Dr. Sari Weinstein, MD, FAAD

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Get to know Dermatologist Dr. Sari Weinstein, who serves patients in Oceanside, New York.

Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Weinstein is currently serving patients at South Nassau Dermatology in Oceanside, New York. South Nassau Dermatology has served as a comprehensive skin care center for over 30 years. The practice’s team of 9 board-certified physicians are dedicated to treating all skin conditions with the latest in medical, surgical, and laser techniques. What has always set South Nassau Dermatology apart from other medical practices is the personalized care the team of professionals working there provide to their patients.

In addition to serving patients at South Nassau Dermatology, Dr. Weinstein holds a position as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU Langone Health, which is known nationally and internationally for its innovative leadership in patient care, education, and research. 

Originally from Oceanside, she is a graduate of Cornell University and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where she was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha – the national medical honor society. After completing her internship in medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City and a clinical research fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco; Dr. Weinstein finished her residency in dermatology at the John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County in Chicago. There she served as Chief Resident. Following residency, she completed a Mohs surgical and procedural fellowship in Greenvale, New York. 

Following her academic career, Dr. Weinstein earned fellowship status with the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Moreover, she became board-certified in dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology (ABD). The ABD certifies physicians in dermatology, dermatopathology, and pediatric dermatology. It is one of 24 medical specialty boards that make up the American Board of Medical Specialties. 

Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin, nails, hair and its diseases. It is a specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. Dermatologists are medical practitioners who specialize in treating conditions of the skin (most commonly acne), sunburn, and skin cancer. Dermatological duties include taking consultations, providing screening tests, and undertaking non-invasive surgical procedures. Dr. Weinstein’s interests are Mohs surgery for treatment of skin cancer, surgical dermatology, and cosmetic dermatology.

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