Arash Akhavan, M.D., F.A.A.D. is a board-certified dermatologist in practice in Midtown Manhattan for over 15 years. Dr. Arash Akhavan has been Castle Connolly Top Doctor Award Winner for 10 years in a row, New York Magazine Top Doctor winner for 5 years and a Super Doctor Award winner featured in the New York Time. Dr. Akhavan is also member of the faculty of The Mount Sinai Medical Center, where he is involved in the education of dermatology residents in their cosmetic and medical clinics.
Dr. Akhavan’s particular areas of interest and expertise are in non-invasive and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures of the Face, Neck, and Body, as well as in the detection and management of skin cancer and skin lesions, and the treatment of acne and rosacea.
Setting The Standard for Cosmetic Dermatology in NYC
Dr. Arash Akhavan is on the forefront of advanced techniques in cosmetic medicine and was amongst the first to bring newer technologies such as Emsculpt NEO for body contouring and Avéli for cellulite treatment to New York. Dr. Akhavan heads one of the most advanced cosmetic laser centers in Manhattan, with state-of-the-art devices and years of expert experience combining to provide patients with amazing results and safety.
All non-invasive laser procedures of the face and body and are offered at his NYC center, The Dermatology & Laser Group. Dr. Akhavan also has special expertise and interest in other aspects of cosmetic dermatology, including the use of Botox, injectable fillers (Juvederm, Voluma, Volbella, Restylane, Sculptra, Radiesse, and others), and chemical peels and other procedures for facial rejuvenation.
Dr. Akhavan serves as an educator and lecturer for multiple aesthetic device and injectable companies. This allows his office access to newer technologies at an earlier date than other offices, as well as a higher level of expertise in the use of these devices. This, in turn, translates to more effective and safer treatments for our patients. Dr. Arash Akhavan is also part of the faculty of Allergan Medical Institute Allergan is the company that produces Botox Cosmetic, Skinvive, and Juvederm fillers), responsible for training other physicians and healthcare providers in safe and effective injection techniques for Botox, Skinvive, and fillers.
Education & Medical Research
Dr. Akhavan is an author of several textbook chapters on therapeutics in dermatology, as well as numerous articles published in a variety of journals. Dr. Akhavan has been involved in a variety of medical research studies, including extensive work studying the protective effects of a variety of natural compounds against skin cancer.
Dr. Akhavan’s training in dermatology, internal medicine, and medical education were all completed at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Society. Dr. Akhavan received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University. Dr. Akhavan enjoys playing golf, hiking, and traveling in his time off.
Publications
Dr. Akhavan is a key opinion leader that has been featured on hundreds of media publications including The New York Times, Allure, Marie Claire, Women’s Health, Cosmopolitan, ABC News, Fox News, Fox 5, NY1, WPIX, and more. He has been featured on nationally syndicated television programs such as The Doctors. Dr. Akhavan is also known as a celebrity dermatologist in New York City, with many actors, models, media personalities, and politicians as patients.
