Dr. Jacob Levitt is a Clinical Professor and a Voluntary Attending of the Dermatology Departmet at Mount Sinai. 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, autoimmune blistering disease, hidradenitis suppuritiva, pyoderma gangrenosum, and medical education. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Levitt is former President of the Periodic Paralysis Association (www.periodicparalysis.org) and is a fourth degree black belt and instructor in Shotokan Karate.
Certifications
American Board of Dermatology
Clinical Focus
- Acne
- Acne Vulgaris
- Actinic Keratosis
- Alopecia Areata
- Annual Skin Screening
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Biopsy
- Bullous Pemphigoid
- Cellulitis
- Contact Dermatitis
- Dermatomyositis
- Dysplastic Nevus
- Eczema
- General Dermatology
- Genital Warts
- Head Lice
- Herpes
- Hyperhidrosis
- Itch
- Keloid
- Melanoma
- Melasma
- Mole Checks
- Mole Removal
- Moles
- Plantar Warts
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Psoriasis Vulgaris
- Pyoderma Gangrenosum
- Rash
- Rosacea
- Scabies
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Care
- Skin Lesion Removal
- Total Body Skin Exam
- Wrinkles
Education
MD, Yeshiva University
Internship, Internal Medicine, Soundshore Medical Center(CLOSED)
Residency, Dermatology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
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Below are financial relationships with industry reported by Dr. Levitt during 2022 and/or 2023. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.
Consulting:
- Arcutis
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