Our Physicians

Cynthia Harrington
M.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Cynthia Harrington is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in general medical dermatology as well as skin cancer diagnosis and treatment. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, a diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology, and a member of the American Medical Association and the Dallas Dermatologic Society.

Dr. Harrington completed her undergraduate training at McGill University in Montreal, Canada where she received her Bachelor of Science with Honors in Biochemistry. She then went on to complete a Ph.D. in the Department of Experimental Medicine at McGill University. Dr. Harrington received many awards for her research efforts during her studies in Montreal, and received her Ph.D. on the Dean’s Honor List from McGill University in 2000.

Dr. Harrington then went on to complete medical school at the Stanford University School of Medicine in California and her dermatology residency training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas where she is currently on faculty as a Clinical Instructor. Her continued research efforts during her residency training were awarded the prestigious Everett C. Fox Award for the most outstanding clinical research submitted by a resident or fellow at the American Academy of Dermatology meeting in San Francisco in 2009.

Since opening her practice in Denton in 2008, Dr Harrington has been awarded Best of Denton County and has been named a Top Doctor by TX Top Docs.

Dr. Harrington and her family are excited to be a part of the Denton Community for years to come. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Harrington, please contact our office today.

Skyler Maher
M.D.

Dr. Skyler Maher is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in adult and pediatric dermatology as well as skin cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. Maher grew up in Carrollton, TX and went on to complete her undergraduate training at the University of North Texas, in Denton. During her time in Denton, she was an Eagle Ambassador as well as a member of the prestigious NT40. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Kinesiology. After UNT, she attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX.

Dr. Maher completed her dermatology residency training at UTMB, where she conducted research and presented lectures in subjects including: Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer, Pregnancy-specific Skin Disorders, Blistering Diseases, Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris, Sweet’s Syndrome (neutrophilic dermatoses), and the depiction of dermatology in the media. Dr. Maher was published in the September 2019 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology for her research in rare mycobacterial skin infections in the Texas Gulf Coast region.

Dr. Maher is thrilled to return to Denton to practice and serve our community. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Maher, please contact our office.

parth patel
M.D.

Introducing our newest physician, Dr. Parth Patel is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in general medical dermatology as well as skin cancer diagnosis and treatment. He performs skin surgery procedures including removal of skin cancers and benign growths such as cysts and lipomas. He is fluent in both Spanish and Gujarati. 

Dr. Patel grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, IL and completed his undergraduate training at the University of Pittsburgh, PA. During his undergraduate studies, he had the privilege of serving as a White House Intern for the Office of the Vice President, conducting healthcare policy research. He graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and a minor in Spanish Language. He then went on to obtain his medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and was selected into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society.

 Dr. Patel completed his dermatology residency training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas where he was honored to be selected as chief dermatology resident at the Dallas VA Medical Center. During residency, he was engaged in patient advocacy and underserved health and presented his work at the annual American Academy of Dermatology meeting. He currently serves as a representative to the Texas Dermatology Society and is a member of the Patient Advocate Task Force Committee for the American Academy of Dermatology.

 Dr. Patel is excited to serve the Denton and DFW community. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Patel, please contact our practice.