Dr. Hongbei Wang is an Assistant Professor in Dermatology and in Anatomic Pathology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra / Northwell. She is board certified in Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology and Dermatopathology by the American Boards of Pathology and Dermatology.Dr. Wang received her medical degree and Master of Science from the Second Military Medical University in Shanghai, China. She earned her Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute and University of Massachusetts Medical School. She completed her residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, where she was selected as Chief Resident. Dr. Wang then completed her fellowship in dermatopathology at the Ackerman Academy of Dermatopathology.Dr. Wang has significant work experience in both private and academic sectors in dermatolopathology. She has been actively teaching residents in Dermatology and Pathology. Dr. Wang has also published in peer-reviewed literature. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. Her top areas of expertise are Warts, Eccrine Porocarcinoma, Carney Complex, and Solitary Fibrous Tumor.

Dr. Shaigany is an Assistant Professor for the Department of Dermatology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra / Northwell. She also serves as Co-director of the Inpatient Dermatology Consultative Service and as an Attending Physician for the Cutaneous Toxicities to Chemotherapies Program in partnership with the Monter Cancer Center.Dr. Shaigany has an undergraduate degree in Theater from Northwestern University and worked as a professional actor in New York prior to switching to a career in medicine. She subsequently earned her medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Shaigany completed her dermatology residency training at New York University. She also completed a research fellowship at Columbia University with a focus on melanocyte biology and BRAF mutated melanoma.Dr. Shaigany is the recipient of Rudin Foundation Grants for research involving the diagnosis of pyoderma gangrenosum and its associated comorbidities, as well as the diagnosis of cutaneous infection. She was awarded a grant from the American Skin Association for her research on melanoma. She was also awarded with a Women s Dermatologic Society Mentorship Award for her interest in complex medical dermatology. Dr. Shaigany has authored several peer-reviewed articles that have been published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD), Lancet, among others.Dr. Shaigany s subspecialty interest encompasses a wide variety of skin conditions including neutrophilic dermatoses (i.e. pyoderma gangrenosum, Sweet syndrome), cutaneous toxicities to chemotherapy, cutaneous vasculitis, cutaneous infection, dermatomyositis and other connective tissue disorders, drug rashes and inflammatory skin disease (i.e. atopic dermatitis and psoriasis). In addition to her interests in complex medical dermatology, she also enjoys seeing patients with more routine general cosmetic and medical dermatology concerns. Dr. Shaigany is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. Her top areas of expertise are Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Acne, Melanoma, and Alopecia Areata.

Dr. Ankuri Desai is an Assistant Professor for the Department of Dermatology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. She is currently the Associate Program Director for the Dermatology Residency Program at Northwell as well as the Director of Medical Student Education for the Department of Dermatology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. She is board certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Desai completed her undergraduate studies through a combined B.A./M.D. program at the Macaulay Honors College at Brooklyn College, where she graduated summa cum laude, majoring in Biology and Psychology with a minor in History. She subsequently matriculated in the M.D./Ph.D. program at the State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University, where she earned her medical degree as well as completed a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology. For her undergraduate and medical education accomplishments, Dr. Desai was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society, as well as the Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society, among other awards.Dr. Desai went on to complete her internship at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health at Mather Hospital, where she enjoyed being able to serve the community she grew up in. Subsequently, Dr. Desai returned to SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University to complete her dermatology training, where she served as chief resident in her final year. Dr. Desai is the recipient of numerous awards and grants for her contributions to research, community service, and academic medicine. She has authored book chapters as well as several journal articles that have been published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD), among other peer-reviewed literature. She has presented her work at national and international conferences including the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Desai s clinical interests include both general and medical dermatology, as well as ethnic and adolescent concerns. Further, she has an academic interest in medical education, particularly the medical curriculum in dermatology for the School of Medicine and training our dermatology residents. She is also interested in clinical and translational research.Board certificationsDermatology - American Board of DermatologyAcademic titles Assistant Professor, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Administrative titleDirector of Medical Student Education, Department of Dermatology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellChief ResidentState University of New York Downstate Health Sciences UniversityEducation State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University- M.D./Ph.D. Residencies State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. Her top areas of expertise are Comedones, Melanoma, Spider Angioma, and Ichthyosis Vulgaris.

Dr. Garg is a Professor and the Founding Chair for the Department of Dermatology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra / Northwell. He is a Professor in the Center for Health Innovation and Outcomes Research at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. Dr. Garg also serves as Chair of the Board of Governors for Northwell Health Physician Partners. He is board certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Garg earned his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He completed his internship and residency in dermatology at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He has held faculty positions at University of Massachusetts and at Boston University Medical Center, where he directed the Residency Training Program in Dermatology as well as the undergraduate medical curricula in dermatology for the school of medicine. Dr. Garg's funded research interests include identification of comorbidities using Big Data, and development of disease and outcome measures in hidradenitis suppurativa and psoriasis. Through his grants, Dr. Garg has also developed innovative teaching strategies to improve training and education outcomes, including the development and validation of a skin cancer OSCE. He has published a number of articles in the peer-reviewed literature and has authored several book chapters. Dr. Garg has had leadership roles within prominent national professional organizations, including the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Board of Dermatology, the Accreditation Counsel of Graduate Medical Education, the Association of Professors of Dermatology, the Medical Dermatological Society, the National Psoriasis Foundation, the Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation, the Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis, and the CHORD COUSIN Collaboration (C3). Dr. Garg also serves on editorial boards for the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. He is editor-in-chief of the first edition book on Rheumatic Skin Diseases. Dr. Garg was awarded the 2016 Thomas G. Pearson, EdD Memorial Education Award by the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Garg has achieved international recognition as a skilled medical dermatologist and a medical educator. His subspecialty expertise is in interdisciplinary based care for patients with autoimmune and inflammatory skin diseases including psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, lupus, dermatomyositis, and vasculitis. Dr. Garg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. His top areas of expertise are Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Psoriasis, Guttate Psoriasis, and Bullous Pemphigoid.

Dr. Rekhtman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra / Northwell. He is board certified in dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Rekhtman is also the Co-Director of the Inpatient Dermatology Consultation Service at Northshore University Hospital, Long Island Jewish Hospital, and Cohen's Children Medical Center. He additionally serves as the Program Director for the Residency Training Program in Dermatology at Northwell Health. Dr. Rekhtman received a Doctorate in Pharmacy from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. While working as a clinical pharmacist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Dr. Rekhtman also pursued a Master of Public Health specializing in Healthcare Policy and Management at the Boston University School of Public Health. This led to his induction into the Delta Omega Honor Society for public health and the Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society for healthcare management. Dr. Rekhtman went on to earn is medical degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He subsequently completed his residency in dermatology at Northwell Health where he served as Academic Chief Resident in his final year. Dr. Rekhtman's clinical interests include inpatient consultative dermatology, cutaneous drug toxicities, general dermatology, complex medical dermatology, and rheumatic skin diseases (i.e. lupus, dermatomyositis, psoriasis, vasculitis, etc.). His Research interests are primarily focused on inpatient and acute dermatologic conditions as well as on cutaneous drug toxicities. Dr. Rekhtman also has a strong interest in medical student and dermatology resident education. Dr. Rekhtman has served in a variety of leadership roles, including membership on the Council of Science and Research, as well as the Healthcare Finance Committee within the American Academy of Dermatology. He also serves on multiple graduate medical educational committees within Northwell Health. Dr. Rekhtman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. His top areas of expertise are Bullous Pemphigoid, Melanoma, Atopic Dermatitis, and Ichthyosis Vulgaris.

Alina G. Bridges, DO is the Director of Dermatopathology & Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology and Anatomic Pathology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Previously, she served as Director of Immunodermatology at Dermpath Diagnostics in Cincinnati, OH & Emeritus Director of Dermatopathology Fellowship at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Bridges has been making leadership, advocacy, & health care policy contributions as an advisor for the AMA-RUC, and as a member of the MACRA Hospital Medicine Clinical Subcommittee for the CMS. She is deputy chair of the AAD Dermatopathology Rapid Response & Mohs Committees; a member of the Health Finance Committee, Curriculum Task Force, Appropriate Use, & RBRVS /CPT Committees. She serves on the Health Policy & Work Value Policy, History, Maintenance of Certification, & Program Committee for the American Society of Dermatopathology. She is a member of the American Dermatological Association, mentorship committee for the Women s Dermatologic Society & Scientific Chair for the Noah Worcester Dermatological Society. Dr. Bridges is a nationally & internationally recognized lecturer & researcher, serving as an investigator in digital pathology, AI, bullous disorders, melanoma, pigmented lesions, psoriasis, squamous cell carcinoma, COVID & dendritic cells. She is a frequent, skilled speaker & session chair at national & international meetings on inflammatory dermatopathology, autoimmune diseases in dermatopathology, vasculitis/vasculopathy, hospital dermatology, panniculitis, infectious dermatopathology, pigmented lesions, clinicopathologic cases, drug reactions, & ulcers. Dr. Bridges is extremely dedicated to education, having mentored >100 residents, fellows, & visiting clinicians, with many of her mentees going on to outstanding careers of accomplishment, with academic appointments at Mayo Clinic, Saint Louis University, University of South Florida, Henry Ford Medical Center, University of Utah, University of Texas, University of Chicago, Scripps Clinic, University of California-Los Angeles, London, England, Harvard Medical Center, the United Arab Emirates & Turkey. Dr. Bridges has over 100 publications in well-respected journals such as the JAAD, Nature Immunology, Human Pathology, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Journal of Cutaneous Pathology, Cardiovascular Pathology, and International Journal of Dermatology, as well as numerous book chapters, letters, and commentaries. She is on the editorial board of the JAAD. Dr. Bridges is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Bullous Pemphigoid, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma.

Mario Lacouture is a Dermatologist in Garden City, New York. Dr. Lacouture is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Hartsfield Syndrome, Alopecia Areata, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer.

Ronald Spillane is a Dermatologist in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Spillane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. His top areas of expertise are Keloids, Rosacea, Actinic Keratosis, and Nummular Eczema.

Joseph Onorato is a Dermatologist in Garden City, New York. Dr. Onorato is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. His top areas of expertise are Comedones, Universal Acquired Melanosis, Liver Spots, and Intertrigo.

Jonathan Beschloss is a Dermatologist and a Military Health Care provider in Garden City, New York. Dr. Beschloss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. His top areas of expertise are Universal Acquired Melanosis, Liver Spots, Erythroderma, and Warts.

Mimi Bansal is a Dermatologist in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Bansal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. Her top areas of expertise are Contact Dermatitis, Telangiectasia, Spider Angioma, and Exfoliative Dermatitis.

Dr. Sarah J. Noor joined the dermatology faculty at Northwell in 2023 and serves as the Director of Diversity and Inclusion for the Department of Dermatology. She also is an Assistant Professor at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.Prior to joining the group at Northwell, she was on faculty at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center where she primarily saw patients with cutaneous lymphomas and dermatologic adverse events to cancer therapies. During her time there, she served as an investigator on several clinical trials to develop novel treatment approaches to address symptoms from disease or disease treatment in cutaneous lymphomas and other malignancies. She also is interested in understanding racial differences in dermatologic adverse events to cancer therapies, and has been involved in efforts to increase patient diversity in clinical trials and community outreach initiatives.Dr. Noor continues to have a clinical and research interest in oncology and cutaneous lymphoma and participates in the multidisciplinary care of these patients. She also has a clinical interest in general and complex medical dermatology and enjoys serving a diverse adult and pediatric patient population. In her role as Director of Diversity and Inclusion, she will be leading several departmental initiatives including medical student and resident curricular efforts, improving patient access to dermatologic care, and community engagement.Dr. Noor earned her undergraduate and medical degree from the George Washington University. She completed her internship in Pediatrics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and residency in Dermatology at New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell where she served as chief resident in her final year. She is a member of several dermatology organizations including the American Academy of Dermatology in which she is active committee member, the Women s Dermatologic Society, the Skin of Color Society, and the United States Cutaneous Lymphoma Consortium. Dr. Noor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. Her top areas of expertise are Mycosis Fungoides, T-Cell Lymphoma, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), and Lymphomatoid Papulosis.

"Dr. Gottesman is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pathology at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. She is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and the American Board of Pathology. She is passionate about resident and medical student education and mentorship within dermatology and dermatopathology and is also the Director of Dermatopathology Resident Education.Dr. Gottesman clinical and research interests include general and complex medical dermatology, inpatient dermatology, taking care of patients with sarcoidosis, granuloma annulare and other granulomatous diseases. She is also very interested in ""special needs dermatology."" Dr. Gottesman strives for inclusive clinical experience and frequently takes care of children and adults on the autism spectrum disorder with various dermatologic conditions. Dr. Gottesman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Erythema Nodosum, Scleredema, and Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum.

"Dr. Summe is the Associate Chair of Dermatology at Lenox Hill Hospital. She is also an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. She is board certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology. She practices medical, surgical, and limited cosmetic dermatology in the Flatiron District of Manhattan. Prior to joining Northwell, she worked in a private practice on the Upper East Side.Dr. Summe earned her medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. She then completed her internship in Internal Medicine at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital and residency in dermatology at the University of Massachusetts. During her final year of residency, she served as a chief resident. Prior to medical school, Dr. Summe graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgetown University. She also completed a Master of Science degree in Nutrition Science from Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons. She then completed an additional year of research on bariatric surgery and diabetes at Columbia's Obesity Research Center.Dr. Summe has been published in well-respected journals including Pediatric Dermatology and Annals of Surgery. She has written book chapters on perioral dermatitis, viral exanthems, and corticotropin releasing hormone. She has been interviewed for numerous media outlets including BuzzFeed, HuffPost, Glamour, Today, Newsday, Vice, and the Queens Chronicle. At UMass, Dr. Summe was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, which is based on leadership, character, community service, and professionalism. She also received the Glasgow-Rubin Certificate of Commendation for Academic Achievement, which is awarded by the American Medical Women's Association to women who graduate in the top ten percent of their medical school class.In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Summe has an interest in education. She previously served as the Course Director for the medical school's dermatology curriculum, and she also precepts third- and fourth-year medical students in her dermatology clinic. Dr. Summe co-directs the department's annual CME conference, ""Practice Pearls in Dermatology"". She has also served as a judge for the Dermatology Society of Greater New York's annual Stritzler Resident Competition.". Dr. Summe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Trichoepithelioma, and Multiple Familial Trichoepithelioma.

Karan Lal is a Dermatologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Lal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. His top areas of expertise are Syringoma, Melasma, Sebaceous Adenoma, and Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum. Dr. Lal is currently accepting new patients.

Steven Brooks is a Dermatologist in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Brooks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. His top areas of expertise are Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess, Comedones, Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis, and Epidermoid Cyst.

Rosa Pereira is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Garden City, New York. Dr. Pereira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Acute Cystitis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

Leslie Bitman is a Dermatologist in Williston Park, New York. Dr. Bitman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. Her top areas of expertise are Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus.

Tina Funt is a Dermatologist in Garden City, New York. Dr. Funt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. Her top areas of expertise are Universal Acquired Melanosis, Liver Spots, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. Dr. Funt is currently accepting new patients.

Wenhong Zhou is a Dermatologist in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Zhou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lichen Planus. Her top areas of expertise are Contact Dermatitis, Keloids, Comedones, and Woolly Hair Syndrome.