About Dr. Michael Cohen, MD
Michael S. Cohen, MD has been a board-certified dermatologist who has been in practice since 1994. He attended the six-year medical education program at Boston University School of Medicine. He performed his internship in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He trained in dermatology at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. He subsequently did his fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery at Boston Medical Center.
Dr. Cohen specializes in Mohs Micrographic Surgery for the removal of facial skin cancers and has a particular interest in facial reconstruction. He has been a Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery since 1994. There are only 15 surgeons in Nassau County who are Fellows of the Mohs College.
Dr. Cohen performs approximately 2000 skin cancer surgeries a year and has performed nearly 40,000 surgeries in his career. He has lectured on a local and national level to dermatologists about skin cancer surgery and reconstruction. He has appeared on NBC TV News and has been profiled in WINS Radio as well as The New York Times Magazine. He has served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU School of Medicine since 1996.
Dr. Cohen specializes in Mohs Micrographic Surgery for the removal of facial skin cancers and has a particular interest in facial reconstruction. He has been a Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery since 1994. There are only 15 surgeons in Nassau County who are Fellows of the Mohs College.
Dr. Cohen performs approximately 2000 skin cancer surgeries a year and has performed nearly 40,000 surgeries in his career. He has lectured on a local and national level to dermatologists about skin cancer surgery and reconstruction. He has appeared on NBC TV News and has been profiled in WINS Radio as well as The New York Times Magazine. He has served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU School of Medicine since 1996.
Patient Education Resources
Can I switch the biologic medications I’m using to treat my psoriasis?
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How Does Isotretinoin Work to Treat Acne?
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What is facial rejuvenation?
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What is the treatment for rosacea affecting my eyes?
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Ocular rosacea is a subtype of rosacea that affects the eyes, and it can cause symptoms such as redness, itching, burning, and a gritty sensation in the eyes. Treatment for ocular rosacea typically in...
What medications are used to treat acne?
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...
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...
Education & Training
- Residency: UCLA Medical Center
- Internship: Mount Sinai School of Medicine
- Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine