Advanced Dermatology

Dr. Tesser is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine . He is a board-certified dermatologist. Dr. Tesser received his undergraduate degree from SUNY at Stony Brook, he continued his education at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where he received his doctorate. He completed an Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan and an additional Residency in dermatology, also at Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Tesser is affiliated with Beth Israel Medical Center as well. Dr. Tesser is the founder of our Park Slope (Brooklyn) and Upper East Side (Manhattan) office locations.

Dr. Alicia Cool is a board-certified dermatologist, specializing in all areas of medical dermatology, skin cancer prevention and treatment and cosmetic dermatology. After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor of science degree in biology, she went on to attend the University of Virginia School of Medicine where she obtained her M.D. Dr. Cool completed her internship in Internal Medicine, as well as her residency in Dermatology, at the University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor. She then completed a fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery at Yale University. Dr. Cool is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, and the American College of Mohs Surgery. Dr. Cool's research has been published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at professional conferences.

Dr. Fox earned his Medical Degree from the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York. He completed an internship at Maimonides Hospital in Brooklyn, followed by a four-year dermatology residency at the New York University School of Medicine. A Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, Dr. Fox is known nationwide as a leading authority in the field of dermatology, with an expertise in skin cancer, cosmetic surgery &laser procedures. He has been an expert resource for the public interest on dermatologic topics for the major television networks, radio stations &national newspapers and magazines. Dr. Fox has received multiple research & clinical awards including recognition from Top Doctors, Who’s Who, the International Society of Dermatology and the prestigious Husic Award for most outstanding research. In addition, his service has been recognized by multiple hospitals, civic, educational and community organizations. He has been on the advisory boards of both the Psoriasis Foundation & National Rosacea Foundation, among others. With an extensive background in research, Dr. Fox has presented his findings on a wide range of subjects from laser techniques & cosmetic procedures to stretch marks and scars. He has been Chief of Dermatology of several major teaching hospitals including Mt. Sinai Hospital of Queens and Jamaica Medical Center and is currently on the staff of ten NY area hospitals.In 1987, Dr. Fox founded the AAD Melanoma/Skin Cancer Prevention Program in Queens, NY. He is an educator as much as he is a physician and he has worked tirelessly to develop effective community screening programs and to increase skin cancer awareness and prevention. He later developed a dermatology and skin cancer research and advocacy forum for patients and physicians, called the New Age Skin Research Foundation (www.newageskin.org). He serves as President of the Foundation. Dr. Fox is founder & director of Advanced Dermatology, P.C. & the Center for Laser & Cosmetic Surgery.