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Andrew Alexis, M.D., MPH
Locations and Appointments
Israel Englander Department of Dermatology at 211 East 80th Street
Insurances Accepted
Please contact the doctor's office to verify that your insurance is accepted.
- AETNA
- Aetna - NYP
- CIGNA
- Emblem/Hip
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus
- GHI
- Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP)
- Oxford Health Plans
- United Healthcare
- VNSNY CHOICE
About Andrew Alexis, M.D., MPH
Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH is the Vice-Chair for Diversity and Inclusion for the Department of Dermatology and Professor of Clinical Dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. He is the former Chair of the Department of Dermatology at Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West. Having served as Director of the first-of-its-kind Skin of Color Center for over 15 years, his work has helped to advance patient care, research, and education pertaining to dermatologic disorders that are prevalent in populations with skin of color.
Dr. Alexis received his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons and his Master of Public Health at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. He completed his dermatology residency at Weill Cornell Medicine, followed by a fellowship in dermatopharmacology at NYU Langone's Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology.
Dr. Alexis has published more than 90 articles in peer-reviewed journals including the British Journal of Dermatology, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, and JAMA Dermatology among others. He has co-edited two textbooks and authored over 10 book chapters. Dr. Alexis is a frequent lecturer at national and international conferences and has been invited as a Visiting Professor or Grand Rounds speaker at many prestigious academic institutions.
Dr. Alexis has held numerous leadership positions in professional organizations including Past President of the New York Dermatological Society, Past President of the New York Academy of Medicine Dermatology Section, Secretary/Treasurer of the Skin of Color Society and Chair of the Diversity Task Force Committee for the American Academy of Dermatology. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Scientific Committee of the Skin of Color Society, and is a member of the Board of Directors of the American Dermatological Association and the Cicatricial Alopecia Research Foundation.
Dr. Alexis has appeared on ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX television news programs and has been quoted in numerous leading publications, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Vogue, Allure, and Essence. He is listed in Castle Connolly's Top Doctors ™ and Super Doctors®
Board Certifications
- Dermatology
Expertise
Abnormal Pigmentation of Skin
Acne
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
Acne Scarring
Botulinum Toxin (Botox Injection)
Cosmetic Chemical Peel
Cosmetic Dermatology
Cosmetic Fillers
Cosmetic Laser Surgery
Cosmetic Skin Tightening
Dermatologic Infection Diseases
Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra
Eczema
General Dermatology
Hair Loss
Keloids
Laser Hair Removal
Laser Skin Rejuvenation
Melasma
Mole Mapping
Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
Rapidly Changing Skin Growth
Skin Boils/Cyst
Skin Check
Skin Lesions
Skin Peeling/Redness
Traction Alopecia
Education
Degrees: Columbia University
Degrees: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Degrees: McGill University (Canada)
Languages
- English
Titles & Positions
Attending Dermatologist
Professor of Clinical Dermatology
Hospital Affiliations
NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center
Education
- Degrees: McGill University (Canada)
- Degrees: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Degrees: Columbia University
Titles & Positions
- Attending Dermatologist
- Professor of Clinical Dermatology
Board Certifications
- Dermatology
Languages Spoken
- English