Richard Carvajal is an Oncologist in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Carvajal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Melanoma, and Tissue Biopsy.

Jennifer Mueller is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Uniondale, New York. Dr. Mueller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Ovarian Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Board-Certified dermatologist, practiced in Manhattan and as Chief Dermatology Resident of SUNY Downstate Medical Center before joining Northwell Health.He provides medical, cosmetic and surgical dermatology services to patients of all ages including botox, filler, laser therapy, PRP, chemical peels, and microneedling.He has travelled abroad to provide lectures to medical students and physicians on surgical dermatology and cosmetic procedure best practices.In dermatology, no two patients are the same and Dr. Madan enjoys determining individual treatment plans to make every patient look as natural as possible.Dr. Madan is an avid volunteer and has provided free skin cancer screening services for the NY Yankees, Mets, and the Susan G. Komen Association.He also serves as an attending physician at the James J. Peters Veterans Administration Hospital in affiliation with Columbia University Department of Dermatology.In his free time, he enjoys watching the NY Mets and spending time with his wife and son. Dr. Madan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Comedones.

"Mansoor H. Beg, MD, is a surgical oncologist who joined Northwell Health's Department of Surgery in 1993. He specializes in cutaneous malignancies (cancer that begins in the outer layer of the skin) and both cancerous and noncancerous breast conditions. With 29 years of experience, Dr. Beg provides highly specialized care at Monter Cancer Center, where he treats newly diagnosed patients and those following up on their treatments.As part of a multidisciplinary team, Dr. Beg uses the most up-to-date techniques and technologies available to diagnose and treat malignant and benign conditions while minimizing discomfort and shortening recovery time. He works alongside medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, breast imaging technicians, plastic surgeons and geneticists to provide a holistic treatment plan complete with psychosocial support, physical therapy, occupational therapy and nutrition services as needed.Dr. Beg completed his residency in the Department of Surgery at North Shore University Hospital and his fellowship at Tulane University Hospital School of Medicine. Now, he is passionate about passing his knowledge on to the surgeons of the future as an assistant professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He takes part in daily resident education through the initial clinical experience (ICE) of first- and second-year medical students as well as the advanced clinical experience (ACE) of third-year students.In 2019, Dr. Beg received the Northwell Health Truly Award for Caring Touch for ""embodying compassion and having an exceptional caring touch and bedside manner."" He has also been selected as Teacher of the Year by Northwell Health Department of Surgery residents. Dr. Beg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Angiosarcoma, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lymphadenectomy.

Craig Devoe, MD, MHCM, is Chief of the Don Monti Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology and Associate Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Board certified in Medical Oncology, Dr. Devoe specializes in gastrointestinal malignancies (colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer), and cutaneous malignancies (malignant melanoma) at the Monter Cancer Center where he maintains an active practice focused on providing compassionate, personalized, evidence-based multi-disciplinary care. In addition, Dr. Devoe is a research investigator through the Northwell Health Cancer Institute s NCORP (NCI Community Oncology Research Program) grant and industry-sponsored trials. He works closely with the Cancer Institute s clinical trials office in terms of medical oversight of processes and operations, having completed a training program in clinical research design through the Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Devoe has served as a member of the Alliance Audit Committee performing oversight at other nationally based cancer programs. After earning his medical degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook School of Medicine, Dr. Devoe trained in internal medicine at NYU Langone Long Island and completed his fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at SUNY Stony Brook. Dr. Devoe furthered his leadership and managerial skills by earning a master s in Health Care Management degree from the Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Devoe is an active member of the American Medical Association and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Devoe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Tissue Biopsy.

Shelly Rivas is a Dermatologist in Carle Place, New York. Dr. Rivas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Giant Congenital Nevus, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome.

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

George Xipoleas is a Plastic Surgeon in Garden City, New York. Dr. Xipoleas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Acne, Melanoma, and Alopecia Areata.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Bullous Pemphigoid, Melanoma, Atopic Dermatitis, and Ichthyosis Vulgaris.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Comedones, Melanoma, Spider Angioma, and Ichthyosis Vulgaris.

"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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Erythema Nodosum, Scleredema, and Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Bullous Pemphigoid, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Warts, Eccrine Porocarcinoma, Carney Complex, and Solitary Fibrous Tumor.

Dr. Sharon is an Associate Professor in 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, and she is an ACGME fellowship-trained Mohs Surgeon. Dr. Sharon is the Director of Dermatologic Surgery and Dermato-Oncology at Northwell Health.Dr. Sharon graduated Summa Cum Laude from Columbia University. She earned her medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Sharon completed her internship at Brigham and Women's Hospital at Harvard Medical School and her dermatology residency at the University of California, Davis. She pursued additional specialized training in cutaneous oncology and laser therapy by completing a fellowship in Mohs Surgery and Cosmetic Dermatology at Oregon Health and Science University. Dr. Sharon also has a special interest in international volunteerism and global health, and she obtained a Diploma in Tropical Medicine at the Gorgas Memorial Institute in Peru.Dr. Sharon s primary area of focus is in diagnosis and management, including Mohs surgery, of skin cancer- melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and rare tumors. Dr. Sharon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, and Erythema Multiforme.

Beatrice Bloom is a Radiation Oncologist in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Bloom is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, and Cervical Cancer.

Assistant Professor of Radiation MedicineThe Center for Head & Neck OncologyNorthShore-LIJ-Stereotactic-Radiation-CenterHofstra North Shore- LIJ School of Medicine. Dr. Ghaly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Throat Cancer, Teratocarcinosarcoma, and Vertebroplasty.

Steven R. Savona, MD, is an attending physician based at the Monter Cancer Center where his major clinical interests include blood disorders such as malignant and non-malignant hematology diseases as well as oncology expertise in the areas of diseases of the skin including melanoma, basal cell cancer and squamous cell cancer; he also sees patients with colorectal cancer and pancreas cancer. Dr. Savona maintains an active medical practice focusing on compassionate, personalized, evidence-based multi-disciplinary care. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Hematology and Hospice/Palliative medicine, Dr. Savona is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Dr. Savona is an active participant in the Cancer Control Program of the National Cancer Institute sponsored clinical trials based at Northwell. He is an investigator on cancer control studies, studies for the treatment of cancer of the pancreas as well as squamous cancer of the skin. In prior studies, Dr. Savona has addressed issues such as tobacco dependency and smoking cessation, redeveloping life styles and physical activity levels after completion of chemotherapy, the prevention of infections in patients with impaired immunity and prevention of hot flashes in patients on hormonal therapy. Dr. Savona earned his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine. He completed both his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in Medical Oncology/Hematology at New York University Medical Center. Dr. Savona is an active member of the American Society of Hematology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Savona is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor, Bone Tumor, Melanoma, Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

"Charles Carmine Conte, MD, is a surgical oncologist with over three decades of experience. He specializes in every type of cancer, including breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancers and melanoma. Joining Northwell in 2004, Dr. Conte sees patients at Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Oncology at Lake Success, part of Monter Cancer Center.""Cancer doesn't follow any rules-every case is unique and complex. Dr. Conte is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Intraductal Papilloma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Infection, Lymphadenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Alan Kadison is a Surgical Oncologist in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Kadison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Intraductal Papilloma, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Subareolar Abscess, and Lymphadenectomy.