Dr. Arash Akhavan, MD

Dermatology • Male • Age 43

Accepting new patients

Dermatologic Care, Cosmetic Dermatology

The Dermatology and Laser Group

200 W 57th St Ste 510 New York, NY 10019

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(212) 444-8204

Dr. Arash Akhavan, MD is a Dermatologist in New York, NY and has over 17 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Akhavan has more experience with Dermatologic Care and Cosmetic Dermatology than other specialists in his area. He graduated from Mount Sinai School Of Medicine Of New York University medical school in 2003. He is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital. He is accepting new patients and has not yet indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Akhavan to book an appointment.

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Dr. Akhavan accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Aetna HMO; Choice Plus POS II
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana: BlueConnect HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts: Preferred Blue PPO
Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP): Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP) HMO
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; Open Access; Open Access Plus
EmblemHealth: GHI PPO
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield: Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
First Health (Coventry Health Care): First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Humana: Choice Care PPO
MultiPlan: MultiPlan PPO; PHCS Network PPO
Oxford Health Plans: Freedom Plan
UnitedHealthCare: Choice Plus POS; Navigate HMO; Navigate POS; Options PPO; Oxford Liberty; United Healthcare

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for New York

No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data

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Practice Areas

Dermatologic Care

Dermatologists diagnose, treat and screen for conditions affecting the skin, including skin cancer, psoriasis, eczema, acne, rosacea, and hair loss.

Typically treats 77% more than their peers

Based on claims data for 35 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency

Skin Infections

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Akhavan treats Skin Infections more than 100% of their peers

Dr. Akhavan treats this condition more than 100% of their peers

Acne

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Akhavan treats Acne more than 100% of their peers

Dr. Akhavan treats this condition more than 100% of their peers

Ringworm

very high

Treatment Frequency

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

Dr. Akhavan treats this condition more than 100% of their peers

Cosmetic Dermatology

Cosmetic dermatologists diagnose and treat condition of the skin that affect appearance, such as age spots, wrinkles, unwanted hair, and acne scars.

Typically treats 71% more than their peers

Based on claims data for 8 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency

Acne

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Akhavan treats Acne more than 100% of their peers

Dr. Akhavan treats this condition more than 100% of their peers

Hair Loss

very high

Treatment Frequency

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

Dr. Akhavan treats this condition more than 100% of their peers

Excision of Skin Lesion

high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Akhavan performs Excision of Skin Lesion more than 76% of their peers

Dr. Akhavan performs this procedure more than 76% of their 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
Birthmark
Boil
Breast Diseases
Burn Injuries
Cancer
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Carcinoma in Situ of Skin
Cellulitis
Cold Sore
Dermatitis
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesion
Destruction of Penile Lesion
Dry Skin
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Cosmetics
Erythema Multiforme
Excessive Sweating
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Skin Lesion
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
Lice
Lichen Planus
Lipomas
Melanoma
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)
Rash
Ringworm
Rosacea
Scabies
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Seborrheic Keratosis
Second-Degree Burns
Shaving of Skin Lesion
Shingles
Skin Cancer
Skin Discoloration
Skin Infections
Skin Tag Removal
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Sunburn
Telogen Effluvium
Third-Degree Burns
Tinea Versicolor
Ulcer
Varicose Veins
Warts

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Dr. Akhavan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Akhavan

3.8

Based on 12 reviews

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1 Star	25%	(3)

What People Say About Dr. Arash Akhavan, MD

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Dr. Akhavan is very knowledgeable! Over the last 2 years I have had both filler and laser done with amazing results ! My skin has never looked better. Dr. Akhavan will take his time to review all options available and give his professional and honest recommendation. I can’t wait for my next session!

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