
Desiree Ratner MD
Dermatologic Surgery
Clinical Professor of Dermatology, NYU Langone Health
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115 East 61st street9th floorNew York, NY 10065
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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 ClinicFellowship, Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, 1994 - 1995
- Tufts Medical CenterFellowship, Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, 1993 - 1994
- University of MichiganResidency, Dermatology, 1990 - 1993
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1989 - 1990
- Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1989
Work Experience
- Desiree Ratner MD PC - DermatologyPresident · December 2018 - Current
- NYU Langone Hospitals (New York, NY)Clinical Professor · August 2018 - Current
- Mount Sinai Beth IsraelDirector, Comprehensive Skin Cancer Center · January 2013 - June 2018
- NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center (New York, NY)Director Of Dermatologic Surgery · January 1997 - December 2012
Certifications & Licensure
- NY State Medical License 1996 - 2026
- MA State Medical License 1993 - 2012
- MD State Medical License 1995 - 1997
- MI State Medical License 1991 - 1995
- American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
- 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
- Sloppy Language: How Loose Terminology to Describe Patients Obfuscates the Dermatologic Diversity Literature and Invalidates Our Databases.William P Coleman 3rd, Sara R Hogan, Kavita Mariwalla, Desiree Ratner
Dermatologic Surgery. 2024-12-01 - 1 citationsIdentifying critical quality metrics in Mohs Surgery: A national expert consensus process.Joseph A Dodson, Sarah A Ibrahim, Howard Rogers, M Laurin Council, Kishwer S Nehal
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2024-04-01 - Letter from the journal: Improving diagnostic acumen and patient outcomes.Dirk M Elston, Jane M Grant-Kels, Nikki A Levin, Murad Alam, Robert T Brodell
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2023-09-01
Press Mentions
- Targeted Therapies for Advanced Basal Cell CarcinomaMarch 26th, 2020
- Multidisciplinary Care for Cutaneous Squamous Cell CarcinomaMarch 18th, 2020
- Vitamin A Linked to Lower Odds of Common Skin CancerAugust 10th, 2019
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Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
Other Languages
- French
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