About Me
As a dermatologist at NYU Langone Dermatologic Associates, I am dedicated to providing empathetic and thorough care, focusing on detecting and treating patients with skin cancers.
I specialize in melanoma, a potentially lethal form of skin cancer that can often be identified and treated at early stages. I am particularly interested in helping patients at increased risk for melanoma, including those with a personal or family history of the disease, numerous moles, or risk factors such as light skin complexion, hair color, and extensive sun exposure. My colleagues and I in the Pigmented Lesion Section employ advanced imaging technologies to detect and remove early-stage skin cancers, minimizing unnecessary removal of benign skin growths.
Throughout my career, I have focused on advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care through research. Early in my career, I contributed to the addition of the “E†for Evolving to the well-known ABCDE’s of melanoma, which are used globally to help patients recognize melanoma. This innovation underscores my commitment to enhancing diagnostic accuracy and patient education. My work is characterized by a proactive approach to healthcare, encouraging patients to monitor their skin and seek care for new, changing, or unusual moles.
My journey into medicine began with a passion for science and a desire to help people through specialized knowledge. Pursuing combined MD and PhD training allowed me to conduct research that advances medical knowledge and patient care. As the first in my family to become a doctor, I am inspired by the opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact on the medical field. At NYU Langone, I collaborate with a dedicated team to provide comprehensive and coordinated care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for my patients.
Conditions and Treatments
Conditions
- actinic keratosis
- basal cell cancer
- cancer
- melanoma
- mole
- skin cancer
Treatments
- annual skin check
- skin cancer screening
Learn more about conditions we treat at NYU Langone:
Basal & Squamous Cell Skin Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµapps , Intraocular Melanoma in Adults , MelanomaCredentials
Positions
- Alfred W. Kopf, M.D. Professor of Dermatologic Oncology,
- Professor,
- Vice Chair, Research, Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology
- Director, Pigmented Lesion Service
Board Certifications
- American Board of Dermatology - Dermatology, 1997
Education and Training
- Residency, NYU Medical Center, Dermatolgy, 1997
- MD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1993
- PhD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1993
- Fellowship, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµapp Center, Molecular Pathology,
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Insurance Plans Accepted
This provider accepts the following insurance plans.
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Aetna
- AETNA EPO (NYULH Employees)
- AETNA EPO (Sunset Park Employees)
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
- BCBS EPO (NYU Langone Suffolk Employees)
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United Healthcare
- United Healthcare EPO (NYU Langone Health Employees)
- United Healthcare EPO (Sunset Park Employees)
- United Healthcare Indemnity (NYU Langone Health Employees)
- United Healthcare NYU Care (NYULH Employees)
- United Healthcare NYU Care (Sunset Park Employees)
- United Healthcare Plus (NYU Langone Health Employees)
- United Healthcare Plus (Sunset Park Employees)
David Polsky, MD, PhD does not accept insurance.
Locations and Appointments
Video Visits
See a doctor from your mobile device instead of an in-person appointment. .
Schedule a Video VisitNYU Langone Dermatologic Associates
222 East 41st Street, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Publications
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Rodriguez, Elijah; Sher, Elizabeth F; Juarez, Michelle; Polsky, David; Johnson, James; Stein, Jennifer A; Adotama, Prince
Clinical & experimental dermatology. 2025 Jun 25; 50(7):1414-1416
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Syeda, Mahrukh M; Long, Georgina V; Garrett, James; Atkinson, Victoria; Santinami, Mario; Schadendorf, Dirk; Hauschild, Axel; Millward, Michael; Mandala, Mario; Chiarion-Sileni, Vanna; Smylie, Michael; Manikhas, Georgy M; Dummer, Reinhard; Wiggins, Jennifer M; Ali, Saim; Adnaik, Sachin Bajirao; Tan, Monique; Dajee, Maya; Polsky, David
Lancet oncology. 2025 May ; 26(5):641-653
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Hung, Christie; Nguyen, Trang T T; Poulikakos, Poulikos I; Polsky, David
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµapps. 2025 Apr 11; 17(8):