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Rachel Westbay, MD
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Dr. Rachel Westbay is a leading board-certified dermatologist at Marmur Medical on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. With a primary focus on cosmetic dermatology, she is frequently sought for her expertise in facial balancing with injectables and is a skilled laser surgeon often requested by celebrities, influencers and beauty editors for her customized treatment plans. In addition, she is also proficient in many other minimally and non-invasive cosmetic procedures, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP), Alloclae, thermal skin tightening, body contouring and tumescent liposuction. A sought-after skincare and beauty media expert, Dr. Westbay’s expert opinions are routinely published in both print and electronic media in revered outlets such as Vogue and Harpers Bazaar. She also serves as a scientific advisor and partner to multiple well-known skincare brands. At the Mount Sinai Hospital, Dr. Westbay serves as clinical instructor and teaches the dermatology residents a wide array of cosmetic procedures, which has earned her the coveted “Teacher of the Year” award every year of her faculty career.
Awards & Recognition
Education
Dr. Westbay graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. She earned her medical degree from the Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., where she also graduated magna cum laude. She completed her medicine internship at North Shore University Hospital / Long Island Jewish Medical Center, where she was awarded “Intern of the Year,” and thereafter returned to Georgetown University to complete her dermatology residency and organize the cosmetic curriculum.
Philosophy & Personal Interests
As a physician who appreciates and treats cosmetic dermatology as a true hybrid between art and science, Dr. Westbay creates facial harmony with customized plans unique to each patient, routinely delivering results that amplify natural beauty, rather than conform to a beauty standard. These personalized and multimodal treatment plans are equally essential in helping patients achieve their most beautiful skin with energy-based devices, which requires careful consideration of unique factors, such as skin type and color. Her appreciation for and expertise in treating these variables allows her to maximize treatment benefits and minimize complications.
Dr. Westbay is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Dr. Westbay has lectured on general, inpatient and cosmetic dermatology at local and national meetings. She is also well-published in several peer-reviewed journals and has authored several textbook chapters in dermatology.
When not seeing patients, Dr. Westbay can often be found spending time with her husband and two sons on the Upper East Side, where she is also a resident. She is also an avid music lover, especially of electronic music, and enjoys curating her own Spotify playlists in her free time, which are loved among her friends – as well as her patients!
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