Saddle River Skin and Mohs Surgery

Dr. Christine Kim Garcia is the Frode-Jensen Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Her laboratory studies the genetic basis of lung disease, including pulmonary fibrosis. She is the Chief of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine Division within the Department of Medicine, a member of the Center for Precision Medicine and Genomics and an affiliate of the Institute for Genomic Medicine.

Ezra Margolin, MD is a fellowship-trained urologist specializing in kidney stone disease and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). He is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care and advancing the field of urology through research and education. Currently an Assistant Professor of Urology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Dr. Margolin completed his fellowship in Endourology and Metabolic Stone Disease at Duke University Medical Center. He completed his residency in Urology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia University, and he also holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. Dr. Margolin’s clinical expertise is in the medical and surgical management of kidney stones and BPH. He offers comprehensive care for patients with kidney stones, including surgical stone treatment and strategies for stone prevention. He is one of the only urologists in the New York area performing laser enucleation of the prostate, considered among the most effective and durable surgeries for improving urinary symptoms in patients with BPH. Dr. Margolin's research interests include improving patient care during acute kidney stone episodes, optimizing the performance of lasers for stone treatment, and developing urological education initiatives for medical students and residents. He has been recognized for his research with numerous awards and grants, and his work has been published in prestigious journals such as The Journal of Urology, The Journal of Endourology, and Urology. Passionate about teaching, Dr. Margolin has played a key role in creating innovative educational programs, including a multi-institutional virtual urology course enrolling students across the country. He serves as a Section Editor for Current Urology Reports and is a reviewer for several leading urology journals. He is an active member of professional organizations such as the Endourological Society and the American Urological Association.