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Joel Gelfand

Dermatology

Joel Gelfand, MD

James J. Leyden Professor of Dermatology and Epidemiology; Professor of Clinical Investigation

Philadelphia, PA

Joel M. Gelfand, MD, MSCE, FAAD, is a leading dermatologist specializing in observational epidemiology and clinical trials for inflammatory skin diseases, particularly psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, cutaneous T cell lymphoma, acne, and hidradenitis suppurativa. As the James J. Leyden Professor of Dermatology and Epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, he directs research using large medical records databases for pharmacoepidemiologic studies in dermatologic con

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25+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Dermatology

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania — MSCE
  • Harvard University
  • Mount Sinai Hospital
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System

Peer Recognition

  • Best Doctors in AmericaBest Doctor

    2007-2008 (2 years)

  • Castle ConnollyTop Doctor

    2022-2026 (5 years)

  • Philadelphia MagazineTop Docs

    2019-2025 (7 years)

  • Philadelphia Super DoctorsSuper Doctor

    2007-2008 (2 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Dermatological Immunology

Conditions & Treatments

Autoimmune Skin DiseasesAtopic DermatitisHidradenitis SuppurativaPsoriasis

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Penn Medicine

Languages

English

Experience

25+ years in practice