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 the 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.

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.

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 been a member of Advanced Dermatology and the Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery since 1994.

She furthered her education through a dermatologic cosmetic surgery fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, under the guidance of Suzan Obagi, M.D., an internationally renowned expert on skin health restoration and cosmetic dermatologic surgery . She also served as Clinical Instructor at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the Department of Dermatology.

Dr. Daley is board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology and a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Dr. Daley was born in Jamaica, W.I. and raised in Queens, New York. Upon completing her studies, Dr. Daley returned to live in New York, where she enjoys practicing pediatric and adult dermatology as well as laser and cosmetic surgery. Her special interests in cosmetic surgery are liposuction and fat transfers, for which she utilizes the latest, most effective techniques available. Dr. Daley has been a member of Advanced Dermatology and the Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery since 2005.

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.

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 .

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 & 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.

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.

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 Stony Brook 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.

Dr. Loucas has been an associate at Advanced Dermatology and the Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery since 1995. A board-certified dermatologist and Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, Dr. Loucas graduated cum laude from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. He completed his internship in internal medicine at the University of North Carolina Medical Center in Chapel Hill, and performed his dermatology residency at Tulane School of Medicine in New Orleans, where he served as Chief Resident in Dermatology in his final year.

Dr. Loucas is a Fellow of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery as well as The American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. He has special interest in liposculpture and lipotransfer, as well as various cosmetic surgical procedures, since completiong of his residency in 1995. Dr. Loucas serves as a Clinical attending physician for the Dermatology Department at Mount Sinai Medical Center and Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. He also serves as a dermatology consultant at North Shore University Hospital. Dr. Loucas has participated in a number of clinical research projects in the field of dermatology, and has co-authored several medical journal articles on his findings. He has been quoted in various popular magazines and has appeared on the NBC Morning show and various news channel programs.

Dr. Loucas also has a special interest in laser surgery and skin fillers. He has performed hundreds of procedures using the most popular skin filler products, such as Botox®, Restylane®, Collagen, Hylaform, Sculptra, Juvederm TM , Perlane and Radiesse. His warm caring personality makes him a favorite of our patients.

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.

Dr. Eleanor Barone is a graduate of the New York's Columbia University. She earned her Medical Degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine in 1992.

For the next seven years, she attended the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. During her post-graduate training there, she completed her internship and surgical residency and was appointed Chief Resident. She remained at the Medical College to complete a two-year research fellowship, studying chronic wounds, scarring and healing. She presented her findings at multiple medical conferences for the American College of Surgeons, Plastic Surgery Research Council and the International Wound Healing Congress in Italy, among others. Dr. Barone completed her plastic surgery residency at the State University of New York Health Science Center in Brooklyn. She then re-located to Florida and worked in private practice, there and in Hawaii, for many years.

Dr. Barone joined Advanced Dermatology, P.C. and the Center for Laser & Cosmetic Surgery in 2007. She is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

As an undergraduate at Harvard University, Dr. Valerie Goldburt began her career studying the mechanisms of gene switching, completing her studies with honors. She co-founded the Harvard Undergraduate Society of Neuroscience, and served as business manager for its publication " The Harvard Brain ". During that time, she also served as a Teaching Fellow and a peer tutor. In addition, she received a number of grants from organizations including the Howard Hughes Institute, National Institute of Health, North American Philips Corporation and the Schepp Foundation.

Dr. Goldburt 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 DNA regulation. She attended Brooklyn's Downstate Medical Center, where she earned her Medical Degree. Concurrently, she pursued her interests in gene regulation by studying the effects of stem cell factor and receptor in mucosal immunology, completing a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology in a record two years. During her six years there, she was the Medical School representative for Downstate at the American Association of Medical Colleges conferences around the nation. An outstanding scholar, her entire medical school career was fully funded by a NIH grant.

Dr. Goldburt completed her internship at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan and a dermatology residency at Downstate Medical Center. Furthering her professional training, she was selected to attend the Resident Retreat for Future Academics for scholars and educators in dermatology, a program instituted by the Society for Investigative Dermatology. She studied under the tutelage of world-renowned dermatopathologist, Dr. Bernard Ackerman, at the Ackerman Academy of Dermatopathology, and took advanced coursework in Immunology at Stanford University in California.

She has traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe, giving dozens of presentations at professional meetings, and is well published. She has worked as a consultant on skin care for cosmetics corporations Lancôme and L'Oreal. She joined the practice at Advanced Dermatology and the Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery in 2007.

With her interest in the academic structure of medical education, Dr. Goldburt has always had a love of teaching and tutoring her fellow medical students. With entrepreneurial spirit, she founded Dermboard.com in 2004, an internet tool for prospective dermatology applicants, residents and fellows. It is now the most visited site of its kind on the web, garnering one million website hits annually. Musically trained at a Manhattan conservatory, Dr. Goldburt has performed as pianist and director at many University shows and has performed at Carnegie Hall.

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.

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 and he and his wife are now raising their daughter. In their spare time they enjoy outdoor activities such as kayaking and camping.