Dr. Dendy E. Engelman, MD, FACMS, FASDS, FAAD

Expert Publications

• Dermal fillers: complications and informed consent.
• Linear cutaneous lupus erythematosus in the lines of Blaschko.
• A split-face comparison of two ablative fractional carbon dioxide lasers for the treatment of photodamaged facial skin.
• Laser-induced tissue reactions and dermatology.

Media Releases

Get to know Dermatologist Dr. Dendy E. Engelman, who serves patients in New York.

Dr. Engelman, a board-certified and nationally-acclaimed dermatologic surgeon, sees patients at Medical Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery in Manhattan and Hampton Bays, New York. Known for her innovative approach, caring bedside manner, and unparalleled results, she is available to address all skin care needs and body concerns.

Widely celebrated for her expertise in neurotoxins, injectable fillers, and chemical peels, Dr. Engelman provides a wide range of treatments including fat removal, mole excision, Mohs surgery, skin cancer treatment, as well as cosmetic enhancement procedures for both the face and body. She is also heavily involved in the MDSC Skinceuticals skin care line, and counts several celebrities as part of her clientele.

At the start of her academic career, Dr. Engelman attended Wofford College in South Carolina and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, graduating summa cum laude with honors with a double major in Psychology and French. She also played on Wofford’s varsity volleyball team. 

While a medical student at the Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, she earned the Presidential Scholar Award. She was also awarded the Humanism in Medicine Scholarship primarily for establishing and running a free medical care clinic in Charleston and in Haiti where she continues to serve on an annual mission with her family. 

Following medical school, Dr. Engelman completed her internship in internal medicine at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan. In addition to a residency in dermatology at the Medical University of South Carolina, she completed a one-year fellowship in Mohs and dermatologic surgery, lasers, liposuction and vein treatments. She also has extensive training and experience in cosmetic dermatology – including neurotoxins, injectable fillers, and chemical peels.

Versed in the latest techniques and technologies, she is board-certified in dermatology and pediatric dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology (ABD). The ABD is a voluntary, non-profit, private, autonomous organization formed for the primary purpose of protecting the public interest by establishing and maintaining high standards of training, education, and qualifications of physicians rendering care in dermatology.

Noted for her less-is-more approach to provide her patients with optimal, beautifully natural results, Dr. Engelman recently served as the Director of Dermatologic Surgery at New York Medical College, where she trained future Mohs surgeons and dermatologists. She is now the Director of Dermatologic Surgery at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan.

In recognition of her achievements, she is a Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery (FACMS), a Fellow of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (FASDS), and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD).

Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin, the largest organ of the body; a specialty with medical, surgical and cosmetic aspects. A dermatologist is a specialist doctor who manages skin diseases due to both internal and external causes and is trained to address cosmetic concerns involving the skin. Dermatological duties include diagnosis and management of a variety of skin disorders, rashes, birthmarks, skin cancer screening and treatment, skin infections, cutaneous surgery and the use of injectables and lasers for skin rejuvenation.  

A media darling, Dr. Engelman has been featured in national magazines, publications, and media appearances regarding her pioneering work in dermatology. She regularly graces the pages of Allure, Women’s Health, Us, Harper’s Bazaar, People, and other magazines and often talks skin care and demonstrates procedures on Dr. Oz, the Today Show, and Good Morning America, among other popular TV shows. She also regularly publishes scientific papers detailing her ongoing advancements and has previously presented at national conventions such as the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery.

Today, Dr. Engelman, along with her family, continue active community service with her clinics in Haiti and Charleston annually.

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