Deborah S. Sarnoff

Dr. Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD, FAAD, FACP, serves as the Director of Dermatology at COSMETIQUE Dermatology, Laser & Plastic Surgery, LLP, with offices on Park Avenue in Manhattan and Long Island’s Gold Coast. She is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in cosmetic dermatology, dermatologic and laser surgery, and Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer. Dr. Sarnoff became president of The Skin Cancer Foundation in January 2017 after previously serving as senior vice president.

Dr. Sarnoff graduated summa cum laude from Cornell University and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. She earned her medical degree with distinction from George Washington University Medical School, where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Completing her residency and fellowship at NYU School of Medicine, she now serves there as a clinical professor of dermatology. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of several prestigious organizations, including the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Sarnoff holds leadership roles as President of the International Society for Dermatologic Surgery and Secretary/Treasurer of the New York State Society for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. She is co-editor in chief of The Journal of Drugs in Dermatology and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and textbooks. Dr. Sarnoff is a sought-after speaker at national and international dermatology conferences.

Recognized as one of the world's leading dermatologists, Dr. Sarnoff has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Vogue. She has appeared on television shows, including "The View," "The Today Show," and "Good Morning America." Co-author of the best-selling books on cosmetic laser surgery and beauty tips, "Beauty and the Beam" and "Instant Beauty: Getting Gorgeous on Your Lunch Break," she has been named one of New York’s “Best Doctors” by New York Magazine and a “Top Doctor” in America by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.