Dermatology Residency

Program Leadership

Below are just a few of the physicians dedicated to training and mentoring our residents. Click a physician’s name on the left-hand menu to learn more about our program’s exceptional leadership team dedicated to your learning and, ultimately, your success.

Clay Cockerell, MD, MBA, JD – Program Director (Dermatology)

Dr. Clay J. Cockerell is a world-renowned specialist in treating and diagnosing skin disorders and has diagnosed over three million biopsies.

Sondra Adams – Director, Payer Strategy at Cockerell Dermatopathology

Sondra Adams is the Program Coordinator with over 30 years’ experience in the Medical/Dermatology Industry.

Cory Whitman – Program Coordinator

Cory has a passion for Healthcare and has worked at Lake Granbury Medical Center for 7 years in marketing.

William Abramovits, MD – Core Faculty (Dermatology)

Dr. William Abramovits was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. Dr. Abramovits practiced dermatology for 10 years in Caracas and returned to practice initially in South Texas, and since 1989 in Dallas, Texas.

Seemal Desai, MD – Core Faculty (Dermatology)

Dr. Seemal Desai is a Diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology, and a Board Certified Dermatologist. Dr. Desai has been active on a local, state, and national level with numerous medical organizations.

Aaron Farberg, MD – Core Faculty (Dermatologic Surgery)

Aaron S. Farberg, M.D. is a double board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon that specializes in skin cancer, inflammatory diseases, and cosmetic dermatology.

Martin Kassir, MD – Core Faculty (Cosmetic Dermatology)

Dr. Martin Kassir is a Board-Certified Dermatologist specializing in aesthetic dermatology and laser procedures, and has practiced dermatology in Dallas for the last sixteen years.