Medical Expertise of Dr. Heidi Waldorf, MD
About Dr. Heidi Waldorf, MD
As Director of Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, NY and Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Dermatology at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Heidi A. Waldorf, M.D. is a respected expert in the field of dermatology, including skin rejuvenation and laser technology, as well as skin cancer prevention and treatment.
After graduating magna cum laude from Harvard University, Heidi Waldorf, M.D. received her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. After completing her internship training at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and residency in the Department of Dermatology at Harvard University School of Medicine, Dr. Waldorf completed a fellowship program in Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Laser Surgery and Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery.
Heidi Waldorf, M.D. has been published extensively in professional journals and books on laser surgery, dermatologic surgery and general dermatology and is an editor of Cosmetic Dermatology. She is the author of 13 articles, 10 book chapters and writes a regular column for Dove.com regarding varied health and beauty issues. Heidi Waldorf, M.D. is a nationally and internationally recognized researcher and lecturer and has served as Director of various symposiums on aesthetic dermatology and dermatologic surgery. For four years she served as Director of the Advanced Cosmetic Surgery Symposium at the annual American Academy of Dermatology meetings. Her research includes her clinical investigations involving the use of lasers, BOTOX and filling agents for the treatment of various skin conditions.
Dr. Waldorf is listed in the Castle Connolly Guide to America's Cosmetic Doctors and Dentists, has been selected as one of The Best Doctors in America 2003-2008 and as a "Top Doctor" by Westchester Magazine in 2003. Heidi Waldorf, M.D. was chosen as one of NEW YORK MOVES Magazine's 2006 Power Women. Quoted in magazines such as ALLURE, ELLE, REAL SIMPLE and GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, among others, Dr. Waldorf has also appeared on various morning shows and evening news programs.
Dr. Waldorf's extensive professional accreditations include Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology, Fellow of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, Fellow of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Fellow of the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology, and Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.
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