Medical Expertise of Dr. Ellen Gendler, MD
About Dr. Ellen Gendler, MD
Ellen Gendler, MD is a board-certified New York City dermatologist specializing in cosmetic dermatology.
Dr. Gendler graduated with Honors from Wesleyan University and received her medical degree (MD) at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. After her internship in internal medicine, she completed her residency in dermatology at the New York University Medical Center Skin and Cancer Unit with additional training at St John’s Hospital for Diseases of the Skin in London.
Dr. Gendler is well known for her work with Botox and soft-tissue fillers, including Restylane, Perlane, Juvéderm, Voluma and Radiesse as well as her experience with reactions to cosmetics.
Dr. Gendler was a leading consultant for Inamed Aesthetics, now part of Allergan, the manufacturers of Juvéderm and Botox. She was the principal investigator in the United States for Hylaform and was one of the physicians who participated in clinical trials of the “new” Botox, Dysport.
Dr. Gendler served as Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at NYU Langone Medical Center, and Director of the Contact Dermatitis Division for many years.
Dr. Gendler is also a Fellow of The American Academy of Dermatology and a former Trustee of The Dermatology Foundation.
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Ellen C. Gendler, M.D.
Ellen C. Gendler, M.D., Leah Ansell, M.D. and Jeremy A. Brauer, M.D. provide medical and cosmetic dermatology services to patients in the New York area. Treatments include injections such as Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin; facial filler injections like Juvéderm, Voluma, Belotero, Restylane, Radiesse, and Sculptra; fractional laser resurfacing, laser hair removal, and various other services.