Daniel M. Siegel

Daniel M. Siegel, MD, Clinical Professor of Dermatology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, is a board-certified dermatologist and fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS), and American Society for Mohs Surgery. He served as President of the AAD and the Noah Worcester Dermatological Society (2019-2021). Internationally, he was a board member of the International League of Dermatological Societies (2015-2023) and currently serves as vice president of the International Society of Dermatology. He also contributes to debRA International and the Regional Dermatology Training Center in Tanzania.

Dr. Siegel's education includes:

• Undergraduate: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
• Medical School: Albany Medical College
• Internship: Categorical Diversified Internal Medicine Intern, Albany Medical Center Hospital
• Residency: Dermatology Resident and Chief Resident, Parkland Memorial Hospital UT Southwestern
• Fellowship: Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine
• Additional: Master of Science in Management and Policy from SUNY Stony Brook; Advanced Certificate in Labor/Management

His research focuses on skin cancer, cutaneous surgery, non-invasive imaging, computer applications in dermatology, botanical therapeutics, and payment policy. With over 200 publications, recent work includes melanoma detection, optical coherence tomography for Mohs surgery, phototherapy for wound healing, and ultraviolet radiation effects. This interdisciplinary research bridges dermatology, engineering, and public health to improve clinical outcomes and healthcare systems.

Dr. Siegel has received numerous awards, including:

• 2023 American Academy of Dermatology Gold Medal
• 2013 American Skin Association Public Policy & Medical Education Award
• 2012 Clinical Educator Award from the Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference
• Multiple American Academy of Dermatology Presidential Citations
• 2009 President’s Volunteer Service Award
• Honorary membership in the American Academy of Dermatology (2015)

As a Clinical Professor, Dr. Siegel mentors dermatology trainees and has served on the Scientific Program Committee for the Noah Worcester Dermatological Society. He represented the AAD on the AMA Specialty Society RVS Update Committee (2003-2010) and currently advises it, influencing dermatology reimbursement policy. His international work includes supporting the Regional Dermatology Training Center in Tanzania.