Dr. James Spencer, MD


Physician
Dermatology

Mt. Sinai Dermatology
5 East 98th 5th Floor
New York, New York 10029
For an appointment, call (212) 241-3050
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About Dr. James Spencer, MD

Dr. Spencer is an internationally recognized expert in skin cancer treatment and cosmetic dermatology. A frequent speaker at medical symposiums both here and abroad, he is a sought after educator for other physicians to learn cosmetic and laser surgery, and is the author of over 60 scientific publications. He received his graduate degree in Molecular Biology from Stanford University and his Medical degree from Columbia University.

He trained in Dermatology at the Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York and completed a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery, a highly specialized technique for the treatment of skin cancer that allows the highest cure rates possible.

He has previously been the Director of Mohs and Dermatologic Surgery at the University of Miami and most recently the Director of of Mohs and Dermatologic Surgery at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. He has now relocated to practice in the Tampa Bay area.

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