About Dr. Marsha Gordon, MD
Clinical Interests
General Dermatology, Collagen Injections, Botox
Awards2009 Best Doctors, New York Magazine
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:
1988 - 1996
Assistant Professor of Dermatology Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York, NY
1993 - 1996
Assistant Attending of Dermatology Beth Israel Medical Center
New York, NY
1996 - 2006
Clinical Associate Professor Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York, NY
2006 – present
Clinical Professor Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York, NY
HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS:
1989 - Present
Chief Consultant and Director, Consult Service
Department of Dermatology
Mount Sinai Hospital
03.18-28.95
Acting Chairman, Department of Dermatology
09.13.97
The Mount Sinai Medical Center
1996 - Present
Vice Chairperson, Department of Dermatology
1998 – 2002=
Clinical Director, Department of Dermatology
The Mount Sinai Medical Center
1998 - 2002
Director, Dermatology Residency Program
The Mount Sinai Medical Center
2002-2006
Co-director, Dermatology Residency Program
The Mount Sinai Medical Center
EDUCATION:
1980
B.A. Rutgers University, valedictorian
- Dean’s list 1976 - 1980
- Johnson and Johnson
- Biology Award Merit Scholarship 1979 - 1980
1984
M.D. University of Pennsylvania
POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING:
1984 - 1985
Internship in Internal Medicine
Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center
Camden, NJ
1985 - 1988
Residency in Dermatology
The Mount Sinai Medical Center
New York, NY
1987 - 1988
Chief Resident - Dermatology
The Mount Sinai Medical Center
New York, NY
Primary Mentors
Mark G. Lebwohl, M.D.
Raul Fleischmajer, M.D.
CERTIFICATION:
1985
National Board of Medical Examiners
1988
The American Board of Dermatology
LICENSURE:
1985
New York State #163800
HONORS/AWARDS/PATENTS:
Teacher of the Year Award 1997- 1998
Department of Dermatology
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Teacher of the Year Award 2000 - 2001
Department of Dermatology
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
OTHER PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
1988 - Present
Executive Committee,
Department of Dermatology,
1989 - Present
Dermatology Residency Selection Committee
1989 - 1995
Faculty Practice Assembly
1989 - 1995
Faculty Practice Assembly Space Committee
1991 - Present
Chairperson,
Dermatology Quality Assurance Committee
Ambulatory Care Quality Assurance/CPI Committee (from 1992)
1991, 1992
Art Acquisition Committee
1991 - 1997
Association of Attending Staff
1999 - 2003
Melanoma/Skin Cancer Committee
American Academy of Dermatology
2002-2004
Department Representative – FPA Advisory Council
Patient Education Resources
Can I switch the biologic medications I’m using to treat my psoriasis?
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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...
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 microneedling?
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves using a device with fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. The needles are typically between 0.5mm and 2.5mm in length, and are used to ...
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves using a device with fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. The needles are typically between 0.5mm and 2.5mm in length, and are used to ...
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...
What medications are used to treat acne?
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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...