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.
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.
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
Skin Cancer
Mohs Surgery
Complex Medical Dermatology
Dermatologic Surgery
Mohs
Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Surgical Dermatology
Skin Tumors
Skin Lesions
Skin Cultures & Treatment
Skin Cancer Surgery
Skin Cancer Screenings
Skin Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment
Skin Cancer
Skin Biopsy
Biopsy of Skin
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Associate Professor of Dermatology
ADMINISTRATIVE TITLES
Vice-Chair for Clinical Affairs
Associate Professor of Dermatology
Faramarz Samie, MD, PhD - Dermatology Vice-Chair & Mohs Service Director
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia
CREDENTIALS & EXPERIENCE
Education & Training
MD, SUNY Upstate School of Medicine
Internship: SUNY Upstate Medical Center
Residency: University of Rochester Medical Center
Fellowship: Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Board Certifications
Dermatology
Dr Samie & his team are amazing, professional, intelligent, extremely competent, & kind. I am so grateful for their expertise & care.
Very knowledgeable, good bedside manner, answers all questions
Professional yet caring attention. Another example of Columbia excellence.
Dr. Samie's female Resident laughed and joked about causing me pain and then did a very heavy, ham handed, painful job of injecting the local anesthetic. Her attitude showed she didn't care about patient comfort or learning how to do the procedure well. It was an unexpected nightmare after Dr. Geskin's very powerful but delicate anesthetic injection that I barely felt. I do not want that female Resident to give me anesthetic again or to counter Dr. Geskin's instructions which I respect and value highly. Dr. Samie seemed very pleasant and his biopsy was painless and barely noticeable. He certainly would have merited FIVE STARS were it not for his female Resident's actions and attitudes which were a major distraction from his fine work.
On time efficient and friendly
Everything went as expected.
Professional & unhurried. Clearly explained procedure & answered all my questions.
Excellent with the staff
Great patient manners 👌🏽
The doctor seemed very thorough describing what the procedure would entail. They addressed my concerns in a very thoughtful, knowledgeable and efficient manner, easing my concerns and fears.