About Us

Fritz E. Barton, Jr., MD was Chairman of the Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School from 1977 until 1991. He is Past President of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). In addition to his cosmetic surgery practice, Dr. Barton has had a commitment to cosmetic skin care throughout his career. In 1999, while President of ASAPS, Dr. Barton founded the Society of Plastic Surgery Skin Care Specialists (SPSSCS) to provide education and training for nurses and aestheticians providing skin care.

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Liz Newman, R.N., B.S.N. provides the skin care, laser, and injectables. Liz has over 30 years of Dermatology and Plastic Surgery experience and has served on the board of the Society of Plastic Surgery Skin Care Specialists (SPSSCS). She is also a fellow member of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS). Liz works under the direct supervision of Dr. Barton.

Tara Stone, R.N., B.S.N. works alongside Liz to provide laser, injectables and skin care. Tara is an experienced cosmetic industry veteran having worked many years at various cosmetic practices and med spas. She brings advanced experience with laser treatments and skin care to the Surface Clinical team.

Katherine Killough, RN, BSN, works alongside Liz and Tara to provide laser, injectables and skin care. Katherine is from Dallas and has been a nurse since 2016. Prior to Surface Clinical she was a nurse in the Emergency Department at Children’s Medical Center. She has always had a passion for helping others and all things skincare!

Kim Harden is our new aesthetician. Kim had 30 years of experience at the Four Seasons Spa before joining us at Surface Clinical. Kim provides dermaplaning, extractions, lash and eyebrow tinting and HydraFacial’s.

Tamara Glennon began working at Surface Clinical when Mary Thompson retired. Tamara is usually the first face you see when you walk through the door and the last as you leave. She is always happy to assist you in any way.

Toni Pratt has been part of Dr. Barton’s staff for many years. You will often find her either assisting Dr. Barton or helping Surface Clinical’s patients with appointments. We appreciate her dedication and hard work. Toni is always a welcome sight for us.