The medical director of The Center For Aesthetic Dermatology for over 20 years, Jeffrey A. Sklar, M.D., F.A.A.D. leads an outstanding team of physicians and staff dedicated to offering the best in comprehensive skin care. The team of board certified dermatologists and plastic surgeons offers the most advanced treatments for adult and pediatric skin conditions, Mohs skin cancer surgery, as well as the latest techniques for surgical and non-invasive cosmetic enhancement.

A nationally acclaimed dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Sklar is known for his innovative techniques and skills in liposuction, wrinkle fillers and BOTOX® Cosmetic injections (Dr. Sklar is a national trainer for BOTOX® and has been recognized as the top BOTOX® injector on Long Island for two years). He has been affiliated with Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons / Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center for 30 years and is an attending physician and associate dermatologist there as well as a clinical assistant professor, instructing residents in cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Sklar received his medical degree from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1982 after completing his undergraduate education at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. His postgraduate training included a dermatology residency at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. He is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is a Fellow of the following medical societies:

• American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
• American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
• American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
• American College of Phlebology
• American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)
• International Society for Dermatologic Surgery

He also serves on various committees for the AAD & ASDS.

Dr. Sklar has given invited lectures worldwide at medical symposia on liposuction and cosmetic surgery and has been published in leading medical journals. His extensive resume includes being named to the prestigious Castle Connolly’s “Best Doctors in New York” every year since 1999. A media favorite (NBC, ABC, FOX, CNBC, MSNBC, Discovery Channel), Dr. Sklar has been featured on the “Today Show,” “Dateline” and “Extra.” He has been quoted in numerous magazines including Allure, Self, W, Mirabella, Harper’s Bazaar, Newsweek and Time.

His volunteer work, support for the community, and teaching have earned him a citation from President Bush.

In addition to his clinical appointments, Dr. Sklar maintains the following professional affiliations:

• American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• American Society of Liposuction Surgery
• New York State Medical Society
• Nassau County Medical Society
• Long Island Dermatologic Society
• American Medical Association
• Skin Care Outreach Empowers & Survivors

Hospital Affiliations:

• Columbia Presbyterian Hospital
• North Shore Hospital – Plainview
• North Shore Hospital – Syosset
• Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola

Click here to see Dr. Sklar's bio as it appears in the March 2008 issues of Allure, Glamour and Self magazines.