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Jeffrey M. Cohen, MD, MPH is an Associate Professor of Dermatology and Biomedical Informatics and Data Science at Yale School of Medicine. He serves as Director of the Psoriasis Treatment Program and Director of Safety in the Dermatology department. Dr. Cohen is board-certified in dermatology and treats the full spectrum of skin conditions with special expertise in immune-mediated disorders like psoriasis and eczema.
Dr. Cohen received his MD from Harvard Medical School (2015) and completed dermatology residency at New York University School of Medicine (2019). He earned an MPH from Yale School of Public Health (2025) and completed an internship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (2016). His educational background reflects a strong foundation in clinical medicine, dermatology, and public health.
Dr. Cohen's research focuses on the epidemiology of skin conditions, relationships between skin disorders and systemic medical problems, and healthcare delivery systems in dermatology. His work spans psychodermatology, environmental triggers of skin disease, healthcare disparities, and the application of biomedical informatics to dermatological care. He has published over 150 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work examining connections between skin conditions and neurological, psychiatric, vascular, and oncological disorders.
His publication record demonstrates a clear trend toward population health research using large datasets like the NIH All of Us Research Program. Dr. Cohen frequently investigates comorbidities associated with inflammatory skin diseases, particularly examining connections between dermatological conditions and mental health, vascular disease, and other systemic disorders. His recent work also explores healthcare policy issues, environmental factors affecting skin health, and the application of artificial intelligence to dermatological information.
- 2025 John N. Forrest, Jr., MD Prize for Mentorship in Student Research
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2025
- Emerging Generation (E-Gen) Award 2024
- Top Doctors Rising Star 2024
- 2020-2021 Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology Editorial Mentorship Program
Dr. Cohen serves in significant editorial and organizational roles, including the Editorial Board of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Senior Editor for the Journal of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis, Councilor of the International Psoriasis Council, and Medical Board member of the National Psoriasis Foundation. His collaborative research network spans multiple disciplines, with frequent co-authorship with colleagues in biomedical informatics, psychiatry, and public health. Dr. Cohen also leads initiatives examining collaborative care models between dermatologists and pharmacists for specialty medication management.
At Yale, Dr. Cohen directs the Psoriasis Treatment Program and is involved with the Cutaneous Granulomatous Disorders Program and Spondyloarthritis Program. His clinical practice spans Yale Medicine Dermatology offices in New Haven and Branford, where he applies his philosophy of treating each patient like a family member and tailoring treatments to individual needs.