
Overview
Alejandro Gru, MD is the Leonard C. Harber Professor of Dermatology and Director of Dermatopathology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He is also the Director of the Dermatopathology Fellowship and holds a joint appointment with the Pathology & Cell Biology Department. Dr. Gru received his MD from the Universidad de Buenos Aires in Argentina. He completed his internship in Medicine and residency training in Anatomic Pathology, followed by fellowship training in Surgical Pathology, Hematopathology, and Dermatopathology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He subsequently joined the faculty at Ohio State University as an Assistant Professor of Pathology and Dermatology prior to moving to the University of Virginia, where he was promoted to Associate Professor and then tenured Professor in the Department of Pathology. At the University of Virginia, he established the first cutaneous lymphoma multidisciplinary program and served as director of the Dermatopathology section and fellowship.Dr. Gru is the current President of the United States Cutaneous Lymphoma Consortium (USCLC) and has led the pathology initiatives of the international study in advanced stage cutaneous lymphomas (PROCLIPI), the USCLC lymphoma registry, and more recently the International T-cell Lymphoma Project (TCP 2.0). He is an associate editor for the Journal of Cutaneous Pathology and Seminars in Diagnostic Pathology. He serves on the editorial board of numerous academic journals, including the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Journal of Surgical Pathology, Modern Pathology, and Histopathology, among others.
Dr. Gru is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are T-Cell Lymphoma, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), Mycosis Fungoides, Erythroderma, and Tissue Biopsy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 262 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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622 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Gru has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Dr. Sameera Husain is a Professor in the Department of Dermatology of the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University. She joined the full-time faculty of the Department of Dermatology in 1999 and has been an active member of the university community ever since. Prior to this (1997-1999), she served as a Consulting Dermatopathologist, in the Departments of Pathology at St Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital Center, as well as at Beth Israel Medical Center. Dr. Husain received her medical degree from Dow Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan. She completed her Pathology residency and Surgical Pathology fellowship at Columbia University Medical Center, New York, and her fellowship in Dermatopathology at Cornell University Medical Center, New York with Dr. Scott McNutt. Dr. Husain is board certified in both Pathology and Dermatopathology.As one of four Dermatopathologists in the department, Dr. Husain sees a large volume of biopsies (which over the years has ranged up to 43,000 specimens per year), all within a turnaround time of 24-48 hours. Her areas of special interest include alopecias, infectious diseases and lymphoproliferative disorders. She actively publishes in peer-reviewed journals and routinely participates in and presents at international Dermatopathology and Pathology meetings. As appreciation of her high standards of patient care and academic responsibilities, she was recently (2020) inducted into the Academy of Clinical Excellence at Columbia University.Additionally, Dr. Husain actively lectures Dermatopathology residents, and Pathology residents on a range of specialized topics in dermatopathology. Appreciation for her educational commitment has come in the form of three resident-awarded “Teacher of the Year” awards over the past few years.Dr. Husain is a fellow of the American Society of Dermatopathology and member of the New York Dermatologic Society. Dr. Husain is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Warts, Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Syringoma.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alejandro Gru
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alejandro Gru?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alejandro Gru by calling their office at 212-305-2155. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alejandro Gru a top-rated expert for T-Cell Lymphoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alejandro Gru is classified as an Elite expert for T-Cell Lymphoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alejandro Gru specialize in?
While Dr. Alejandro Gru is a Pathology, they have specific expertise in T-Cell Lymphoma, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), and Mycosis Fungoides. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pathology.
Does Dr. Alejandro Gru participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alejandro Gru has published 262 articles and abstracts on conditions like T-Cell Lymphoma. You can view a list of Dr. Alejandro Gru's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alejandro Gru accept my insurance?
Dr. Alejandro Gru accepts most major insurance plans, including HealthKeepers and Piedmont. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-2155 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL)
- T-Cell LymphomaDr. Gru isElite. Learn about T-Cell Lymphoma.
- Distinguished
- AcrospiromaDr. Gru isDistinguished. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Aleukemic Leukemia Cutis (ALC)Dr. Gru isDistinguished. Learn about Aleukemic Leukemia Cutis (ALC).
- Anaplastic Large Cell LymphomaDr. Gru isDistinguished. Learn about Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma.
- ErythrodermaDr. Gru isDistinguished. Learn about Erythroderma.
- Exfoliative DermatitisDr. Gru isDistinguished. Learn about Exfoliative Dermatitis.
- Lymphomatoid PapulosisDr. Gru isDistinguished. Learn about Lymphomatoid Papulosis.
- Advanced
- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Gru isAdvanced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- Actinic KeratosisDr. Gru isAdvanced. Learn about Actinic Keratosis.
- Basal Cell Skin CancerDr. Gru isAdvanced. Learn about Basal Cell Skin Cancer.
- Bazex SyndromeDr. Gru isAdvanced. Learn about Bazex Syndrome.
- Bowen's DiseaseDr. Gru isAdvanced. Learn about Bowen's Disease.
- Congenital Hypotrichosis Milia
- Experienced
- BalanitisDr. Gru isExperienced. Learn about Balanitis.
- CalcinosisDr. Gru isExperienced. Learn about Calcinosis.
- CalciphylaxisDr. Gru isExperienced. Learn about Calciphylaxis.
- Chronic T-Cell Leukemia (CTCL)Dr. Gru isExperienced. Learn about Chronic T-Cell Leukemia (CTCL).
- Contact DermatitisDr. Gru isExperienced. Learn about Contact Dermatitis.
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)

