Dr. Desiree Ratner | New York, NY | Dermatologic Surgery

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Desiree Ratner, MD, in New York City provides quality, patient-centered dermatological care to men and women of all ages at her practice in Manhattan’s Murray Hill neighborhood. Specializing in Mohs micrographic surgery, facial reconstruction, and cutaneous oncology, Dr. Ratner has more than 23 years of experience providing attentive care for patients. Dr. Ratner received her Bachelor of Arts from Brown University before going on to earn her Doctor of Medicine from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. From there, she completed an internship in micrographic surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Harvard Medical School and a residency in dermatology at the University of Michigan Medical Center. After finishing her residency, Dr. Ratner completed two fellowships in Mohs micrographic surgery, first at Tufts New England Medical Center and then at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, both in Boston. Dr. Ratner draws on her decades of knowledge and expertise to help every …patient she treats. She has served on various boards throughout her career, including the boards of directors of the American College of Mohs Surgery and the Association of Academic Dermatologic Surgeons, among others. She is also certified by the American Board of Dermatology and has been included in New York Magazine’s best doctors list since 2009.

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accepting new patients
3.9

26 Ratings
37 years of experience
speaks French, Spanish
Beth Israel Medical Center
7 written reviews
2 specialties
1 area of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations

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I AM NOT THE EASIEST PATIENT IN THE WORLD AND SUPER SCARED AND SENSITIVE. HER PATIENCE AND KEENNESS ARE TRULY VALUED AND HER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO MY SPECIAL NEEDS IS SO VALUED.DON.T EVER LOOSE THIS PART OF YOU.THIS BEDSIDE MANOR IS HARD TO FIND.

August 22nd, 2019

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This is the 2nd time i’ve had to remove basil cell carcinoma. Taken on time, excellent support staff and I trust Dr. Ratner. I follow their advice and i’m Healing well.

February 20th, 2019

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Before getting into Dr Ratner’s office, you must go thru a long line of general hospital intake for all patients visiting all Dept’s. I waited over 30 minutes. Office Visits for Dr Ratner are extremely expensive since you are going to an hospital and not a office. Warning & Beware! Not your normal office visit to a doctor. $$$$$

October 20th, 2018

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She is the Best of the Best..!! Very smart, sharp, knows how to do her job.. basically you are in good hands with her.

May 31st, 2011

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excellent

May 3rd, 2010

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I am still one year later, trying to recuperate from a botched surgery. I have scar tissue that won't heal. She was dismissive and actually never even had her office to call to tell me I had cancer, they told me at a visit. I have spent untold sums trying to reverse the damage she did to me. Bad surgery, be sure to go see a plastic surgeon immediately after if she ever gets her hands on you. Do not let her close your wound.

October 22nd, 2009

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She is very caring and very knowledgeable, like every doctor should be.

July 28th, 2009

Altchek Dermatology

115 E 61st St Fl 9New York, NY 10065

Tel: (212) 838-8430

Mon10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tue7:30 am - 1:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thu10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fri7:30 am - 1:00 pm

Sat8:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Desiree Ratner, MD

36 E 36th StNew York, NY 10016


Dr. Desiree Ratner	Rachael Christine Gordon	Dr. Alexandra Raquel Brecher, MD	Dr. JeanJacques Mbabuike, MD
Dermatologic Surgery	Nurse Practitioner	Allergy & Immunology	Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
3.9 (26 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	1 (1 Rating)	4.5 (2 Ratings)
37 Years of Experience		30 Years of Experience	17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks French, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish		Speaks English
New York , NY	White Plains , NY	Larchmont , NY	New York , NY
Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine		Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine	Med School: Sophie Davis School of Medicine
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Dermatology

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Beth Israel Medical Center

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Johns Hopkins University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1989

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Which hospitals is Dr. Desiree Ratner affiliated with?: Dr. Desiree Ratner is affiliated with Mount Sinai Brooklyn.
Where is Dr. Desiree Ratner's office located?: Dr. Desiree Ratner's office is located at 115 E 61st St Fl 9, New York, NY, 10065.
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