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Desiree Ratner, MD, Dermatology, New York, NY, Desiree Ratner MD PC - Dermatology

Desiree Ratner MD

Dermatologic Surgery


Clinical Professor of Dermatology, NYU Langone Health

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  • 115 East 61st street9th floorNew York, NY 10065

  • Phone+1 212-814-5884

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Summary

  • Desiree Ratner, MD, is a distinguished dermatologist based in New York, NY, with subspecialty training in Mohs micrographic and dermatologic surgery. She completed her medical education at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and pursued further training through internship, residency and fellowships in internal medicine, dermatology, micrographic surgery, and dermatologic oncology. Dr. Ratner serves as the President of her dermatology practice and is a Clinical Professor at NYU Langone Hospital. She was previously Director of Dermatologic Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University and Director of the Comprehensive Skin Cancer at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. Her expertise spans general dermatology, Mohs surgery, dermatologic surgery and skin cancer treatment. She has been recognized extensively, including consistent recognition as a top doctor by Castle Connolly and Super Doctors. Dr. Ratner's research has been published in leading dermatology journals, contributing valuable findings to the field. She has served as Co-Editor of the Dermatology Surgery Journal since 2007.

Clinical Expertise

  • Non-melanoma skin cancer, Dermatologic surgery, Basal cell carcinoma, Melanoma and cutaneous malignancies

Education & Training

  • Lahey Clinic
    Lahey ClinicFellowship, Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, 1994 - 1995
  • Tufts Medical Center
    Tufts Medical CenterFellowship, Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, 1993 - 1994
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganResidency, Dermatology, 1990 - 1993
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1989 - 1990
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1989

Work Experience

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1996 - 2026
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1993 - 2012
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1995 - 1997
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1991 - 1995
  • Dermatology
    American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
  • Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology
    American Board of DermatologyMicrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Super Doctors superdoctors.com, 2009-2023
  • New York Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2006-2023
  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2006-2023
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Targeted Therapies for Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma
    Targeted Therapies for Advanced Basal Cell CarcinomaMarch 26th, 2020
  • Multidisciplinary Care for Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Multidisciplinary Care for Cutaneous Squamous Cell CarcinomaMarch 18th, 2020
  • Vitamin A Linked to Lower Odds of Common Skin Cancer
    Vitamin A Linked to Lower Odds of Common Skin CancerAugust 10th, 2019
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  • French

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