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Office
40 Temple St
5th Floor, Suite 5a
New Haven, CT 06510Phone+1 203-785-3466Fax+1 203-785-5256- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- I founded the Section of Dermatologic Surgery & Cutaneous Oncology in the Department of Dermatology at Yale in 1988. Since that time the program has grown to combine patient-centered sub-specialty care with ongoing translational research. In 1996 we were part of the team that discovered the PTCH1 gene. Other areas of research include melanoma, skin imaging, anti-aging devices and treatments, wound healing, and the genetics of non-melanoma skin cancer. I have trained 24 fellows in Procedural Dermatology (ACGME Fellowship) and have 3 faculty colleagues in the Section. In addition for 15 years I was the CEO of the 1200 physician Yale Medical Group and for almost a decade deputy dean for clinical affairs. I continue my research in skin cancer and melanoma and operate several days a week. In addition I am a venture partner with Tullis Health Investors and an adviser to Dermasensor. I serve on the boards of Validus and the Hopkins School.
Education & Training
- Yale CollegeBS cum laude, Biology, Cum laude and honors in the major, 1973
- University of MichiganResidency, Dermatology, 1987 - 1988
- Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Dermatology, 1984 - 1986
- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1981 - 1984
- McGill University Faculty of MedicineClass of 1981
Certifications & Licensure
- NY State Medical License 1982 - Present
- CT State Medical License 1984 - 2025
- FL State Medical License 1991 - 1998
- MI State Medical License 1987 - 1991
- American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2003-2014
- Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2003-2014
- New York Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2002-2014
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Clinical Trials
- Absorbable Suture Versus Tissue Glue to Repair Defects Following Mohs Surgery Start of enrollment: 2011 Feb 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 57 citationsMelanoma in situ: Part II. Histopathology, treatment, and clinical management.H. William Higgins, Kachiu C. Lee, Anjela Galan, David J. Leffell
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2015-08-01 - 55 citationsGuidelines of care for the management of actinic keratosisDaniel B. Eisen, Maryam M. Asgari, Daniel D. Bennett, Suzanne M. Connolly, Robert P. Dellavalle
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2021-04-02 - 59 citationsMelanoma in situ: Part I. Epidemiology, screening, and clinical features.H. William Higgins, Kachiu C. Lee, Anjela Galan, David J. Leffell
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2015-08-01
Press Mentions
- 2023 ‘Top Doctors’ List Features Over 250 Yale Medicine PhysiciansMay 3rd, 2023
- How Much Sunlight You Really Need to Get Enough Vitamin DSeptember 30th, 2021
- Sunscreens Under Scrutiny: While the FDA Looks into Some Ingredients, Here’s a Guide to Making Smart ChoicesJuly 3rd, 2019
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Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
- American College of Mohs Micrographic SurgeryFellow
Other Languages
- French
Hospital Affiliations
- Yale-New Haven HospitalNew Haven, Connecticut
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