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
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...
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
The cost of laser tattoo removal can vary depending on several factors such as the size, location, and color of the tattoo, as well as the number of treatments required to remove it. The cost can also...
Treatment for skin cancer will depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the location and size of the tumor, and the patient's overall health. The main treatment options for skin canc...
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
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
