Overview
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 highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scurvy, Pityriasis Lichenoides Et Varioliformis Acuta, Pityriasis Lichenoides Chronica, and Pityriasis Lichenoides.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 42 peer reviewed articles.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Benedict Wu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Benedict Wu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Benedict Wu by calling their office at 718-579-4900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Benedict Wu a top-rated expert for Scurvy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Benedict Wu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Scurvy, 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. Benedict Wu specialize in?
While Dr. Benedict Wu is a Dermatology, they have specific expertise in Scurvy, Pityriasis Lichenoides Et Varioliformis Acuta, and Pityriasis Lichenoides Chronica. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Dermatology.
Does Dr. Benedict Wu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Benedict Wu has published 42 articles and abstracts on conditions like Scurvy. You can view a list of Dr. Benedict Wu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Benedict Wu accept my insurance?
Dr. Benedict Wu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-579-4900 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.
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- Distinguished
- ScurvyDr. Wu isDistinguished. Learn about Scurvy.
- Advanced
- Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis
- CalciphylaxisDr. Wu isAdvanced. Learn about Calciphylaxis.
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)
- Lamellar IchthyosisDr. Wu isAdvanced. Learn about Lamellar Ichthyosis.
- Nonbullous Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma
- Experienced
- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Wu isExperienced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- Atopic DermatitisDr. Wu isExperienced. Learn about Atopic Dermatitis.
- Bazex SyndromeDr. Wu isExperienced. Learn about Bazex Syndrome.
- BullaeDr. Wu isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- Bullous PemphigoidDr. Wu isExperienced. Learn about Bullous Pemphigoid.
- Candida Infection of the SkinDr. Wu isExperienced. Learn about Candida Infection of the Skin.