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Hooman Khorasani, MD, Dermatology, New York, NY

HoomanKhorasaniMDFAAD FACMS FAACS(He/Him)

Dermatology New York, NY

Cosmetic Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery

Former Chief Of Div. Dermatologic & Cosmetic Surgery at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Former Program Director: Micrographic Surgery & Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship & Dermatologic Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Now in private practice in Manhattan & Associate Clinical Professor at NYU Langone

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  • Office

    135 5th Ave FL 3
    New York, NY 10010
    Phone+1 212-230-3378
    Fax+1 332-777-1113

Summary

  • Dr. Khorasani is one of the most experienced, innovative skin cancer and cosmetic surgeons of his time. He is quadruple board-certified in dermatology, cosmetic surgery, facial cosmetic surgery, and Mohs micrographic surgery. He personally trained many of today’s top surgeons as the longest-tenured Chief of Dermatologic and Cosmetic Surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Dr. Khorasani served as the Director of Mohs and Cosmetic Surgery fellowship programs at Mount Sinai for a decade, and co-founded the Tisch Skin Cancer Institute. He is currently an Associate Clinical Professor at NYU in New York City where is volunteers his time to teach Dermatologic Surgery to the residents.

    Having performed more than 20,000 skin cancer
    surgeries and 21,000 aesthetic procedures, Dr. Khorasani is one of the foremost experts in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. He possesses a deep understanding of the complexities involved in planning the removal of skin cancer while prioritizing optimal aesthetic outcomes.

    Dr. Khorasani is amongst the most published professionals in dermatologic and cosmetic surgery, having contributed to some of the most meaningful clinical trials in skin cancer and aesthetic surgery over the last decade. He has authored over 50 peer reviewed publications and is the editor of “Surgical Lifting,” part of the renowned series entitled Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology (in press). The book is a culmination of his experience performing surgical facial rejuvenation, including chapters on eyelid surgery authored by Dr. Khorasani.

    Dr. Khorasani is known for his compassion and the connections he forms with his patients. This personalized approach fosters trust and confidence, enabling patients to actively participate in their own healthcare journey.
    Dr. Khorasani treats patients at his private practice on 5th Avenue in the Flatiron District of Manhattan in New York City.

Education & Training

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai HospitalFellowship, Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, 2009 - 2010
  • New York Medical College (Metropolitan)
    New York Medical College (Metropolitan)Residency, Dermatology, 2007 - 2010
  • Keck Hospital of USC
    Keck Hospital of USCPlastic Surgery Research Fellow , 2006 - 2007
  • University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
    University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Internship, Surgery, 2005 - 2006
  • Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
    Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaClass of 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2006 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2010 - 2025
  • American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
  • American Board of Cosmetic SurgeryDermatologic Cosmetic Surgery
  • American Board of Facial Cosmetic SurgeryBoard in Facial Cosmetic Surgery
  • American College of Mohs Surgery Fellow of the American Collage of Mohs Surgeons

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • AOA Class President AOA, 2004
  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Fellow (FAAD) American Academy of Dermatology
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • Mount Sinai Winter Symposium 
    New York - 12/12/2014
  • Advances in Facial Reconstruction & Cosmetic Surgery: A Hands On Cadaver Workshop & Board Review Program 
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York - 6/1/2013

Press Mentions

  • Patients Underestimate the Likely Scar Size of Moh's Surgery
    Patients Underestimate the Likely Scar Size of Moh's SurgeryMarch 14th, 2020
  • Study: Mohs Scars from Facial Skin Cancers Longer Than Patients Expect
    Study: Mohs Scars from Facial Skin Cancers Longer Than Patients ExpectMarch 12th, 2020
  • Most Patients Underestimate Likely Scar Size Before Moh's Surgery
    Most Patients Underestimate Likely Scar Size Before Moh's SurgeryMarch 12th, 2020
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Swedish, Farsi