With more than 20 years of experience in dermatology, this physician earned a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine after completing a Bachelor of Arts in Biology at Columbia College, Columbia University, graduating summa cum laude. The expert subsequently completed an internship in internal medicine at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center and a residency in dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania. The expert has developed a broad clinical and research background in the diagnosis and management of skin conditions. Practice areas include acne, psoriasis, actinic keratoses, contact dermatitis, and infectious dermatoses, along with pediatric dermatology and procedural care. Work has also involved participation in clinical research evaluating dermatologic therapies, including topical and systemic medications, with familiarity in therapeutic assessment and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-related considerations.

The expert’s experience further includes research on acne vulgaris, superficial and secondary skin infections, contact dermatitis, and treatment efficacy, including studies involving salicylic acid and cleansing products. In addition to clinical and research activities, the expert has delivered educational lectures on dermatologic and related scientific topics and reports more than 10 years of experience providing expert witness services, including case review, depositions, and testimony in dermatology-related matters.