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Jody A. Levine, MD
NYC Dermatologist, Top Skin Doctor
NYC dermatologist Dr. Jody A. Levine is a leading skin doctor at Dermatology, Laser and Surgery of Flatiron. Dr. Levine is a board certified cosmetic and surgical dermatologist, as well as a board certified pediatrician. Her decades of expertise enable her to address a variety of dermatological needs and achieve beautiful results for both children and adults.
Dr. Levine graduated from Columbia College, earning a 4.0 GPA, as well as Magna Cum Laude honors and the distinction of Phi Beta Kappa. She went on to receive her Doctor of Medicine from the Yale School of Medicine, followed by her Pediatric Residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Levine then earned her Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery Residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center.
One of New York City’s top dermatologists, Dr. Jody Levine is sought out by various media outlets for her expertise in the field of dermatology. She has provided skin care insights and tips to numerous magazines and television channels, including Reader’s Digest, New Beauty, Harper’s Bazaar, and the Rachael Ray Show. Additionally, Dr. Levine has been named a New Beauty “Top Doctor,” a New York Times Magazine “Super Doctor” and a Castle Connolly “Top Doctor” for her dermatological expertise and patient care.
Dr. Levine is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Society for Pediatric Dermatology. She has also served as a special consultant for Cetaphil®, Eucerin®, Algenist®, and Dial® and is a brand dermatologist for Gillette® Venus® razors. She is an ambassador for Mustela® and a luminary for Sciton® and Cynosure® laser technology. Dr. Levine’s papers have been published in prestigious medical journals, such as the Journal of the American Medical Association and the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Dr. Levine lives in New York City with her husband, leading plastic surgeon Dr. Elie Levine, and their 5 children.
Elie Levine, MD
New York City Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Elie Levine is one of New York’s top board certified plastic surgeons. Dr. Levine has extensive knowledge of different facial rejuvenation, body sculpting, hair restoration, and laser-based techniques and is able to provide natural-looking results for his patients. Dr. Levine utilizes his plastic surgery expertise working closely alongside our skin doctors. Together, Dr. Levine and the board certified dermatologists and physician assistants at Dermatology, Laser and Surgery of Flatiron can enhance dermatology results and tackle problems that may be better suited for cosmetic surgery.
Dr. Levine is a graduate of Columbia College, where he earned a 4.0 GPA, the distinction of Phi Beta Kappa, and Magna Cum Laude honors. He then finished in the top 10% of his class at the Yale School of Medicine, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine. Dr. Levine also received training in General Surgery, as well as Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, from the prestigious Mount Sinai Medical Center.
Dr. Elie Levine has been featured in a variety of different magazines and television programs for his plastic surgery expertise, including Good Morning America, the Rachael Ray Show, New Beauty, Prevention, and Daily Mail. He has been named one of New York’s “Best Doctors” by Vanity Fair, as well as a “Top Doctor” by New Beauty, and continues to provide valuable insight on the newest trends in plastic surgery and non-surgical treatments.
Dr. Levine is a member of both the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgery. He has published his research in numerous prestigious journals, including the Annals of Plastic Surgery, the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is also an expert on Cynosure® and Sciton® laser systems.
Dr. Elie Levine resides in New York City along with his wife, top dermatologist Dr. Jody Levine, and their 5 children.
Connie Yang, MD
NYC Skincare Doctor
Connie Yang, MD is a dermatologist in New York City who is known for her passion for helping patients achieve and maintain healthy, beautiful skin. Dr. Yang earned her bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University, where she honed in on her passion for the sciences. Later, she attended Boston University School of Medicine for her doctorate degree. She spent a dedicated research year at Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Dermatology where she worked in the clinic for pigmentary disorders and served as the administrative director for Project Phoenix, MGH’s pro-bono tattoo removal clinic. Dr. Yang completed her dermatology training at Mount Sinai Hospital, where she was the Chief Resident of Cosmetics in her final year.
Dr. Yang commits herself to providing personalized care based on the needs of each individual patient. She offers a wide range of medical and cosmetic skin treatments, including but not limited to, skin cancers screenings, cosmetic injectables, PRP injections, facial rejuvenation, and more.
Garland Lee
Board Certified Physician Assistant
Garland Lee is a talented, board certified physician assistant at Dermatology, Laser and Surgery of Flatiron specializing in general, cosmetic, and medical dermatology. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, followed by her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Touro College in New York City, in addition to being named a Fulbright Scholar. She has years of experience as a physician assistant, working aside some of the Tri-State area’s top dermatologists and providing high quality care to patients seeking medical, cosmetic, general, and pediatric dermatology services.
She has experience evaluating and managing a variety of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo, skin cancer, moles, scarring, and rosacea, to name a few. Additionally, she is a proud member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.
Erin Melley, PA
Board Certified Physician Assistant
Erin Melley, PA-C is a board certified Physician Assistant specializing in dermatology in NYC. Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and licensed by the state of New York, Erin has extensive dermatology and surgical experience, allowing her to efficiently help her patients achieve and maintain glowing skin.
Erin is originally from the Chicago area, where she practiced dermatology for over 20 years before recently returning to her roots in New York with her family. Erin dedicates herself to staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in dermatology by reading medical journals and attending courses and conferences routinely. She is committed to providing compassionate, tailored care while fostering connection and helping to educate her patients.
Tahira Macedo, PA
Board Certified Physician Assistant
Tahira Macedo, PA-C is a board certified Physician Assistant who specializes in adult and pediatric dermatology in New York City. Tahira was raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and attended the University of Florida, where she completed both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Health Education and Behavior. She continued her education at Florida International University, where she earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies and certification to practice as a Physician Assistant. While in PA school, Tahira received the Capstone Merit Award for her graduating thesis studies and was awarded a scholarship from the Miami Veteran's Affairs Hospital during her rotations in internal medicine and general surgery. She also completed an advanced clinical rotation in pediatric dermatology at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, where she started her career upon completing her education.
During her time working as a pediatric dermatologist at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Tahira became well-versed in all common adult and pediatric dermatologic conditions and refined her talents while performing numerous exams and procedures, including routine skin cancer screenings, biopsies, and laser therapies. Additionally, she specialized in the treatment and management of congenital vascular birthmarks, such as infantile hemangiomas and port wine stains. After completing two years in pediatric dermatology, Tahira joined a major pediatric association in Florida, where she completed a fellowship in general pediatric medicine. She practiced as a pediatric PA for two years before relocating to New York City.
Janelle (Gia) Santarsiero, PA
Board Certified Physician Assistant
Janelle (Gia) Santarsiero is a board certified physician assistant practicing dermatology in New York City. After years of practicing in family medicine, Gia transitioned her expertise to specialize in dermatology, where she now focuses on diagnosing and treating a variety of skin conditions. Gia understands that every patient has different concerns and goals when it comes to skin health and skin care. She thoroughly evaluates each patient to help create a specialized, individualized treatment plan.
Gia is committed to delivering the highest standard of care and the most up-to-date dermatological techniques and technologies. She is licensed in NY, NJ, and PA, and has years of experience in medical and cosmetic dermatology. She is pleased to bring her dermatologic expertise to Dermatology, Laser and Surgery of Flatiron.