Dermatology near Bronx, NY

Care Philosophy: My goal is to provide outstanding dermatological care to patients of all ages. As all people are unique, I believe that treatment plans for patients should be individualized for optimum results. The best medicine is practiced humanely, ethically, and with expertise. I am deeply committed to providing the highest quality care and believe that does not end when the patient leaves the exam room.

Biography: Dr. Kimberly Morel is an Associate Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at Columbia University Medical Center. She joined the staff of NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital in 2003. Dr. Morel received her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and her medical degree from SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn, New York. She completed her residency training in both Pediatrics and Dermatology at the New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University and was a fellow in Pediatric and Adolescent Dermatology at the Children's Hospital, San Diego, University of California, San Diego. She is board certified in Pediatrics, Dermatology as well as Pediatric Dermatology. Dr. Morel directs the Pediatric Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) Interdisciplinary Clinic at Columbia. The EB Clinic, which was initiated by Dr. Morel in June 2007, provides comprehensive outpatient consultation, consisting of various sub-specialists, such as dermatologists, occupational and physical tharapists, nutritionists, and social workers, who have expertise in treating the multiple aspects of EB. She is a also a member of the Vascular Anomalies Clinic (VAC) and the Pediatric Cutaneous Oncology Clinic (PCOC). Dr. Morel performs pulsed dye laser therapy for vascular birthmarks. She is the author of several articles and book chapters regarding skin conditions in pediatric patients. Dr. Morel is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is a member of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology, Hemangioma Investigator Group, the Epidermolysis Bullosa Clinical Research Concortium, and is on the executive committee of the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA).

Biography: Dr. Candela obtained his Medical Degree at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He then went on to complete both his internship and dermatology residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Candela has a strong interest in general medical dermatology with a focus on bullous disorders, both autoimmune and inherited. His previous clinical experience has included running an epidermolysis bullosa (EB) specialty clinic where he managed patients with simplex, junctional and dystrophic EB. Dr. Candela is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology and has authored numerous publications and presented research at local and national conferences.