Dr. Joshua Zeichner is the Director of Cosmetic and Clinical Research in the Dermatology Department at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York City. He is board-certified in dermatology and treats both general skin problems and cosmetic issues.

Dr. Zeichner’s medical specialty is the treatment of acne, in both children and adults. In addition, Dr. Zeichner sees all general skin conditions, including rosacea, eczema, psoriasis and skin cancers. Dr. Zeichner is an expert in cosmetic improvement of the aging face. He incorporates the use of botulinum toxin, facial fillers and lasers for facial rejuvenation.

After graduating magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Zeichner attended medical school at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore.

He is a New York City native, and returned home for his specialty training in dermatology. Dr. Zeichner completed his dermatology residency at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan and was chosen to serve as the Chief Resident.

He also finished a dermatopharmacology fellowship, during which he ran clinical trials testing the newest medications for skin conditions. Now on full-time faculty in the same department, Dr. Zeichner has maintained his interest in research and clinical trials and is intimately involved in the department’s clinical studies.

Dr. Zeichner has a strong academic interest. He has published extensively in both the major peer-reviewed dermatology journals, as well as dermatology textbooks.

Dr. Zeichner has regularly lectured to international audiences. Most recently, he lectured at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology on rashes that mimic acne. The lecture was attended by dermatologists from the United States and abroad.

As an assistant Professor in the Dermatology Department at Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Dr. Zeichner enjoys teaching his residents and medical students both medical and cosmetic dermatology.

Dr. Zeichner’s professional memberships include the American Academy of Dermatology and the Skin Cancer Foundation.