Larisa Geskin

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Larisa Geskin
ColumbiaDoctors - Tarrytown Office

(212) 305-5293

155 White Plains Road Tarrytown, NY 10591
About

Larisa Geskin

Dr. Larisa Geskin is a Professor of Dermatology (in Medicine) at Columbia University Medical Center and Director of the Comprehensive Skin Cancer Center (CSCC) at the Division of Cutaneous Oncology in the Department of Dermatology.
She is a world-renowned specialist in the diagnosis and management of cutaneous lymphomas and other cancers of the skin. Her other areas of expertise include melanoma screening, prevention, medical and surgical therapy, and management of high risk for skin cancer populations. Dr. Geskin is using state-of-the-art methods in melanoma screening and surveillance including Mole Mapping (body mapping) and dermoscopy. She was involved in development of novel melanoma detection methods, including MelaFind among others. Dr. Geskin's team aims to provide multidisciplinary care to skin cancer patients, to conduct cutting edge clinical and basic science research, and to train medical students, residents and fellows in the area of cutaneous oncology.
Dr. Geskin completed her residency in Dermatology at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), and a two-year fellowship in cutaneous oncology at University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) with Louis Falo, MD, PhD, Professor and Chairman, Department of Dermatology, UPMC, and with John Kirkwood, MD, Professor and Vice Chairman for Clinical Research, Director of the Melanoma Center at the UPCI.
She is a diplomat of the American Academy of Dermatology, member of the Society for Investigative Dermatology, the International Society for Cutaneous Lymphomas, and US Cutaneous Lymphomas Consortium. She authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles in the field of cutaneous oncology. Her research interest focuses on Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) and biomarkers discovery, genetic profiling and regulation, development of immunotherapy for melanoma and lymphoma.
Primary Specialty

Dermatologist

Practice ColumbiaDoctors - Tarrytown
Gender Female
Accepting New Patients
Insurances Accepted RiverSpring, Medicare, CIGNA, Emblem/GHI, Emblem/Hip, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus, Magnacare (National), Multiplan, Amida Care, MVP Health Care, Fidelis Care, World Trade Center Health Plan, Quality Health Management, WellCare, UnitedHealthcare, Local 1199, Healthfirst, AgeWell, Affinity Health Plan, AETNA, VNSNY CHOICE, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Degrees Medical Doctor
Office Name ColumbiaDoctors - Tarrytown
Services Larisa Geskin provides dermatology services in Tarrytown, NY. A Dermatologist is trained in skin care. A dermatologist is concerned with maintaining healthy skin, nails and hair as well as diagnosing and treating skin conditions and diseases. They also correct disfigurements, blemishes and scars. You might see a dermatologist for acne, or see a dermatologist for dermatitis.

Please call Larisa Geskin at (212) 305-5293 to schedule an appointment in Tarrytown, NY or call for more information.
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Consumer Feedback
(3 Reviews)
Service
2 star average for Service
Environment
5 star average for Environment
Expertise
4.5 star average for Expertise
Staff
5 star average for Staff
Recommended
5 star average for Recommended
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Recent Reviews
Dr Mercurio was very professional. She was able to give me a medication to fix my problem with just glancing at the site. I will surely be back to her--she answered all questions and made me feel very comfortable. I didn't wait long to see her at all either.
by AJL xxx.xxx.210.31
July 09, 2012
Recent Polls
Was this doctor's staff friendly?
Yes, they went above and beyond
Did this doctor answer all of your questions?
Every question I had was answered thoroughly
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Completely!
Were the waiting room chairs comfortable at this doctor's office?
Extremely comfortable; I could have fallen asleep
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Completely
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.194.91
July 29, 2014
Did you have to wait long after you arrived for your appointment?
Yes, I had to wait quite a while
Does this dermatologist use current and safe equipment?
Yes
Did this provider ever take personal phone calls while in the appointment room with you?
He/she would never do that! Their full attention is always on me.
by Anonymous
June 20, 2011
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