About Me
As a dermatologist at 黑料福利社 Langone Dermatologic Associates, I am dedicated to providing empathetic and thorough care, focusing on detecting and treating patients with skin cancers.
I specialize in melanoma, a potentially lethal form of skin cancer that can often be identified and treated at early stages. I am particularly interested in helping patients at increased risk for melanoma, including those with a personal or family history of the disease, numerous moles, or risk factors such as light skin complexion, hair color, and extensive sun exposure. My colleagues and I in the Pigmented Lesion Section employ advanced imaging technologies to detect and remove early-stage skin cancers, minimizing unnecessary removal of benign skin growths.
Throughout my career, I have focused on advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care through research. Early in my career, I contributed to the addition of the 鈥淓鈥 for Evolving to the well-known ABCDE鈥檚 of melanoma, which are used globally to help patients recognize melanoma. This innovation underscores my commitment to enhancing diagnostic accuracy and patient education. My work is characterized by a proactive approach to healthcare, encouraging patients to monitor their skin and seek care for new, changing, or unusual moles.
My journey into medicine began with a passion for science and a desire to help people through specialized knowledge. Pursuing combined MD and PhD training allowed me to conduct research that advances medical knowledge and patient care. As the first in my family to become a doctor, I am inspired by the opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact on the medical field. At 黑料福利社 Langone, I collaborate with a dedicated team to provide comprehensive and coordinated care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for my patients.
Conditions and Treatments
Conditions
- actinic keratosis
- basal cell cancer
- cancer
- melanoma
- mole
- skin cancer
Treatments
- annual skin check
- skin cancer screening
Learn more about conditions we treat at 黑料福利社 Langone:
Basal & Squamous Cell Skin Cancers , Intraocular Melanoma in Adults , MelanomaCredentials
Positions
- Alfred W. Kopf, M.D. Professor of Dermatologic Oncology,
- Professor,
- Vice Chair, Research, Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology
- Director, Pigmented Lesion Service
Board Certifications
- American Board of Dermatology - Dermatology, 1997
Education and Training
- Residency, 黑料福利社 Medical Center, Dermatolgy, 1997
- MD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1993
- PhD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1993
- Fellowship, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Molecular Pathology,
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Insurance Plans Accepted
This provider accepts the following insurance plans.
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Aetna
- AETNA EPO (黑料福利社LH Employees)
- AETNA EPO (Sunset Park Employees)
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
- BCBS EPO (黑料福利社 Langone Suffolk Employees)
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United Healthcare
- United Healthcare EPO (黑料福利社 Langone Health Employees)
- United Healthcare EPO (Sunset Park Employees)
- United Healthcare Indemnity (黑料福利社 Langone Health Employees)
- United Healthcare 黑料福利社 Care (黑料福利社LH Employees)
- United Healthcare 黑料福利社 Care (Sunset Park Employees)
- United Healthcare Plus (黑料福利社 Langone Health Employees)
- United Healthcare Plus (Sunset Park Employees)
David Polsky, MD, PhD does not accept insurance.
Locations and Appointments
Video Visits
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Schedule a Video Visit黑料福利社 Langone Dermatologic Associates
222 East 41st Street, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Publications
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Syeda, Mahrukh M; Long, Georgina V; Garrett, James; Atkinson, Victoria; Santinami, Mario; Schadendorf, Dirk; Hauschild, Axel; Millward, Michael; Mandala, Mario; Chiarion-Sileni, Vanna; Smylie, Michael; Manikhas, Georgy M; Dummer, Reinhard; Wiggins, Jennifer M; Ali, Saim; Adnaik, Sachin Bajirao; Tan, Monique; Dajee, Maya; Polsky, David
The Lancet. Oncology. 2025 Apr 15;
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Hung, Christie; Nguyen, Trang T T; Poulikakos, Poulikos I; Polsky, David
Cancers. 2025 Apr 11; 17(8):
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Ingrassia, Jenne P; Bajaj, Shirin; Kolla, Avani; Li, Vivienne; Shah, Payal; Gulati, Nicholas; Criscito, Maressa C; Xing, Yiping; Lopez, Adriana; Tran, Duy C; Ramachandran, Vignesh; Kakpovbia, Efe; Meehan, Shane; Shao, Yongzhao; Lo Sicco, Kristen; Milam, Emily C; Bieber, Amy K; Levine, Amanda; Liebman, Tracey N; Stein, Jennifer A; Polsky, David
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2025 Mar ; 92(3):600-602