Dr. Penina Burnstein is a board-certified dermatologist and Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. She treats a wide range of dermatologic conditions in weekly clinics while also overseeing the education and training of medical students and residents. Dr. Burnstein earned her MD from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons after completing a BA in biochemistry from Barnard College. She went on to complete a dermatology residency at SUNY Downstate, preceded by a research fellowship that culminated in her receiving the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology Young Investigator Award. She has presented posters and lectured on topics including allergic contact dermatitis, genodermatoses, and dermatologic considerations in lactating mothers. She also authored a chapter on genodermatoses in the Saunders Manual of Pediatric Practice. Dr. Burnstein is a recipient of the JOWMA Outstanding Community Achievement Award. Her clinical expertise spans the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails—including acne, alopecia, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, sun-induced lesions, and skin cancer, as well as cutaneous fungal, bacterial, and viral infections.
Areas of Expertise
Dermatology
Education
Medical Degree
Columbia College of Physicians & Surgeons
Internship
Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Residency
State University Hospital at Downstate
Fellowship
State University Hospital at Downstate
Board
Dermatology
Insurance
Centivo
Hamaspik
RiverSpring Health Plans
MagnaCare
WTC Health Program
Wellcare
VNS Choice
VillageCare Max
Empire Plan (United Healthcare)
United Healthcare
Tricare
Oxford
MultiPlan
MetroPlusHealth
Medicare
Medicaid
Local 1199
Hotel Trades
HealthFirst
Fidelis
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
EmblemHealth
Cigna
Centers Plan
CenterLight
Affinity Health Plan
Aetna
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