Best Dermatologists in Mineola, NY
Finding trusted dermatologists in Mineola means you want someone qualified, nearby, and available without a months-long wait. This shortlist pulls the 10 highest-rated practices from across Nassau County, backed by 4,858 combined Google reviews and an average rating of 4.6 stars. Whether you need a skin check, a biopsy, or a cosmetic appointment, you can send one free request and hear back from up to 3 of these practices, no account needed.
Get Free QuotesTop 10 Dermatologists in Mineola, NY (October 2026)
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Biggest move since our last check: Dr. Navin Arora, DO, FAAD climbed 2 places.1 company is new to this top 10.
Borealis Dermatology - Garden City
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Schweiger Dermatology & Allergy - Garden City
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Family Dermatology
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Advanced Dermatology, P.C.
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All Island Dermatology
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Avalon Dermatology
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Dr. Navin Arora, DO, FAAD
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Dr. Richard J. Moskowitz, MD
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Garden City Dermatology
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Laurie Levine
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What does a dermatologist cost?
What moves the price
- Medical visits (skin checks, acne, biopsies) usually run through insurance; cosmetic work (Botox, fillers, most lasers) is always out of pocket.
- Injectables are priced per unit or per syringe, and the total depends on how many areas you treat.
- Laser treatments are sold as packages of sessions; the per-session price drops but the commitment grows.
- Who performs the treatment: physician time costs more than a nurse injector under supervision.
Ask each company to confirm these in writing before work starts. One free request above reaches up to three of them at once.
What dermatologists in Mineola, NY actually do
Practices differ more than their websites suggest. Some are medical first and bill insurance, some are cosmetic and do not, and not all of them perform Mohs surgery or own the device you came in for. Here is what each treatment involves, including the downtime most sites are vague about.
The reason a dermatologist is a physician. Usually billed to medical insurance, unlike everything below.
Full-body skin exam
A head-to-toe check for anything that has changed, which is how skin cancer is caught while it is still small.
Ask the practice whether the physician performs the exam personally or whether a supervised provider does. Confirm before your appointment how your insurance will be billed, since coding varies by practice. Bring a list of any spots you have been watching so nothing gets overlooked during the visit.
Ask about. Whether the physician performs the exam themselves, and how quickly they can see you if something needs a closer look.
Worth knowing. Usually billed to medical insurance rather than treated as cosmetic, so confirm coverage when you book.
Biopsy of a suspicious spot
Removing a small sample so a pathologist can say what something actually is.
Ask the practice whether they send tissue samples to an outside pathology lab or process them in-house, because that directly affects how long you wait for results. If a biopsy is taken on the same visit as your exam, you avoid a second appointment. Ask the office how they deliver results and who you contact if you have questions while you wait.
Ask about. Whether pathology is read in house or sent out, since that is what decides how long you wait for an answer.
Worth knowing. A dermatologist who takes a biopsy on the same visit saves you a second appointment and a second wait.
Mohs surgery
Removing skin cancer layer by layer, checking each one under a microscope before going further, which spares the most healthy tissue.
Not every dermatology practice on this list performs Mohs surgery in-house, and many refer it out, which is common and worth knowing before you book. Ask upfront whether the practice does it on site or works with a Mohs surgeon elsewhere. Plan for a half-day appointment and arrange for someone to drive you home.
Ask about. Whether the surgeon is fellowship trained in Mohs, and who performs the repair afterwards.
Worth knowing. Not every dermatology practice offers Mohs. Many refer it out, which is normal and worth knowing before you book.
General medical dermatology
The everyday medical side of the specialty, from prescriptions to ongoing management, as opposed to cosmetic work.
When you call, ask whether the practice accepts your specific insurance plan, since a practice can be excellent at medical dermatology and still be out of network for your policy. Ask how quickly they can see you for an urgent concern like a changing mole, because a good office triages those in days rather than months.
Ask about. Whether the practice takes your insurance for medical visits, since some cosmetic-focused clinics do not.
Worth knowing. A practice can be excellent at cosmetic work and not take medical insurance at all. They are different businesses under one roof.
Botox, Dysport and Xeomin
Softening lines that come from movement, most often forehead, frown and crow's feet.
Ask who will perform the injections and whether a physician will be on site. Request the price per unit and an estimate of how many units are typically used for your areas of concern, so you know the realistic total before you agree. Keep in mind that results take about two weeks to fully appear.
Ask about. Who injects, and if it is not the physician, who supervises and whether they are on site.
Worth knowing. Results build over about two weeks, so judging it the next day is judging it too early.
Juvederm, Restylane and other HA fillers
Adding volume where it has been lost, or shaping lips, cheeks and the area under the eyes.
Ask to see before-and-after photos of actual patients treated at that practice, not manufacturer imagery, and ideally patients with a similar skin tone to yours. Confirm whether the product being used is a hyaluronic acid filler, since those can be dissolved if you dislike the result. Ask who performs the injections and whether the physician is on site.
Ask about. Which product they are using and why, since the filler chosen for cheeks is not the one for tear troughs.
Worth knowing. Hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved if you dislike the result, which is a real advantage over permanent products.
Sculptra and collagen stimulators
Building volume gradually by prompting your own collagen, rather than filling immediately.
Ask the practice for a realistic timeline showing when you should expect to notice a change, since results build gradually over months rather than appearing right away. Confirm how many sessions are included in the plan and what the total cost looks like across all of them. Daily massage after each session is part of the aftercare, so ask for clear instructions.
Ask about. How many sessions are planned and what the total cost is, since this is priced as a course rather than a single visit.
Worth knowing. It works slowly on purpose. If you want to see a change tomorrow, this is the wrong product.
Kybella
Reducing fullness under the chin by breaking down fat in that specific area.
Ask the practice to be specific about the swelling you should expect and for how long, because it is more significant than many people anticipate. Confirm how many sessions are typically needed to reach a result and what the total cost across those sessions will be. Ask who administers the injections and whether the physician is present.
Ask about. How many sessions they expect and what the swelling looks like in week one.
Worth knowing. The downtime is the honest objection here, and any clinic that describes it as a lunchtime treatment is glossing over it.
CO2 ablative resurfacing
The most aggressive resurfacing option, used for deeper lines, texture and sun damage.
Ask the practice for a detailed written aftercare plan before you commit, because strict sun avoidance after treatment is critical and the recovery window is longer than most people expect. Confirm who will perform the procedure and what the follow-up schedule looks like. Ask what the office's protocol is if you have a concern during healing.
Ask about. Who operates the laser, whether the physician is present, and what the aftercare actually requires.
Worth knowing. Strict sun avoidance afterwards is not optional, and it is what most often goes wrong with this treatment.
Fraxel and fractional non-ablative lasers
Improving texture, tone and sun damage with far less downtime than ablative resurfacing.
Mineola's humid summers and drier winters affect how comfortable healing feels after fractional laser work. Fall and winter are generally better seasons for this treatment locally, since lower sun exposure makes aftercare more manageable. Ask the practice what sun protection steps you need to follow in the weeks after each session.
Ask about. Which specific device they use, since Fraxel is a brand and the settings matter more than the name.
Worth knowing. The middle option: more than IPL, much less than CO2, and the one most people are actually looking for.
IPL and photofacials
Evening out brown spots and redness from sun exposure, across the face, chest and hands.
Because Mineola gets real summer sun, IPL is typically better timed for late fall through early spring when sun exposure is lower and aftercare is more straightforward. Ask the practice directly whether IPL is appropriate for your skin tone before booking, since it carries meaningful risk on darker skin types. A practice that raises the skin-type question first is one that takes it seriously.
Ask about. Whether IPL is appropriate for your skin tone, because it is not safe on all of them.
Worth knowing. IPL carries real risk on darker skin types. A practice that asks about your skin type before booking is doing it right.
Nd:YAG and vascular lasers
Treating visible vessels, redness and some pigment, and used for laser hair removal.
Ask the practice whether the Nd:YAG or vascular laser they use is appropriate for your skin tone, since this is often chosen specifically because it is safer across a wider range of tones than IPL. Confirm how many sessions are typically needed for your specific concern and what the spacing between them looks like.
Ask about. Whether the operator is trained for your skin type, since these devices are where burns happen when they are not.
Worth knowing. Safer across darker skin tones than IPL, which is often the reason it is chosen.
Picosecond lasers for tattoo removal
Breaking up tattoo ink, and also used for stubborn pigment.
Confirm the number of sessions typically needed and the spacing between them. Ask what the aftercare involves for each session, since blistering and scabbing are normal parts of the process.
Ask about. How many sessions they estimate for your ink colours, because greens and light blues are the difficult ones.
Worth knowing. Nobody can promise complete removal. Colour, depth and age of the tattoo all decide the outcome.
Microneedling with radiofrequency
Tightening and improving texture using needles plus heat, on a wider range of skin tones than most lasers.
Ask the practice how many sessions are included in a standard course and what the total cost across all three looks like. Confirm who operates the device during your appointment. This treatment is generally considered appropriate across a wider range of skin tones than most lasers, but ask the practice to confirm it is right for yours.
Ask about. Whether it is done by the physician or a delegated provider, and what depth settings they use.
Worth knowing. One of the few resurfacing options generally considered appropriate across all skin types.
The questions worth asking, and the two you can check yourself
Who is legally allowed to inject or operate a laser differs by state and changes over time, so the honest thing a directory can offer is the questions rather than the rules. A good practice answers all six without hesitating.
Who will actually perform the treatment?
At many practices a nurse, physician assistant or aesthetician performs injectables and laser work under a physician's delegation. That can be perfectly good care, but you should know before you are in the chair rather than after.
Will a physician be on site while it is done?
On-site supervision requirements differ by state and by procedure. Asking the question tells you both the answer and how comfortable the practice is being asked.
Is the physician board certified in dermatology?
Any licensed physician may legally call themselves a skin or cosmetic specialist. Board certification through the American Board of Dermatology is the specific credential, and it can be verified for free.
Check board certification (ABMS Certification Matters)Is the license active, with no board actions?
Every physician is licensed by a state medical board, and the boards' national lookup shows the license and any actions taken against it. It is free and takes a minute, and it is the one check a practice cannot answer for you.
Look up a doctor's license (DocInfo)What happens if something goes wrong, and who handles it?
Filler occlusions and laser burns are rare but real, and they are time-critical. The answer should be a named physician and a same-day route to them, not a voicemail box.
Is this device appropriate for my skin type?
Several light-based devices carry real risk of burns or pigment change on darker skin. A practice that raises this before you do is one that has thought about it.
What is the total cost, including the sessions after this one?
Injectables are quoted per unit and devices are often sold as a course. The number that matters is the whole plan, not the first appointment.
General information about what these treatments involve, not medical advice, and not a statement of what any state permits. Verify board certification with the American Board of Dermatology and check scope-of-practice rules with your state medical board.
When to book a dermatologist in Mineola
Spring
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and screening demand spikes; book annual skin checks ahead of it.
Summer
Most laser and peel treatments need sun avoidance afterward, so summer is consult season, not treatment season.
Fall
The start of laser and resurfacing season: less sun exposure means safer healing, and offices book up fast.
Winter
Peak cosmetic season, plus December FSA dollars expiring; injectable appointments before holidays fill weeks out.
How to choose a dermatologist in Mineola
The 10 practices on this page range from Borealis Dermatology at 4.8 stars across 405 reviews to All Island Dermatology at 4.8 stars across 2,516 reviews. A high rating on a large number of reviews generally signals consistency, while a high rating on fewer reviews may reflect a newer or smaller practice. Both can be worth calling, and 6 of the 10 publish weekend hours.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between medical and cosmetic dermatology?
Medical dermatology covers skin checks, biopsies, prescriptions and surgery, and those visits are usually billed to your health insurance. Cosmetic treatments like injectables and lasers are almost always out of pocket. Some practices handle both sides; others focus on one. Ask when you book which category your visit falls into, because the billing is completely different.
How do I check if a dermatologist is board certified?
Board certification through the American Board of Dermatology is the specific credential to look for, and it is verifiable for free at certificationmatters.org, which is linked on this page. A medical license alone does not make someone a dermatologist. You can also check the national physician license lookup, also linked here, for any board actions against the doctor's license.
Does insurance cover a dermatologist visit?
Medical visits like skin checks and biopsies are usually billed to insurance, while cosmetic treatments are always out of pocket. For injectables, ask for the total cost rather than the per-unit price, since the number of units used is what drives the bill. Device treatments like lasers are typically sold as a course of sessions, so ask for the full package price before you commit.
How many dermatologists should I compare in Mineola?
Comparing at least 3 practices gives you a real sense of availability, approach and pricing rather than just taking the first appointment you find. One request on this page reaches up to 3 of the 10 listed practices at once, so you get that comparison without filling out three separate forms. Among these practices, All Island Dermatology alone has drawn 2,516 Google reviews, which tells you something about patient volume.
Which laser treatments have the least downtime?
IPL and photofacials typically mean just a day or two of looking flushed, with treated spots flaking off within a week. Fraxel and fractional non-ablative lasers step up to about three to seven days of redness and a sandpaper texture. CO2 ablative resurfacing is the most involved, with raw skin for several days and visible redness lasting weeks. Always ask whether a specific device is appropriate for your skin tone before booking.
Who performs laser treatments at a dermatology practice?
At many dermatology practices, injectables and laser treatments are performed by a nurse, physician assistant or aesthetician working under a physician's delegation, not by the physician personally. That arrangement can reflect perfectly good care, but you should ask who will actually hold the device or needle, and whether a physician will be on site during your appointment, before you arrive.