CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
161 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
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Insurances Accepted
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- Aetna Signature Administrators
- Medicare Managed Care
- HMO
- PPO
- POS
- EPO
- NY Signature
- Student Health
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Special Needs
- PPO
- HMO
- Great West (National)
- EPO
- POS
- Special Needs
- PPO
- Medicare Managed Care
- Select Care (Exchange)
- Vytra
- EPO
- Medicare Managed Care
- HMO
- PPO
- POS
- ConnectiCare
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- Individual Network (Exchange)
- PPO
- Medicare Managed Care
- HMO
- EPO
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Leaf (Exchange)
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Medicare Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
- Local 1199
- MagnaCare
- Traditional Medicare
- Multiplan
- HMO
- Essential Plan
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Medicaid Managed Care
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- Empire Plan
- Oxford Liberty
- Oxford Freedom
- Oxford HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- Medicaid (Community Plan)
- SelectHealth
- Medicare Managed Care
- Special Needs
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
- World Trade Center Health Plan
About Nisrine Kawa, MD
Dr. Kawa is a dermatologist specializing in cosmetic and procedural dermatology, passionate about helping patients look and feel their best. With advanced training in skin rejuvenation, laser treatments, and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, she combines the latest techniques and technologies with a personalized approach to care to help patients achieve natural-looking results.
Dr. Kawa earned her medical degree from the American University of Beirut Medical Center and a Master of Public Health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. She also completed a research fellowship at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard, where she gained specialized experience in laser technology and skin treatments. She completed her Internal Medicine internship at Yale School of Medicine/Waterbury Hospital, followed by her Dermatology residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where she served as Chief Resident for Surgical, Procedural, and Cosmetic Dermatology.
Dr. Kawa specializes in cosmetic dermatology, offering treatments such as skin rejuvenation, injectable fillers, Botox, skin tightening, and laser procedures. She takes an individualized approach to treatment, focusing on each patient's unique goals and helping them achieve refreshed, natural-looking results.
As Director of Cosmetic Dermatology, Dr. Kawa is dedicated to advancing patient care, expanding access to innovative treatments, and building a center of excellence in cosmetic dermatology. She is also actively involved in research, education, and academic scholarship, contributing to advancements in both medical and cosmetic dermatology.
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EDUCATION
- Medical School: American University of Beirut
- Internship: Yale Waterbury
- Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center
LEADERSHIP, TITLES & POSITIONS
- Assistant Professor of Dermatology at CUMC
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
