Dr. Eve Lowenstein, MD


Physician
Dermatology

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South Nassau Dermatology
258 Merrick Road
Oceanside, New York 11572
For an appointment, call (516) 766-0345
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About Dr. Eve Lowenstein, MD

Dr. Lowenstein is fluent in Hebrew, German, and medical Spanish. She has won many awards, honors and research grants, including a nomination for a National Leadership Award by Congressman Thomas Delay (2001) and Outstanding Physician Award at Kings County Hospital (2002).

She has authored more than forty research articles and three book chapters. She serves on the editorial board of several journals. Dr. Lowenstein is currently active in clinical research and has delivered hundreds of lectures on a local, regional, national, and international level to medical and layperson audiences. Her research interests include acne, paleodermatology, and history of medicine, forensics in dermatology, and Turner Syndrome.
 

Patient Education Resources

How can I reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea?
There are several ways to reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea:Avoiding triggers: Triggers such as sun exposure, wind, high temperatures, stress, spicy foods, and alcohol, can worsen the symptoms...
How Does Isotretinoin Work to Treat Acne?
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
What are the possible treatments for my actinic keratoses?
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
What is the treatment for psoriasis on the scalp?
Treatment for psoriasis on the scalp typically involves a combination of topical and systemic therapies.Topical treatments include:Shampoos containing salicylic acid, coal tar, or sulfur, which can he...
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...

Education & Training

Dr. Eve Lowenstein grew up in Israel and Long Island, NY. She is a graduate of Queens College, having majored in chemistry and literature, religion and philosophy of the Western Tradition. She graduated with highest honors and was awarded the Jonas Salk Scholarship for research and the Phi Beta Kappa Scholar's Award. Dr. Lowenstein attended New York University School of Medicine's Medical Scientist Training Program, where she earned a Master of Science (MS, 1992), Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D., 1994) in Cellular and Molecular Biology and a Doctor of Medicine (MD, 1995). As a graduate student, Dr. Lowenstein made a significant discovery of the gene Grb-2, which is important in cell signaling and cancer growth.

Dr. Lowenstein did her medical internship at Long Island Jewish Hospital, followed by a dermatology residency at Mount Sinai Hospital, where she served as chief resident. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, where she is active and serves on numerous committees.

Since completing her training, Dr. Lowenstein joined the Dermatology Department at SUNY Downstate Medical Center where she is currently an Associate Clinical Professor as well as Director of Medical Dermatology at both SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Kings County Hospital. She is also an Associate of South Nassau Dermatology PC, at its offices in Oceanside and Long Beach, New York.