Goat Milk Soap – For Sensitive Skin
For our patient’s with sensitive skin, we wanted to suggest that you try Goat Milk Soap.
We already have many patients with sensitive skin and eczema who are converts to this new product, and that is no surprise. The soap is high quality, and feels as good as it looks. It contains no dyes or synthetic colors, and uses only natural fats and oils.
We have a few samples left in the office available if you would like to give it a try.
Welcome North Shore – Long Island Jewish Employees
We wanted to offer a special welcome to North Shore – LIJ employees to our office. All physicians in our practice are active members of the new 2011 North Shore-LIJ IPA.
Jeffrey Ellis, MD
Dr. Jeffrey EllisJeffrey Ellis, MD is a board certified dermatologist. Dr. Ellis graduated from the combination BA/MD program at Brooklyn College/SUNY Downstate. During medical school, he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. Following a pediatric internship at Long Island Jewish Hospital, Dr. Ellis completed his dermatology residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, serving as chief resident in his last year. After residency, Dr. Ellis spent an additional year in training, where he completed a fellowship in Mohs Surgery. Dr. Ellis is the previous Director of Dermatological Surgery at North Shore/ Long island Jewish Hospital.
Amy Slear, MD
Amy Slear, MD is a board certified dermatologist. After finishing her undergraduate education at Yale University, Dr. Slear attended SUNY Downstate for medical school. During medical school, she was elected to the Alpha Omega alpha honor society. She completed a preliminary year in internal medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital and a dermatology residency at SUNY Downstate, serving as chief resident in her last year. Dr. Slear currently teaches residents at the New York Harbor VA.
Rachel Ellis, MD
Ophthalmic plastic surgery can not only change your appearance but can also boost your self-confidence and help you look as young as you feel. Whether you want to get rid of the hoods or bags from your eyes, smooth wrinkles, tighten sagging skin, or correct a problem resulting from surgery, birth defects or the effects of aging, the wide array of procedures available at our office can help you achieve the appearance you desire.
Dr. Rachel Ellis is board-certified specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids and face. Dr. Ellis works closely with each patient to develop an individualized plan of treatment and is dedicated to helping you achieve a natural post-surgical look.
Patient Information Available On-Line
We wanted to let you know that you can access our Patient Education Library with the links on the bottom left side of our website. Here are some exerts to get you started.
Acne
Acne is a common skin condition affecting our teenage and adult patients. Early treatment of acne is important to prevent the development or worsening of acne scars.
Acne treatment options include prescription-strength medications, including topical retinoids, antibiotics or isotretinoin. Your dermatologist will recommend an acne treatment plan based on several factors, including the severity of acne (mild, moderate or severe), its location, presence of acne scars, and your response to previous acne medications.
Actinic Keratoses
Actinic keratoses (also referred to as “AKs”) are dry, scaly patches that form on sun exposed areas of the skin, such as the scalp, face, and forearms. Actinic keratoses are considered precancerous because they have the potential to become a type of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. Your dermatologist will be diligent in diagnosing, treating, and monitoring actinic keratoses. Treatment options include procedures, such as cryotherapy (freezing), and topical medications (5-FU, imiquimod).
Computer-Controlled Iontophoresis Available For Hyperhidrosis In Plainview, Long Island
We are proud and excited to offer a new non-surgical treatment in our Long Island office for patients who have hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) of the hands and feet.
What is Hyperhidrosis?
Primary hyperhidrosis is a condition of excessive and abnormal sweating not related to exercise or resulting from another underlying condition. When this affects the hands or feet, it can cause social distress and occupational difficulties.
Mohs Surgery on Long Island
What is Mohs Micrographic Surgery?
Mohs micrographic surgery is a highly specialized, advanced surgical technique that offers the highest possible cure rate for many skin cancers and preserves the greatest amount of normal tissue as possible. If surgical repair of the defect is necessary, it can be done with the knowledge that there is no residual tumor left. As a result, Mohs micrographic surgery is very useful for large tumors, tumors with indistinct borders, tumors near vital functional or cosmetic structures and tumors for which other forms of therapy have failed.
If you have a basal cell carcinoma, there is about a 99% chance that you will be cured. If you have a squamous cell skin cancer, you can be about 95% certain you will be cured. However, follow-up visits to detect the rare recurrence are very important. After the initial postoperative period, you will return to your referring physician for routine skin care and tumor surveillance.
What are the benefits of Mohs Surgery?
- Tissue sparing-least amount of normal tissue taken
- Highest cure rate of any technique
for Basal Cell or Squamous Cell Carcinomas - Lesions completely removed-in only one visit
- Excellent cosmetic results
- Less anxiety-no need for re-excision
To help make the visit as pleasant as possible, we provide music, reading material, drinks, and snacks to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
Many patients are confused by the term “Mohs” surgery, and think that it is “Mole surgery” or “Moles Surgery”. Mohs surgery is named after the man who first developed the technique, Dr. Frederic E. Mohs.
About our doctors
Dr. Jeffrey Ellis & Amy Slear are board certified dermatologists on Long Island who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of skin cancer, providing the most advanced treatments and highest quality of care, delivered with compassion. You can use this on-line form to request an appointment.
Dr. Rachel Ellis is a board certified ophthalmologist, specializing in Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. She specializes in the treatment of skin cancer around the eyelids, and reconstruction of peri-ocular defects post Mohs surgery. You can use this on-line form to request an appointment with Dr. Rachel Ellis.
Creepy, Crawly – and here on Long Island
Dr. Jeffrey Ellis was recently quoted in an article discussing bed bugs & lice – reviewing why there back, and how to stop them. One very safe and effective way to treat head lice has been mentioned previously on our blog, and can be found here.
The full article can be found at newsday.com
Family Wellness Day – Sunday September 26 – Mineola, Long Island, NY
All are welcome to attend Family Wellness Day, on Sunday September 26, 2010 from 11am-4pm. There will be activities, speakers, health tips, and giveaways. Topics include yoga, nutrition, pediatrics, cpr, breastfeeding, car safety, pharmacy, lamaze, dental health, child develpment, parenting support, children’s skin health, and more.
The event is being hosted at Happy & Healthy Pediatrics, and the program looks like it will be outstanding! We are excited to participate in the event, and Dr. Amy Slear will be speaking at 2:30pm on Sun Safety and Winter Care for Our Children’s Skin. A complete schedule of events can be found here. For more information, please call: (516) 216-5910
Skin Cancer Screening Great Success At Wantagh Park
The Colette Coyne Melanoma Awareness Campaign did a wonderful job organizing and promoting the skin cancer screening at the Wantaugh Park/Pool in collaboration with Senator Charles Fuscillo and Nassau County Executive Mangano. We are thrilled to have been able to contributing to the success of our the screening, working along with doctors from Stony Brook Hospital as well as Dr. Steve Mc Clain from Mc Clain Labs.
A total of 142 patients participated in the free skin cancer screening, and 66 had to be referred for follow up of suspect lesions.
Senator Fuschillo, County Executive Mangano, CCMAC, & Belaray Dermatology Team Up To Offer Free Skin Cancer Screening
New York State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) is partnering with Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and the Colette Coyne Melanoma Awareness Campaign (CCMAC) to help protect residents from skin cancer after a summer in the sun.
Senator Fuschillo, County Executive Mangano, and CCMAC will be sponsoring a free skin cancer screening program on Thursday, August 26th from 11 am to 2:30 pm at the Wantagh Park pool, which is located at 1 King Road in Wantagh, just south of Merrick Road. CCMAC will be working with Dr. Jeffrey Ellis of Belaray Dermatology, Dr. Steve McClain of McClain Labs, and the doctors from Stony Brook Dermatology to provide the free screenings. Residents can show up anytime during the program; no appointments are required. The program will be held rain or shine.
According to CCMAC, one in five people will be diagnosed with some type of skin cancer in their lifetime. Malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer, is the fastest growing cancer in America, claiming one life every hour. People of all ethnic backgrounds and races can get skin cancer. One blistering sunburn during childhood or adolescence more than doubles melanoma risk later in life.
Residents who would like more information about the skin cancer screening program should call Senator Fuschillo’s office at 516-882-0630
Dr. Rachel Ellis – Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
We are excited to welcome Rachel Ellis, MD to our office. Dr. Rachel Ellis received her undergraduate degree from Cornell University and her medical degree from the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center. She completed a year of Internal Medicine at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center. She subsequently completed her Ophthalmology residency at Downstate Medical Center followed by additional specialized training in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. She is an enthusiastic mentor, teaching Jamaica Hospital and North Shore/LIJ residents ophthalmic plastic surgery.
Facial plastic surgery can not only change your appearance but can also boost your self-confidence and help you look as young as you feel. Whether you want to get rid of the hoods or bags from your eyes, smooth wrinkles, tighten sagging skin, or correct a problem resulting from surgery, birth defects or the effects of aging, the wide array of procedures available at our office can help you achieve the appearance you desire.
Dr. Rachel Ellis is board-certified specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids and face. Dr. Ellis works closely with each patient to develop an individualized plan of treatment and is dedicated to helping you achieve a natural post-surgical look.
More information about Dr. Rachel Ellis and the services that she provides can be found on her website: http://eye.belaray.com
To request an appointment with Dr. Rachel Ellis, please use this on-line form, or call (516) 822-SKIN (7546)