Medical Expertise of Dr. Marvin Tankel, MD
Dr. Tankel specializes in medical dermatology - diagnosing and treating a variety of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and skin cancer.
About Dr. Marvin Tankel, MD
Dr. Marvin Tankel, MD is a board-certified dermatologist providing care to patients in the Brooklyn, NY area at Atlantic Dermatologic Associates, LLP.
Dr. Tankel also serves as clinical assistant professor of dermatology at the SUNY Health Sciences Center. Dr. Tankel's work has been published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Dr. Tankel is a member of multiple esteemed medical professional organization, including the New York State Medical Society, Nassau County Medical Society, the American Society for Liposuction Surgery, New York State Dermatologic Society, Brooklyn Dermatologic Society, New York State Society of Cosmetic Surgery.
He previously served as President and Decretary for the Brooklyn Dermatologic Society.
Dr. Tankel also serves as clinical assistant professor of dermatology at the SUNY Health Sciences Center. Dr. Tankel's work has been published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Dr. Tankel is a member of multiple esteemed medical professional organization, including the New York State Medical Society, Nassau County Medical Society, the American Society for Liposuction Surgery, New York State Dermatologic Society, Brooklyn Dermatologic Society, New York State Society of Cosmetic Surgery.
He previously served as President and Decretary for the Brooklyn Dermatologic Society.
Patient Education Resources
Rosacea Medication Savings
Click on the image to access medication savings In most cases, this form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the medication from the pharmacy. Offers may be time-limit...
Click on the image to access medication savings In most cases, this form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the medication from the pharmacy. Offers may be time-limit...
What are the best sunscreens?
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
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 can reduce the appearance of my acne scars?
Acne scars can be treated with a variety of methods, including:Topical treatments: Topical creams and gels containing ingredients such as retinoids, hydroquinone, and vitamin C can help to reduce the ...
Acne scars can be treated with a variety of methods, including:Topical treatments: Topical creams and gels containing ingredients such as retinoids, hydroquinone, and vitamin C can help to reduce the ...
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...
Education & Training
Dr. Tankel received his medical degree from New York Medical College after graduating Magna Cum Laude with honors in Biology from Brandeis University. He is also a graduate of the Bronx High School of Science. After serving his medical internship and residency at North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY, He went on to become chief resident in dermatology at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center.
Professional Affiliations
Atlantic Dermatologic Associates

We're proud of our ability to provide almost every facet of dermatologic care within one practice. It helps us control the quality and consistency of care, it enables surer and swifter communication among your care providers, and it provides a single source of responsibility for your treatment. This all adds up to a better medical experience for you.
When you deal with an Atlantic Dermatologic doctor, you deal directly with that doctor. Communications with patients are not delegated to others and access to your doctor is a right, not a privilege. It's yet another way Atlantic Dermatologic puts patients first.
When you deal with an Atlantic Dermatologic doctor, you deal directly with that doctor. Communications with patients are not delegated to others and access to your doctor is a right, not a privilege. It's yet another way Atlantic Dermatologic puts patients first.