Best Dermatologists in New York, NY
Telling a genuinely skilled dermatologist from a busy one with good marketing is harder than it should be. This shortlist cuts through that by surfacing the 10 dermatologists in New York with the strongest real-world Google standing, backed by 5,699 combined reviews and an average rating of 4.8 stars across the group. Every position reflects live performance, never a paid slot. Submit one free quote request here and up to three of these top-rated practices will reach back to you.
Get Free QuotesTop 10 Dermatologists in New York, NY (October 2026)
Ranked by each company's live Google standing, refreshed by Smarfle. Verified partners are labeled; the order is never sold.
Biggest move since our last check: Manhattan Dermatology climbed 6 places.2 companies are new to this top 10.
City Derm NYC - Manhattan: Dr. Catherine Ding
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Washington Square Dermatology
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Downtown Dermatology
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Manhattan Dermatology
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New York Dermatology Group
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Manhattan Dermatology
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Pura Dermatology Hudson Yards: Dermatologist NYC, Botox, Juvederm, Dysport, Acne Treatment, Scar Removal
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Manhattan Dermatology Specialists
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Goldman Dermatology
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Ratings and review counts come from Google Maps and change over time; this page reflects the most recent sync (October 2, 2026).
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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.
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What dermatologists in New York, 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 delegates part of it, and confirm ahead of time how your insurance will be billed. If anything is found that day, ask whether a biopsy can be taken at the same visit rather than scheduling a return appointment.
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 samples to an outside pathology lab or process them in-house, since that directly affects how long you wait for results. One to two weeks is typical either way, but knowing upfront helps you plan. Also confirm whether the biopsy and the office visit will be billed separately.
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 performs Mohs on site, and a referral to a dedicated Mohs surgeon is completely normal. Ask your practice upfront whether they offer it or refer out, and if they refer, ask to whom. Plan for a half-day or longer, and arrange for someone to drive you home since the procedure site will be bandaged.
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.
Before you book, confirm whether the practice accepts your specific insurance plan, because some offices that offer cosmetic services do not take medical insurance at all. Ask whether your concern will be seen by a physician or a mid-level provider, and what the process is if a prescription or referral is needed after the visit.
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 hold the needle, whether that is the physician or a supervised injector, before you book rather than after you arrive. Also ask for the total number of units being recommended, not just the per-unit price, so you can compare quotes fairly across practices.
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 the practice to show you before-and-after photos of their own patients with a skin type similar to yours, not manufacturer images. Confirm that hyaluronic acid filler is being used, since those can be dissolved if you are unhappy with the result, which is a meaningful advantage over non-reversible products.
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 to walk you through the full series of sessions and what the daily massage protocol looks like for the first week. This treatment builds gradually over months, so ask when you should realistically expect to notice a difference rather than judging it too early.
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 describe the swelling honestly, because it typically lasts a week or more and can be significant enough to affect daily plans. Ask how many sessions are expected to reach your goal, and what the total commitment looks like before you book the first one.
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 to walk you through the full aftercare plan before you commit, including how many days you should expect to stay home and exactly how strict the sun avoidance needs to be afterward. Confirm who will be performing the treatment and whether the physician will be on site throughout.
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.
New York's winters mean less ambient sun exposure, which makes fall and winter the practical window for fractional laser treatment since healing skin needs to stay out of direct sunlight. If you are planning a course of three to five sessions, ask the practice how to time them so your final session falls well before summer.
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 IPL results depend heavily on how much sun your skin has seen recently, New York's distinct seasons matter here. Fall and winter appointments are better timed than summer ones. More importantly, ask the practice specifically about your skin tone before booking, since IPL carries real risk of pigment change on darker skin types.
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 which specific device they use and whether it is appropriate for your skin tone, since Nd:YAG is chosen in part because it is safer across a wider range of skin types than IPL. Also ask how many sessions are typically needed for the type of vessel or pigment you want to address.
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.
Ask the practice to give you an honest session estimate based on the specific colours and size of your tattoo, not a generic range. Also ask what the aftercare looks like for the week following each session, and what their policy is if progress stalls after several treatments.
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 whether the device they use is appropriate for your skin tone, since this treatment is generally considered suitable across a wider range of skin types than most lasers. Also ask how the three sessions in a course are spaced and when results typically become visible, since the collagen-building response takes time.
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 New York
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 New York
Washington Square Dermatology holds a 4.9-star rating across 1,113 reviews, while City Derm NYC sits at 4.8 stars with 1,046 reviews. A near-perfect score built on more than a thousand opinions carries more weight than the same score on a handful. Look at both numbers together, then use the quote request to hear from up to three of these practices directly.
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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 work, including injectables and laser treatments, is almost never covered. Some practices handle both sides; others focus on one. A practice that does not take medical insurance at all is a different business from one that does, even if they share a waiting room.
Does insurance cover a dermatologist visit?
Medical visits, like a skin check or a biopsy, are usually submitted to your health insurance, though how the practice codes the visit affects what you owe. Cosmetic treatments are always out of pocket. Injectables are priced per unit or per syringe, so ask for the total before you agree. Laser and device treatments are typically priced per session and often sold as a package.
What do I get back after requesting New York quotes?
You fill out one short form, no account needed. At most three of the 10 practices on this page receive your request, and your information is never resold to anyone else. From there, the practices that can help you reach out directly so you can compare and decide. It is a single step that puts multiple top-rated options in front of you at once.
How often should I get a skin check?
A full-body skin exam runs about 15 to 30 minutes and covers everything from scalp to soles, looking for anything that has changed in size, shape or color. How often you should go is not a one-size answer. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force found the evidence insufficient to recommend a set schedule for adults without symptoms, so the right frequency depends on your personal risk and is a conversation to have with your dermatologist.
Can a dermatologist remove a tattoo completely?
Picosecond laser sessions are spaced six to eight weeks apart, and most tattoos need six to ten sessions or more. After each session expect blistering and scabbing for about a week. No provider can honestly promise complete removal because the colour, depth and age of the ink all shape the outcome. Ask the practice to show you results on tattoos similar to yours before you commit to a course.
How can I look up a dermatologist's license in New York?
Board certification by the American Board of Dermatology is the specific credential to verify, and a lookup link is on this page at certificationmatters.org. A medical license alone does not make someone a dermatologist. You can also check whether a physician's license is active and free of board actions through the national lookup linked here. Both checks are free and take under a minute.