Expert Medical Dermatology in NYC
Medically Reviewed by Arash Akhavan, MD, FAAD
Board-Certified Dermatologist
Founder, The Dermatology and Laser Group | Assistant Clinical Professor, Mount Sinai Department of Dermatology
Last Medically Reviewed: April 15, 2026
For nearly two decades, Dr. Arash Akhavan has been one of New York City’s most sought-after experts in acne treatment and skin cancer detection. Board-certified, recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for over thirteen consecutive years, and serving as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Mount Sinai, Arash Akhavan, MD has built a depth of knowledge, technique, and technology in these fields that few dermatologists in Manhattan can match.
“Over the years I’ve focused my practice down to the areas of medical dermatology I find most fascinating — acne, acne scarring, mole evaluation, and skin cancer screening,” says Dr. Arash Akhavan. “That focus has been deliberate. When you narrow your scope, you go deeper — you invest in the most advanced technology, you refine your technique with every patient, and you stay ahead of the research in a way that simply isn’t possible when you’re spread across every diagnosis in dermatology. My patients benefit from that depth every time they walk through our door.”
Arash Akhavan, MD, FAAD personally evaluates every medical dermatology patient at The Dermatology and Laser Group on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. With nearly twenty years of concentrated expertise, hundreds of five-star patient reviews, and recognition across national media, Dr. Arash Akhavan delivers the kind of thorough, unhurried, expert-level care that defines this practice.
Acne and Rosacea Treatment
From stubborn adult breakouts and hormonal flare-ups to the visible redness and flushing of rosacea, Dr. Arash Akhavan designs multi-modal treatment protocols that address the root cause — not just the surface symptoms. Every plan is built around your specific skin type, triggers, and long-term goals, combining in-office treatments with targeted at-home regimens for lasting clearance.
- Receive a comprehensive acne evaluation and customized treatment protocol from a board-certified acne specialist — combining advanced in-office therapies like the DLG Clarifying HydraFacial, IPL, and TheraClearX™ with prescription-strength homecare for sustained, long-term clearance
- Target active breakouts, body acne, and treatment-resistant acne with our full suite of clinical-grade acne treatments — including photopneumatic therapy, medical-grade chemical peels, and customized nutraceutical support, all personally overseen by Arash Akhavan, MD
- Correct the textural aftermath of past breakouts — ice-pick scars, rolling depressions, boxcar indentations, and post-inflammatory discoloration — with advanced acne scar treatment options including fractional CO2 laser resurfacing, RF microneedling, TCA CROSS, subcision, and biostimulatory fillers
Mole Removal and Skin Cancer Screening
Whether you have a mole that has always bothered you cosmetically or you are due for a comprehensive skin evaluation, Dr. Arash Akhavan brings the same meticulous eye he applies to every procedure to each mole assessment, removal, and skin cancer screen — ensuring nothing is overlooked and every outcome is both medically sound and aesthetically refined.
- Remove unwanted or suspicious moles with precision mole removal techniques — including AcuPulse CO2 laser for flat lesions, surgical excision for deeper moles, and DermaBlade shave removal — each method selected by Arash Akhavan, MD, FAAD based on the mole’s characteristics, location, and your cosmetic goals
- Safeguard your long-term health with a thorough skin cancer screening — featuring full-body examination, AI-powered SkinIO digital mole mapping for precise lesion tracking over time, advanced dermoscopy, and same-day biopsy capability when warranted
