Kira Minkis
Israel Englander Department of Dermatology - Weill Greenberg Center
Office
(646) 962-3376
1305 York Avenue 9th Floor New York, NY 10021
About
Kira Minkis
Dr. Minkis received her Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry with Honors at the New York University. She pursued her medical education and doctorate in molecular oncology and immunology at New York University School of Medicine. Her doctoral dissertation research focused on studying the immune response to melanoma and development of a therapeutic vaccine for melanoma. Dr. Minkis completed her training in dermatology at New York Presbyterian Hospital – Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she was awarded the Distinguished House Staff Award. Following her residency training, she completed a fellowship in Procedural Dermatology and Mohs micrographic surgery at Northwestern University and, in addition, was one of the first seven dermatologists in the US to have completed the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery Fellowship. As a Weill Cornell-trained dermatologist, Dr. Minkis strives to continue the tradition of excellence in patient care and scholarly pursuits that distinguishes the Weill Cornell Dermatology. Kira Minkis, MD, PhD specializes in the treatment and prevention of skin cancer. The Mohs micrographic surgical technique allows for the highest potential cure rate for high risk non-melanoma skin cancers while removing the least possible amount of tissue. Dr. Minkis also has extensive training in surgical removal of early stage melanoma with precise microscopic examination of the surgical margin. Due to her extensive research experience in the role that the immune system plays in skin cancer, Dr. Minkis is very interested in caring for patients at high risk for skin cancer development, such as those with altered immune systems following organ transplantation. Dr. Minkis has published in multiple peer reviewed journals, has co-authored numerous book chapters and has lectured at many national meetings.
Primary Specialty
Dermatologist
Practice
Israel Englander Department of Dermatology - Weill Greenberg Center
Gender
Female
Accepting New Patients
Insurances Accepted
AETNA, VNSNY CHOICE, Aetna - NYP, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP), Oxford Health Plans, GHI, CIGNA, UnitedHealthcare
Office Name
Israel Englander Department of Dermatology - Weill Greenberg Center
Languages
English, Russian
Services
Kira Minkis provides dermatology services in New York, NY. A Dermatologist is trained in skin care. A dermatologist is concerned with maintaining healthy skin, nails and hair as well as diagnosing and treating skin conditions and diseases. They also correct disfigurements, blemishes and scars. You might see a dermatologist for acne, or see a dermatologist for dermatitis.
Please call Kira Minkis at (646) 962-3376 to schedule an appointment in New York, NY or call for more information.
Please call Kira Minkis at (646) 962-3376 to schedule an appointment in New York, NY or call for more information.
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