Dr. Shilesh Iyer, MD


Physician
Dermatology

New York Dermatology Group
119 5th Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, New York 10003
For an appointment, call (212) 533-8888
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Shilesh Iyer, MD

Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and skin cancer.

About Dr. Shilesh Iyer, MD

Shilesh Iyer, M.D. is a Board Certified Dermatologist who earned his B.A. in Molecular Biophysics and Economics at Yale and graduated with honors from New York University School of Medicine.  Dr. Iyer completed his internship in Internal Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Harvard Medical School and trained in dermatology at UCLA, where three years running he received the Outstanding Resident Award and where he also served as Chief Resident in Dermatology.  Dr. Iyer's considerable training and fields of expertise include skin resurfacing, laser surgery, liposuction, botox therapy, soft tissue augmentation and skin cancer surgery.

He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and the American Society for Mohs Surgery.

Patient Education Resources

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How can a dermatologist make me appear more youthful?
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How can I reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea?
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How Does Isotretinoin Work to Treat Acne?
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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...