Stephanie M Gallitano, MD

Dermatology
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visits/Telehealth
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Overview

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Stephanie M Gallitano, MD, joined the faculty of the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University and the staff of NewYork-Presbyterian in 2017. She is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Dermatology, Director of Milstein and Allen Hospital Inpatient Consultation, and Dermatology Residency Program Director. She received her undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis and her medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. She completed her medical internship at New York University Hospital and completed her Dermatology residency at SUNY-Downstate where she served as Chief Resident.

Dr. Gallitano's unique areas of interest include treating patients with dermatologic conditions related to their history of solid organ transplantation, cancer-treatment-related skin reactions, skin reactions that occur during hospitalization, and autoimmune/autoinflammatory skin disease. She enjoys caring for patients with cutaneous skin infections or skin diseases related to immunosuppression. She enjoys collaborating with colleagues throughout the institution to provide multidisciplinary care that results in optimal outcomes for patients. She is happiest when her patients get better.

In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Gallitano enjoys teaching residents during clinic, didactics and bedside rounds. Outside of work, she loves hiking, cooking, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
Dr. Gallitano is active with the Women's Dermatologic Society, the Society of Dermatology Hospitalists, and the American Academy of Dermatology. She has authored numerous articles in medical dermatology and has lectured at local and national conferences.

Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated

  • Acne
  • Botulinum Toxin (Botox Injection)
  • Dermatologic Infection Diseases
  • Dermatomyositis
  • General Dermatology
  • Hair, Nails, and Skin Conditions
  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa
  • Inpatient Medicine
  • Lupus
  • Morphea
  • Nail Issues
  • Rapidly Changing Skin Growth
  • Rash
  • Rashes
  • Rosacea
  • Shingles
  • Skin Boils/Cyst
  • Skin Check
  • Skin Infections
  • Skin Lesions
  • Skin Peeling/Redness
  • Skin Rash

Academic Appointments

  • Assistant Professor of Dermatology at CUMC

Administrative Titles

  • Director of Milstein and Allen Hospital Inpatient Consultation
  • Dermatology Residency Program Director

Hospital Affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Gender

  • Female

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Location(s)

161 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032

Insurance Accepted

Aetna

  • Aetna Signature Administrators
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • Medicare Managed Care
  • NY Signature
  • POS
  • PPO
  • Student Health

Cigna

  • EPO
  • Great West (National)
  • HMO
  • Medicare Managed Care
  • POS
  • PPO

Emblem/GHI

  • Medicare Managed Care
  • PPO

Emblem/HIP

  • ConnectiCare
  • EPO
  • Essential Plan
  • HMO
  • Medicaid Managed Care
  • Medicare Managed Care
  • POS
  • PPO
  • Select Care (Exchange)
  • Vytra

Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield

  • EPO
  • HMO
  • Medicare Managed Care
  • PPO

Fidelis Care

  • Essential Plan

Local 1199

  • Local 1199
  • NYP Employee Plan

MagnaCare (National)

  • MagnaCare

Medicare

  • Railroad
  • Traditional Medicare

Multiplan

  • Multiplan

UnitedHealthcare

  • Compass (Exchange)
  • Empire Plan
  • HMO
  • Medicare Managed Care
  • Oxford Freedom
  • Oxford HMO
  • Oxford Liberty
  • POS
  • PPO

WellCare

  • Medicare Managed Care

World Trade Center Health Plan

  • World Trade Center Health Plan

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Credentials & Experience

Education & Training

  • MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine
  • BA, Washington University, St. Louis
  • Internship: New York University Langone Medical Center
  • Residency: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center

Committees, Societies, Councils

  • American Academy of Dermatology
  • Society of Dermatology Hospitalists
  • Women's Dermatologic Society

Board Certifications

  • Dermatology

Honors & Awards

  • Chief Resident, Dermatology Residency Program, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center