MonicaL.HalemMD

Dermatology • New York, NY

Cosmetic Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery, Pediatric Dermatology

Assistant Professor, Dermatology, Columbia University College of Phys & Surg

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Office
988 5th Ave
New York, NY 10075
Phone+1 212-988-2400

Education & Training

University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Dermatology, 2007 - 2008
University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Dermatology, 2004 - 2007
University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Surgery, 1997 - 2000
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineClass of 1997
University of Michigan-Ann ArborB.A., 1987 - 1991
University of Michigan Medical SchoolB.A., 1987 - 1991
American University of ParisNo Degree, 1990
American University of ParisNo Degree, 1990

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2007 - 2026
FL State Medical License 2007 - 2025
NY State Medical License 2008 - 2025
CT State Medical License 2023 - 2024
American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Preceptorship Award ASDS, 2011
Travel Grant Recipient ASLMS, 2008
Travel Grant Recipient and Presenter University of Miami Department of Dermatology, 2007
Research Award Florida Dermatologic Society, 2007
Outstanding Surgeon Award University of Miami Department of Dermatology, 2007
Mentorship Award Scholarship Women's Dermatologic Society, 2007
Meeting Award Scholarship American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, 2006
Preceptorship Award Scholarship American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, 2006
Honorary Research Distinction Graduated University of Miami Medical School, 1997
Superior Award for Research University of Miami School of Medicine, 1995
Grant Recipient University of Miami Graduate Studies Research, 1994
Outstanding College Students of America Award 1991
Golden Key National Honor Society 1989
Most Compassionate Doctor American Registry
Fellow (FAAD) American Academy of Dermatology
Fellow (FASDS) American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

12 citations
Ecthyma gangrenosum caused by Escherichia coli bacteremia: a case report and review of the literature.
Jitendrakumar K Patel, Oliver A. Perez, Martha H. Viera, Monica Halem, Brian Berman
Cutis. 2009-11-01
4 citations
The combined use of forced cold air and topical anesthetic cream for analgesia during the treatment of palmar hyperhydrosis with botulinum toxin injections.
Rita V. Patel, Monica Halem, Martin Zaiac
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. 2009-10-01
24 citations
Cryoanalgesia with dichlorotetrafluoroethane lessens the pain of botulinum toxin injections for the treatment of palmar hyperhidrosis.
Leslie Baumann, Stacey Frankel, Esperanza Welsh, Monica Halem
Dermatologic Surgery. 2003-10-01

Books/Book Chapters

Evidence Based Procedural Dermatology.
Chapter: Basal cell carcinoma.
Halem ML, Ratner DEditors: Murad, Alam.Springer2011
Clinical Procedures in Laser Skin Rejuvenation.
Chapter: Non-Invasive technologies for body rejuvenation.
Halem ML, Patel RS, Nouri KEditors: Paul J Carniol and Neil S Sadick.Informa Healthcare Press2007
Epidermal Wound Healing.
Chapter: Retinoids and the Epidermis in Wound Healing.
Mandy S, Baumann LS, Halem MLEditors: David T Rovee.CRC Press2003

Abstracts/Posters

Pilot Study Using Alitretinoin Gel 0.1% for the Treatment of Photoaging.
Halem M, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1/1/2003

Lectures

Diagnosis and Treatment of Dermatologic diseases.
1/1/2014
Risks of Skin Cancer among Heart Transplant Recipients.
1/1/2014
Risks of Skin Cancer among Liver Transplant Recipients.
1/1/2014
Diagnosis and Treatment of Melanoma to Primary Care Physicians.
1/1/2011
Prospective Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Near Infrared Light Emitting Diodes Using the Omnilux Plus (TM) Narrowband 830nm light in the Treatment of Psoriatic Pl...
4/1/2008
The Use of Botulinum Toxin Type B for Facial Wrinkles.
Paris, France - 7/1/2002
Liver Injuries and Motor Vehicle Crashes.
1/1/1996
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Other

Cosmeceutical Critique. Selenium.
Baumann L, Halem M, Skin and Allergy News
8/1/2002
Cosmeceutical Critique. Zinc.
Baumann L, Halem M, Skin and Allergy News
1/1/2002

Press Mentions

Jade Rollers: Yes, They’re Trendy but Do They Work?July 12th, 2018
Wedding Ring Piercing Is the Latest Trend in Engagement RingsMarch 19th, 2018
How to Find the Right Skin Moisturizer? Beauty Headlines Asks a Top DermatologistMarch 15th, 2017
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Professional Memberships

American Academy of Dermatology - AAD
Fellow
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery - ASDS
Fellow

External Links

Websitehttp://www.MonicaHalemMD.com