Dr. David Biro, MD, PhD
Board-Certified Dermatologist
Philosophy
“As both a physician and patient, I believe deeply in combining medical expertise with empathy, listening to each patient’s story as carefully as I examine their skin.”
– Dr. David Biro
Credentials at a Glance
- Board Certification: Diplomate, American Board of Dermatology
- Education: BA – University of Pennsylvania | MD – Columbia University | PhD – Oxford University
- Academic Role: Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology, SUNY Downstate
- Awards: Alpha Omega Alpha Teaching Award | “Top Doctor” in New York Magazine (2005–2007)
- Hospital Affiliation: NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital
Biography
Dr. David Biro is a board-certified dermatologist with over 30 years of clinical experience in dermatology, academic teaching, and patient advocacy. At SUNY Downstate, he trains future dermatologists while integrating medical humanities into medical education. His dedication to teaching earned him the Alpha Omega Alpha Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Named one of New York Magazine’s “Top Doctors” for three consecutive years, Dr. Biro is also an accomplished author and public speaker. His works include One Hundred Days: My Unexpected Journey from Doctor to Patient, The Language of Pain, and the novels This Magnificent Dappled Sea (2020) and And the Bridge is Love (2021). His writing, published in outlets such as the New York Times and Slate, bridges science, empathy, and the patient experience.
