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 highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spider Angioma, Comedones, Melanoma, and Ichthyosis Vulgaris.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles.
North Shore University Hospital
Hofstra/Northwell School Of Medicine/Nursing
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Katz Institute For Women's Health