Dr. Arash Akhavan, MD

Dr. Arash Akhavan, MD

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Dr. Arash Akhavan, MD is a dermatologist in New York, NY and has been practicing for 12 years. He graduated from Mount Sinai School Of Medicine Of New York University in 2003 and specializes in dermatology and cosmetic dermatology.
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The Dermatology and Laser Group

200 W 57th St Ste 510

New York, NY 10019

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Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • UnitedHealthCare

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No malpractice claims found for New York
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Akhavan's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Hair Loss
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Boil
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Dr. Akhavan treats Boil more than 100% of his peers

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Ringworm
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Dr. Akhavan treats Ringworm more than 100% of his peers

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Dr. Akhavan's conditions and procedures:

Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acanthosis Nigricans
Acne
Acne Surgery
Actinic Keratosis
Allergic Reaction
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Autoimmune Diseases
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Tumor
Biopsy
Birthmark
Body Contouring (After Weight Loss Surgery)
Boil
Botox® Injection
Breast Diseases
Burn Injuries
Cancer
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Carcinoma in Situ of Skin
Cellulitis
Cold Sore
Cosmetic Laser Surgery
Dermatitis
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesion
Destruction of Penile Lesion
Dry Skin
Dysport Injection
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Cosmetics
Erythema Multiforme
Excessive Sweating
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Skin Lesion
Facial Peel
Fat Reduction Procedure
Folliculitis
Foot Conditions
Fungal Infections
Fungal Nail Infection
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts
Granuloma of Skin
Hair Loss
Hair Removal
Herpes Simplex Infection
Hidradenitis
Hives
Hylaform Injection
Impetigo
Intertrigo
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Juvéderm® Injection
Juvéderm® Ultra Plus XC Injection
Juvéderm® Voluma® Injection
Keloid Scar
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Lice
Lichen Planus
Lift - Parts of the Body Other than Face
Lipomas
Melanoma
Mole Removal
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Molluscum Contagiosum Infection
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Pityriasis Rosea
Plantar Wart
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Psoriasis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Pubic Lice (Crabs)
Radiesse® Injections
Rash
Restylane® Injections
Ringworm
Rosacea
Scabies
Sculptra™ Injection
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Seborrheic Keratosis
Second-Degree Burns
Shaving of Skin Lesion
Shingles
Skin Biopsy
Skin Cancer
Skin Discoloration
Skin Infections
Skin Resurfacing
Skin Surgery
Skin Tag Removal
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Sunburn
Telogen Effluvium
ThermiSmooth™ Non-Invasive Skin Smoothing Treatment
ThermiVa™ Non-Invasive Vaginal Rejuvenation Treatment
Third-Degree Burns
Tinea Versicolor
Ulcer
Ultherapy®
Varicose Veins
Venous Sclerotherapy
Wart Removal
Warts

About Me

Care Philosophy

As Director of Dermatology at The Dermatology & Plastic Surgery Group in Manhattan, Dr. Akhavan, MD FAAD, pursues a team approach to medical and cosmetic concerns, with an emphasis on providing comprehensive care for each patient at the highest level. Our practice's unique multi-specialty collaborative approach focuses on tailoring treatment to the patient's needs, wants, health, and lifestyle.

Specialties

  • Dermatology
  • Cosmetic Dermatology

Board Certifications

  • Dermatology
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Education

Mount Sinai Med Coll
Fellowship Hospital
2007
The Mount Sinai Med Ctr
Residency Hospital
2004
The Mount Sinai Medical Center
Internship Hospital
2003
Mount Sinai School Of Medicine Of New York University
Medical School
1998
Weill Cornell Medical College
Undergraduate School
2007
2004
2003
1998

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Dr. Akhavan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Akhavan

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Dr. Akhavan is patient and soft spoken he takes the time to explain every option available leaving you the opportunity to form your own decision and formulate the best treatment plan for your particular concern. He follows up with you and is very considerate about how you are doing and how the...Read More
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Easily the most competent physician I have ever been to. I see Dr. Arash for both skin cancer screenings and minor cosmetic procedures and he is the best. I have already recommended him to almost my entire family and friends.
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Aetna
Aetna HMO
Choice Plus POS II
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
Cigna
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
Open Access
EmblemHealth
GHI PPO
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
Oxford Health Plans
Freedom Plan
UnitedHealthCare
Choice Plus POS
Navigate HMO
Navigate POS
Options PPO
Oxford Liberty
United Healthcare

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