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Dr. Howard Sobel, MD

Dr. Howard Sobel, MD

Cosmetic Dermatology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Howard Sobel, MD is a cosmetic dermatology specialist in New York, NY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1975. He is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 68 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (68 reviews)

Practice

960 Park Ave # A New York, NY 10028
(212) 288-0060

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Sobel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sobel

4.7

68 ratings, 7 with a written review
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
Helpful
May 14, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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NY – Mar 07, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 05, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Priyanka Gupta in New York – Jan 31, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
New York, NY – Nov 17, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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D.P. in Woodstock NY – Jun 11, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
New York, NY – Apr 19, 2017
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care philosophy

Dr. Sobel will personally create a customized skin-treatment plan to revitalize your skin's health and natural glow.Your treatments are often quick, pain-free and effective. Your results are dramatic.

biography

Manhattan Dermatologist, Dr. Howard Sobel, combines modern technology with thirty years of experience. He has been recognized by New York Magazine for 17 consecutive years and by Castle Connolly Guide on How To Find the Best...read more

  • Cosmetic Dermatology

  • Dermatology

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  • Grady Memorial Hospital-dermatology|newton Wellesley Hospital-internal Medicine|university Of Miami School Of Medicine Jackson Memorial Hospital-dermatology

    Residency Hospital, 1977

  • Newton Wellesley Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1976

  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1975
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  • Dermatology Foundation - Century Club, Member

  • American Academy of Dermatological Surgery, Member

  • American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, Member

  • American Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, Member

  • American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Member

  • New York State Society of Dermatology, Member

  • American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Member

  • American Academy of Dermatology, Member

  • American Society of Liposuction Surgery, Member

  • American Medical Association, Member

  • The Dermatologic Society of Greater New York, Member

  • The Society for Investigative Dermatology, Member

  • American College of Phlebology, Member

  • New York Society of Facial Plastic Surgery, Member

Focus on Eczema

Locations

Practice

Office960 Park Ave # A New York, NY 10028
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lenox Hill Hospital

    100 E 77th St
    New York, NY 10075
    Recipient of 42
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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