Best Dermatologists in Oyster Bay, NY
When you need dermatologists in Oyster Bay, you want a short list of the best-rated offices, not a directory to sort through yourself. This page ranks the top 10 by live Google standing, and the 10 together hold 5,613 reviews at a 4.8-star average. Seven of the ten publish weekend hours. Use the free quote form below and up to 3 of them will respond to you directly, no account needed.
Get Free QuotesTop 10 Dermatologists in Oyster Bay, 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: Allure Dermatology: Anne Bonifati, PA-C climbed 3 places.1 company is new to this top 10.
Allure Dermatology
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Belaray Dermatology
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Walk-in Dermatology - Plainview
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Allure Dermatology: Elizabeth Durchhalter, PA-C
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Allure Dermatology: Anne Bonifati, PA-C
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Borealis Dermatology - Syosset
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Daniel W. Sherer, MD
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Allure Dermatology: Joanna Trigg, DO
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Optum Dermatology - Syosset
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Mudgil Dermatology, PC
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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 Oyster Bay, 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 they confirm your insurance coverage before the appointment, since billing varies by how the visit is coded. Bring a list of any spots you want the doctor to look at specifically, so nothing gets skipped in the time allotted.
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 whether the practice sends tissue to an outside lab or handles pathology in-house, because that directly affects how long you wait for results. If a suspicious spot is found at your skin check, confirm whether the dermatologist can take the sample on the same visit to avoid a second appointment.
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.
Ask upfront whether the practice performs Mohs on site or refers it out, since not every dermatology office offers it. If they refer, ask which surgeon they send patients to and how quickly that appointment is typically scheduled, so you know the full timeline before you leave.
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 for medical visits, because some offices that do cosmetic work do not bill insurance at all. Confirm whether your first visit will be with a board-certified dermatologist or another provider, so you know who is managing your care.
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 actually hold the needle, whether that is the physician or a supervised injector, and whether the physician will be on site during your appointment. Also ask for the total unit count they plan to use across all areas so you can compare that number if you get quotes from more than one practice.
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 patients treated at this specific practice, ideally someone with a similar skin tone and the same area you want addressed. Confirm that the filler being used is a hyaluronic acid product, since those can be dissolved if the result is not what you expected.
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 planned and what the massage protocol looks like in the days after each one. Because results build gradually over months, ask how they assess progress and at what point they would adjust the plan if you are not seeing change.
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.
Be direct with the practice about the swelling timeline, since it typically lasts a week or more and some people need two to four sessions spaced out over months. Ask what the total number of sessions is likely to be for your specific situation before committing to 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 exactly what the post-treatment care routine looks like day by day, and who you call if something does not look right during healing. Confirm that a physician will review your skin type and history before the treatment date, not on the day of the procedure.
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.
Because Oyster Bay summers bring real sun exposure, fall is typically the better window to start a fractional laser course, when you can stay out of strong sun more easily during the healing days. Ask the practice how they schedule the sessions across the season and what sun avoidance looks like between appointments.
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.
IPL works best when your skin has not been recently tanned, which in Oyster Bay means planning sessions for the months after summer sun exposure fades. Ask the practice directly whether this device is appropriate for your skin tone before booking, since IPL carries a 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 has been selected with your skin tone in mind, since Nd:YAG is often chosen precisely because it is appropriate across a wider range of tones than other light-based options. Confirm how many sessions are typically needed for the specific concern you are treating.
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 assess your tattoo's colors, age and depth before quoting a session count, since those three factors drive the outcome more than anything else. Also ask what the policy is on unused sessions if progress stalls, so you understand the full commitment before starting.
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 one of the few resurfacing options considered suitable across all skin types. Confirm who performs the treatment and whether the depth settings are adjusted by a physician or a trained provider for your specific skin.
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 Oyster Bay
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 Oyster Bay
Allure Dermatology holds the number one spot with 4.9 stars across 1,585 reviews, while Belaray Dermatology matches that 4.9-star rating on 1,755 reviews, the largest review count on the list. Walk-in Dermatology Plainview sits at 4.7 stars on 457 reviews. A slightly lower rating built on hundreds of reviews often signals more consistent day-to-day care than a perfect score on a handful.
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Frequently asked questions
How much downtime is there after laser resurfacing?
It depends heavily on which device is used. CO2 ablative resurfacing means raw skin for several days and visible redness for weeks. Fraxel leaves a sandpaper texture for three to seven days. IPL is milder, usually a day or two of flushing. Before you book, ask the practice whether the device they recommend is appropriate for your specific skin tone, since that question changes the answer.
Do dermatologists in Oyster Bay do both medical and cosmetic work?
Medical visits, such as skin checks and biopsies, are usually billed to your health insurance. Injectable treatments and laser work are almost always out of pocket. Some offices focus primarily on one side, so ask when you call whether they accept your insurance for medical visits before you book.
How can I look up a dermatologist's license in Oyster Bay?
This page links directly to the American Board of Dermatology lookup at certificationmatters.org, where you can confirm board certification in about a minute. You can also check the national physician license lookup for active status and any board actions. Keep in mind that a medical license alone does not make someone a dermatologist. Both checks are free and linked here.
Does insurance cover a dermatologist visit?
Medical visits like skin checks and biopsies are usually billed to health insurance, though how a practice codes the visit can affect your share. Cosmetic treatments are almost never covered. Injectables are priced per unit or per syringe, so ask for the total across all areas before you agree. Laser and device treatments are typically sold as a course of sessions, so ask for the full package cost.
What does it take to rank on this Oyster Bay page?
Rankings on this page come from live Google Maps data, specifically rating, review volume and local prominence, so the first step is a strong Google Business Profile. No placement is sold. If your practice is not yet on the list, you can join Smarfle free to claim your profile, appear as a verified partner and receive quote requests directly from this page.
How long does Mohs surgery take?
Mohs surgery is a same-day procedure where the surgeon removes tissue in thin layers and checks each one under a microscope before continuing, which is what makes it precise for certain skin cancers on the face and other delicate areas. Plan on being at the office for a half day, sometimes longer, since the number of layers needed cannot be predicted in advance.