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Richard Edelson, MD, Dermatology, New Haven, CT

Richard L Edelson MD


Professor of Dermatology, Yale University

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  • 15 York StNew Haven, CT 06510

  • Phone+1 203-785-4632

  • Fax+1 203-785-3315

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Education & Training

  • Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Brigham and Women's Hosp
    Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Brigham and Women's HospResidency, Dermatology, 1971 - 1972
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoInternship, Internal Medicine, 1970 - 1971
  • Yale School of Medicine
    Yale School of MedicineClass of 1970

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1976 - Present
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License Current
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 1985 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1975 - 1992
  • Dermatology
    American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • National Physician of Yeat
  • National Mentor of Year American Skin Foundation, 2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • American Council on ECP (ACE): Why Now?  
    Jennifer Schneiderman, Richard Edelson, Journal of Clinical Apheresis

Press Mentions

  • Researchers Aim to Adapt Metastatic Breast Cancer Therapy as Tumors Change
    Researchers Aim to Adapt Metastatic Breast Cancer Therapy as Tumors ChangeJuly 2nd, 2025
  • Connecticut Magazine’s 2023 “Top Doctors” Issue Recognizes 82 Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center Physicians
    Connecticut Magazine’s 2023 “Top Doctors” Issue Recognizes 82 Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center PhysiciansMay 1st, 2023
  • What a Dermatologist Is and How to Become One
    What a Dermatologist Is and How to Become OneDecember 10th, 2019

Grant Support

  • Protocol Specific Research SupportNational Cancer Institute2007–2011
  • Dermatology Training GrantNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2000–2011
  • Niams - Research Training In DermatologyNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2005–2009
  • Yale Comprehensive Cancer CenterNational Cancer Institute2004–2008
  • Senior LeadershipNational Cancer Institute2007

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