Though many think of dermatology as a purely cosmetic field of medicine, there are a number of serious and debilitating diseases that require top-notch care from dermatologists and clinics that specialize in dermatological (skin) care. Some diseases treated by dermatologists include acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and skin cancer. The best dermatology treatment centers offer top-of-the-line care for these conditions as well as less serious cosmetic issues, such as brown spots and caring for aging skin.
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center's Department of Dermatology touts its world-class medical team and its numerous outpatient services, including those that involve surgery. In addition to an array of procedures and treatments for numerous skin conditions (ranging from the common, such as acne, to the more serious, such as cancer), New York-Presbyterian's dermatology team is also known for working with the Sexually Transmitted Disease Unit at the hospital to treat skin-related STDs. In 2010, New York Magazine ranked NY-Presbyterian the No. 1 hospital in New York for the tenth straight year.
New York-Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center's Department of Dermatology Multiple campuses in the New York area New York, NY 212-746-5454 http://nyp.org/services/dermatology
Stanford Dermatology Clinic
California's Stanford University is home to a prestigious medical school, as well as one of the top-ranked dermatology clinics in the country, the Stanford Dermatology Clinic and Dermatologic Surgery (part of the Stanford University Hospital & Clinics conglomerate), which was recently deemed "The Best in the Bay," a popular San Francisco-area distinction. As a learning hospital that claims to train the future leaders in international medicine and also offers its students to the community at events like its annual free skin cancer screening. A dermatology professor and his team also recently received a nearly US$12 million grant for research.
Stanford Dermatology Clinic Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center 450 Broadway Street Redwood City, CA 94063 650-723-6316 http://dermatology.stanford.edu/
NYU's Langone Medical Center
New York University's Langone Medical Center, which houses the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, is part of the NYU network of hospitals and clinics in New York City's Lower Manhattan. The Perelman Department is internationally recognized for its top-notch dermatology professors and the Langone Medical Center reflects this excellence in the care it offers. In 2010, the dermatologists at Perelman and Langone were recognized by New York Magazine in its famous "Best Doctors" issue.
New York University Langone Medical Center 550 First Avenue New York, NY 10016 212-263-7300 http://dermatology.med.nyu.edu/