Faramarz Samie, MD, PHD
Overview
The incidence of both melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers is on the rise; at the same time, our ability to treat skin cancers has vastly improved. Today there are many strategies for treating skin cancers which include radiation and light based therapy, topical and systemic chemotherapy, conventional surgery, and Mohs micrographic surgery, a highly effective treatment modality for skin cancers with aggressive behavior or located in cosmetically sensitive areas. In my practice, I strive to help my patients understand their diagnosis and work with them and their referring physician to choose an evidence-based therapeutic regimen that is tailored to their particular needs while achieving the highest possible cure rate, and the best functional and cosmetic outcome
Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated
- Complex Medical Dermatology
- Dermatologic Surgery
- Facial Reconstruction
- General Dermatology
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery
- Mole
- Nail Issues
- Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
- Pediatric Acne
- Pediatric Eczema
- Phototherapy
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Boils/Cyst
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment
- Skin Cancer Screenings
- Skin Cancer Surgery
- Skin Cultures & Treatment
- Skin Lesions
- Skin Peeling/Redness
- Skin Tumors
- Surgical Dermatology
Academic Appointments
- J. Lowry Miller Professor of Dermatology at CUMC
Administrative Titles
- Vice-Chair for Clinical Affairs
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Gender
- Male
Schedule an Appointment
Virtual Visits/Telehealth
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Phone Appointments
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Location(s)
Insurance Accepted
Aetna
- Aetna Signature Administrators
- HMO
- NY Signature
- PPO
- Student Health
Affinity Health Plan
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
AgeWell
- Medicare Managed Care
- Special Needs
Amerigroup of New Jersey
- New Jersey Services (Medicaid Managed Care)
Cigna
- EPO
- Great West (National)
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- POS
- PPO
Emblem/GHI
- Medicare Managed Care
- PPO
Emblem/HIP
- ConnectiCare
- EPO
- Essential Plan
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- POS
- PPO
- Select Care (Exchange)
- Vytra
Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- EPO
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthPlus
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
Fidelis Care
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
Healthfirst
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Leaf (Exchange)
- Medicare Managed Care
Local 1199
- Local 1199
- NYP Employee Plan
MagnaCare (National)
- MagnaCare
Medicare
- Railroad
- Traditional Medicare
Multiplan
- Multiplan
MVP Health Care
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid Managed Care
Quality Health Management
- Quality Health Management
RiverSpring
- Special Needs
UnitedHealthcare
- Compass (Exchange)
- Empire Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid (Community Plan)
- Oxford Freedom
- Oxford HMO
- Oxford Liberty
- POS
- PPO
VNSNY CHOICE
- SelectHealth
- Special Needs
WellCare
- Medicare Managed Care
World Trade Center Health Plan
- World Trade Center Health Plan
Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- MD, 2002 SUNY Upstate School of Medicine
- Internship: 2003 SUNY Upstate Medical Center
- Residency: 2006 University of Rochester Medical Center
- Fellowship: 2007 Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Board Certifications
- Dermatology