Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH is a Professor of Clinical Dermatology and Vice-Chair for Diversity and Inclusion at Weill Cornell Medicine. He is the former Chair of the Department of Dermatology at Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West in New York City. Having served as Director of the first-of-its-kind Skin of Color Center for over 15 years, his work has helped to advance patient care, research, and education pertaining to dermatologic disorders that are prevalent in populations with skin of color. He has also contributed to the development of targeted threapies for inflammatory dermatologic disorders and the use of lasers for the treatment of Fitzpatrick skin phototypes IV-VI. Dr. Alexis received his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons and his Master of Public Health at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. He completed his dermatology residency at Weill Cornell Medicine, followed by a fellowship in dermatopharmacology at NYU Langone’s Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology. Dr. Alexis has published more than 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals including the British Journal of Dermatology, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, and JAMA Dermatology among others. He has co-edited three textbooks and authored over 10 book chapters. Dr. Alexis is a frequent lecturer at national and international conferences and has been invited as a Visiting Professor or Grand Rounds speaker at many prestigious academic institutions. Dr. Alexis has held numerous leadership positions in professional organizations including Past President of the New York Dermatological Society, Past President of the New York Academy of Medicine Dermatology Section, Past President of the Skin of Color Society, and former Board of Director of the American Dermatological Society. He was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Dermatology and also serves on the Board of the Scarring Alopecia Foundation. Dr. Alexis has appeared on ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX television news programs and has been quoted in numerous leading publications, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Vogue, Allure, and Essence. He is listed in Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors ™ and Super Doctors®
PracticeIsrael Englander Department of Dermatology at 211 East 80th Street
GenderMale
Not Accepting New Patients
Insurances AcceptedAnthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna - NYP, VNSNY CHOICE, GHI, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Oxford Health Plans, AETNA, Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP), United Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare, CIGNA
DegreesMedical Doctor, Master of Public Health
Office NameIsrael Englander Department of Dermatology at 211 East 80th Street
ServicesAndrew Alexis 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 Andrew Alexis at (646) 962-3376 to schedule an appointment in New York, NY or call for more information.