Dr. David Goldberg, MD


Physician
Dermatology

Mt. Sinai Dermatology
5 East 98th 5th Floor
New York, New York 10029
For an appointment, call (212) 241-3050
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About Dr. David Goldberg, MD

Dr. Goldberg earned his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine.  He completed his dermatology residency and dermatologic surgical fellowship at New York University Medical Center.  He has served as President as well as Chairman of both the Ethics and International Committees of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS).  Dr. Goldberg was the first ever recipient of the ASLMS Leon Goldman award named after the founder of laser medicine.  He is past Chair of the Ethics Committee of both the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Dermatology and Secretary to the Board of Directors of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Dr. Goldberg is a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.  He has published over  125 peer-reviewed manuscripts and is author and/or editor  of  12 books on Laser Hair Removal; Ablative and Non-ablative Skin Rejuvenation; Photodamaged Skin, Complications in Cutaneous Laser Surgery, and Dermal Fillers in Dermatology . Dr. Goldberg has performed pivotal research studies in the areas of laser hair removal, non-ablative skin treatments, dermal fillers and new botulinum toxins.  He is on the editorial boards of the Lasers in Surgery and Medicine and Dermatologic Surgery.  He is current Senior Chief-Editor of the Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy.  Finally, Dr. Goldberg is an attorney having graduated from NY's Fordham University School of Law where he currently serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law and teaches a course entitled "Advances in Health Care Law."

Conditions Treated

Acne
Aging Skin & Wrinkles
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis
Hair Loss (Balding)
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Cancer
Warts

Patient Education Resources

If I have psoriasis, am I likely to get arthritis?
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It affects about 2-3% of the population. People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing a form of arthri...
What are some basic acne skin care tips?
Here are some basic acne skin care tips that may help to reduce the appearance and severity of acne:Cleanse your skin gently: Use a mild, non-abrasive cleanser to wash your face twice a day. Avoid usi...
What is atopic dermatitis?
Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and scaly skin. The condition is characterized by symptoms such as:Dry, itchy skin: The skin ...
What is microneedling?
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves using a device with fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. The needles are typically between 0.5mm and 2.5mm in length, and are used to ...
What medications are used to treat acne?
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...