagnosed. I knew I wanted to build something different.
I grew up knowing I wanted to help people. Medicine felt like the most meaningful way to do that.
My Journey
Dr. Tara Akunna is a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Renue Dermatology in Houston, TX. She specializes in melanin-rich skin, hair loss, and integrative skin wellness, and is passionate about making expert dermatology accessible to every patient.
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