Dr. Andrew F. Alexis is the Director of the Skin of Color Center, and an attending physician at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City. He also is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Dr. Alexis received his medical degree from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, and his Master’s of Public Health degree from Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health. He completed his dermatology residency at Weill Cornell Medical Center, and a fellowship in dermatopharmacology at New York University School of Medicine, all in New York City.
Dr. Alexis currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Skin of Color Society and is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology Diversity Task Force Committee. He is also President-Elect of the New York Academy of Medicine Section on Dermatology.
Author of numerous dermatology publications and an investigator in many clinical studies, Dr. Alexis’ areas of interest include the management of skin and hair disorders in patients with skin of color.