Dr. Sheila Shaigany
Overview
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 highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Acne, Melanoma, and Alopecia Areata.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1991 Marcus Avenue, Suite 300, Lake Success, NY 11042
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sheila Shaigany
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sheila Shaigany?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sheila Shaigany by calling their office at 516-719-3376. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sheila Shaigany a top-rated expert for Pyoderma Gangrenosum?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sheila Shaigany is classified as an Advanced expert for Pyoderma Gangrenosum, 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. Sheila Shaigany specialize in?
While Dr. Sheila Shaigany is a Dermatology, they have specific expertise in Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Acne, and Melanoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Dermatology.
Does Dr. Sheila Shaigany participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sheila Shaigany has published 17 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pyoderma Gangrenosum. You can view a list of Dr. Sheila Shaigany's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sheila Shaigany accept my insurance?
Dr. Sheila Shaigany accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 516-719-3376 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- AcneDr. Shaigany isAdvanced. Learn about Acne.
- Actinic KeratosisDr. Shaigany isAdvanced. Learn about Actinic Keratosis.
- Alopecia AreataDr. Shaigany isAdvanced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- Atopic DermatitisDr. Shaigany isAdvanced. Learn about Atopic Dermatitis.
- Autosomal Recessive HypotrichosisDr. Shaigany isAdvanced. Learn about Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.
- ComedonesDr. Shaigany isAdvanced. Learn about Comedones.
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- Acanthosis NigricansDr. Shaigany isExperienced. Learn about Acanthosis Nigricans.
- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Shaigany isExperienced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- AcrospiromaDr. Shaigany isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Acute Febrile Neutrophilic DermatosisDr. Shaigany isExperienced. Learn about Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis.
- Akesson SyndromeDr. Shaigany isExperienced. Learn about Akesson Syndrome.
- Aplasia Cutis CongenitaDr. Shaigany isExperienced. Learn about Aplasia Cutis Congenita.