About Dr. Whitney Tan, MD
Whitney Tan, M.D. is a board-certified dermatologist dedicated to providing comprehensive and individualized dermatologic care for her patients. Her interests lie in acne, photo rejuvenation, skin cancer prevention/screening, and cosmetic dermatology.
Dr. Tan has numerous publications in peer-reviewed dermatology journals and textbooks. She is active in teaching clinical dermatology to residents at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center and the affiliated Bronx Veterans Hospital.
Patient Education Resources
Yes, you can switch biologic medications for psoriasis if one is not working effectively. Biologic medications are a class of drugs that target specific parts of the immune system that are involved in...
CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses a device to cool targeted areas of fat, causing the fat cells to freeze and die. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these d...
Botox® (botulinum toxin type A) is a medication that is primarily used to temporarily paralyze specific muscles in the face and body.It is most often used to improve the appearance of wrinkles and...
The best way to find out if you have skin cancer is to have a skin examination performed by a healthcare professional such as a dermatologist. They will visually inspect your skin for any suspicious m...
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...
Education & Training
Dr. Tan attended Cornell University in Ithaca, New York for her undergraduate training and earned her medical degree from the University of Miami, where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha society. She returned to New York to complete her postgraduate training in Dermatology at Columbia University, where she also served as chief resident.
Professional Affiliations
Tribeca Park Dermatology
