Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, is a Professor of Clinical Dermatology at Weill Cornell Medicine whose work involves patient care, clinical research, and education in a broad range of dermatologic conditions, including inflammatory, pigmentary, and hair disorders. He is the former Chair of the Department of Dermatology at Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West. Having served as Director of the first-of-its-kind Skin of Color Center for over 15 years, his work has helped to advance our understanding of dermatologic disorders that are more prevalent or nuanced in populations with skin of color.

Dr. Alexis received his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons and his Master of Public Health at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. He completed his dermatology residency at Weill Cornell Medicine, followed by a fellowship in dermatopharmacology at NYU Langone’s Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology.

Dr. Alexis has published more than 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals, including the British Journal of Dermatology, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, and JAMA Dermatology among others. He has co-edited four textbooks and authored over 10 book chapters.

Dr. Alexis has held numerous leadership positions in professional organizations including Past President of the Skin of Color Society, the New York Dermatological Society, and the New York Academy of Medicine Dermatology Section. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the American Academy Dermatology and Scarring Alopecia Foundation.