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Janet Prystowsky, MD, Dermatology, New York, NY, Mount Sinai Morningside

JanetPrystowskyMDPhD

Dermatology • New York, NY

Acne & Rosacea, Cosmetic Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery

-Private Practice Citywide Dermatology under Schweiger Dermatology Management Group -Voluntary Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology Icahn School of Medicine Mount Sinai (New York City) teaching residents cosmetic dermatology

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  • Office

    110 E 55th Street (just off of Park Avenue)
    Floor 7
    New York, NY 10022
    Phone+1 212-230-1212
    Fax+1 212-230-1331
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Summary

  • I am a board certified dermatologist specializing in detailed skin cancer screening exams, treatment of skin cancer and pre-cancerous skin regions including Mohs surgery and reconstruction, excisions, destructions, photodynamic therapy (PDT), Fraxel 1927, and chemotherapeutic interventions. I also specialize in cosmetic dermatology including filler injections, neurotoxins (e.g. Botox), and numerous laser treatments for skin resurfacing, toning, removal of "age related brown spots", cherry angiomas, telangiectasias, spider veins, scar treatments, and hair removal. I have been practicing dermatology in mid-town Manhattan for 30+ years. My training includes a PhD from Columbia University with thesis on retinoid biochemistry, MD w/honors from University of Chicago, Internal medicine 1 year University of Chicago Hospitals and Clinics, followed by Residency in Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania. I was a full time member of the faculty of the College of Physicians & Surgeons at Columbia University from 1987-2001. In 2002 I established a solo practice in Dermatolgy in Manhattan. One year ago I joined Citywide Dermatology (part of the Schweiger Dermatology Management Group). I remain in my same practice location. Joining this group has allowed me to hand over management of the office overhead such as rent, payroll, benefits, etc. This frees me up to focus more on patient care which is terrific!

    One of my pet peeves is the disruption from PBMs (Pharmacy Benefit Managers) that we all face in prescribing medications for our patients. @drjanprystowsky

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    Dr. Janet Hill Prystowsky is a board-certified dermatologist with over 30 years of experience in dermatology and dermatologic surgery.

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Dermatology, 1984 - 1987
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoInternship, Internal Medicine, 1983 - 1984
  • University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
    University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 1983
  • Columbia University
    Columbia UniversityPhD, Human Nutrition, 1979
  • Columbia University
    Columbia UniversityMS, Human Nutrition, 1975
  • Pennsylvania State University
    Pennsylvania State UniversityBS, Nutrition Science, With Distinction, 1974

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1987 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1984 - 1994
  • American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
  • American Society for Mohs SurgeryFellow

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Life Member after 30 years New York Academy of Medicine, 2018
  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2004-2014
  • Fellow American Society for Mohs Surgery, 2002
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Book Review of Wound Healing ed AF Falabella and RS Kirsner  
    Prystowsky J.H, J. Am. Acad. Dermatol, 1/1/2006
  • Artificial Skin for Closure and Healing of Wounds Created by Skin Cancer Excisions  
    Prystowsky J.H., Siegel D.M., Ascherman, J.A, Dermatologic Surgery, 1/1/2001
  • Book Review of Vitamin D in Dermatology ed K Kragballe  
    Prystowsky J.H, J. Am. Acad. Dermatol, 1/1/2001
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Dermatologic Clinics "Advances in Clinical Research" 
    Prystowsky J.HWB Saunders1997

Abstracts/Posters

  • Microarray Analysis of Cutaneous Basal Cell Carcinomas
    Libkind M, Belbin T, Childs G, Prystowsky JH, Prystowsky MB, US-Canadian Pathology Meeting and Society for Investigative Dermatology, 1/1/2001
  • Retinoids and Deltanoids in Wound Healing: Treatment of Lower Extremity Wounds with Isotretinoin and Calcitriol
    Prystowsky, JH, Nowygrod R, Benvenisty AI, and Todd, GJ, Advances in Wound Healing, Burn Care and Infection Control, 1/1/1997
  • Inhibitory effects of green tea and black tea on ultraviolet radiation-induced protooncogene expression and epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine phosphorylation
    Wang Z.Y., E Y., Xue G.Z., Zhao J.F., Wei H., Prystowsky J.H., DeLeo V.A., Bickers D.R, AACR, 1/1/1996
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Press Mentions

  • Everyday Habits That Shorten Your Life, According to Science
    Everyday Habits That Shorten Your Life, According to ScienceNovember 13th, 2021
  • 7 Dermatologist-Approved Skincare Tips for the Best Skin of Your Life
    7 Dermatologist-Approved Skincare Tips for the Best Skin of Your LifeSeptember 29th, 2021
  • What Dermatologists Do to Get Rid of Dull, Tired Skin
    What Dermatologists Do to Get Rid of Dull, Tired SkinJune 25th, 2021
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Research History

  • Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatologic Surgery, Columbia UniversityEstablished the usefulness of Integra Dermal Regeneration template for the closure of chronic wounds such as venous ulcers and for reconstruction of acute Mohs surgical wounds.1996 - 2001
  • Assistant Professor Columbia UniversityBasic laboratory research studying the effects of retinoids and ultraviolet B radiation on skin cell cultures including EGFR and ornithine decarboxylase gene expression.1987 - 1996

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Industry Relationships

  • Consultant, Vaseline2018 - Present
  • Consultant, Dove2017 - Present
  • President, Owner, LIVAD Skin Care, LLCI founded this company and developed moisturizers for the skin that contain vitamins A, D, and E in addition to essential oils. They are available online at the above website, at the practice of Janet H. Prystowsky, MD, and Amazon.2008 - Present

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