Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dr. Sheena Desai is a board-certified dermatologist with expertise in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. She received her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed her dermatology residency at Northwell Health, where she served as Cosmetic Chief Resident. In addition to her MD, Dr. Desai holds an MBA from the Heller School at Brandeis University, providing her with a unique understanding of both patient care and healthcare systems.
Dr. Desai has authored numerous publications in leading dermatology journals and has presented nationally on topics including skin cancer prevention, autoimmune skin conditions, and healthcare policy. Her clinical interests include acne, rosacea, eczema, skin cancer detection and treatment, and minimally invasive aesthetic procedures such as lasers, injectables, and microneedling.
With a warm, thoughtful approach, Dr. Desai is committed to delivering high-quality, personalized care to each of her patients.
She sees patients at MDCS Dermatology in Clifton and Englewood, New Jersey.
“The day of my appointment, Dr Husain was having trouble with the machine that analysis skin samples. The Doctor kept me informed and had his staff provide updates as my surgery progressed. They did not leave me in a room wondering what was going on but kept me up to date. That was greatly appreciated. ”
Sheena Desai, MD, MBA
Dermatologist
353 Veterans Memorial Highway
Suite 101
Commack, NY 11725
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Kalee Shah, MD
Dermatologist - MOHS-Micrographic Surgery 37.5 mi
4.92(991)
353 Veterans Memorial Highway
Suite 101
Commack, NY 11725
We are excited to welcome Dr. Kalee Shah to MDCS Dermatology! Dr. Shah is double board-certified in Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery by the American Board of Dermatology
She grew up in Southern California and graduated as a Presidential and Renaissance scholar from the University of Southern California. She subsequently moved to New York to earn her medical degree at Weill Cornell Medical College. During medical school, she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and a recipient of the Glasgow-Rubin Memorial Achievement Award honoring select women for academic achievement.
Dr. Shah completed her internship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and her dermatology residency at New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center. In her final year, she served as Chief Resident. Following residency, she completed subspecialty fellowship training in Mohs micrographic surgery, cutaneous oncology, and reconstructive surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Weill Cornell Medicine. She then became Director of Mohs Micrographic Surgery at Northwell-Lenox Hill Hospital.
Dr. Shah's primary clinical focus is the management of skin cancers including squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, early-stage melanoma, and rare cutaneous tumors. She additionally provides medical, cosmetic, and laser dermatology services. Dr. Shah lives in New York City with her husband and miniature dachshund, Gus.
Board certifications:
Dermatology - American Board of Dermatology
Academic titles
Assistant Professor, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
Education:
Weill Cornell Medical College
Residencies:
New York Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center
Fellowships:
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Practice
MDCS Dermatology: Medical Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery
“The day of my appointment, Dr Husain was having trouble with the machine that analysis skin samples. The Doctor kept me informed and had his staff provide updates as my surgery progressed. They did not leave me in a room wondering what was going on but kept me up to date. That was greatly appreciated. ”
Kalee Shah, MD
Dermatologist
353 Veterans Memorial Highway
Suite 101
Commack, NY 11725
Robert Ecker, MD, FAAD, is an experienced, board-certified dermatologist serving patients at Integrated Dermatology of Groton in Groton, Connecticut.
Dr. Ecker earned his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Colorado. After which, he worked in pharmaceutical research for nearly 10 years. Through his time in research, Dr. Ecker knew his rightful place was working directly with patients.
He returned to school at the University of Washington in Seattle, earning his medical degree, and completed his internship at the Virginia Mason Hospital. Relocating to Wisconsin, Dr. Ecker trained at the University of Wisconsin’s prestigious dermatology program. He also served as Chief Resident in his last year of training.
When not in the office, Dr. Ecker enjoys cooking, the outdoors, playing banjo and guitar, and spending time with his children. He enjoys caring for his patients, attending to their skin care needs, and helping them feel their best. He is a proud member of the Southeastern Connecticut community.
Noah Gratch, MD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist, serves patients from throughout Manhattan, Commack, Hampton Bay and Plainview, NY at MDCS Dermatology: Medical Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery. He provides a wide variety of treatments for acne, eczema, hyperhidrosis, rosacea, psoriasis, and skin cancer as well as procedures including advanced skin cancer treatment such as Mohs Surgery, sclerotherapy, mole removal and cosmetic dermatology services such as Botox®, fillers, and laser treatments.
Dr. Gratch is a graduate of University of California Los Angeles, University of Southern California and Cornell. Following residency, Dr. Gratch became a Clinical Instructor of Dermatology at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York City. Dr. Gratch is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery.
Patients benefit from Dr. Gratch’s extensive training and experience in dermatology and cosmetic services. He wants to help each and every patient not only look and feel great but maintain the best possible skin health.
Dr. Gratch and his colleagues at MDCS Dermatology: Medical Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery are currently welcoming new patients and accept most major forms of insurance.
Dr. Gratch has previously served as a Clinical Instructor of Dermatology at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University. He is also an active contributor in the academic world of dermatology, having overseen numerous research projects in cutaneous diseases with published papers and articles in several scientific journals and books.
Dr. Gratch is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery.
Dr. Sheena Desai is a board-certified dermatologist with expertise in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. She received her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed her dermatology residency at Northwell Health, where she served as Cosmetic Chief Resident. In addition to her MD, Dr. Desai holds an MBA from the Heller School at Brandeis University, providing her with a unique understanding of both patient care and healthcare systems.
Dr. Desai has authored numerous publications in leading dermatology journals and has presented nationally on topics including skin cancer prevention, autoimmune skin conditions, and healthcare policy. Her clinical interests include acne, rosacea, eczema, skin cancer detection and treatment, and minimally invasive aesthetic procedures such as lasers, injectables, and microneedling.
With a warm, thoughtful approach, Dr. Desai is committed to delivering high-quality, personalized care to each of her patients.
She sees patients at MDCS Dermatology in Clifton and Englewood, New Jersey.
“The day of my appointment, Dr Husain was having trouble with the machine that analysis skin samples. The Doctor kept me informed and had his staff provide updates as my surgery progressed. They did not leave me in a room wondering what was going on but kept me up to date. That was greatly appreciated. ”
Carolyn Stull, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained dermatologic surgeon. She treats the full spectrum of dermatologic conditions and specializes in Mohs micrographic surgery, surgical reconstruction following skin cancer removal, and facial aesthetics.
Dr. Stull is originally from Philadelphia and served as an Instructor of Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania prior to joining MDCS. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Miami and her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine. Dr. Stull completed dermatology residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago where she served as chief resident. She subsequently completed a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. During fellowship she trained with experts in the management of rare and advanced skin cancers, complex surgical reconstruction and laser procedures. She also served as a sub-investigator for several clinical trials testing oncolytic viruses and immunotherapies for skin cancer treatment.
Dr. Stull has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals including the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, JAMA Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. She has been an invited speaker at regional and national meetings, and has been awarded grant funding from the University of Pennsylvania Center for Human Appearance and the Pennsylvania Medical Society for medical device innovation. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.
Outside of the office Dr. Stull enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband who is plastic surgeon and their daughter.
“I had a skin check here last year now I am going again and seeing a new Doctor Dr. Carolyn Stull. She was sweet kind and beautiful everything you would want your Dermatologist to look like. We are all trying to stay cancer free young and beautiful. Skin scans are a must every year without fail. She removed an overgrowth mole on the side of my cheek.”
Lauren Penzi, MD, is an experienced dermatologist with the team at MDCS Dermatology: Medical Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Penzi welcomes patients at the practice’s locations in Commack, Plainview, and Hampton Bays, New York.
Dr. Penzi completed her bachelor’s degree in biology and mathematical sciences at Loyola University Maryland, where she graduated summa cum laude. She went on to finish her medical degree at New York Medical College in Valhalla, where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honors society. After graduating, Dr. Penzi completed an internal medicine preliminary internship at NYU Winthrop Hospital in Mineola, New York, before pursuing an alopecia clinical and research fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She then furthered her training with a dermatology residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.
Dr. Penzi is a member of various academic and professional organizations, including the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Society for Pediatric Dermatology, American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, and the Women’s Dermatologic Society.
In addition to her clinical training, Dr. Penzi has been published in numerous peer-reviewed medical journals and presented her research findings at various medical conferences and additionally has authored a book chapter on emergency dermatology.
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Dr. Lauren Penzi is a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in medical and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Penzi’s training and credentials set her apart as a premier dermatologist on Long Island. She attended New York Medical College, where she was admitted to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society for graduating in the top 10% of her medical school class. She completed her intern year at NYU Winthrop Hospital and went on to complete her dermatology residency training at the renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital. Additionally, Dr. Penzi also spent a year at Harvard Dermatology for a hair loss fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital. Throughout her training, Dr. Penzi has made many notable research contributions, and has been published in some of the top dermatology journals including JAMA Dermatology, as well as the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. She continues to stay at the forefront of dermatologic education and research in order to provide the best care to her patients.
Dr. Penzi is dedicated to the health and beauty of her patients’ skin. She prioritizes preventative measures to combat both skin cancer and aging. Dr. Penzi treats patients of all ages and has a special interest in acne, rosacea, skin cancer, eczema, psoriasis, and hair loss. She believes in a personalized, comprehensive, and natural approach to cosmetic dermatology. She enjoys performing a wide range of cosmetic procedures including neurotoxins, fillers, platelet rich plasma injections, and cutting-edge laser treatments.
Dr. Penzi was born and raised on Long Island, NY, where she now resides with her husband and son. She is thrilled to be able to practice dermatology in her hometown. Dr. Penzi welcomes patients at the Plainview, Commack, and Hampton Bays locations.
Christos Dimitris Zouzias, MD, MBA, is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs Micrographic Surgeon at MDCS Dermatology. Dr. Zouzias specializes in procedural dermatology, skin cancer management, and Mohs micrographic surgery, offering personalized and patient-centered care to ensure the best outcomes for his patients. He serves patients at MDCS Dermatology's Long Island locations, including Commack, Hampton Bays, and Plainview.
Dr. Zouzias earned both his Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Medicine degrees at New York University (NYU) in New York City. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from NYU’s Stern School of Business. Prior to medical school, he completed a student research fellowship in supportive oncodermatology, studying the dermatologic side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy under the mentorship of Dr. Beth McLellan, the current chief of dermatology at Montefiore Medical Center.
Following his medical degree, Dr. Zouzias completed his internship in internal medicine at North Shore Long Island Jewish Medical Center and his dermatology residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, where he was recognized as the Outstanding House Officer for his compassion, clinical excellence, and professional rapport. He further specialized by completing his fellowship training in Mohs Micrographic Surgery at Affiliated Dermatologists and Dermatologic Surgeons in New Jersey.
In his free time, Dr. Zouzias enjoys cooking and spending time with his nieces and nephews.
Practice
MDCS Dermatology: Medical Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery
Joanna Trigg DO is a Board Certified Dermatologist who treats both adult and pediatric patients. She is a native New Yorker who grew up in Brooklyn and attended Bishop Kearney High School. After graduating summa cum laude and earning a bachelor’s degree in biology with minors in chemistry and psychology from Wagner College, Dr. Trigg received her medical degree from NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, NY. She then completed her residency at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Queens, New York in affiliation with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
During her residency, Dr. Trigg attended, presented and lectured at many conferences. She also served as Chief Dermatology resident during the final year. Training in New York City gave her exposure to a very large and diverse patient population.
Dr. Trigg is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American College of Osteopathic Medicine. and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and enjoys medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology, with her expertise in acne, rosacea and skin cancer screenings. Dr. Trigg enjoys working with her patients to provide a comprehensive and individualized treatment plan for all their needs!
Theresa Durchhalter, DO, is a board-certified dermatologist serving patients at Allure Dermatology in Hicksville, New York. She specializes in general and cosmetic dermatology and has experience treating adult and pediatric patients with a wide array of skin disorders, including acne, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, alopecia, and skin cancers.
Dr. Durchhalter is a native of Long Island, New York, with a long-standing commitment to her community. She graduated Magna cum Laude from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York, with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry.
In 2016, Dr. Durchhalter obtained her medical degree from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia, where she graduated as a member of the Sigma Sigma Phi honors fraternity. Upon completion, she returned to New York to complete her dermatology residency at St. John’s Episcopal, where she was appointed chief resident.
Dr. Durchhalter believes in a personalized, hands-on approach to patient care, utilizing her osteopathic skills to treat the entire body. She also takes pride in treating each patient as if they are family, creating a warm, trusting, and individualized environment.
Dr. Durchhalter is an active member of various organizations, including the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, and the American Medical Association.
