Maria C Garzon, MD
Locations and Appointments
ColumbiaDoctors - Midtown
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
Insurances Accepted
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- AETNA
- Affinity Health Plan
- Amida Care
- CIGNA
- Emblem/Hip
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus
- Fidelis Care
- Healthfirst
- Local 1199
- Magnacare (National)
- Medicare
- MVP Health Care
- Quality Health Management
- UnitedHealthcare
- VNSNY CHOICE
- WellCare
- World Trade Center Health Plan
About Maria C Garzon, MD
Maria Garzon, M.D. is Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S) and the Director of the Division of Pediatric Dermatology at NYP Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital. With a significant body of published research, leadership and teaching experience, Dr. Garzon is an internationally recognized leader in pediatric dermatology. She is a leading expert on the care of children and adolescents with vascular anomalies, particularly hemangiomas and vascular malformations. Dr. Garzon is the Founder and Co-Director of the NYP/Columbia University Irving Medical Center (NYP/CUIMC) Interdisciplinary Vascular Anomalies Group, a founding member and past President of the Hemangioma Investigator Group (HIG) and a founding member of the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA). She is a past President of both the Society for Pediatric Dermatology and the New York Dermatological Society. She was elected to the Academy of Clinical Excellence (ACE) at VP&S and named a Samberg Scholar at NYP Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital. Dr. Garzon has authored numerous articles and book chapters and has lectured at many national and international meetings including the American Academy of Dermatology, American Academy of Pediatrics, Pediatric Academic Societies, World Congress of Pediatric Dermatology, National Institute of Health and International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies. Dr. Garzon has been named a top doctor by Castle Connolly, Best Doctors and New York Magazine. Dr. Garzon received her undergraduate degree from Harvard University and her medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons where she was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She completed her Pediatric residency at the former Babies Hospital, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center (now New York-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital) and dermatology residency at NYP Columbia University Medical Center. She was a fellow in pediatric dermatology at Children's Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University in Chicago, IL. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology, American Dermatologic Association, Hemangioma Investigator Group, International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies, Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance, Society for Investigative Dermatology, and Women's Dermatologic Society.
Board Certifications
- Dermatology
- Pediatric Dermatology
- Pediatrics
Expertise
Adolescent Dermatology
Broken Blood Vessels
Bullous Pemphigoid
Cancer Surgery
Capillary Malformation
Cellulitis
Cosmetic Laser Surgery
Cysts
Dermatologic Infection Diseases
Epidermolysis Bullosa
Hair Loss
Nail Issues
Pediatric Acne
Pediatric Dermatitis
Pediatric Eczema
Pediatric Hair Loss
Pediatric Warts
Rapidly Changing Skin Growth
Skin Boils/Cyst
Skin Cancer
Skin Check
Skin Lesions
Skin Peeling/Redness
Education
Fellowship: Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Residency: Dermatology: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
Residency: Pediatrics: NewYork-Presbyterian-Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital
Languages
- Spanish
Titles & Positions
Co-Director, Vascular Anomalies Program
Director, Division of Pediatric Dermatology
Director, Pediatric Dermatology Consultation Service
Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at CUMC
Hospital Affiliations
NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
Education
- Residency: Dermatology: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
- Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Fellowship: Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
- Residency: Pediatrics: NewYork-Presbyterian-Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital
Titles & Positions
- Co-Director, Vascular Anomalies Program
- Director, Division of Pediatric Dermatology
- Director, Pediatric Dermatology Consultation Service
- Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at CUMC
Board Certifications
- Dermatology
- Pediatric Dermatology
- Pediatrics
Languages Spoken
- Spanish