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Larisa J. Geskin, MD

Dermatology
One of America's Top Doctors - Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Specialties
Cancer Care, Dermatology, more

Locations and Appointments


ColumbiaDoctors - Midtown

51 West 51st Street
New York, NY 10019
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CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

161 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
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ColumbiaDoctors - Tarrytown

155 White Plains Road
Tarrytown, NY 10591
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Insurances Accepted


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    Student Health
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    Local 1199
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    Student Health
    Aetna Signature Administrators
    NYP Employee Plan
    NY Signature
    Medicaid Managed Care
    Medicare Managed Care
    Special Needs
    New Jersey Services (Medicaid Managed Care)
    EPO
    PPO
    POS
    HMO
    Great West (National)
    Medicare Managed Care
    Medicare Managed Care
    PPO
    HMO
    EPO
    POS
    PPO
    Essential Plan
    ConnectiCare
    Select Care (Exchange)
    Vytra
    Medicare Managed Care
    Essential Plan
    Child/Family Health Plus
    Medicaid Managed Care
    Medicare Managed Care
    Medicare Managed Care
    Essential Plan
    Medicaid Managed Care
    Leaf (Exchange)
    Medicare Managed Care
    Child/Family Health Plus
    Local 1199
    MagnaCare
    Traditional Medicare
    Railroad
    Multiplan
    Child/Family Health Plus
    HMO
    Medicaid Managed Care
    Essential Plan
    Quality Health Management
    Special Needs
    Medicaid (Community Plan)
    PPO
    Empire Plan
    HMO
    Compass (Exchange)
    POS
    Oxford Liberty
    Oxford Freedom
    Oxford HMO
    SelectHealth
    Medicare Managed Care
    World Trade Center Health Plan

About Larisa J. Geskin, MD


Dr. Larisa Geskin is a Professor of Dermatology (in Medicine) at Columbia University Medical Center and Director of the Comprehensive Skin Cancer Center (CSCC) at the Division of Cutaneous Oncology in the Department of Dermatology.


She is a world-renowned specialist in the diagnosis and management of cutaneous lymphomas and other cancers of the skin. Her other areas of expertise include melanoma screening, prevention, medical and surgical therapy, and management of high risk for skin cancer populations. Dr. Geskin is using state-of-the-art methods in melanoma screening and surveillance including Mole Mapping (body mapping) and dermoscopy. She was involved in development of novel melanoma detection methods, including MelaFind among others. Dr. Geskin's team aims to provide multidisciplinary care to skin cancer patients, to conduct cutting edge clinical and basic science research, and to train medical students, residents and fellows in the area of cutaneous oncology.


Dr. Geskin completed her residency in Dermatology at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), and a two-year fellowship in cutaneous oncology at University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) with Louis Falo, MD, PhD, Professor and Chairman, Department of Dermatology, UPMC, and with John Kirkwood, MD, Professor and Vice Chairman for Clinical Research, Director of the Melanoma Center at the UPCI.


She is a diplomat of the American Academy of Dermatology, member of the Society for Investigative Dermatology, the International Society for Cutaneous Lymphomas, and US Cutaneous Lymphomas Consortium. She authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles in the field of cutaneous oncology. Her research interest focuses on Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) and biomarkers discovery, genetic profiling and regulation, development of immunotherapy for melanoma and lymphoma.


Board Certifications

  • Dermatology

Specialties & Expertise

  • Dermatologic Oncology
  • Mole Mapping
  • Nail Issues
  • Rapidly Changing Skin Growth
  • Skin Boils/Cyst
  • Skin Check
  • Skin Lesions
  • Skin Peeling/Redness

Education

  • Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Leadership, Titles & Positions

  • Director, Cutaneous Oncology
  • Professor of Dermatology (in Medicine) at CUMC

Hospital Affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester

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