Biography
Dr David A. Colbert is the founder and head physician of New York Dermatology Group, a private dermatology practice located at 119 Fifth Avenue, New York City, where he has practised since 1995. He holds a medical degree from New York Medical College, completed his dermatology residency at Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital, and a Fellowship in Acne and Wound Healing at Boston University. He is board-certified by the American Academy of Dermatology and holds additional board eligibility in Internal Medicine. He has served on the teaching staff of several New York City hospitals and acted as a consultant for Chanel of Paris. He is frequently quoted in international print and broadcast media on topics including skin cancer, cosmetic dermatology, and skincare; his UK press appearances are in lifestyle and beauty contexts rather than NHS or social care policy.
“It's almost become standard that the face doesn't move as much as it used to.”
References
- 1.David A. Colbert MD Dermatologist – New York Dermatology Group — Establishes his role as Founder and Head Physician, board certifications, training history, and membership bodies
- 2.About Colbert MD – ColbertMD — Establishes media presence (NYT, Vogue, broadcast TV), Haiti charity profile, Hollywood consulting, and founding of Colbert MD skincare
- 3.David Colbert, M.D. – HuffPost author profile — Confirms Chanel consultancy, hospital teaching roles, and national media quotation
- 4.Primary Care & Wellness – New York Dermatology Group — Confirms practice address: 119 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10003, and general enquiries contact info@nydg.com / 212 533 8888
Expertise
Cited on
Stated areas of expertise
- Medical and cosmetic dermatology
- Acne and wound healing
- Laser dermatology
- Skin cancer
- Skincare and nutrition
Notable achievements
- Founded New York Dermatology Group, established in private practice since 1995 and recognised as one of New York City's leading cosmetic dermatology practices. Source ↗
- Developed the Triad Medical Facial, a signature treatment combining microdermabrasion, laser toning, and chemical peeling, featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox. Source ↗
- Featured in a New York Times Style Section profile titled 'Dermatologist To The Stars Calls On Them To Help Heal Haiti' following a celebrity charity event for Haiti. Source ↗
- Co-founded Colbert MD, a clinical skincare product line developed from his dermatological practice. Source ↗
Related media coverage
Recent UK press coverage of their topics — not necessarily citing them directly.
Source references
- ‘The face doesn’t move’: Hollywood’s obsession with cosmetic surgeries has led to stiffer looks – and performancestheguardian.com · 8 Sept 2026
Contact & links
- Staff pagehttps://nydermatologygroup.com/experts/david-a-colbert-md/
- Websitehttps://www.colbertmd.com/pages/about-us
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