Find comprehensive reports and ratings on a local dermatologist doctor, physician, or surgeon.
Dermatology Information
Description
Dermatology is the study of disorders of the skin. A dermatologist is a physician who diagnoses and treats diseases of the skin. This specialist also diagnoses and treats problems of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, and some sexually transmitted diseases. A dermatologist is knowledgeable regarding skin cancers, moles, tumors of the skin, allergic reactions to chemicals or other substances, and changes of the skin associated with aging.
Dermatologists also treat cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars, internal disorders and diseases that affect the skin, and are qualified to perform standard surgical techniques used in the field of dermatology.
Diseases / Illnesses Treated
Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses,
but some of the most common are moles / warts, tattoo removal, acne scarring, Melanoma, Skin Cancer, skin rash, psoriasis, lice, lesions, eczema, Rosacea, Scabies, cysts, Boil, Baldness, varicose veins, Athlete's foot, Genital wart, pemphigus, and Spider veins.
Procedures Performed
Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including facial peels, burn care, laser surgery, liposuction, photodynamic therapy (PDT), sclerotherapy, cryosurgery, blepharoplasty, botulinum toxin (Botox) injections, Mohs' micrographic surgery, electrosurgery, skin cancer surgery, UVB PHOTOTHERAPY, and minimally-invasive facelift surgery (S-lift).
Tests Performed
To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including culture, biopsy, x-ray, patch test, Physical examination, Wood's light, and dermatoscopic exam.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. New York has
836 practicing
dermatologists. Broken out by city, dermatology doctor density
in Albany is 3,
in Amherst is 3,
in Astoria is 1,
in Auburn is 1,
in Batavia is 2,
in Bath is 1,
in Bay Shore is 5,
in Binghamton is 2,
in Brooklyn is 74,
in Buffalo is 19,
in Canandaigua is 3,
in Carmel is 2,
in Castleton On Hudson is 2,
in Clarence is 1,
in Commack is 7,
in Corning is 1,
in Cortlandt Manor is 1,
in Cross River is 1,
in Elmira is 2,
in Fairport is 1,
in Fayetteville is 2,
in Fishkill is 7,
in Flushing is 14,
in Forest Hills is 9,
in Franklin Square is 1,
in Freeport is 2,
in Geneva is 1,
in Glen Cove is 3,
in Glens Falls is 2,
in Goshen is 1,
in Great Neck is 11,
in Greenvale is 2,
in Hamburg is 3,
in Hartsdale is 2,
in Hauppauge is 2,
in Hewlett is 2,
in Hicksville is 4,
in Holmes is 1,
in Howard Beach is 2,
in Huntington is 9,
in Huntington Station is 1,
in Inwood is 2,
in Ithaca is 1,
in Kingston is 3,
in Lake Ronkonkoma is 1,
in Latham is 1,
in Levittown is 4,
in Long Beach is 12,
in Long Island City is 1,
in Malone is 1,
in Manhasset is 3,
in Massapequa is 7,
in Medford is 2,
in Merrick is 3,
in Middle Village is 1,
in Mineola is 4,
in Monroe is 1,
in Monsey is 2,
in Mount Vernon is 3,
in Nanuet is 1,
in New City is 2,
in New Hartford is 2,
in New Hyde Park is 14,
in New Rochelle is 7,
in New Windsor is 1,
in New York is 351,
in North Tonawanda is 3,
in Oceanside is 10,
in Olean is 2,
in Oneonta is 1,
in Pawling is 1,
in Plainview is 8,
in Pomona is 2,
in Port Jefferson Station is 2,
in Poughkeepsie is 5,
in Riverhead is 3,
in Rochester is 19,
in Rockaway Park is 1,
in Roslyn Heights is 3,
in Rye is 3,
in Saratoga Springs is 1,
in Scarsdale is 7,
in Schenectady is 1,
in Setauket is 1,
in Smithtown is 11,
in Southampton is 4,
in Staten Island is 17,
in Stony Brook is 3,
in Syosset is 2,
in Syracuse is 7,
in Tarrytown is 4,
in Troy is 2,
in Utica is 1,
in Vestal is 2,
in West Islip is 5,
in Westbury is 2,
in White Plains is 10,
in Williamsville is 9,
in Woodmere is 7,
and in Yonkers is 4.
New York Information
New York City has a wealth of opportunities for visitors and residents. Thousands of people each year see a Broadway show or visit Central Park, Coney Island, the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Times Square, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Population of New York State is 19,254,630, but the population of New York City alone is 8,104,079.
Located in upstate New York, Albany is capital of New York State. Niagara Falls, the St. Lawrence Seaway, and the battlefields of Saratoga all offer outdoor activities. Hike, bicycle, or drive through the Adirondack or Catskill Mountains, or visit a winery in the Finger Lakes area.
According to 2005 Census estimates, New York has a population of 19,254,630.
Of this population, 4,432,103 are under the age of 18
and 2,499,192 are at or above the age of 65.
We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information. Verify here.