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Huachen Wei, M.D., Ph.D., MSPH, F.A.A.D., is a tenured Professor of Dermatology and Oncological Sciences, the Director of Dermatology Research Laboratories at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Wei obtained his medical degree from Shandong Medical University in 1982, his Master from Beijing Medical University in 1986, and his Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Environmental Oncology from New York University in 1992. Dr. Wei served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham from 1992-1995, and joined the Mount Sinai Hospital as an Associate Professor in 1995. Meanwhile, he passed United States Medical Licensing Examination, and completed his internship in Medicine and residency in Dermatology at the Mount Sinai Hospital. He was promoted to a tenured Professor of Dermatology in 2003.
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- Mount Sinai Queens
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
About Me
Huachen Wei, M.D., Ph.D., MSPH, F.A.A.D., is a tenured Professor of Dermatology and Oncological Sciences, the Director of Dermatology Research Laboratories at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Wei obtained his medical degree from Shandong Medical University in 1982, his Master from Beijing Medical University in 1986, and his Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Environmental Oncology from New York University in 1992. Dr. Wei served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham from 1992-1995, and joined the Mount Sinai Hospital as an Associate Professor in 1995. Meanwhile, he passed United States Medical Licensing Examination, and completed his internship in Medicine and residency in Dermatology at the Mount Sinai Hospital. He was promoted to a tenured Professor of Dermatology in 2003.
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- Mount Sinai Queens
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
Clinical Focus
- Acne
- Actinic Keratosis
- Allergy Testing
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Eczema
- Hyperhidrosis
- Skin Cancer
Education
MD, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons-Ireland
MS, Beijing Medical University
PhD, New York University Medicial Center
, New York University Medical Center
Residency, Internal Medicine
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Residency, Dermatology
Mount Sinai Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Dermatology
Locations
Elmhurst Hospital, Dermatology Dept.
79-01 Broadway, Clinic Main Bldg. D281, Elmhurst, NY, 11373718-334-3337Physician Office
185 Canal Street, Suite 203, New York, NY, 10013212-219-7786Physician Office
87-01 56th Avenue, Elmhurst, NY, 11373718-457-0002Queens Hospital, Dermatology Department,
82-68 164th St., Jamaica, NY, 11432718-883-3026Insurance Information
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Publications
Selected Publications
- Dietary Lycopene Protects SKH-1 Mice Against Ultraviolet B-Induced Photocarcinogenesis. Xueyan Zhou, Karen E. Burke, Yongyin Wang, Huachen Wei. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
- Chinese herbal medicine Yougui Pill reduces exogenous glucocorticoid-induced apoptosis in anterior pituitary cells. Yong Zhi Ji, Long Geng, Hong Bo Zhou, Hua Chen Wei, Hong Duo Chen. Neural Regeneration Research
- The effects of topical L-selenomethionine on protection against UVB-induced skin cancer when given before, during, and after UVB exposure. Karen E. Burke, Xueyan Zhou, Yongyin Wang, Joel Commisso, Carl L. Keen, Robert M. Nakamura, Gerald F. Combs, Huachen Wei. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
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Dr. Wei has not yet completed reporting of Industry relationships.
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Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology companies, and other outside entities to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their outside financial relationships.
Dr. Wei has not yet completed reporting of Industry relationships.
Mount Sinai's faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.