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
Does the acne on my back and chest require different treatment from the acne on my face?
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
How can Botox® improve my appearance?
Botox® (botulinum toxin type A) is a medication that is primarily used to temporarily paralyze specific muscles in the face and body.It is most often used to improve the appearance of wrinkles and...
Botox® (botulinum toxin type A) is a medication that is primarily used to temporarily paralyze specific muscles in the face and body.It is most often used to improve the appearance of wrinkles and...
How do biologics work to treat my psoriasis?
Biologics are a class of medications that are used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis. They are typically used when other treatments, such as topical creams and light therapy, have not been effecti...
Biologics are a class of medications that are used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis. They are typically used when other treatments, such as topical creams and light therapy, have not been effecti...
How Does Isotretinoin Work to Treat Acne?
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
Isotretinoin, previously marketed as Accutane, is a medication that is used to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A and works by ...
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...
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...