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Philip Fried, MD, is the medical director at West Derm Center, which he originally founded in 1991. Under Dr. Fried’s expert guidance, the practice has grown to six New York locations, one each in White Plains, New Rochelle, and Yonkers, and their Bronx offices in Pelham Gardens and Riverdale. At each location, Dr. Fried ensures that patients have access to a wide range of dermatological and aesthetic services.

Dr. Fried began his education at Touro College in Manhattan, where he graduated magna cum laude. He went on to earn his medical degree at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx. 

Dr. Fried completed a general surgery internship at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark and served as a dermatology resident at New York Medical College in Valhalla. Rounding out his medical training, Dr. Fried served as an attending physician in the emergency rooms of Jamaica Hospital and Bellevue Hospital in New York.

With this comprehensive medical training under his belt and a board certification in dermatology, Dr. Fried went into private practice. He focuses on cosmetic and laser surgery, varicose vein treatment, autologous fat transplantation, and mesotherapy, which involves vitamin injections to dissolve subcutaneous fat.

Over his career, Dr. Fried has conducted a number of studies on dermatological diseases and was involved in special investigative research on leprosy, wounds, and burn healing. Dr. Fried’s work is published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases and Annals of Internal Medicine, and he’s spoken extensively at both national and international conferences.

To cater to a wider range of patients, Dr. Fried speaks English, Spanish, and Hebrew.

Philip Fried, MD, is the medical director at West Derm Center, which he originally founded in 1991. Under Dr. Fried’s expert guidance, the practice has grown to six New York locations, one each in White Plains, New Rochelle, and Yonkers, and their Bronx offices in Pelham Gardens and Riverdale. At each location, Dr. Fried ensures that patients have access to a wide range of dermatological and aesthetic services.

Dr. Fried began his education at Touro College in Manhattan, where he graduated magna cum laude. He went on to earn his medical degree at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx. 

Dr. Fried completed a general surgery internship at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark and served as a dermatology resident at New York Medical College in Valhalla. Rounding out his medical training, Dr. Fried served as an attending physician in the emergency rooms of Jamaica Hospital and Bellevue Hospital in New York.

With this comprehensive medical training under his belt and a board certification in dermatology, Dr. Fried went into private practice. He focuses on cosmetic and laser surgery, varicose vein treatment, autologous fat transplantation, and mesotherapy, which involves vitamin injections to dissolve subcutaneous fat.

Over his career, Dr. Fried has conducted a number of studies on dermatological diseases and was involved in special investigative research on leprosy, wounds, and burn healing. Dr. Fried’s work is published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases and Annals of Internal Medicine, and he’s spoken extensively at both national and international conferences.

To cater to a wider range of patients, Dr. Fried speaks English, Spanish, and Hebrew.

Juliana Williams, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant specializing in dermatology services at West Derm Center’s Riverdale office in the Bronx, New York. 

Juliana has 10 years of experience in clinical trials. She served as a sub-investigator for trials on device studies, inpatient and outpatient studies, and first-in-man studies, and was responsible for the subjects of the clinical trials throughout. The studies covered areas such topics as diabetes, schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease, cold sores, antioxidants, and insomnia.

At West Derm Center, Juliana provides a range of cosmetic and medical dermatological services and procedures, including mole and skin tag removal, Botox® and fillers, skin cancer screenings, and psoriasis treatments. Her patients receive individualized skin care treatments based on their personal skin concerns and needs.

Juliana is an active member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American Academy of Physician Assistants. She’s board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.

Philip Fried, MD, is the medical director at West Derm Center, which he originally founded in 1991. Under Dr. Fried’s expert guidance, the practice has grown to six New York locations, one each in White Plains, New Rochelle, and Yonkers, and their Bronx offices in Pelham Gardens and Riverdale. At each location, Dr. Fried ensures that patients have access to a wide range of dermatological and aesthetic services.

Dr. Fried began his education at Touro College in Manhattan, where he graduated magna cum laude. He went on to earn his medical degree at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx. 

Dr. Fried completed a general surgery internship at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark and served as a dermatology resident at New York Medical College in Valhalla. Rounding out his medical training, Dr. Fried served as an attending physician in the emergency rooms of Jamaica Hospital and Bellevue Hospital in New York.

With this comprehensive medical training under his belt and a board certification in dermatology, Dr. Fried went into private practice. He focuses on cosmetic and laser surgery, varicose vein treatment, autologous fat transplantation, and mesotherapy, which involves vitamin injections to dissolve subcutaneous fat.

Over his career, Dr. Fried has conducted a number of studies on dermatological diseases and was involved in special investigative research on leprosy, wounds, and burn healing. Dr. Fried’s work is published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases and Annals of Internal Medicine, and he’s spoken extensively at both national and international conferences.

To cater to a wider range of patients, Dr. Fried speaks English, Spanish, and Hebrew.

Dr. Burk is a board-certified dermatologist with 40 years of experience diagnosing and treating both garden-variety and rare, complex dermatologic disorders.

A graduate of Duke University Medical School, Dr. Burk served for many years as Head of the Division of Dermatology at the Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, where he continues to instruct residents and fellows as a volunteer teaching attending.

Dr. Burk was also an assistant professor and co-director of the Dermatology Training Program at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Earlier in his career, Dr. Burk received postgraduate training at top-tier institutions, including Harvard Medical School, the University of Pittsburgh, and the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, where he conducted research on DNA repair mechanisms.

Prior to coming to West Derm Center, Dr. Burk had a private practice in Riverdale, NY, where he took care of patients for more than 25 years. Currently working out of our Yonkers office, he continues to enjoy and find satisfaction in caring for his patients, old and new.

Philip Fried, MD, is the medical director at West Derm Center, which he originally founded in 1991. Under Dr. Fried’s expert guidance, the practice has grown to six New York locations, one each in White Plains, New Rochelle, and Yonkers, and their Bronx offices in Pelham Gardens and Riverdale. At each location, Dr. Fried ensures that patients have access to a wide range of dermatological and aesthetic services.

Dr. Fried began his education at Touro College in Manhattan, where he graduated magna cum laude. He went on to earn his medical degree at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx. 

Dr. Fried completed a general surgery internship at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark and served as a dermatology resident at New York Medical College in Valhalla. Rounding out his medical training, Dr. Fried served as an attending physician in the emergency rooms of Jamaica Hospital and Bellevue Hospital in New York.

With this comprehensive medical training under his belt and a board certification in dermatology, Dr. Fried went into private practice. He focuses on cosmetic and laser surgery, varicose vein treatment, autologous fat transplantation, and mesotherapy, which involves vitamin injections to dissolve subcutaneous fat.

Over his career, Dr. Fried has conducted a number of studies on dermatological diseases and was involved in special investigative research on leprosy, wounds, and burn healing. Dr. Fried’s work is published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases and Annals of Internal Medicine, and he’s spoken extensively at both national and international conferences.

To cater to a wider range of patients, Dr. Fried speaks English, Spanish, and Hebrew.

Dr. Burk is a board-certified dermatologist with 40 years of experience diagnosing and treating both garden-variety and rare, complex dermatologic disorders.

A graduate of Duke University Medical School, Dr. Burk served for many years as Head of the Division of Dermatology at the Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, where he continues to instruct residents and fellows as a volunteer teaching attending.

Dr. Burk was also an assistant professor and co-director of the Dermatology Training Program at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Earlier in his career, Dr. Burk received postgraduate training at top-tier institutions, including Harvard Medical School, the University of Pittsburgh, and the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, where he conducted research on DNA repair mechanisms.

Prior to coming to West Derm Center, Dr. Burk had a private practice in Riverdale, NY, where he took care of patients for more than 25 years. Currently working out of our Yonkers office, he continues to enjoy and find satisfaction in caring for his patients, old and new.

Philip Fried, MD, is the medical director at West Derm Center, which he originally founded in 1991. Under Dr. Fried’s expert guidance, the practice has grown to six New York locations, one each in White Plains, New Rochelle, and Yonkers, and their Bronx offices in Pelham Gardens and Riverdale. At each location, Dr. Fried ensures that patients have access to a wide range of dermatological and aesthetic services.

Dr. Fried began his education at Touro College in Manhattan, where he graduated magna cum laude. He went on to earn his medical degree at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx. 

Dr. Fried completed a general surgery internship at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark and served as a dermatology resident at New York Medical College in Valhalla. Rounding out his medical training, Dr. Fried served as an attending physician in the emergency rooms of Jamaica Hospital and Bellevue Hospital in New York.

With this comprehensive medical training under his belt and a board certification in dermatology, Dr. Fried went into private practice. He focuses on cosmetic and laser surgery, varicose vein treatment, autologous fat transplantation, and mesotherapy, which involves vitamin injections to dissolve subcutaneous fat.

Over his career, Dr. Fried has conducted a number of studies on dermatological diseases and was involved in special investigative research on leprosy, wounds, and burn healing. Dr. Fried’s work is published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases and Annals of Internal Medicine, and he’s spoken extensively at both national and international conferences.

To cater to a wider range of patients, Dr. Fried speaks English, Spanish, and Hebrew.

Henry Heaton, MD, FAAD, FACMS is an experienced Mohs Micrographic Surgeon and cutaneous oncologist with expertise in the diagnosis and management of skin cancer. Dr. Heaton has treated thousands of skin cancers and has completed the most advanced training in this unique surgical procedure. Mohs micrographic surgery is widely accepted as the most effective treatment for most types of skin cancer.

After finishing a residency in Dermatology at Yale and serving as Chief Resident, Dr. Heaton was selected for the highest level of training in Mohs Surgery, an American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) fellowship in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology. During this fellowship, Dr. Heaton trained under the direction of a world-renowned cutaneous oncologist and reconstructive surgeon. He refined his skills in the surgical removal of cancerous tissue and interpretation of tissue samples, and developed a talent for facial reconstructive surgery.

He has published and lectured on many topics related to skin cancer including Merkel Cell Carcinoma, superficial radiation in the treatment of skin cancer, topical chemotherapy in the management of skin cancer, and on the impact of skin cancer in women.

Dr. Henry Heaton is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. Fellow of the American College of Mohs surgery, and a member of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery.

Olesya is an experienced, highly-trained Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner specializing in surgical, medical, and cosmetic dermatology. She sees patients for acne, rashes, warts, skin cancer screenings, chemical peels, and microneedling. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Felician University, then completed her Masters in Science in Nursing at Fairleigh Dickinson University before completing Dermatology training for three years at Advanced Laser and Skin Cancer Center under Dr. Gangaram Ragi. She is a member of the National Nursing Honors Society and the National Academy of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners. Olesya is also fluent in Ukrainian, Polish, and Russian.  

Asmi Sanghvi, MD, is a board-certified medical and cosmetic dermatologist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD). She has advanced training in integrative medicine, which she applies in her practice. Dr. Sanghvi offers high-quality skin care to adolescents and adults at Advanced Laser and Skin Cancer Center in Teaneck, New Jersey.

Dr. Sanghvi received her undergraduate degree at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. She went on to earn her medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Sanghvi then completed extensive training in her dermatology residency at Orlando Dermatology in Maitland, Florida.

Currently, Dr. Sanghvi is a Clinical Instructor at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in the Department of Cosmetic Surgery. Her work has been published in several top peer-reviewed journals and textbooks. 

Dr. Sanghvi offers comprehensive skin checks for suspicious moles, treatments for signs of aging, and beauty optimization. Her specialty is using botox, injectables, and lasers to subtly enhance her patient's skin, creating natural, healthy, and youthful faces. She regularly works with men and women to develop custom care plans that treat eczema, rosacea, hair loss, acne, and age-related concerns.

A firm believer in holistic approaches and the mind-body connection, Dr. Sanghvi is Reiki certified and an avid meditator. She also holds a certification in Ayurvedic Culinary Arts from Bhagavat Life in New York City, a chef training program that promotes health and wellness in urban professionals. In her free time, Dr. Sanghvi enjoys travel, cooking, live music, and being active in her community.

Gangaram Ragi, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist at Advanced Laser and Skin Cancer Center. He is the Director of Laser and Mohs Surgery, having performed over 20,000 Mohs surgeries while successfully treating over 50,000 patients. Dr. Ragi provides complete skin care to teenagers and adults at their location in Teaneck, New Jersey.

Dr. Ragi is one of the world's most knowledgeable practitioners of Mohs Surgery, having taught hundreds of dermatology residents/medical students and trained several Mohs surgeons. He completed research with Dr. Frederic Mohs and has published several scientific articles as well as textbook chapters. Dr. Ragi was a lecturer at several local and national dermatology conferences.

Dr. Ragi is a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs Surgeon. He trained directly under Dr. Frederic Mohs, the inventor of Mohs Surgery, and Drs. Stephen Snow and Paul Larson of the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Dr. Ragi is also a fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery and is board-certified by the American College of Mohs Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology.

Before his Mohs Surgery fellowship, Dr. Ragi completed a Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology fellowship at Roswell Park Memorial Institute in Buffalo, New York. He completed his dermatology residency at SUNY Buffalo.

Dr. Ragi served as the Chief of Mohs Surgery and Assistant Clinical Professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York. Additionally, he was the Chief of Dermatology at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, New Jersey, and served as President of the Dermatology Society of New Jersey.

Currently, Dr. Ragi is a Fellow of the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery, the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, and the American Society of Laser Surgery and Medicine.

Dr. Ragi specializes in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, cutaneous oncology, dermatologic and laser surgery, and Mohs surgery.

Jonathan Trager, MD, has a philosophy of treating the whole person, body and mind, not just a patient’s ailment or condition. A remarkable medical professional, Dr. Trager of  Trager MD and Trager Medi Spa  Medicine of Great Neck, New York, is the only physician in the United States who is board certified in the four specialties of pediatrics, adolescent medicine, dermatology, and pediatric dermatology. He also completed a fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona under the direction of Integrative Medicine pioneer Dr. Andrew Weil. Dr. Trager has dedicated his career to providing comprehensive pediatric, adolescent, and young-adult primary medical and gynecologic care for patients through age 30 and dermatological care for patients of all ages.

A Bayside, New York, native, Dr. Trager received his bachelor’s degree from Columbia University and his MD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, where he was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed two residencies and a fellowship toward his quadruple board certification at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, New York Presbyterian Hospital, and Mount Sinai Medical Center, respectively.

Along with publishing numerous medical articles, Dr. Trager taught at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, and Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola, New York. In addition to his private practice in Great Neck, Dr. Trager is on staff at Cohen Children’s Medical Center, North Shore-LIJ (Northwell Health). It’s Dr. Trager’s mission to combine his specialized knowledge of pediatrics and adolescent-young adult medicine with an understanding of the complex needs of each patient so he can offer the highest standard of health care.

Outside of his medical practice, Dr. Trager enjoys living in the Great Neck community, where he studies classical piano, the pipe organ, advanced music theory, and modern Greek. A science fiction enthusiast, he is an avid reader and writer.

At City Derm NYC, the office of Catherine Ding, MD, FAAD, patients quickly recognize the pride that’s taken in providing professional, advanced dermatological services in a welcoming and modern facility in the Chinatown neighborhood of New York City, as well as Flushing, New York.

The City Derm NYC mission statement really says it all. Dr. Ding and her staff are committed to:

• Treating each patient as they themselves would want to be treated.
• Providing a comprehensive consultation and a detailed explanation of conditions and treatment options available.
• Recognizing the uniqueness of each individual and formulating customized treatment plans.
• Providing honest and exceptional service in a friendly and professional atmosphere.
• Conducting themselves with integrity always.

Based on their mission statement, Dr. Ding and her team at City Derm NYC provide education and work with you regarding the best ways to improve and maintain your health, and to design a complete skin care program that ensures the best results for your skin condition.

Their commitment to excellence includes partnering with an FDA-approved facility to provide prescription and specialty medications for their patients at affordable prices.

Dr. Ding provides a wide variety of medical, surgical, pediatric, and cosmetic dermatology treatments. Dermal fillers and other age-defying therapies, skin cancer screening and treatment, therapy for pediatric eczema, mole removal, acne treatment, hair loss prevention and restoration for men and women, and many other dermatologic services are available at City Derm NYC.  

Dr. Ding and her staff strive to make each visit to City Derm NYC enjoyable and aim to develop a successful relationship with their patients. They encourage open communication and create an atmosphere that allows patients to share their concerns and voice opinions about treatment goals and expectations.

Schedule your visit today to experience the City Derm NYC advantages in dermatologic care.

Samantha Busgith is a licensed and certified Family Nurse Practitioner at All Island Dermatology Plastic Surgery & Laser Center in Glen Cove and Garden City, New York.

Samantha earned her Master of Science in nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner post-master's degree at Columbia University, and is currently working on her clinical Doctorate of Nursing Practice at Columbia University with a focus in dermatology.

Prior to completing her Family Nurse Practitioner degree, Samantha worked in dermatology for 12 years and this is where she developed her passion for this field. She worked under the guidance of physicians providing care to a wide demographic of patients with special focus on medical dermatology. Samantha is known for her caring, competent, and compassionate nature even when dealing with the most challenging cases. Over the years her experience includes treatment of patients with psoriasis, vitiligo, alopecia, warts, molluscum contagiosum, skin cancer screening, acne, hair loss, eczema and contact dermatitis.

Also a Clinical Trials Coordinator, Samantha has worked on multiple clinical trials focused on patients with Psoriasis and Hidradenitis Suppurativa.

Samantha received her Bachelor's Degree from Stony Brook University and completed a post bachelor's degree in healthcare administration from Duquesne University.