Best Dermatologists in Queens, NY
Telling a genuinely skilled dermatologist from a mediocre one is harder than it looks, especially when every practice claims to be the best. That is why this shortlist pulls only the top-rated dermatologists in Queens, backed by 7,134 combined Google reviews across 10 practices and an average rating of 4.6 stars. Real patient volume at that score is hard to fake. Submit one free quote request here and up to three of these practices reach back to you directly.
Get Free QuotesTop 10 Dermatologists in Queens, 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: Advanced Dermatology, P.C. climbed 3 places.1 company is new to this top 10.
The Dermatology Specialists - Rego Park
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Advanced Dermatology, P.C.
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The Dermatology Specialists - Jackson Heights
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The Dermatology Specialists - Richmond Hill
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The Dermatology Specialists - Jamaica
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Adult & Pediatric Dermatology - Skin Specialist, Botox, Fillers, CoolSculpting & EmSculpt in Queens, NY
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The Dermatology Specialists - Corona
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The Dermatology Specialists-Elmhurst
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The Dermatology Specialists - Long Island City
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City Central 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 Queens, 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 your visit will be billed to medical insurance before you book, since coding varies. Bring a list of any spots you want the physician to look at closely rather than relying on memory once you are in the room. Wear clothing that is easy to remove.
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 lab or process them in-house, because that directly affects how long you wait for results. Find out who will call you with the report and what the follow-up path looks like, so you are not left waiting without a clear next step.
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 many offices do the latter. If they do perform it, confirm what the closure plan looks like after removal, because the repair can be as involved as the excision itself. Plan to clear most of the day.
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 your first visit, ask whether the practice accepts your specific insurance plan and how they handle ongoing prescription refills between appointments. If you are managing a chronic condition, ask how the office communicates between visits so you know what to expect when you have a question.
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 perform the injections and whether a physician will be present. Because results build over about two weeks, schedule a follow-up check-in rather than judging the outcome at the next-day mirror. Get the total number of units planned before treatment begins, not after.
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 with your skin type, not manufacturer imagery. Confirm that the practice has a plan for dissolving the filler if you dislike the result, and ask who handles that if the injector who treated you is unavailable.
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 the timeline before you commit, since results build gradually over months rather than appearing right away. Confirm you understand the daily massage routine required in the first week, and ask what the follow-up schedule looks like between sessions.
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, including how many days you should plan to avoid social or professional obligations. Find out how many sessions are typically needed for your specific area and what the plan looks like if you need more than the initial estimate.
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 aftercare protocol involves day by day, since strict sun avoidance after treatment is not optional and is where things most often go wrong. Confirm who you call if something looks unusual during healing and whether a physician is reachable directly.
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 Queens summers bring real humidity and meaningful sun, most practices schedule fractional laser treatments from fall through early spring when healing is more comfortable and sun exposure is lower. Ask the practice what sun avoidance they expect from you in the weeks after each session, since your daily routine matters for how well the skin recovers.
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.
Queens has real seasonal sun, so practices here generally time IPL courses for fall and winter when post-treatment sun exposure is easier to manage. Before booking, tell the practice your full skin tone history, including how you tan, because IPL carries genuine risk on darker skin types and a thorough intake conversation is a good sign.
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 safer across a wider range of tones than other options. Find out the spacing between sessions and what redness or swelling to expect in the day or two after each one.
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 look at the tattoo's colors and age before quoting a session count, since those factors shape the plan more than anything else. Find out what the spacing between sessions will be and what aftercare is expected during the week of blistering and scabbing that follows each treatment.
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 when performed correctly. Confirm the full three-session plan and timeline upfront so you know what to expect as results build over the following months.
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 Queens
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 Queens
The 10 practices on this page average 4.6 stars across 7,134 reviews, but a 4.7 on 929 reviews, like The Dermatology Specialists in Jamaica, tells a different story than a 4.6 on 278 reviews like Advanced Dermatology P.C. More reviews mean more patients have weighed in, which smooths out the occasional outlier and gives you a steadier signal. Use both the rating and the review count together when deciding who to contact first.
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Frequently asked questions
How many sessions does laser tattoo removal take?
Picosecond laser tattoo removal typically takes six to ten sessions, sometimes more, spaced six to eight weeks apart so your skin can clear the broken-up ink between visits. Each session leaves blistering and scabbing for about a week. Complete removal cannot be promised because the tattoo's color, depth, and age all shape the outcome, and some ink never fully clears.
How much downtime is there after laser resurfacing?
Downtime ranges from a day or two with IPL to several days of raw, weeping skin after CO2 ablative resurfacing, with visible redness lasting weeks after that. Fraxel sits in the middle, with a sandpaper texture and redness for roughly three to seven days. Before any device treatment, ask the practice whether it is appropriate for your specific skin tone, since several lasers carry real burn risk on darker skin.
What is Mohs surgery?
Mohs surgery removes skin cancer one thin layer at a time, checking each layer under a microscope before going further, so only the tissue that needs to come out is taken. A session typically runs a half day, sometimes longer depending on how many layers are needed. Not every dermatology practice performs Mohs, and referring it out is common and perfectly normal.
Who performs laser treatments at a dermatology practice?
At many practices a nurse, physician assistant, or aesthetician performs laser treatments under a physician's delegation, which can be excellent care. Who actually holds the device varies by practice and by state rules. Before you book, ask directly who will treat you and whether a physician will be on site while it is done. How a practice answers that question tells you a lot.
Does insurance cover a dermatologist visit?
Medical visits such as skin checks, biopsies, and prescription management are usually billed to medical insurance, while cosmetic treatments are almost never covered. Injectables are priced per unit or per syringe, so ask for the full total across all areas before agreeing to anything. Device treatments like lasers are typically sold as a course of sessions, and the number that matters is the whole plan, not just the first appointment.
Who is the top-rated dermatologist in Queens right now?
Right now The Dermatology Specialists in Rego Park holds the top spot among dermatologists in Queens with a 4.5-star rating across 1,130 Google reviews. Rankings shift as new reviews come in, so a practice leading today may not lead next month. Comparing quotes from two or three of the top-rated practices gives you a much fuller picture than relying on any single ranking.