General Practitioners

• Arthritis
  A rash is a change in the skin’s color or texture. Simple rashes are called dermatitis, which means the skin is inflamed or swollen. Other common rashes include eczema, psoriasis, impetigo, shingles, chicken pox, measles, scarlet fever, insect bites and those caused by medical conditions such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.

Internists

• Internal Medicine
  Dr. Arbesfeld earned his medical degree from the prestigious Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City and completed his undergraduate education at Yeshiva University. His postgraduate training included: An internal medicine internship at Maimonides Medical Center in New York. A dermatology residency and fellowship at the Rutgers Universities Biomedical and Health Sciences, formerly the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). Dr. Arbesfeld is board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology and the American Board of Pathology. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and has served as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Dermatology at UMDNJ and supervised the Mohs surgery section. He currently provides comprehensive general and cosmetic dermatology services to patients from the Nassau County, Suffolk County and New York City areas from his Rockville Centre office.

Surgeons

• Mohs Surgery
  Mohs micrographic surgery is a specialized, highly effective technique for the removal of skin cancer. The procedure was developed in the 1930s by Dr. Frederic Mohs at the university of Wisconsin and is now practiced throughput the world. Mohs surgery differs from other skin cancer treatments in that it permits the immediate and complete microscopic examination of the removed cancerous tissue, so that all "roots" and extensions of the cancer can be eliminated. Due to the methodical manner in which tissue is removed and examined. Mohs surgery has been recognized as the skin cancer treatment with the highest reported cure rate.

Plastic Surgeons

• Dermabrasion

Dermatologists

• Cosmetic Dermatology
• Skin Cancer
  Melanoma - 5% of all skin cancers. Melanoma is a rare but very dangerous type of skin cancer. It is the leading cause of death from skin disease.
• Dermatology
  Skin cancer refers to the abnormal, uncontrolled growth of skin cells. One in five people will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Risk factors include pale skin, family history of melanoma, being over 40 years old, and regular sun exposure. Fortunately, skin cancer is almost always curable if detected and treated early.
• Acne Treatment
• Eczema
  Eczema is a group of inflamed skin conditions that result in chronic itchy rashes. About 15 million people in the U.S. suffer from some form of eczema, including 10-20 percent of all infants. Symptoms vary from person to person but often include dry, red, itchy patches on the skin which break out in rashes when scratched.
• Lesions
  Moles and other birthmarks are benign pigmented spots or patches of skin that range in color from tan, brown and black (moles) to red, pink or purple (vascular lesions, such as strawberry hemangiomas or port wine stains). Though most birthmarks are harmless, they may develop into cancer. Moles exhibiting any of the following warning signs should be examined by a professional immediately...
• Chemical Peels
  Chemical peels remove damaged outer layers of skin on the face to smooth texture, reduce scarring, and remove blemishes to produce healthy, glowing skin. There are three types of chemical peels, ranging from mild to strong – alphahydroxy acids (AHAs), trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and phenol – and formula strengths are tailored to each patient.
• Rashes
• Skin Care
• Microdermabrasion
  Depending on their depth, location and color, as well as the patient’s skin type, age and other factors, treatment for benign but unattractive birthmarks may take the form of laser or pulsed light therapy, microdermabrasion or surgical excision.
• Psoriasis
  Psoriasis is a term that encompasses a group of chronic skin disorders that affect any part of the body from the scalp to the toenails, but most frequently affect the scalp, elbows, knees, hands, feet and genitals. Over seven million men and women in the U.S. of all ages have some form of psoriasis, which may be mild, moderate or severe. In addition it may be categorized into different types: plaque, pustular, erythrodermic, guttate or inverse psoriasis. Most forms involve an itching and/or burning sensation, scaling and crusting of the skin. Type-specific symptoms include...