David Polsky, M.D., Ph.D.
DERMATOLOGY
Dr. David Polsky is a dermatologist in New York, New York and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including NYU Langone Hospitals and NYC Health and Hospitals-Bellevue. He received his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and has been in practice for more than 20 years.
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Interview with Dr. David Polsky, MD
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Introduction
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Dr. Polsky’s perspective on the advancement in the treatment of melanoma in the last 10 years
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How do I take care of patients with high risk of melanoma? How do I find melanoma while avoiding unnecessary biopsies? Risk of atypical nevi turning into a melanoma. Importance of patient and physician partnership.
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The use of telemedicine in managing patients with melanoma. What are the limitations? How to take a better photos of a concerning lesion? What is Molesafe -- another telemedicine platform? Number need to biopsy- benign to malignant ratio
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Artificial intelligence Device –Nevisense to detect melanoma
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New exciting basic and translational research on melanoma
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Words of wisdom and inspiration for the patients. Importance of understanding the stage of the disease
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Conclusion