Dr. Dimitris C. Zouzias, PhD, MD

Expert Publications

• Detection of human T-lymphotropic virus-like particles in cultures of peripheral blood lymphocytes from patients with mycosis fungoides.
• Differential post-translational modification of human type I keratins synthesized in a rabbit reticulocyte cell-free system.

Media Releases

Get to know Dermatologist Dr. Dimitris C. Zouzias, who serves patients in Queens, New York

A board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Zouzias works with patients at his private practice in Queens, New York. He can also be found on staff at St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center, and St. Joseph’s University Medical Center.

Back in 1973, he graduated with his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from the New York University. He then went on to earn his medical degree from the Autonomous University of Ciudad Juarez in 1982, and returned to the NYU Medical Center for his residency in dermatology in 1987.

In pursuit of clinical excellence, the doctor is board-certified in dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology, which 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.

With a passion for teaching, Dr. Zouzias serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor within the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin. The skin is the largest organ of the body. Dermatology is a specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist is a specialist doctor who manages skin diseases and deals with both internal and external causes and some cosmetic concerns involving the skin. Dermatological duties include taking consultations, providing screening tests, and undertaking non-invasive surgical procedures.

Speaking several languages, Dr. Zouzias is fluent in English, Greek, and Spanish.

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