Fran E. Cook-Bolden, MD, is clinical assistant professor in the Department of Dermatology at College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, is the director of the Skin Specialty Group and the Ethnic Skin Specialty Group in New York City and has private practices in dermatology, cosmetic and laser surgery on New York’s Upper East Side, in Brooklyn and in Westchester County. She is an Attending Physician in the Department of Dermatology at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center and is the Founding Associate Director of the Skin of Color Center where she opened the doors for patient treatment at the center before moving on to the Ethnic Skin Specialty Group to serve as the Director. There, along with a renowned team of accomplished dermatologists and cosmetic physicians, she offers cutting-edge dermatologic care and cosmetic procedures in a convenient and pampering environment, in the ultimate elegance.

A member of the Executive Board of the Greater New York Dermatology Society and the Education Council of the National Campaign to Control Acne, Dr. Cook-Bolden is also a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, National Medical Association, American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery, Women’s Dermatologic Society, and Manhattan Medical Society. She serves on many advisory boards and as consultant for the pharmaceutical, laser, and beauty industry, in addition to being a speaker/lecturer across the United States and abroad for these industries. She also lectures extensively at medical centers and universities across the country in the field of dermatology.

Dr. Cook-Bolden has conducted numerous clinical investigations as principal investigator and co-investigator for several studies on acne, skin cancer and actinic keratosis, pseudofolliculitis barbae, pigmentary disorders such as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and melasma, etc., acne keloidalis, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis and other hair and scalp disorders, and the use of lasers in ethnic skin among other dermatology-related topics. She is considered a leading researcher in the treatment of ethnic skin, lasers, cosmetic dermatology, and medical dermatology and continues to engage in cutting-edge research, directing a full, highly qualified research team.