Medical Expertise of Dr. Sapna Westley
Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and skin cancer.
About Dr. Sapna Westley
Dr. Sapna M. Westley is a board-certified dermatologist. She specializes in medical dermatology and dermatologic surgery, including state-of-the-art cosmetic surgical procedures. She operates a successful private practice in Manhattan with a special interest in skincare and cosmeceuticals. She has been in private practice since 2003 and is a sought-after expert in both medical and cosmetic dermatology.
Dr. Westley completed an internship in internal medicine at New York University Medical Center and went on to complete a dermatology residency at New York Medical College, where she served as Chief Resident. She served as a clinical instructor in dermatology at St. Vincents Hospital and Medical Center in Manhattan from 2003-2010. She currently serves as an attending physician in dermatology at New York Downtown Hospital.
She has served as the National Consulting Dermatologist for major skincare brands such as Jergens, Biore, and Curel helping with product development and launches. As a key opinion leader in dermatology, she has participated in clinical trials and is frequently sought after for her opinions and expertise in medical and cosmetic product development. She has made frequent appearances on radio and television and has been featured in multiple health and beauty magazines. She has been named a Top Doctor by New Beauty Magazine.
She has been listed in the Castle Connolly Guide of America's best cosmetic dermatologists. She served on the editorial board of Cutis magazine and has authored research papers in medical dermatology and skincare. She has lectured at national dermatology conferences as well as to physicians, residents and medical students in New York.
Dr. Westley completed an internship in internal medicine at New York University Medical Center and went on to complete a dermatology residency at New York Medical College, where she served as Chief Resident. She served as a clinical instructor in dermatology at St. Vincents Hospital and Medical Center in Manhattan from 2003-2010. She currently serves as an attending physician in dermatology at New York Downtown Hospital.
She has served as the National Consulting Dermatologist for major skincare brands such as Jergens, Biore, and Curel helping with product development and launches. As a key opinion leader in dermatology, she has participated in clinical trials and is frequently sought after for her opinions and expertise in medical and cosmetic product development. She has made frequent appearances on radio and television and has been featured in multiple health and beauty magazines. She has been named a Top Doctor by New Beauty Magazine.
She has been listed in the Castle Connolly Guide of America's best cosmetic dermatologists. She served on the editorial board of Cutis magazine and has authored research papers in medical dermatology and skincare. She has lectured at national dermatology conferences as well as to physicians, residents and medical students in New York.
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