Robert R. Walther, MD

Dermatology
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Robert R. Walther, MD

Dermatology
(212) 305-5293
(212) 305-5293
Specialties: Internal Medicine, Cancer Care, DermatologyMore specialties
(212) 305-5293
(212) 305-5293
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51 West 51st Street
New York, NY 10019
US
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Additional Locations for Robert R. Walther, MD

  • CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Avenue
    New York, NY 10032
    US
    (212) 305-5293
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About Robert R. Walther, MD

Dr. Walther has been at Columbia/NewYork Presbyterian since 1975 when he started his dermatology residency following his residency in internal medicine in Miami. Following a fellowship at the Rockefeller University, for the past 40 years he has been Vice Chair for Clinical Activities, Director of Resident Clinic and Teaching Program and Interim Chair of the Department of Dermatology. He is Past President of the New York State Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery and presently sits on the New York State board for Medicine. Dr. Walther has been the continuity general dermatologist of the department with a special interest and research in psoriasis and the diagnosis of skin cancer.


Board Certifications

  • Dermatology
  • Internal Medicine

Expertise

  • Acne
  • Contact Dermatitis
  • Dermatitis
  • Dermatologic Oncology
  • Eczema
  • General Dermatology
  • Hair, Nails, and Skin Conditions
  • Herpes
  • Hyperhidrosis
  • Lyme Disease
  • Mole
  • Mole and Wart Removal
  • Nail Issues
  • Pediatric Acne
  • Pediatric Eczema
  • Phototherapy
  • Psoriasis
  • Rosacea
  • Skin Biopsy
  • Skin Boils/Cyst
  • Skin Cancer
  • Skin Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment
  • Skin Cancer Screenings
  • Skin Lesions
  • Skin Peeling/Redness
  • Urticaria (Hives)
  • Warts

Education

  • Internship: University of Miami Hospital
  • Residency: Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, NY
  • Residency: University of Miami Hospital
  • Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
  • Fellowship: Rockefeller University

Titles & Positions

  • Director, Clinical Services
  • Professor of Dermatology at CUMC

Hospital Affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

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