Philip Cohen, MD

PRACTICE SPECIALITY:

Dermatology, Dermatopathology

Philip R. Cohen, M.D. was born and raised in Monsey, New York. At college, he was a varsity athlete on both the Cross Country and Track and Field teams; he also played alto saxophone in both the marching band and the concert band. He received his medical degree from New York Medical College. He completed his residency in dermatology at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University. He completed a fellowship in Dermatopathology at The University of Texas-Houston Medical School and a fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery at the Dermatologic Surgery Center of Houston.  Prior to moving to California, he lived and worked in Texas at the University of Houston and at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He practiced at the University of California San Diego before joining San Diego Family Dermatology. He is a board certified dermatologist and member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the San Diego Dermatology Society.

CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Dermatology/1989
American Board of Dermatology, Dermatopathology/1993

CONTACT INFORMATION

Primary Address:

655 Euclid Avenue
Suite 401
National City, CA 91950

292 Avocado Avenue
El Cajon, CA 92020

Phone Number: (619) 267-8303
Fax Number: (619) 267-4835
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AFFILIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS

American Academy of Dermatology
American College of Forensic Examiners
American College of Forensic Medicine
San Diego Dermatological Society

ACCEPTED INSURANCES

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MEDICAL EDUCATION

Medical Degree
New York Medical College
Year of Graduation: 1983

Internship
The University of Texas-Houston Medical School
Year of Graduation: 1984

Residency
The University of Texas-Houston Medical School
Year of Graduation: 1985

Fellowship
The University of Texas-Houston Medical School
Year of Graduation: 1986