Karthik Krishnamurthy, D.O.

General dermatology, Dermatological surgery

Autoimmune blistering disease, Connective Tissue Disease (Lupus, etc), Psoriasis

Cutaneous Oncology: Nonmelanoma skin cancer, Melanoma, T-cell Lymphoma

Nail surgery, Earlobe repair

Photodynamic therapy, Ultraviolet Light Therapy

Laser (hair removal, pigment removal, photorejuvenation)

Cosmetic dermatology (fillers, botox, chemical peels)

Dr. Karthik Krishnamurthy, Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, received dual B.S. degrees in Biochemistry and Chemistry from the University of Missouri before earning his medical degree at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, where he was the recipient of the prestigious Kenneth Burnell Research Award for his work on the hunger cycle.  Following an Internal Medicine Internship at the Stroger-Cook County Hospital in Chicago where he was name Best Teaching Intern, Dr. Krishnamurthy completed his dermatology residency at Saint Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, serving as Chief resident.

Dr. Krishnamurthy has a special interest in academic dermatology and research, and received the Allergan Research Award for his review of bleomycin in dermatology, the A.P Ublrich Research Grant for the study of a novel intralesional, inorganic material for the treatment of warts, and the Intendis Reseach Award for his study of transcutaneous aborption.  His publications appear in various dermatology journals and is frequently invited to contribute to dermatology textbooks, serving as cover co-editor of the upcoming Dermatologic Emergencies textbook (Springer 2012).  He will be transitioning to Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the American Osteopathic Journal of Dermatology this year.  In addition, he is often sought for expert interview by various media sources and is an invited lecturer both locally and nationally, having received the Daniel Koprince Award and a New York Academy of Medicine Award for his presentations.

Dr. Krishnamurthy is committed to medical education, and teaches residents and medical students daily in clinical settings, as the Director of Dermatology at Jacobi Medical Center, the largest NY public hospital.  Paralleling his academic pursuits, Dr. Krishnamurthy is the recipient of the 2011 Academic Dermatology Leadership Program and the 2012 Editorial Mentorship program, both granted by the American Academy of Dermatology.

Dr. Krishnamurthy additionally serves as the Director of the Cosmetic Clinic at the Dermatology Center, located at Montefiore Medical Center.  A founding member of  multidisciplinary pigmented lesion/melanoma clinic at the Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care - Melanoma Program, Dr. Krishnamurthy delivers care and researches skin cancer in the indigent Bronx population, and runs the widely popular Free Skin Cancer Screenings every May during National Melanoma Month. 

Also dedicated to Einstein's continued growth, Dr. Krishnamurthy serves on the Emerging Einstein Leaders (EEL) Board as Executive Secretary.  The EEL focuses on increasing awareness and fundraising for Einstein's various, unique projects and services ranging from cancer research to breakthroughs in human development.

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Some recent interviews:

LA Times / Tide of Seaweed Promises Ebbs and Flows: http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-seaweed-20120524,0,7491546.story

NY1 Noticias / Latinas among Growing Number of Young Women Diagnosed with Melanoma. http://bit.ly/HwBvo8

GE Healthy Imagination /   Sunscreen Guidelines:  http://www.healthymagination.com/blog/environmental-working-group-rates-best-sunscreens/

Spry Living Magazine / Skin Care During Cancer Treatment: http://www.spryliving.com/articles/cancer-treatment-skin-care-tips/

Bronx Times / New Melanoma Program Launched: http://www.bxtimes.com/stories/2011/20/bronxtimes-yn_bronx_front_page-19-melanoma.html

Emerging Einstein Leaders / Cultivation Event: http://www.einstein.yu.edu/home/news_print.asp?id=764&pt=features

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For appointments, please see below.  Dr. Krishnamurthy accepts most insurance plans, and information regarding your coverage can be obtained upon calling the appropriate site.

Jacobi Medical Center - General Dermatology, Ultraviolet Light Therapy

1400 Pelham Pkwy South, Bldg 8

Bronx, NY 10461

Please call (718) 918-5000

The Dermatology Center at Montefiore Medical Center  - Cosmetic & Laser Dermatology

3514 Bainbridge Avenue

Bronx, NY 10467

Please call (866) 633-8255

Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care - Melanoma, Lymphoma, General Dermatology & Surgery

1521 Jarrett Place

Bronx, NY 10461

Please call (718) 862-8840

Montefiore Bronx East Pavillion - General Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology

2300 Westchester Avenue

Bronx, NY 10462

Please call (866) 633-8255