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David Polsky, MD, Dermatology, New York, NY, NYU Langone Hospitals

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Dermatology • New York, NY

Alfred W. Kopf, M.D. Professor of Dermatologic Oncology; Director of Pigmented Lesion Service

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Overview of Dr. Polsky

Dr. David Polsky is a dermatologist in New York, NY and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including NYU Langone Hospitals, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, and NYC Health + Hospitals / Bellevue. He received his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and has been in practice 24 years. Dr. Polsky accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 53 doctors at NYC Health + Hospitals / Bellevue and one of 14 doctors at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital who specialize in Dermatology. He has more than 100 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineResidency, Dermatology, 1994 - 1997
  • Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Moses and Weiler Campuses)
    Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Moses and Weiler Campuses)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1993 - 1994
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1995 - 2024
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2010 - 2023
  • American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
  • Fellow (FAAD) American Academy of Dermatology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Dermoscopy Proficiency Expectations for US Dermatology Resident Physicians  
    Laura K Ferris, Natalia Jaimes, John C Kawaoka, Caroline C Kim, Sancy A Leachman, Patricia Lucey, Michael A Marchetti, Ashfaq A Marghoob, Edward Prodanovic, Elizabeth ..., JAMA Dermatology
  • Prognostic Gene Expression Profiling in Cutaneous Melanoma  
    Douglas Grossman, Sancy A Leachman, Larissa Korde, Elizabeth I Buchbinder, Emily Y Chu, Julia A Curtis, Laura K Ferris, Kenneth F Grossmann, Siwen Hu-Lieskovan, Joanne..., JAMA Dermatology

Lectures

  • Dermoscopy for the Non-dermoscopist 
    American Academy of Dermatology - Annual Meeting 2019 - Washington, D.C. - 3/3/2019

Authored Content

  • Prognostic Gene Expression Profiling in Cutaneous MelanomaJuly 2020
  • Prognostic Gene Expression Profiling in Cutaneous MelanomaJuly 2020
  • Prognostic Gene Expression Profiling in Cutaneous MelanomaJuly 2020

Press Mentions

  • Dr. Polsky on the Exploration of Blood-Based Biomarkers in Melanoma
    Dr. Polsky on the Exploration of Blood-Based Biomarkers in MelanomaJanuary 29th, 2020
  • Analysis Demonstrates Correlation Between Presence of ctDNA and Survival in Melanoma
    Analysis Demonstrates Correlation Between Presence of ctDNA and Survival in MelanomaJuly 26th, 2019
  • Melanoma Surveillance Using Teledermoscopy: A Retrospective Study of the MoleMap Telemedicine Platform
    Melanoma Surveillance Using Teledermoscopy: A Retrospective Study of the MoleMap Telemedicine PlatformAugust 21st, 2019
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Grant Support

  • Blood-Based Detection Of BRAF DNA As A Biomarker In Metastatic Melanoma PatientsNational Cancer Institute2011
  • Blood-Based Detection Of BRAF And NRAS DNA As Biomarkers In Patients With Stage IFood And Drug Administration2011
  • Relevance Of Circulating Mutant BRAF DNA In MelanomaNational Cancer Institute2005–2006
  • Alterations Of Cell Cycle Control In Melanocytic LesionsNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2000–2003
  • Alterations Of Cell Cycle Control In Melanocytic LesionsNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1999–2000

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Insurance Accepted

  • BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS California PPO
    Blue Shield California HMO
    Blue Shield California PPO
    Empire BCBS HMO
    Empire BCBS PPO
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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