Roy G. Geronemus, MD

Contact Information:
Laser & Skin Surgery Center of NY
Rm 11R
317 E 34th St
New York, New York 10016-4974
(212) 686-7306

Professional Biography:
Roy G. Geronemus, MD, Director of the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York, graduated from Harvard University and pursued his medical education a the University of Miami School of Medicine.

He trained in dermatology at the New York University Medical Center where he was chief resident and subsequently underwent a fellowship training in Mohs micrographic surgery under the auspices of the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology. He is clinical associate professor of dermatology at the New York University Medical Center where he founded its laser program and served nine years as chief of dermatologic and laser surgery. He is also the Director of the skin/laser division in the Department of Plastic Surgery at the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary.

Dr. Geronemus has been a featured speaker of the American Academy of Dermatology for many years, as well as speaking to other national and international audiences. He has authored and co-authored many papers presented before the annual American Society of Laser Medicine & Surgery meetings over the past several years. He has publisher over 126 medical articles, chapters, and books, including the most recent 2nd Edition of Illustrated Cutaneous and Aesthetic Laser Surgery. He has been involved with the development of several new laser systems and therapeutic techniques which are now commonly used throughout the world. He has been listed in New York Magazine's "Best Doctors in New York" four times, twice in Woodward and White's "Best Doctors in America", and in Town & Country's "Best Cosmetic Surgeons".

CME Recognition Award Status:
1996 AAD Continuing Medical Education Award
1997 AAD Continuing Medical Education Award

Key Professional Achievements and Awards:
Harvard College Scholarship, 1971
William J. Brooks Swimming Award, Harvard College, 1973
New York University Medical Center, Department of Dermatology "Attending of the Year," 1990
New York Magazine Listing of Top Dermatologists in New York, 1991, 1996, 1998
Woodward and White's Listing of Top Dermatologists in America, 1995, 1996