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| Joshua L. Fox, M.D., F.A.A.D.Medical Director |
| Dr. Fox earned his Medical Degree from the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York. He completed an internship at Maimonides Hospital in Brooklyn, followed by a four-year dermatology residency at the New York University School of Medicine. A Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, Dr. Fox is known nationwide as a leading authority in the field of dermatology, with an expertise in skin cancer, cosmetic surgery and laser procedures. He has been an expert resource for the public interest on dermatologic topics for the major television networks, radio stations and national newspapers and magazines. Dr. Fox has received multiple research and clinical awards including recognition from Top Doctors, Who’s Who, the International Society of Dermatology and the prestigious Husic Award for most outstanding research. In addition, his service has been recognized by multiple hospitals, civic, educational and community organizations. He has been on the advisory boards of both the Psoriasis Foundation and National Rosacea Foundation, among others. With an extensive background in research, Dr. Fox has presented his findings on a wide range of subjects from laser techniques and cosmetic procedures to stretch marks and scars. He has been Chief of Dermatology of several major teaching hospitals including Mt. Sinai Hospital of Queens and Jamaica Medical Center and is currently on the staff of ten NY area hospitals.In 1987, Dr. Fox founded the AAD Melanoma/Skin Cancer Prevention Program in Queens, NY. He is an educator as much as he is a physician and he has worked tirelessly to develop effective community screening programs and to increase skin cancer awareness and prevention. He later developed a dermatology and skin cancer research and advocacy forum for patients and physicians, called the New Age Skin Research Foundation (www.newageskin.org). He serves as President of the Foundation. Dr. Fox is founder and director of Advanced Dermatology, P.C. and the Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery. He and his associates have expanded the practice into one of largest in the region for dermatology, laser & cosmetic surgery. The practice owns more lasers than any other hospital or dermatology practice on the East Coast, and has been a resource center for educating dermatologists, laser surgeons, cosmetic surgeons and others about laser procedures, skin cancer and cosmetic surgery techniques. |
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| Jason S. Applebaum, M.D., F.A.A.D. |
| Dr. Applebaum earned his Medical Degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. He graduated with honors and received special distinction for his intensive research in molecular biology. Dr. Applebaum completed his internal medicine internship at the New York University Medical Center and his dermatology residency at the University of Chicago. During his post-graduate training in Chicago, Dr. Applebaum conducted extensive research in his field, particularly in the area of melanoma, and has been published in peer-reviewed journals, including Journal of the National Cancer Institute . He has presented his findings at multiple conferences of the Chicago Dermatologic Society. With extensive training and experience in laser surgery and cosmetic surgery, Dr. Applebaum specializes in facial rejuvenation and scar treatment. He joined our team at Advanced Dermatology and the Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery in 1999. Board certified in dermatology, Dr. Applebaum is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and is a graduate member of the American Medical Association and the Society for Investigative Dermatology. |
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| Lance Barazani, M.D., F.A.A.D. |
| Dr. Barazani earned his medical degree from New York Medical College. As a student there, he was selected as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and was also honored with the Alfred Schwartz Award for Pathology. He served his internal medicine residency at the University Hospital East Setauket, NY. He continued his training as associate physician at The Rockefeller University Laboratory for Investigative Dermatology in NY, where he completed a two-year postdoctoral research fellowship before completing his dermatology residency at New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Barazani has conducted research work on skin disorders and wound healing, with his findings published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology and other peer-reviewed medical journals. As a member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons he performs natural hair transplants regularly and is a leading expert. He was one of the first physicians on Long Island to perform cosmetic Botox ® treatments in 1996. He is recognized by Botox ® Cosmetic as a member of the National Education Faculty, an honor limited to very few physicians nationwide. Dr. Barazani has a clinical interest in scar treatments, using various lasers, fillers and other innovative modalities to reduce the appearance of scarring. Dr. Barazani has been a member of Advanced Dermatology and the Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery since 1994. His patient philosophy is to treat patients the way he himself expects to be treated at a doctor’s office: with courtesy, honesty and respect. Dr. Barazani donates his expertise in the form of dermatological services and procedures to local charities. An avid music fan, Dr. Barazani enjoys playing classical piano in his free time and boasts an iTunes library of over 12,000 songs, primarily of the country genre. |
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| Francis X. DiSpaltro, M.D. |
| Dr. DiSpaltro joined Advanced Dermatology and the Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery in 2003. He is experienced in many areas of medical as well as cosmetic dermatology and offers his patients a wide range of treatments available in our offices. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Binghamton University and pursued his medical degree at the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara. Dr. DiSpaltro went on to complete a sub-internship as well as an internship in General Surgery at Downstate Medical Center. He joined the United States Army Medical Corps where he was a Captain and served as the Chief of the clinic at The Kimbrough Army Hospital in Maryland.Upon completion of his duties in the military, Dr. DiSpaltro furthered his education through an internal medicine residency at The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey at Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center. He practiced Emergency Medicine for several years while pursuing research in immunology as well as in clinical trials at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York where he worked with world renowned dermatologists. He has published many articles in peer reviewed journals including the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, and has given presentations at the national meetings of the American Academy of Dermatology.In 1999 Dr. DiSpaltro went on to further his studies by returning to a residency in dermatology at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York where he completed his training. He joined Advanced Dermatology shortly after to offer his expertise in medical as well as state of the art cosmetic procedures available at Advanced Dermatology His creative spirit and his attention to detail makes him particularly suited to the cosmetic aspect of dermatology. |
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Philip Fried, M.D., F.A.A.D.
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| Dr. Fried graduated magna cum laude from Manhattan’s Touro College before earning his Medical Degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York. He completed his general surgery internship at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and served a dermatology residency at New York Medical College in Valhalla. He worked as attending physician in the Emergency Room of both Jamaica Hospital and Bellevue Hospital in New York. Dr. Fried joined Advanced Dermatology, P.C. and the Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery in 1990. He is board certified in dermatology and has special interest and expertise in cosmetic and laser surgery, varicose vein treatment and autologous fat transplantation and meso therapy (vitamin injection to dissolve subcutaneous fat).A dedicated researcher in his field, Dr. Fried has conducted numerous studies on dermatological diseases and has done special investigative research on wounds and burn healing. His work has been published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases and Annals of Internal Medicine. |
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| Suzanne Jennifer Friedler, M.D. F.A.A.D. |
| Dr. Suzanne J. Friedler is a board certified fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, with expertise in many areas of medical and cosmetic dermatology. She is a lecturer at national medical conferences and an instructor for three residency programs in New York. After completing a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at Binghamton University, Dr. Friedler went on to the New York University School of Medicine where she received academic awards and participated in honors program research. She completed her dermatology residency at Downstate Medical Center where she also participated in clinical research and was the author of multiple publications. Dr. Friedler offers patients state of the art procedures including Fraxel non-ablative resurfacing, Thermage skin tightening, endovenous laser vein treatment and general laser therapy for scars, tattoos, hair removal, rosacea, stretch marks, acne, melasma, brown spots, angiomas, and many other conditions. She has served as an injection trainer for Botox® Cosmetic and has become adept with the latest innovations in skin fillers. She treats both adult and pediatric patients. Dr. Friedler has been a member of Advanced Dermatology and the Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery since 2002. She is conversational in four languages. |
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| Meryl Blecker Joerg, M.D. F.A.A.D. |
| Dr. Joerg is an attending physician in the Cosmetic Clinic at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City. She teaches the dermatology residents cosmetic procedures such as Botox, Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane and Radiesse. She also instructs the dermatology residents in many laser procedures for rejuvenation such as laser resurfacing, hair removal, tatoo removal, vascular lesions and sun spot removal. Dr. Joerg graduated magna cum laude from Rhode Island ‘ s Brown University. During her studies there she participated in special clinical research involving skin grafts and hand reconstruction. She pursued medical studies at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, where she earned her Medical Degree and was selected for the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. She completed her medical internship at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan, followed by a dermatology residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY. Dr. Joerg spent a year in France, where she undertook advanced dermatological studies at L ‘ Hospital St. Louis in Paris, the largest dermatological training center in France.With a keen interest in fine arts, Dr. Joerg spent more than a year in Italy studying sculpture and painting, primarily of the face and human form. With her artistic abilities, visual strength and dexterity, she gives extra attention to fine detail in her cosmetic procedures, including fillers, resurfacing, acne scar treatments and surgical techniques.Board Certified by the American Board of Dermatology, Dr. Joerg has been a member of Advanced Dermatology and the Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery since 1997.Active in competitive sports her entire life, she has also enjoyed traveling and skiing all over the world. She speaks five languages. |
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| John Troccoli, M.D., F.A.A.D. |
| Dr. Troccoli was born in Los Angeles, California, and attended Hollywood High School, where he graduated with honors. He is the elder of two brothers, and is the first in his immediate family to attend college. He attended Yale University in New Haven , Connecticut , where he graduated summa cum laude with distinction in psycho-biology. He earned his Medical Degree from Harvard University in Boston and was awarded a student research scholarship, dedicating an additional year of studies to Photomedicine. Photomedicine is a recently developed area of study, focusing on the effects of electromagnetic radiation, such as ultraviolet, visible and infrared light, mediated through the skin. He conducted pioneering research in the development of multiple-pulsed laser technology, and was awarded a Residency Research Award by the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Troccoli remained in the Boston area for his postgraduate studies, completing an internship at Boston City Hospital and a residency through the Harvard Dermatology Program. He has given presentations and collaborated on publications in the field of dermatological laser surgery. Dr. Troccoli is board certified in dermatology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. He has worked as an associate at Advanced Dermatology and the Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery since 1997. Dr. Troccoli has traveled extensively throughout the world and is fluent in Spanish. |
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| Valerie Goldburt, M.D., PhD, F.A.A.D. |
| As an undergraduate at Harvard University, Dr. Valerie Goldburt began her career studying the mechanisms of genetic switches, completing her studies in biochemistry with honors. She continued her interest in science and medicine as a graduate student at Columbia University in New York, where she completed a Master’s degree studying the effects of ultraviolet light on cancer proteins. Dr. Goldburt then earned an M.D. from Downstate Medical Center, where she also completed a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology, studying immune defense mechanisms. During her six years there, she was her medical school’s representative at the American Association of Medical Colleges conferences around the nation. An outstanding scholar, she received grants from the Howard Hughes Institute and the NIH for her undergraduate education and her medical school career was fully funded by several grants, as well as the NIH. Dr. Goldburt completed her internship at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan and a dermatology residency at Downstate Medical Center. She enjoys traveling throughout the United States and Europe, and has given many presentations at professional meetings. She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the Dermatology Foundation. Dr. Goldburt particularly enjoys intricate surgical and cosmetic procedures, having highly-trained dexterity from her years as a conservatory-trained pianist. She has a special interest in skin care products and has worked as a consultant on skin care for cosmetics corporations Lancôme and L’Oreal. Dr. Goldburt is board certified in dermatology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. She joined the practice at Advanced Dermatology and the Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery in 2007. |
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| Robert Ecker, M.D., F.A.A.D. |
| Dr. Ecker began his medical education as a Biochemistry major at the University of Colorado in Boulder. He worked for nearly a decade as a research scientist. The primary focus of his expertise was pharmaceutical product support as well as multiple processes of biochemical screening for Panlabs, Inc. and AXYS Pharmaceuticals. He earned his medical degree at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. As a student there he was given the George F. Odland Scholar Award, an academic endowment presented by the University Department of Dermatology and the Herzog Foundation. Dr. Ecker attended the Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, where he completed his internship in internal medicine. He relocated to Wisconsin to serve his three-year dermatology residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Department of Dermatology, acting as Chief Resident in his final year. He worked in private practice in Tennessee and was appointed Clinical Instructor at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga Department of Medicine before joining Advanced Dermatology. As an associate at Advanced Dermatology, Dr. Ecker provides a full range of medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology, with special expertise in dermatologic laser treatments. He has a special touch with children, and has enjoyed having a large number of them as his patients. He is board certified in dermatology and is a member of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. A musician and avid music fan, Dr. Ecker plays guitar and banjo and performs in musical theater when he gets the opportunity. He enjoys gourmet cooking, and has traveled extensively throughout the United States, Europe and Asia with his wife. |
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| Paige Applebaum Farkas, M.D. F.A.A.D. |
| Dr. Paige Farkas is a board certified dermatologist with experience in all areas of medical, cosmetic and laser dermatology. The focus of her practice is general and cosmetic dermatology and skin cancer screening examinations utilizing dermatoscopy technology. She has strong expertise and special training in the use of facial fillers, cosmetic lasers and chemical peels and special certification in the use of Botox. She treats adults and children of all ages. She founded Comprehensive Dermatology and Laser Center in 1996 and built a busy and successful practice over the following decade. Dr. Farkas received her medical degree at Yeshiva University – Albert Einstein College of Medicine with distinction in research, and was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. She completed her residency and served as chief resident in the Department of Dermatology at Albert Einstein. For many years, she worked as Clinical Instructor at Montefiore Medical Center, and supervised medical residents in the Dermatology Department. She has been a Staff Dermatologist at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ since 1993, and provides outpatient dermatology clinics for the underprivileged in the community. A caring physician with excellent clinical experience and reputation and a keen academic perspective, Dr. Farkas provides cutting edge dermatologic care with compassion. |
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Whitney Bowe, M.D., F.A.A.D.
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| With a passion for both clinical and aesthetic dermatology, Dr. Bowe is committed to achieving and maintaining the health and radiance of her patients’ skin. Subsequent to graduating summa cum laude from Yale University, Dr. Bowe was awarded a full tuition merit-based scholarship to attend the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Upon graduating at the top of her class, she pursued her dermatology residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, where she currently holds the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology, teaching laser and cosmetic procedures to future dermatologists. Dr. Bowe is a physician scientist, actively engaged in clinical research and frequently called upon to give lectures to her peers and provide guidance to industry leaders. Her research work has garnered media attention from CNN, BBC, NBC and The New York Times. The author of over 25 articles and book chapters, Dr. Bowe has lectured and presented research at over 30 national and international conferences. Her microbiological work has resulted in a patent-pending technology with therapeutic potential as a naturally-derived topical agent for acne sufferers. She strives to translate her knowledge of cutting edge research into extraordinary patient care. Quoted in magazines such as SELF and GLAMOUR, Dr. Bowe is often called upon by the media to provide her expert opinion on subjects such as skin rejuvenation, cutting-edge light and laser techniques, and the relationship between diet and acne. Dr. Bowe is recognized for identifying safe and effective skin care products and acts as a consultant for skin care industry leaders such as Johnson & Johnson. Among her numerous accolades, she has been listed in Marquis Who’s Who in America and named a Beckman Scholar, a Westinghouse Scholar, and a 21st Century Gamble scholar. In her free time, Dr. Bowe enjoys spending time with her daughter and husband, also a physician. She resides with her family in Chappaqua, NY. Visit Dr. Bowe’s personal website here |
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| Barry Silver, M.D. F.A.A.D. |
| Dr. Barry Silver graduated magna cum laude from the University of Connecticut and was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society. He attended the Medical College of Virginia (Virginia Commonwealth University), where he earned his medical degree and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed a Harvard University Dermatology residency program at Massachusetts General Hospital and earned his dermatology board certification in 1977. Dr. Silver was an active member of the Summit Medical Group in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey for over three decades. He provides medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology services to patients of all ages. His patient-focused philosophy is to always find the most efficient, cost-effective and complete resolution to the problem at hand. With special surgical skills in a wide range of dermatologic procedures, he offers precision treatment of varied conditions, from spider veins to anti-aging treatments, and also has expertise in Botox® treatments and facial fillers such as Juvederm™, Restylane® and Radiesse®. |
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| Jocelyn Ann Lieb, M.D. F.A.A.D. |
| After graduating with honors from the University of Buffalo in New York, Dr. Lieb attended Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts where she earned her medical degree. As a student, she was a contributing writer for the Medical School’s online newsletter and she co-founded an interactive teaching anatomy website for the university. She was a participant in student research initiatives at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, receiving clinical honors, and remained at Massachusetts General Hospital to complete a dermatology research fellowship. Dr. Lieb continued her post-graduate studies in New York City at The Mount Sinai Hospital where she completed an internal medicine internship followed by a second research fellowship in the Department of Dermatology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, where she focused on skin cancer diagnosis and treatments. She then completed a three-year dermatology residency at the New York Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia University. With an academic focus on research, Dr. Lieb has co-authored numerous articles. She has been widely published in the medical literature and has made many medical conference case presentations. Dr. Lieb is board certified in dermatology and is a member of the New York Academy of Medicine, the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Dermatology. |
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| Romeo E. Morales, M.D., F.A.A.D. |
| Dr. Morales is an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the Department of Medicine Upstate Medical Campus, State University of New York, where he teaches dermatology to residents and medical students. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware and his Master of Science from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. After his medical training at Boston University School of Medicine, Dr. Morales completed his internship at Yale University and his dermatology residency at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He subsequently was a staff fellow at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Morales has been practicing medical and surgical dermatology for about 10 years and has established a database to profile pigmented lesions such as melanoma and dysplastic nevi as well as Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Carcinoma incidence in the Binghamton area in upstate New York. His commitment to teaching has earned him the “William E. Clark, MD” recognition “for excellence and dedication in teaching” in 2008 and 2012. He has also received the 2004, 2006 and 2007 recognition for active teaching from the American Academy of Family Physicians. Prevention and early detection of skin cancer has been a very important component of Dr. Morales’ practice and he has volunteered in skin cancer screening not only in Binghamton, NY, but also at the “Immigrantes Hispanos con Acceso a la Salud” in Elizabeth, NJ. Dr. Morales has presented and authored several publications on various topics of clinical dermatology, skin cancer, and skin immunology in peer-reviewed journals such as: the Journal of Immunology, the American Journal of Physiology, Gastroenterology and others. Dr. Morales and his wife have two teenage children and in his free time, Dr. Morales enjoys volunteering for the needy at a local free clinic in Binghamton for the uninsured and in Honduras as part of the Cornell University’s Global Medical Brigades. |
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| Kaleroy Papantoniou, M.D., F.A.A.D. |
| Dr. Papantoniou is board-certified in dermatology and specializes in all areas of medical dermatology for adults and children, the prevention and treatment of skin cancer, cosmetic dermatology and laser surgery. She began her undergraduate education at NYU, where she completed a double major in Biology and Hellenic studies with honors. During her medical school training at Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn she quickly developed a passion for Dermatology. Dr. Papantoniou has contributed to the History of Dermatology Society’s annual conferences with presentations focusing on the history of dermatologic diseases, ancient skin practices, and therapeutics. The award for excellence in Dermatology was bestowed upon Dr. Papantoniou at the time of her graduation from medical school. She then completed a year of internal medicine at the North Shore Long Island Jewish Hospital. Dr. Papantoniou completed her residency in Dermatology with the award for Outstanding Performance as a resident in Dermatology. During her training she learned how to treat patients from around the world with care and compassion. Her work has been published in peer reviewed journals, and has also presented at professional conferences. She maintains special interests in both medical and aesthetic dermatology. When she is not practicing Dermatology, Dr. Papantoniou is also a talented artist and enjoys painting and spending time with her family. |
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| Andrea T. Kassim, M.D., F.A.A.D. |
| Dr. Kassim is board-certified in dermatology. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology and Public Health from Virginia University and she continued her medical studies at Howard University College of Medicine, where she received her Doctorate of Medicine. Dr. Kassim completed her internship in Pediatrics at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. She completed her residency in Dermatology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, where she was Chief Resident. Dr. Kassim has received many scholarships throughout her education and training. She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and the Women’s Dermatologic Society. Dr. Kassim has presented her studies in several Dermatology conferences during her training. She is currently a Laser & Cosmetic fellow at Advanced Dermatology PC. Dr. Kassim speaks English, French and Dutch. |
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| Jerome M. Felsenstein, M.D., F.A.A.D. |
| Dr. Felsenstein received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine. He completed his internship at Bellevue Hospital and dermatology residency at Kings County SUNY Downstate. Dr. Felsenstein is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Dermatology at New York University School of Medicine. He is affiliated with Tisch NYU hospital medical center and Bellevue hospital center. Dr. Felsenstein has been awarded “Top Doctors” by Castle Connolly, a prestigious title given to physicians. Dr. Felsenstein is the founder of our Ossining office. He is well-loved by his patients. |
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| Michael A. Kurzman, M.D., F.A.A.D. |
| Dr. Kurzman received his undergraduate degree from Yeshiva University and received his medical degree from New York Medical College. Dr. Kurzman completed his internal medicine internship and residency at Maimonides Medical Center. He also completed a residency in dermatology at New York Medical College. Dr. Kurzman is board-certified in both dermatology and internal medicine.Dr. Kurzman is a diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners and is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Kurzman is the co-director of the Division of Dermatology at Staten Island University Hospital and was previously a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Dermatology at New York Medical College. Dr. Kurzman is the founder of our Bayside, Queens, office. |
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| Aza Lefkowitz, M.D., F.A.A.D. Mohs Surgery |
| Dr. Lefkowitz is a summa cum laude graduate of the State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate College of Medicine in Brooklyn, where he earned his Medical Degree. As a student at SUNY, he was honored with the prestigious Andrew T. Salzberg Award for Superior Achievement in Medical Studies. His medical internship was completed at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park. Dr. Lefkowitz attended the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey to complete a residency in dermatology. In his final year, he was appointed Chief Resident in Dermatology.To further his postgraduate training, Dr. Lefkowitz served a one-year fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery at East Setauket University Hospital, NY. This is an American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology (ACMMSCO) approved program for Mohs. Mohs Micrographic Surgery is an advanced treatment procedure for skin cancer, which offers the highest cure rate while preserving healthy tissue, thus minimizing scarring and aesthetic impact. Dr. Lefkowitz has authored over a dozen peer-reviewed research papers and presentations on skin cancer and advanced dermatological laser treatments.Dr. Lefkowitz’s practice is primarily surgical. With his precision and expertise, he is especially well regarded for the exceptional and cosmetically elegant way in which he repairs his patients’ Mohs defects. Board certified in both Dermatology and Mohs Microsurgery, Dr. Lefkowitz has been a member of Advanced Dermatology and the Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery since 2001. |
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| Maya K. Thosani, M.D., F.A.A.D. Mohs Surgery |
| Dr. Thosani graduated from Columbia University in 2000 with honors. She was presented with the Lucy Moses Award for the premedical student most likely to serve the underserved. She double majored in psychology and Spanish studies, and spent six months studying in Madrid, Spain during this time. Following college, she attended the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, New Jersey, where she earned her medical degree. Due to her compassion and exemplary patient care, she was honored to be elected by her peers and professors to serve in the Gold Humanism Honor Society.Dr. Thosani completed her internship at New York University’s Downtown hospital in Manhattan. She then completed a three-year Dermatology residency at Stony Brook University Hospital, and also trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Skin Cancer Center and the Veterans Affairs Hospital in New York. In pursuit of advanced surgical training, Dr. Thosani completed a fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery at the Skin Cancer Center in Cincinnati, under the mentorship of Dr. Brett Coldiron, president-elect of the Mohs College and Board member of the American Academy of Dermatology. She performed over 1,700 surgeries and reconstructions during that time. Dr. Thosani has conducted extensive clinical research. She has been published in the medical journals and has made numerous national presentations. Dr. Thosani’s research interests involve cutaneous oncology and the use of dermoscopy as a non-invasive tool for early detection of skin cancer. She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, and an associate fellow of the Mohs College of Micrographic Surgery. |
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| Robert L. Kraft, M.D., F.A.C.S. |
| Dr. Kraft earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology, magna cum laude, from Columbia College of Columbia University in the City of New York and was elected to membership in Phi Beta Kappa. His interest in plastic and reconstructive surgery began at the Yale University School of Medicine, where he was mentored by Drs. Thomas J. Krizek and Stephan Ariyan, luminaries in academic medicine. His medical school thesis on the effect of preoperative chemotherapy on wound healing was awarded the Gold Prize of the American College of Surgeons for excellence in research. Following graduation from Yale in 1978, Dr. Kraft completed his surgical internship, general surgery residency, a research fellowship and plastic surgery residency at the combined program of Montefiore Medical Center and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He served as chief resident in plastic and reconstructive surgery, later becoming a clinical instructor on the faculty of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Since entering private practice in 1984, Dr. Kraft has performed over 15,000 plastic surgical procedures, covering the entire spectrum of the specialty, from cosmetic to reconstruction. His extensive experience includes special interests in breast augmentation, reduction and lift, abdominoplasty and liposuction as well as the full range of facial aesthetic procedures. He holds lifetime board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a founding member of the New York State Association of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Kraft’s artistic talent, creativity and elegance are apparent in all of his work, whether in the operating room or in his most recent endeavor, a planned book to be entitled “Why Don’t I Look Like My Mommy?”, a child’s guide to plastic surgery. |
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Elan B. Singer, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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| Dr. Elan B. Singer received his Medical Degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine before completing his plastic and reconstructive surgery training at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. He remained in New York and continued his training as Aesthetic Surgery Fellow at Lenox Hill Hospital and the prestigious Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, where he studied under New York’s top leaders in the field. Dr. Singer is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is skilled in all aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery of the body, face and breast. He has an added interest in body contouring and aesthetic procedures, which include post-bariatric surgery, abdominoplasty, breast lift, body lift and liposuction. Dr. Singer has had the specific and unique training in both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery that is required for the successful outcome of these procedures. Dr. Singer has performed reconstructive surgery on patients from all over the world and has taken an active role in surgical missions in foreign countries. He has donated his time and surgical expertise to Iraq Star, Inc., a charitable foundation dedicated to providing reconstructive surgery to returning Iraq War Veterans with disfiguring wounds. Dr. Singer is a commissioned officer in the Navy Reserve and is also a Clinical Instructor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He is a member of the Medical Society of the State of New York and the American Society of Plastic Surgery. |
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| Jonathan Lebowitz, M.D. |
| Dr. Jonathan Lebowitz received his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, where he also earned his undergraduate degree. His surgical residency was completed at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey, where he served as Chief Resident. Returning to Ohio, he served a fellowship in Hand Surgery followed by a Plastic Surgery residency, both at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Lebowitz has been published in the medical literature and, for many years, has lectured extensively for well-known and prestigious schools, hospitals, corporations and medical societies. His areas of expertise are wide-ranging, covering everything from melanoma treatment and chemical peels to burn management and cosmetic procedures. As a practicing plastic surgeon for two decades, Dr. Lebowitz is a thorough and caring physician who gives careful consideration to establishing strong relationships with his patients. |
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| Craig A. Baldenhofer, M.D., F.A.C.S. |
| Dr. Baldenhofer is a board-certified plastic surgeon. He received his medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Science Center in Shreveport and completed his Residency in General Surgery at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. Dr. Baldenhofer then completed a Residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, where he had the opportunity to work with some of the world’s best plastic and reconstructive surgeons. In addition, Dr. Baldenhofer completed a Microvascular Breast and Aesthetic Fellowship at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Baldenhofer is an expert of advanced cosmetic surgery techniques, including liposuction, fat transfers, and cosmetic breast surgery. He is also skilled in post-mastectomy reconstructive breast surgery. Dr. Baldenhofer believes that patients must be treated with the utmost in respect and dignity, taking time to explain all treatments and alleviating any patient concerns. Dr. Baldenhoffer has volunteered his expertise in reconstructive cleft lip and palate surgery in developing countries through the non-profit organization Healing the Children. |
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| Melissa Sanoff Weiner, RPA-C Physician Assistant |
| Melissa joined Advanced Dermatology in 1995 and worked as a Medical Assistant for many years. She completed the Physician Assistant Program at Weill Medical College of Cornell University and received her certification before returning to Advanced Dermatology as a Physician Assistant. During her studies at Weill Medical College, she performed clinical rotations in all major fields of medicine, working at various hospitals throughout the New York City region. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Surgical Physician Assistants. Melissa has thorough knowledge of the practice of dermatology, including Mohs skin cancer surgery and has worked with thousands of patients at Advanced Dermatology. With the broad range of conditions that are managed and treated here, she enjoys the variety of her work. Melissa takes the extra step with all patients to get to know them and their families on a personal level. She especially appreciates the satisfaction of caring for teens and helping them improve their self-esteem by improving their skin. Melissa is married and has two boys. She enjoys movies, reading and traveling with her family. |
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| Christopher Byrne, MPAS, RPA-C Physician Assistant |
| Mr. Byrne has been a Certified Physician Assistant at Advanced Dermatology and the Center for Laser & Cosmetic Surgery since 2004. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from New York University, and his Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the New York Institute of Technology. Mr. Byrne also completed a Masters of Physician Assistant Studies with a concentration in dermatology from the University of Nebraska School of Medicine. He has completed clerkships in every major branch of medicine, including internal medicine, pediatrics and dermatology. He is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the New York Society of Physician Assistants. He is a founding member of the New York Dermatology Physician Assistants, and currently serves as its Vice President. With an innate compassion for others, Mr. Byrne became a Physician Assistant to enable him to help people, particularly with their skin problems. As a teen, he suffered with acne and knows firsthand how skin problems can affect a person’s daily life. Mr. Byrne grew up in the Long Island area, where he and his wife are now raising their daughter. In their spare time they enjoy outdoor activities such as kayaking and camping. |
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| Christina Carniero, MPAS, RPA-C Physician Assistant |
| Christina has been a certified Physician Assistant since 2006. She received her Bachelors from Fordham University and her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from Philadelphia University. She is a member of both the American Academyof Physician Assistants and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. In addition to having experience treating a broad range of Dermatology issues, Christina also has experience in Emergency medicine. She joined Advanced Dermatology in 2010 and takes pride in offering excellent patient care. |
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