About Michael S. Graves, MD
Dr. Graves, a native Austinite, watched his father Dr. Glenn Graves (a South Austin family physician) care for patients through an increasingly challenging medical system. Inspired by his father, Dr. Michael S. Graves graduated with Honors from Brown University with a degree in Biology, then attended medical school at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas where he attained membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Quite naturally, Dr. Graves has adopted his father’s values of utmost respect and consideration for his patients.
During Dermatology residency training at the Medical College of Georgia, Dr. Graves was recognized for his excellent teaching skills with two prestigious teaching awards. In his final year, he served as Chief Resident and was awarded for being one of the top resident physicians within the institution at large.
Prior to taking over Southwest Skin Cancer and Vein Clinic, Dr. Graves completed a prestigious fellowship in Mohs surgery and cutaneous oncology at Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, California. There he learned advanced techniques in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment including Mohs surgery, as well as the latest techniques in surgical and facial reconstruction. During his fellowship, Dr. Graves was trained in the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of leg vein disease, as well as the use of lasers for cosmetic and leg vein treatments by some of the country’s top specialists in these areas.
Dr. Graves has also authored numerous scientific articles in noted medical journals. Dr. Graves is excited to be back in his hometown of Austin and to be part of the Southwest Dermatology & Vein team. Dr. Graves spends much of his free time running, biking, and spending time with his family. Dr. Graves is also a competitive ballroom dancer and has spent much of his life developing this passion.
Additional Education and Memberships:
Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas - Internship
Scripps Clinic - Fellowship in Procedural Dermatology & Venous Disease
Education
Dr. Graves graduated with a Doctor of Medicine from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and from Medical College of Georgia - Augusta University. Michael S. Graves, MD earned a degree of a Doctor of Medicine.
Licenses
Michael S. Graves, MD has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since February 23, 2011, and his NPI number is 1770880007.
Associations
Dr. Michael S. Graves is a member of:
- American Venous Forum
- Texas Medical Association
- American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
- American Vein & Lymphatic Society / American College of Phlebology
- American Board of Dermatology
- American Academy of Dermatology
- Travis County Medical Society
- American College of Mohs Surgery
Book an Appointment
Dr. Michael S. Graves is a verified mohs-micrographic surgeon on Vitadox.com and currently accepts new patient appointments.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Michael S. Graves, please call (512) 444-7208.