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Physician Affiliate Group of New York

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Dermatologist - Roosevelt and Tremont (29583)

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Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Dermatologist to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, which has been serving the community for over 45 years. We are Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) community-based practices providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exceptions.

The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.

NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

This position is located at two community-based practices:

  • NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Roosevelt - 37-50 72nd Street, Jackson Heights, Queens, NY 11372
  • NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Tremont - 1920 Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

Opportunity Details:

  • Conduct comprehensive skin examinations and record patients' health histories.
  • Diagnose and treat pigmented lesions (e.g. - nevi and melanoma) and other common dermatologic conditions, including acne, psoriasis, dandruff, athlete's foot, and skin cancer.
  • Counsel patients on preventative care, including annual skin screenings, sun protection, skin cancer awareness, and skin and lymph node self-examinations.
  • Perform incisional biopsies to diagnose melanoma and carry out skin surgeries to improve appearance, enable early diagnosis, or manage conditions such as skin cancer.
  • Prescribe appropriate medical therapies, including hormonal agents, topical treatments, contraceptives, spironolactone, anti-androgens, oral corticosteroids, retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, and antibiotics.
  • Provide therapies such as intralesional injections, chemical peels, and comedo removal to treat age spots, sun damage, rough or discolored skin, or oily skin.
  • Recommend diagnostic tests based on patients' histories and physical examination findings.
  • Evaluate patients for cosmetic procedures such as liposuction, laser resurfacing, and microdermabrasion, and perform treatments as appropriate.
  • Maintain current knowledge of dermatology through ongoing education, literature review, and professional engagement.
  • Collaborate with and refer patients to other specialists as needed.
  • Must provide late evening and weekend coverage as part of the standard scheduling rotation.
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