Fred Ghali, M.D.

"Our mission is clear: We are dedicated exclusively to the care of children and teens with skin disorders."

Dr. Fred Ghali

Dr. Ghali has completed advanced training to become a pediatric dermatologist. He is board-certified in Pediatric Dermatology, General Pediatrics, and General Dermatology. He is an active fellow in both the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Upon completion of his dermatology residency, he served a brief interim as a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. His next position was the Chief of Pediatric Dermatology (1999-2001), Cook Children's Medical Center, Ft. Worth.

In 2001, Dr. Ghali founded Pediatric Dermatology of North Texas, PA, a private practice clinic providing dermatologic care exclusively for pediatric and adolescent patients. Located in Grapevine, his office offers a central location for families in the Metroplex. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Ghali serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He invests much of his time educating dermatology residents in Pediatric Dermatology.

Over the last decade, Dr. Ghali has been an invited speaker at a multitude of local and national CME-accredited conferences. He is very involved in the Society for Pediatric Dermatology and currently serves on the Executive Board. Additionally, he serves as a Committee Member for the Section of Dermatology with the American Academy of Pediatrics. He dedicates time to the American Academy of Dermatology annual meetings where he often lectures. Furthermore, Dr. Ghali serves on the American Board of Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology Section.

Dr. Ghali enjoys research opportunities and exploring new advances and breakthroughs in Pediatric Dermatology. He continues to participate as a consultant and/or member of the Speakers Bureau for several pharmaceutical companies that focus on Dermatology.

He is an author of over 20 publications in peer-related journals involving Pediatrics and Dermatology. Additionally, he serves as a reviewer for dermatology journals, including Pediatric Dermatology and the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Dr. Ghali enjoys taking care of his patients and strives to build a trusting relationship with each and every family. Like every father, he strives to balance his faith, his family, and his work. He loves spending time with his wife and two sons. In his leisure, he enjoys both playing and watching a multitude of sports, particularly basketball and golf. He also enjoys reading, writing, and participating in his local church activities.

Education:

B.S. (Biology), Dallas Baptist University; Dallas, TX, 1989.
M.D., UT Southwestern Medical School; Dallas, TX, 1993.
Pediatrics Residency, UT Southwestern/Children’s Medical Center; Dallas, TX, 1996.
Dermatology Residency, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel, Hill, NC, 1999.

Christi Cantu, MSN, RN, CPNP (Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner)

Christi Cantu, PNP Christi Cantu brings over 14 years of experience as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, and 22 years practicing in the field of pediatric nursing. For over 7 she has specialized in pediatric dermatology with Dr. Fred Ghali. Christi is skilled in addressing all facets of skin care for infants, children, and teens, individualizing care to each family and patient.

She received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Maternal Child Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington. She also holds positions as Associate Clinical Professor for Texas Women's University and The University of Texas at Arlington pediatric nursing programs.

Also, Christi enjoys a close relationship with our families and sometimes receives hugs from a grateful patient on the way out. Her focus is to maintain a rapport with patients, creating a well-suited plan for the individual and their needs. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family traveling, scrapbooking and antiquing.

Ashlee Dillon, MSN, RN, CPNP (Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner)

Ashlee Dillon, PNP Ashlee Dillon received her B.A. in Biology from the University of Texas at Austin and worked in research for a few years before returning to school to become a nurse. She received both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in nursing from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and previously worked at Texas Children's Hospital in the Houston Medical Center.

Ashlee loves working with children and adolescents and as worked in pediatrics since entering the nursing field. She finds her career in pediatric dermatology very rewarding and looks forward to building a lasting relationship with her patients and families.

Outside of the office, Ashlee stays active by keeping up with her two sons. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and traveling.