David A. Colbert, MD

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David Colbert, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist, a doctor of internal medicine, and the founder of the prominent New York Dermatology Group in New York City. He has appeared on several national television programs and is frequently quoted as a medical expert in health-related articles appearing everywhere from Vogue, Elle, and Oprah to The New York Times. His expertise in dermatology, general health, and diet have made him a favorite New York City "neighborhood" doctor as well as a sought-after consultant for leading actors and actresses in Hollywood. His aesthetic skills have contributed to the celebrated productions of the award-winning A Beautiful Mind, The Constant Gardner, and many other films.

Established in private practice in New York City since 1995, Colbert has built his New York Dermatology Group into one of the nation's leading innovators in group medicine. The medical team at New York Dermatology Group has a diverse range of specialties, each in its own way addressing a key aspect of the patient's total health, skin health, and cosmetic health. The group features dermatologists alongside internists, a psychiatrist, and a plastic surgeon, as well as an extensive laser center with the latest in state-of-the-art light technology.

Colbert has also developed many signature treatments for advanced skin care, which have won him repeated recognition in the science and beauty press. They include his popular Triad Medical Facial and Medicure Pedicure, procedures that combine laser toning with gentle microdermabrasion and peeling, simultaneously improving the skin's health and appearance. Another favorite, The 15-Minute Facelift, combines minimal use of Botox and cosmetic fillers to rejuvenate the face in a fresh, natural-looking way. Colbert is known for his light touch with cosmetic medicine. He specializes in minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, including surgical microliposuction, along with all aspects of medical dermatology.

Colbert is board-certified by the American Academy of Dermatology. He completed his dermatology residency at Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital in New York. He began his studies at La Faculte Libre de Medecine in Lille, France, and completed his degree at New York Medical College. He has also earned a degree in internal medicine and a fellowship in acne and wound healing from Boston University. He has served as a consultant for Chanel of Paris, has published numerous articles, and has served on the teaching staffs of leading New York City hospitals. Colbert has also written a book, The High School Reunion Diet.

For more information about Colbert and the New York Dermatology Group, please visit www.nydermatologygroup.com.

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