Dr. Arash Akhavan, MD is a dermatologist in New York, NY and has been practicing for 11 years. He graduated from Mount Sinai School Of Medicine Of New York University in 2003 and specializes in dermatology and cosmetic dermatology.
The Dermatology and Laser Group
200 W 57th St Ste 510
New York, NY 10019
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- EmblemHealth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Oxford Health Plans
- UnitedHealthCare
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Top Care Areas
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Keloid Scar
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more than 79% of peers
Scabies
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more than 77% of peers
Boil
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more than 75% of peers
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Akhavan "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."
2 Specialties
- Dermatology
- Cosmetic Dermatology
1 Board Certifications
- DermatologyAccredited by: American Board of Dermatology*
64 Conditions Treated
- Acanthosis Nigricans
- Acne
- Actinic Keratosis
- Allergic Reaction
- Athlete's Foot
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Benign Tumor
- Birthmark
- Boil
- Burn Injuries
- Cancer
- Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
- Carcinoma in Situ of Skin
- Cellulitis
- Cold Sore
- Dermatitis
- Dermatitis Due to Drugs
- Dry Skin
- Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Cosmetics
- Excessive Sweating
- Folliculitis
- Foot Conditions
- Fungal Infections
- Fungal Nail Infection
- Genital Herpes
- Genital Warts
- Granuloma of Skin
- Hair Loss
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- Hidradenitis
- Hives
- Impetigo
- Intertrigo
- Itchy Skin
- Jock Itch
- Keloid Scar
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Lichen Planus
- Lipomas
- Melanoma
- Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
- Nail and Nail Bed Infection
- Pityriasis Rosea
- Plantar Wart
- Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
- Psoriasis
- Rash
- Ringworm
- Rosacea
- Scabies
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Shingles
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Discoloration
- Skin Infections
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Sunburn
- Third-Degree Burns
- Tinea Versicolor
- Varicose Veins
- Warts
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38 Procedures
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Acne Surgery
- Biopsy
- Body Contouring (After Weight Loss Surgery)
- Botox® Injection
- Cosmetic Laser Surgery
- Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
- Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesion
- Destruction of Penile Lesion
- Dysport Injection
- Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
- Excision of Skin Cancer
- Excision of Skin Lesion
- Facial Peel
- Fat Reduction Procedure
- Hair Removal
- Hylaform Injection
- Juvéderm® Injection
- Juvéderm® Ultra Plus XC Injection
- Juvéderm® Voluma® Injection
- Lift - Parts of the Body Other than Face
- Mole Removal
- Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
- Radiesse® Injections
- Restylane® Injections
- Sculptra™ Injection
- Shaving of Skin Lesion
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Skin Resurfacing
- Skin Surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
- ThermiSmooth™ Non-Invasive Skin Smoothing Treatment
- ThermiVa™ Non-Invasive Vaginal Rejuvenation Treatment
- Ultherapy®
- Venous Sclerotherapy
- Wart Removal
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for New York.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Weill Cornell Medical CollegeUndergraduate School | Graduated 1998
- Mount Sinai School Of Medicine Of New York UniversityMedical School | Graduated 2003
- The Mount Sinai Medical CenterInternship Hospital | Completed 2004
- The Mount Sinai Med CtrResidency Hospital | Completed 2007
- Mount Sinai Med CollFellowship Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Akhavan accepts 7 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access
- EmblemHealthGHI PPO
- Empire Blue Cross Blue ShieldEmpire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- Oxford Health PlansFreedom Plan
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSNavigate HMONavigate POSOptions PPOOxford LibertyUnited Healthcare
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