Professional statement
** Please note depending on availability you may be seen by Melissa Bennett PA-C (pop-up will indicate) Dr. Robin R. Blum is a board certified fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. She graduated cum laude from Tufts University and earned her degree in medicine from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Blum graduated medical school with Honors in recognition of her devotion to scientific research. Dr. Blum completed her internal medicine internship and dermatology residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, NY. During her final year at Mt. Sinai she served as Chief Resident. Dr. Blum furthered her education and training by completing a two-year fellowship in dermatopharmacology, during which she studied emerging therapies in psoriasis, eczema, and acne. Dr. Blum has been appointed Assistant Clinical Professor at Mt. Sinai Medical Center’s Dept of Dermatology, and participates in the training and education of medical students, residents, and fellows. Dr. Blum specializes in adult and pediatric medical dermatology, as well as cosmetic dermatology. She has extensive experience with botox, injectable fillers, peels, and a variety of lasers. Melissa Bennett PA-C, MPAS is a board certified physician assistant. She graduated with honors from Mercy College Physician Assistant Program, where she earned her Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies. She completed her clinical training in New York City at Lenox Hill Hospital and Montefiore Medical Center. Melissa earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience at the University of Michigan. Melissa developed a passion for dermatology early on in her career and upon earning her PA degree, Melissa trained extensively under the direct supervision of Dr. Blum.
In-network insurances
- 1199SEIU
- AARP
- APWU
Specialties
- Dermatologist
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
Board certifications
- American Board of Dermatology
Education and training
- Medical School - Tufts University, Doctor of Medicine
- The Mount Sinai Hospital, Internship in Internal Medicine
- The Mount Sinai Hospital, Residency in Dermatology
Professional memberships
- American Academy of Dermatology
Awards and publications
- Koo J, Blum RR, Lebwohl M. A randomized, multicenter study of calcipotriene ointment and clobetasol propionate foam in the sequential treatment of localized plaque-type psoriasis: short- and long-term outcomes. J Am Acad Dermatol 2006; 55: 637-641.
- Papp, KA, et al. Safety of efalizumab in adults with chronic moderate to severe plaque psoriasis: a phase IIIb, randomized, controlled trial. Int J Dermatol 2006; 45: 605-614.
- Gribetz CH, Blum R, Brady C, Cohen S, Lebwohl M. An extended 16-week course of alefacept in the treatment of chronic plaque psoriasis. J Am Acad Dermatol 2005; 53: 73-75.
Zocdoc awards
Languages spoken
- English
- Hebrew
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1083823363
Office locations
Central Park South Dermatology
200 Central Park South, Entrance on 7th Avenue, Suite 108
New York, NY 10019
Central Park South Dermatology
200 Central Park South, Entrance on 7th Avenue, Suite 108
New York, NY 10019
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