
Specialty
Certifications
American Board of Dermatology
Clinical Focus
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Bullous Pemphigoid
- Head Lice
- Hidradenitis Suppuritiva
- Pemphigus Vulgaris
- Psoriasis
- Pyoderma Gangrenosum
- Scabies
Education
MD, Yeshiva University
Internship, Internal Medicine
Soundshore Medical CenterResidency, Dermatology
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Biography
Dr. Jacob Levitt is Associate Professor of Dermatology; Residency Director; and Course Director of the MSII Dermatology Pathophysiology course for second year medical students at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Levitt's clinical interests are heavily influenced by his mentor, Dr. Mark Lebwohl, and include psoriasis and complicated dermatological problems. In addition, Dr. Levitt has special expertise in head lice and scabies. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Levitt is President of the Periodic Paralysis Association (www.periodicparalysis.org) and is a fourth degree black belt and instructor in Shotokan Karate.
Industry Relationships
Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device and biotechnology companies to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their relationships with such companies.
Below are financial relationships with industry reported by Dr. Levitt during 2012 and/or 2013. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.
Consulting:
- Genentech, Inc.
Mount Sinai's faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website at http://icahn.mssm.edu/about-us/services-and-resources/faculty-resources/handbooks-and-policies/faculty-handbook. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.
Dermatology Associates
5 East 98th St
New York, NY 10029
Fax: 212-987-1197

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New York, NY 10029
Fax: 212-987-1197


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