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 a dermatologist make me appear more youthful?
A dermatologist can make you appear more youthful by using a variety of treatments, such as:Topical creams and serums that contain ingredients like retinoids and hyaluronic acid to improve skin textur...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
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 ...

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.