Benedict (Benny) Wu, DO, PhD, is the Director of Inpatient Dermatology and Assistant Professor at Montefiore-Einstein. Dr. Wu’s clinical interests extend to inpatient and complex medical dermatology areas, including connective tissue disorders, autoimmune bullous disorders, immunodermatology, cutaneous presentation of systemic conditions, and cutaneous lymphomas. Dr. Wu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). His top areas of expertise are Scurvy, Pityriasis Lichenoides Et Varioliformis Acuta, Pityriasis Lichenoides Chronica, and Pityriasis Lichenoides.

Ranon Mann is a Dermatologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Mann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). His top areas of expertise are Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Bullous Pemphigoid, Hypersensitivity Vasculitis, and Goodpasture Syndrome.

Jeanie Lee, MD, is Co-Director, Rheumatology-Dermatology Combined Clinic (RDCC) and Attending Rheumatologist at Montefiore Einstein and Assistant Professor, Medicine at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Lee’s clinical interests are centered on skin conditions associated with rheumatic disease. She is also skilled in musculoskeletal ultrasound. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Her top areas of expertise are Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

Richard Furie is a Rheumatologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Furie is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). His top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).

Physician Education, Diagnosis of Skin Diseases. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). His top areas of expertise are Pemphigus Foliaceus, Pemphigus, Nakajo-Nishimura Syndrome, and Acrogeria, Gottron Type.

Haiying Cheng is an Oncologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Her top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Tissue Biopsy.

Chaim Putterman, MD - Summary of Research Program and Goals. Dr. Putterman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). His top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Vasculitis.

Dr. Barry J. Fomberstein is Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine (Rheumatology) at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and a practicing rheumatologist at Montefiore Medical Center. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1976, and did his residency and fellowship at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Dr. Fomberstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Lupus Nephritis, and Dermatomyositis.

Dr. Nkem Ugonabo, M.D., M.P.H. is a board-certified dermatologist with advanced training in cosmetic dermatology and lasers. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Stanford University, M.D. degree at the University of Michigan, and M.P.H from Harvard School of Public Health. She also completed her Dermatology training at NYU Medical Center and was appointed Chief Resident in her final year. At residency graduation, she was awarded the Dr. Irwin Freedberg award for the resident who best represents the field of dermatology. Following residency, Dr. Ugonabo was an American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery Fellow at UnionDerm in New York City where she led clinical trials investigating the treatment of acne scars, photodamage, cellulite, muscle stimulation and melasma with lasers. Dr. Ugonabo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Her top areas of expertise are Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp.

Caroline Halverstam, MD, FAAD, is an attending dermatologist and Associate Professor at Montefiore Einstein. Dr. Halverstam’s clinical focus is on the diagnosis and treatment of general and complex medical dermatology including acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, hair loss, vitiligo, skin cancer and autoimmune conditions. Dr. Halverstam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Her top areas of expertise are Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Congenital Herpes Simplex, Lichen Simplex Chronicus, and Alopecia Areata.

Sun Young Oh, MD, is an Oncologist and Assistant Professor, Oncology and Medicine at Montefiore Einstein. Her clinical focus is on medical oncology and the systemic treatment of breast cancer. Dr. Oh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

Joann Kang, MD, is Director, Cornea and Refractive Surgery and Associate Professor, Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at Montefiore Einstein. A well-recognized physician and surgeon, Dr. Kang is devoted to patient care, surgery, research and teaching. Her clinical and surgical expertise includes cataract surgery, full and partial thickness corneal transplantation, ocular surface surgery/reconstruction, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and laser vision correction such as laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK).Dr. Kang received her Bachelor of Science from Cornell University. She then pursued her Doctorate in Medicine at Columbia University, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. After completing her transitional medicine internship at Maimonides Medical Center, she completed her three-year ophthalmology residency at Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, University of Illinois at Chicago and was elected chief resident in her final year. Following this, she completed a corneal and external disease fellowship at the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. Dr. Kang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Her top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, Cataract, Corneal Transplant, and Trabeculectomy.

Amanda Dunec is a Dermatologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Dunec is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Her top areas of expertise are Comedones, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, and Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma.

Dr. Holly Kanavy completed a B.S. in Biochemistry with Departmental Honors in Neuroscience at Stony Brook University and a medical degree at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she received the A.T. Still Memorial Scholarship Award and was a member of the Psi Sigma Alpha National Osteopathic Scholastic Honor Society. Following an internship at North Shore/LIJ Plainview Hospital, Dr. Kanavy completed two fellowships, one in Melanoma Translational Research at NYU Langone Medical Center, and another in Dermatopharmacology at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. She then completed a dermatology residency at Saint Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, serving as chief resident. Dr. Kanavy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Her top areas of expertise are Intertrigo, Bullous Pemphigoid, Lichen Simplex Chronicus, and Psoriasis.

Kim Landzberg is an Ophthalmologist in Riverdale, New York. Dr. Landzberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

Dr. Johnson is the Chief of Rheumatology at Jacobi and North Central Bronx Hospitals.  She graduated from Brown University with an A.B. in Religious Studies in 2001, and MD in 2006.  She has a masters in epidemiology from Columbia Mailman School of Public Health in 2013.  She runs the musculoskeletal ultrasound program for the Einstein rheumatology fellows, and runs a weekly ultrasound clinic at Jacobi.  Dr. Johnson runs the  Lupus Center at Jacobi, and is actively running lupus clinical trials. She also has run several quality improvement projects  including one about the improving the quality of care of rheuamatoid arthritis in an underserved community which resulted in our hospital being selected as a model of excellence for RA care.  Dr. Johnson speaks Spanish and is dedicated to provided high quality care in an underserved area. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Sandeep Gupta is a Rheumatologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Tenosynovitis.

Donald Savitz is a Dermatologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Savitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). His top areas of expertise are Dyschromatosis Universalis Hereditaria, Griscelli Syndrome, Hypomelanotic Disorder, and Dyschromatosis Symmetrica Hereditaria.

Bentley Patterson is a Dermatologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Her top areas of expertise are Atopic Dermatitis, Membranous Nephropathy, Melasma, and Psoriasis.

Ewa Koziorynska is a Neurologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Koziorynska is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Her top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.