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Philip Cohen, MD, Dermatology, National City, CA, Jennifer Moreno Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

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Dermatology • National City, CA

Dermatologic Surgery, Dermatopathology

Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology, University Tex Houston

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Education & Training

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFellowship, Dermatopathology, 1990 - 1992
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Dermatology, 1986 - 1989
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Internal Medicine, 1983 - 1985
  • New York Medical College
    New York Medical CollegeClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1984 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2012 - 2024
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1994 - 2015
  • American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
  • American Board of Dermatology Dermatopathology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
  • Fellow (FASDS) American Society for Dermatologic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Dermatologic Disquisitions and Other EssaysEdited by Philip R. Cohen, MD Surgery at the BEST Medical Center—Clyde’s Adventures in BEST Land: Down the Rabbit Hole  
    Philip Cohen, MD, ScienceDirect
  • Surgery at the BEST Medical Center—Clyde’s Adventures in BEST Land: Down the Rabbit Hole  
    Philip Cohen, MD, Clinics in Dermatology

Authored Content

  • Surgery at the BEST Medical Center—Clyde’s Adventures in BEST Land: Down the Rabbit HoleJuly 2018
  • Emotional Healing with Unconventional Breast Tattoos: The Role of Temporary Tattoos in the Recovery Process After Breast Carcinoma and MastectomyJune 2018

Press Mentions

  • Coronavirus: Six Months After Sheltering, Why Things Fell Apart
    Coronavirus: Six Months After Sheltering, Why Things Fell ApartSeptember 13th, 2020
  • DERMATOLOGIC DISQUISITIONS AND OTHER ESSAYS Edited by Philip R. Cohen, MD1 Emotional Healing with Unconventional Breast Tattoos: The Role of Temporary Tattoos in the Recovery Process After Breast Carcinoma and Mastectomy
    DERMATOLOGIC DISQUISITIONS AND OTHER ESSAYS Edited by Philip R. Cohen, MD1 Emotional Healing with Unconventional Breast Tattoos: The Role of Temporary Tattoos in the Recovery Process After Breast Carcinoma and MastectomyJune 18th, 2018

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Philip Cohen, Dr. Philip Cohen, MD, Dr. P Cohen, Dr. Philip R Cohen