Dr. Ellis Gottesfeld, MD
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Boynton Beach, Florida 33437
About Dr. Ellis Gottesfeld, MD
Ellis Gottesfeld, MD, is a Board-Certified Dermatologist providing dermatology care to patients in the Boynton Beach, FL area at Advancements in Dermatology.
Dr.Gottesfeld specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of skin conditions including skin cancer, actinic keratosis, psoriasis, acne (acne vulgaris), acne rosacea, rosacea, rash, allergy, moles, and warts. Dr.Gottesfeld also specializes in chemical peel (chemexfoliation), laser surgery, Mohs surgery (dermatological surgery), dermal fillers, skin biopsy, and excision.
Dr. Gottesfeld earned his Medical Degree from State University of New York in Brooklyn. After medical school, he completed his Internal Medicine Internship at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. He then completed his Dermatology Residency at Case Western Reserve University.
Dr. Gottesfeld practiced dermatology for 15 years in New York City and was on the faculty at the Department of Dermatology NYU Medical Center. He possesses over 20 years of experience in Dermatology, Cosmetic Dermatology, and Dermatologic Surgery.
Professional Affiliations
- American Board of Dermatology- Diplomate
- American Academy of Dermatology-Fellow
- American Society for Mohs Surgery-Fellow
- Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
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Education & Training
- Residency: Case Western Reserve University Affiliated Hospitals
- Internship: Mount Sinai Beth Israel
- Medical School: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine