Dr. Orit Markowitz, 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. Orit Markowitz, MD

Evidence-based, Non-Invasive Diagnosis and Treatment of Skin Cancer

Thanks to Dr. Markowitz's pioneering efforts, many skin cancers can be diagnosed and treated on the same day without surgical cutting or scaring. Dr. Markowitz provides full medical and cosmetic dermatology services, with her research-driven focus on effective early detection and non-surgical care.

Dr. Markowitz is Associate Professor of Dermatology and Director of Pigmented Lesions and Skin Cancer.

Certification
American Board of Dermatology

Clinical Focus
Actinic Keratosis
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Botox
Fraxel
Melanoma
Non-melanoma Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer
Squamous Cell
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Education
MD, Drexel University

Internship, Internal Medicine
Long Island Jewish Medical Center

Residency, Dermatology
SUNY Downstate Medical Center

 

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