About Dr. Helen Shim-Chang, MD
Subspecialty
Dermatopathology - Dermatology
Education and Training
M.D., Hahnemann University of Medicine
Chief Residency, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Fellowship, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Residency, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Residency, Dermatology, Mount Sinai Hospital
Residency, Pathology, Mount Sinai Hospital
Residency, Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital
Fellowship, Dermatopathology, Mount Sinai Hospital
Dermatopathology - Dermatology
Education and Training
M.D., Hahnemann University of Medicine
Chief Residency, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Fellowship, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Residency, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Residency, Dermatology, Mount Sinai Hospital
Residency, Pathology, Mount Sinai Hospital
Residency, Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital
Fellowship, Dermatopathology, Mount Sinai Hospital
Patient Education Resources
Can I switch the biologic medications I’m using to treat my psoriasis?
Yes, you can switch biologic medications for psoriasis if one is not working effectively. Biologic medications are a class of drugs that target specific parts of the immune system that are involved in...
Yes, you can switch biologic medications for psoriasis if one is not working effectively. Biologic medications are a class of drugs that target specific parts of the immune system that are involved in...
How do I find out if I have skin cancer?
The best way to find out if you have skin cancer is to have a skin examination performed by a healthcare professional such as a dermatologist. They will visually inspect your skin for any suspicious m...
The best way to find out if you have skin cancer is to have a skin examination performed by a healthcare professional such as a dermatologist. They will visually inspect your skin for any suspicious m...
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...
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 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...
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 skin cancer?
Treatment for skin cancer will depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the location and size of the tumor, and the patient's overall health. The main treatment options for skin canc...
Treatment for skin cancer will depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the location and size of the tumor, and the patient's overall health. The main treatment options for skin canc...