meet dr. Lederhandler
Double Board-Certified Dermatologist & Mohs Surgeon
Dr. Margo Lederhandler is a double board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon with advanced expertise in cosmetic dermatology, laser treatments, and skin cancer surgery. She is passionate about helping patients achieve their unique aesthetic and medical goals through the most advanced, evidence-based techniques in dermatologic care.
Dr. Lederhandler offers comprehensive treatment across medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. She specializes in refined, natural-looking rejuvenation using state-of-the-art lasers, injectables, surgical techniques, and scar revision therapies. Known for her warm demeanor and thoughtful approach, Dr. Lederhandler builds lasting relationships with her patients—caring for individuals of all ages with trust and compassion.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. Lederhandler lives in Westchester County with her husband and three children.
Education
University of Pennsylvania
Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Internship
NYU Langone, Chief Resident, Dermatology
Dual Fellowship in cosmetic dermatology, lasers, and Mohs micrographic surgery
Assistant Professor of Clinical Dermatology at Weill Cornell Medicine
Affiliations
Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
WHAT IS A BOARD CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGIST?
A board-certified dermatologist is a medical physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of hair, skin, nails, and mucous membranes.
Becoming a board-certified dermatologist requires years of intense specialty training including:
Medical school (4 years)
Internship (1 year)
Dermatology residency (3 years)
Qualifying for and passing the vigorous board examination Board certification by the American Board of Dermatology
Continuing Education
In total, this training amounts to 16,000+ hours of patient care training to ensure that a board-certified dermatologist can expertly diagnose and treat over 3,000 dermatologic conditions!