Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH Email Andrew Alexis
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- Position
- PROFESSOR | Dermatology
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- Specialty
- Dermatology
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- Language
- English
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- Hospital Affiliations
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
- Mount Sinai Beth Israel
- Mount Sinai St. Luke's and Mount Sinai West
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- Phone
- Dermatology at Mount Sinai Doctors Ansonia 212-523-6003212-523-6003
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Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH is the Chair of the Department of Dermatology at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai West. He is also Professor of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. As Director of the Skin of Color Center, he is actively involved in advancing patient care, research, and education pertaining to dermatologic disorders that are prevalent in ethnic skin.
Dr. Alexis received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and his Master of Public Health at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. He completed his dermatology residency at Weill Cornell Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in dermatopharmacology at New York University School of Medicine.
Dr. Alexis has published more than 70 articles in peer-reviewed journals including the British Journal of Dermatology, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, and Archives of Dermatology among others. He has co-edited two text books on dermatology for skin of color - Skin of Color A Practical Guide to Dermatologic Diagnosis and Treatment (Springer Publishing 2013) and Ethnic Dermatology: Principles and Practice (Wiley-Blackwell 2013) – and authored 10 book chapters.
Dr. Alexis has held numerous leadership positions in professional organizations including 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 President of the New York Dermatological Society, Chair of the Scientific Committee of the Skin of Color Society, and is a member of the Board of Directors of 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, Allure, and Essence. He is listed in Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors ™ and Super Doctors®.
Latest News where Dr Alexis is quoted:
Skincare Treatments Geared to Women of Color. Marie Claire https://www.marieclaire.com/beauty/a24796858/skincare-treatments-for-women-of-color/
Here And Now on February 17, 2019: Dermatology | abc7ny.com https://abc7ny.com/society/here-and-now-on-february-17-2019-dermatology/5146881/
When Should You Really Start an Anti-Aging Regimen? | Brit + Co https://www.brit.co/anti-aging-skincare-start-dermatologist-approved-products/
Trump Takes the Hair-Growth Drug Propecia. How Does It Work?, New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/02/health/donald-trump-hair-growth-drug-propecia.html
12 Things That Up Your Risk of Sun Damage, Reader’s Digest https://www.rd.com/health/wellness/sun-damage-habits/
Many Ways to Shear a Man, New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/17/fashion/17skinside.html
In Search of a Perfect Shave, Wall Street Journal http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10000872396390444270404577607183291333266
The Doctors are In, Essence
http://www.essence.com/2014/04/10/how-find-good-dermatoligist
Barbers May Help Men of Color Spot Hair Follicle Problems, Reuters https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-barbers/barbers-may-help-men-of-color-spot-hair-follicle-problems-idUSKBN1D325W
Darker Skin can Hide Early Signs of Cancerhttp://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/health-and-medicine/2015/05/26/darker-skin-can-hide-early-skin-cancer-signs.html
Sunscreen Mistakes, Real Simple
http://www.realsimple.com/beauty-fashion/skincare/suncare/sunscreen-mistakes
7 Sunscreen Mistakes You're Probably Making
http://www.self.com/beauty-style/2016/04/common-sunscreen-mistakes
What You Need to Know About Skin Cancer, And How to Protect Yourself
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/health/sc-skin-cancer-health-0427-20160422-story.html
Why Melanoma Isn't the Only Kind of Skin Cancer You Need to Worry About http://www.menshealth.com/health/non-melanoma-skin-cancers
Dermatologist Suggests Skin Tone Should Impact Treatment https://www.michigandaily.com/section/news/mlk-dermatology
Ethnic Considerations in Features of Facial Aging http://www.healio.com/dermatology/aesthetic-cosmetic-surgery/news/online/%7B454543e0-1601-4b6c-8ea9-dffbcf8ad835%7D/video-ethnic-considerations-in-features-of-facial-aging
You May Not Have Heard of This Painful Skin Disease—But It's Actually Pretty Common
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/hidradenitis-suppurativa
FDA Approves New Psoriasis Drug That Promises Huge Skin Improvement
http://www.healthline.com/health-news/fda-approves-psoriasis-drug-that-promises-huge-skin-improvement-012215
Medical Bills another Burden for Eczema Patients: Study
http://health.usnews.com/health-news/articles/2015/03/04/medical-bills-another-burden-for-eczema-patients-study
Daily Checkup: Skin Cancer Strikes 1 In 5 Americans, Yet It Remains Highly Treatable, Especially If Caught Early
http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/daily-checkup-skin-cancer-strikes-1-5-americans-article-1.2209794
Higher response rate seen with T-VEC in advanced melanoma
http://www.healio.com/dermatology/cutaneous-oncology/news/online/%7B1dcf025f-98c2-4b30-940d-de7e0857143b%7D/higher-response-rate-seen-with-t-vec-in-advanced-melanoma#perspective
Mouse Study Hints at Treatment for Eczema
http://consumer.healthday.com/diseases-and-conditions-information-37/eczema-news-618/mouse-study-points-to-origins-possible-treatment-of-eczema-700193.html
New Drug Shows Promise against Psoriasis
http://consumer.healthday.com/diseases-and-conditions-information-37/psoriasis-news-621/new-drug-shows-promise-against-psoriasis-700375.html
Study Reveals Cause of Itch in Eczema, Hints at Possible Treatment
http://www.youthhealthmag.com/articles/22842/20150909/study-on-mice-reveals-cause-of-itch-in-eczema-hints-possible-treatment.htm
Is Tap Water Bad for Your Skin?
https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/beauty-style/is-tap-water-bad-for-skin
Certification
American Board of Dermatology
Clinical Focus
- Acne
- Acne Scars
- Age Spots
- Alopecia Areata
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Biopsy
- Botox
- Botulinum Injections-Cosmetic
- Chemical Peels
- Eczema
- Excimer
- Fractionated Laser Resurfacing
- Fraxel
- Hyperpigmentation
- Itch
- Juvederm
- Keloid
- Laser Hair Removal
- Laser Resurfacing
- Melanoma
- Melasma
- Mole Removal
- Moles
- Photofacial
- Pigmentary Disorders
- Pigmentation Laser
- Psoriasis
- Rosacea
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Care
- Skin Lesion Removal
- Skin Rashes
- Skin Rejuvenation
- Skin Tightening
- Soft Tissue Augmentation
- Vascular Laser
- Vitiligo
Research Topics
Dermatology
Education
MD, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
Internship, Internal Medicine
St. Vincent's Hospital [CLOSED]
Internship, Internal Medicine
St. Vincent's Hospital [CLOSED]
Residency, Dermatology
Weill Cornell Medical College
Fellowship, Dermatology
New York University School of Medicine
Language
English
To Determine the Compliance Usage Rate and Efficacy of a Coconut Scented Lotion versus a Fragrance Free Lotion in Female Subjects with Moderate to Severe Dry Skin with Bilateral Itch
Dr. Alexis is conducting a research study to Determine the Compliance Usage Rate and Efficacy of a Coconut Scented Lotion versus a Fragrance Free Lotion in Female Subjects with Moderate to Severe Dry Skin with Bilateral Itch.
For more information and/or to register for this study please contact: 212-523-4511.
Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device and biotechnology companies to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their relationships with such companies.
Below are financial relationships with industry reported by Dr. Alexis during 2018 and/or 2019. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.
Consulting:
- Allergan, Inc.
- Amgen Inc.
- Bayer
- Galderma S.A.
- Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.
- Proctor & Gamble
Industry-Sponsored Lectures: MSSM faculty occasionally give lectures at events sponsored by industry, but only if the events are free of any marketing purpose
- Cipla Global Limited
Scientific Advisory Board:
- Allergan, Inc.
- Amgen Inc.
- Galderma S.A.
- LEO Pharma Inc.
- Suneva Medical, Inc.
- Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.
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