
Overview
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 clinical expertise encompasses Warts, Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Syringoma.
Dr. Husain is board certified in Dermatopathology and Pathology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 67 peer reviewed articles.
Graduate Institution
Residency
Specialties
Licenses
Board Certifications
Fellowships
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
Locations
622 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Husain 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.
CUIMC/Presbyterian Hospital And Vanderbilt Clinic
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 clinical expertise encompasses T-Cell Lymphoma, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), Mycosis Fungoides, Erythroderma, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Gru is board certified in Anatomic Pathology, Dermatopathology, and Hematopathology.
Mark Lebwohl is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Lebwohl is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriasis, Pustular Psoriasis, and Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP).
Larisa Geskin is a Hematologist and a Dermatologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Geskin is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), T-Cell Lymphoma, Mycosis Fungoides, and Sezary Syndrome.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sameera Husain
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sameera Husain?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sameera Husain 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. Sameera Husain a top-rated expert for Warts?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sameera Husain is classified as an Advanced expert for Warts, 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. Sameera Husain specialize in?
While Dr. Sameera Husain is a Pathology, they have specific expertise in Warts, Actinic Keratosis, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pathology.
Does Dr. Sameera Husain participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sameera Husain has published 67 articles and abstracts on conditions like Warts. You can view a list of Dr. Sameera Husain's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sameera Husain accept my insurance?
Dr. Sameera Husain accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. 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
- Advanced
- Actinic KeratosisDr. Husain isAdvanced. Learn about Actinic Keratosis.
- Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis
- Alopecia AreataDr. Husain isAdvanced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- Autosomal Recessive HypotrichosisDr. Husain isAdvanced. Learn about Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.
- Basal Cell Skin CancerDr. Husain isAdvanced. Learn about Basal Cell Skin Cancer.
- Bowen's DiseaseDr. Husain isAdvanced. Learn about Bowen's Disease.
- Experienced
- Acquired IchthyosisDr. Husain isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Ichthyosis.
- AngiomyomaDr. Husain isExperienced. Learn about Angiomyoma.
- Aplasia Cutis CongenitaDr. Husain isExperienced. Learn about Aplasia Cutis Congenita.
- Clouston SyndromeDr. Husain isExperienced. Learn about Clouston Syndrome.
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)Dr. Husain isExperienced. Learn about Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).
- Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL)Dr. Husain isExperienced. Learn about Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL).


