About Dr. David Cocion, MD
Dr. David Ciocon received his undergraduate degree cum laude from Harvard University and his Doctor of Medicine degree from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Prior to his residency in dermatology, he completed three years of a combined general and plastic surgery residency training at Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital as well as a one-year clinical research fellowship in psoriasis at Harvard University, Brigham & Women’s Hospital. He subsequently completed his dermatology residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, where he was Chief Resident and recipient of the Leo M. Davidoff Award for Excellence in Teaching. He then completed a Mohs Micrographic Surgery and cosmetic dermatology fellowship at Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of New York and New Jersey under the guidance of Dr. David Goldberg. He has co-authored numerous articles and chapters in the fields of facial reconstruction and cosmetic rejuvenation.
A board certified dermatologist, Dr. Ciocon is licensed in New Jersey and New York. He is a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and the American Academy of Dermatology. He is a fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery and is currently the Director of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cosmetic Dermatology at the Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He is on the medical staff of Palisades Medical Center in New Jersey and Montefiore Medical Center and Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. Dr. Ciocon’s clinical interests include Mohs Micrographic surgery, facial reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, laser-assisted tumescent liposuction, autologous fat transfer, laser medicine, and minimally invasive cosmetic dermatology.
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The Dermatology Institute and Laser Center is dedicated to all your medical dermatology needs. From acne treatments to routine skin cancer exams to cyst removals, our mission is to provide comprehensive medical care to improve the quality of our patients' lives.
Our knowledge in general dermatology allows us to effectively manage and treat a broad scope of age ranges from newborns to the elderly. The latest research in therapeutics and advanced technology are incorporated to each patient's individual case.
Early detection and treatment are critical when there is a diagnosis of skin cancer. Routine annual skin examinations are recommended and performed by Dr. Ros. The three most common forms of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma (the deadliest form). The Dermatology Institute and Laser Center offers a broad range of services for skin cancer from cryosurgery to surgical excision.