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Dr. Arash Akhavan - MD
- 315 West 57th Street
- Suite 405
- New York, NY 10019
Practice Name:
Arash Akhavan, M.D., F.A.A.D.Ratings
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Specialties:
- Dermatologist
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Professional Statement:
Dr. Akhavan is a Mount Sinai Medical Center trained dermatologist specializing in Cosmetic, Medical, and Surgical Dermatology.
Our practice strives to provide compassionate and thorough expert skin care.
Education:
- Medical School - The Mount Sinai School of Medicine
- Internship
- The Mount Sinai Medical Center
- Residency
- The Mount Sinai Medical Center
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Board Certifications:
- American Board of Dermatology
Professional Memberships:
- American Academy of Dermatology
Awards and Publications:
- Akhavan A, Rudikoff D. Atopic dermatitis: systemic immunosuppressive therapy. Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2008 Jun;27(2):151
- Akhavan A, Levitt J. Assessing retinol stability in a hydroquinone 4%/retinol 0.3% cream in the presence of antioxidants and sunscreen under simulated-use conditions: a pilot study. Clin Ther. 2008 Mar;30(3):543-7.
- Akhavan A, Alghaithi K, Rabach M, Mirchandani N, Cohen SR. Allergic contact stomatitis. Dermatitis. 2006 Jun;17(2):88-90.
- Akhavan A, Alghaithi K, Mirchandani N, Cohen SR. Mycobacterium fortuitum skin infection following a pedicure and footbath at a nail salon. In: Abstracts of the 64th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology; San Francisco, CA; 2006.
- Akhavan A, Rudikoff D. Keratosis Pilaris and Variants. Treatments of Skin Disease, 2nd Edition. Edited by Lebwohl M et al. Mosby Ltd. 2005.
- Akhavan A, Wei H. Protective effects of baicalein against the initiation and promotion of carcinogenesis by ultraviolet B radiation in mice. In: Abstracts of the 63rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology; New Orleans LA; 2005.
- Akhavan A, Bershad S. Topical acne drugs: review of clinical properties and safety. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2003;4(7):473-92.
- Akhavan A, Rudikoff D. The treatment of atopic dermatitis with systemic immunosuppressive agents. Clin Dermatol. 2003 May-Jun;21(3):225-40.
- Akhavan A, Cohen SR. The relationship between atopic dermatitis and contact dermatitis. Clin Dermatol. 2003 Mar-Apr;21(2):158-62.
- Rudikoff D, Akhavan A, Cohen SR. Color atlas: eczema. Clin Dermatol. 2003 Mar-Apr;21(2):101-8.
- Akhavan A, Wei H. Anti-photocarcinogenesis of baicalein. In: Abstract of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine Medical Student Research Day; New York, NY; February 2002.
- Buchsbaum MS, Nenadic I, Hazlett EA, Spiegel-Cohen J, Fleischman MB, Akhavan A, Silverman JM, Siever LJ. Differential metabolic rates in prefrontal and temporal Brodmann areas in schizophrenia and schizotypal personality disorder. Schizophr Res. 2002 Mar 1;54(1-2):141-50.
- Akhavan A, Rudikoff D. Keratosis Pilaris and Variants. Treatments of Skin Disease,1st Edition. Edited by Lebwohl M et al. Mosby Ltd. 2001.
- Akhavan A, Hazlett E, Buchsbaum M. Metabolic rate and gray/white composition of the Brodmann areas of frontal lobe in schizophrenia. In: Abstract of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine Medical Student Research Day; New York, NY; February 1999.
- Rosenberg C, Levitt JO, Levitt BH, Akhavan A, Yanofsky H. The Sensitivity and Specificity of Potassium Hydroxide Smear and Fungal Culture in the Evaluation of the Clinical Cure of Tinea Pedis: A Meta-Analysis. Submitted.
- Akhavan A, Levitt JO. Retinol Stability in a Hydroquinone 4%/Retinol 0.3% Cream Under Simulated Use. Submitted.
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great!
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Very Thorough and really nice staff.
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Always a pleasure!
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Efficient but attentive as usual - I feel very confident in his suggestions and the care I recieve in the office.
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Not only a good doctor, but a good human being. Listens to the patient, and explains clearly.
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Dr. Akhavan was extremely patient and attentive. He took his time examining me thoroughly, answered all of my questions, and repeated instructions on how to use the medication he prescribed to me when I asked him to.
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He was very professional and empathic and really knowledgeable. He took time to explain things properly.
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He was so helpful and took his time to answer my questions even though it seemed like a busy day. Easygoing but very professional, a good and empathetic listener. I am very very happy to have found Dr. Akhavan!
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Excellent visit as always! Dr. Ahkavan is very knowledgeable and professional.
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Doctor is very thorough about explaining the problem and pleasant to talk to.
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Dr Akhavan was thorough and very professional. I didn't wait long and I was very pleased with the appointment and his advice.
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Dr. Akhavan understood that I'm extremely sensitive to a lot of astringent topical applications. This translates to: I can't use chemical heavy stuff! So- he decided to go with a more natural approach with my prescriptions. I didn't think doctors did that these days, what a rare fella! Thanks a bunch.
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He was a pleasure to work with, very knowledgable and made me feel very comfortable.
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Dr. Akhavan was pleasant and he didn't keep me waiting more than 10 minutes, but he also seemed to zoom in and out of the office before I even noticed he was there. He looked at my face up close for MAYBE 30 seconds,then he had his assistant write my prescriptions. I guess I should have paid attention to the fact that he has 15 minute intervals for appointments. Overall,he seemed to be okay, I just wish I didn't feel so rushed.
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He was very informative and took the time to explain the treatment approach and answer my questions about hair loss. I didn't feel like he was rushing me out to get to his next patient, which is pretty typical these days.
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Good contact. Open, easy to talk to.
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dr listens and treats each patient as a person. very good md! highly recommended
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Probably the best dermatologist I have come across in the past 10 years here in NYC. Dr. Akhavan is very knowledgable, patient and very informative. I high recommend his services.
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I went for an emergency session as I have a business trip coming and a huge pimple on my cheek. For me availability was key, but I read several reviews and Dr. Akhavan seemed good. He was very personable, gave a lot of advise, gave me some samples of a cream to try and then did what i had come for, inject Cortison into 3 cysts. The only negative I have to mention is the grumpy receptionist. I was already distressed, i did not need anybody make me feel like a non person. For heavens sake, smile! It won't mess up your hair....
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Highly recommended! Dr. Akhavan is professional, knowledgable, and was great with me from a patient's perspective.
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Dr. Akhavan is exceedingly friendly, reassuring and seems very knowledgeable.
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My visit was very satisfactory.
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Dr. Akhavan was friendly, helpful, and seemed to really know his stuff.
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I do not usually write this things but he's just excellent!
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Great doctor. Nice, clean office. Nice nurse.
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He made me feel very comfortable and was very informative. I will recommend him to my friends.
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Dr. Akhavan was great. He took his time, truly listened, and gave thoughtful suggestions and responses. He both put my mind at ease and made me feel comfortable while in the office. I was also seen right away.
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This is my second time to see Dr. Akhavan. Excellent both times!!!
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My second visit with him. Great again!
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I've seen him 3 times in the past, and he's good at what he does. Visits usually are much longer than my visit today. I went for a mole screening, but it was about 5 minutes long. Last time it was a bit longer, but no biggie. I have a feeling that he was rushing because the person who was scheduled before me was running late, and got there when I got there. He has great bedside manner though, which is hard to come by these days. One thing that I do think needs to be worked on is the front desk. They are very curt, not friendly at all really. You could be standing there at the window for a good 2 minutes before they acknowledge you. Maybe they need to hire another person to lighten the load?
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Fast, very professional and spends time walking you through your condition. Best doctor I have seen in NYC.
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My first visit with Dr. Akhavan was great! I was quite nervous to find out the severity of my skin condition, and when he evaluated me he never made me feel horrible. He was warm, genuine, calm and took his time to explain his findings. The trust in his diagnosis and treatment was immediate. He answered all of my questions, and remained focused on me - not the papers in front of him, or the next patient. I truly enjoyed my visit, and look forward to my visits in the future!
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For some reason zoc doc didnt work and I wasn't in the Dr's appointment book for the day. That said, they still accomodated me on-time and without any complaints. He was the best dermatologist I have seen in NYC. Did not feel rushed and took time to listen to my concerns and addressed them. Would definitely use him again in the future.
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Great dr. Highly recommend him..
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Great experience. Really knew what he was talking about. Took a lot of time to explain my medications to me- even showed me how to use them on his own skin!!! I really liked him and would definitely recommend him.
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Dr. Akhavan was very knowledgeable and had a calm, comforting demeanor. The visit wasn't rushed and he went over all my questions. He offered sound medical treatments and not ones that would just make money. I highly recommend him!
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Dr. Akhavan was very pleasant, helpful, and calming. I have been seeing dermatologists since I was a teenager and this was my best experience by far. His nurse was also very nice. Highly recommend!
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This was easily the most pleasant meeting I've ever had with a doctor. He listened and asked questions, responded with thoughtful treatment options, and even has a pleasant sense of humor. As he warmed up with me, I felt more comfortable. I will see he again to pursue the treatment options he recommended. Oh, and he does cosmetic dermatology, too, so if you're interested in Botox or lasers, I highly recommend seeing Dr. Akhavan.
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