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Laser Skin Surgery Center of New York317 E. 34th Street, 6th FloorNew York, NY 10016
Phone+1 212-686-7306
Fax+1 212-686-7305
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Summary
- Dr. Helen Shim-Chang is a dermatologist based in New York, NY, with a subspecialty in dermatopathology. She completed her fellowship and residencies at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, following her MD from Drexel University College of Medicine. She currently works as a dermatologist at the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of New York and serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Mount Sinai's Dermatology Department. Her previous roles include Dermatopathologist at Aurora Diagnostics and Owner of her practice, Helen Shim, MD, PLLC. Dr. Shim-Chang is experienced in treating conditions such as early skin cancer detection, full body photography sequential dermoscopy, non-melanoma skin cancer, pigmented lesions, malignant melanoma, acne, eczema and warts. She also performs cosmetic procedures including lasers, fillers and neurotoxins.
Dr. Shim-Chang has numerous publications in her field. She is a recipient of the "Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare" award from Marquis Who's Who.
Clinical Expertise
- Pigmented Nevus, Malignant melanoma, Photodynamic therapy, Total Body Skin Examination, Mole Mapping, Skin cancer screening, Total Body Photography, Acne and related disorders, Eczema, Warts
Education & Training
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiResidency, Dermatology, 1997 - 2000
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiFellowship, Dermatopathology, 1995 - 1997
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Mount Sinai Hospital)Residency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1995 - 1997
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 1991 - 1992
Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 1991, MD
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 1992 - 2028
NJ State Medical License 2002 - 2023
PA State Medical License 2018 - 2022
American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
American Board of Pathology Anatomic Pathology
American Board of Pathology Dermatopathology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare Marquis Whos Who
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsXanthogranulomatous reaction to trametinib for metastatic malignant melanoma.Michelle S. Min, Jonathan Yao, Nicole Chee, Allen N. Sapadin, Helen Shim-Chang
Cutis. 2018-10-01 - 10 citationsEvaluating the Efficacy of Photodynamic Therapy with 20% Aminolevulinic Acid and Microdermabrasion as a Combination Treatment Regimen for Acne Scarring: A Split-face, ...Rita V. Linkner, Shelbi Jim On, Madelaine Haddican, Giselle Singer, Helen Shim-Chang
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology. 2014-05-01 - 22 citationsAcquired perforating dermatosis: a clinical and dermatoscopic correlation.Marigdalia K. Ramirez-Fort, Farhan Khan, Cliff Rosendahl, Stephen E. Mercer, Helen Shim-Chang
Dermatology Online Journal. 2013-07-14
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