Faramarz Samie, MD - ColumbiaDoctors-Third Avenue

The incidence of both melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers is on the rise; at the same time, our ability to treat skin cancers has vastly improved. Today there are many strategies for treating skin cancers which include radiation and light based therapy, topical and systemic chemotherapy, conventional surgery, and Mohs micrographic surgery, a highly effective treatment modality for skin cancers with aggressive behavior or located in cosmetically sensitive areas. In my practice, I strive to help my patients understand their diagnosis and work with them and their referring physician to choose an evidence-based therapeutic regimen that is tailored to their particular needs while achieving the highest possible cure rate, and the best functional and cosmetic outcome

Dr. Esther Kim is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Associate Program Director of the Dermatology Residency Program at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Kim received her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and her medical degree from the University of Central Florida. She completed her Transitional Year internship at the University of Central Florida, Osceola Regional Medical Center and completed her Dermatology residency at the University of Chicago where she was selected as Chief Resident.Dr. Kim is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the Women’s Dermatologic Society. She has authored numerous publications and presented research at national and local conferences. She has a strong interest in medical dermatology and graduate medical education. Dr. Kim is committed to providing evidence-based care and the utmost compassion for her patients of all backgrounds.

Dr. Coromilas graduated cum laude from Columbia College, Columbia University and earned her medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, where she was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society and The Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS). She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, followed by Dermatology residency at Columbia University/New York Presbyterian Hospital. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Dermatology. After completion of her Internal Medicine and Dermatology training, Dr. Coromilas completed the Complex Medical Dermatology Fellowship at University of Pennsylvania under the mentorship of Dr. Misha Rosenbach. She specializes in providing care for patients with complex medical dermatologic conditions such as granulomatous skin conditions, hidradenitis suppurativa, cutaneous complications of inflammatory bowel disease, pyoderma gangrenosum, and autoimmune conditions of the skin such as lupus, dermatomyositis, and autoimmune blistering disorders. She has an interest in caring for patients with cutaneous adverse effects of oncologic therapy including immune related adverse events due to immune checkpoint inhibitors. Dr. Coromilas is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), as well as a member of the Medical Dermatology Society, Society of Dermatology Hospitalists, and Women's Dermatologic Society (WDS). She has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and has spoken at local and national dermatology conferences