Dr. Yssra Soliman is a highly accomplished dermatologist with a distinguished background in both clinical dermatology and research, with a particular focus on complex medical dermatology, dermatologic surgery, pediatric dermatology, oncodermatology, and global health and healthcare disparities. Patients consistently praise Dr. Soliman for her compassionate care, meticulous consultations, and personalized treatment plans.

Dr. Soliman completed her dermatology residency at Columbia University New York Presbyterian Hospital, where she was celebrated for her clinical excellence and leadership. She began her medical career at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, earning her MD and completing a Senior Clinical Research Fellowship. She also completed her preliminary year in Internal Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital.

Professional Associations Dr. Soliman is an active member of several professional associations, including:

• American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
• American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
• Society for Pediatric Dermatology
• Women’s Dermatologic Society
• National Arab American Medical Association
• Egyptian American Medical Society

Innovation & Research Dr. Soliman has an extensive background in innovation and research, particularly at the intersection of dermatology, oncology, and global health. Her groundbreaking work in understanding and addressing healthcare disparities, particularly in conditions like hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), has significantly advanced the field.

From 2017 to 2019, Dr. Soliman served as a Clinical Research Fellow under Dr. Steven R. Cohen at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center. During this fellowship, she conducted pivotal research on the pathophysiology, treatment, and disparities in HS. She managed several clinical trials, wrote IRBs and grants, and made substantial contributions to the understanding of this complex condition.

Selected Publications

• Soliman YS, Mieczkoska K, Zhu TR, Hosain O, Zhu Th, Ciocon DH, Williams RF. Basal cell carcinoma in Hispanic individuals undergoing Mohs micrographic surgery: A 7-year retrospective review in the Bronx, New York. Br J of Dermatol. In Press. April 2022.
• Scollan ME, Breneman A, Kinariwalla N, Soliman Y, Youssef S, Bordone LA, Gallitano SM. Alopecia areata after SARS-COV-2 vaccination. JAAD Case Rep. Published. February 2022.
• Kinariwalla N, London AO, Soliman YS, Niedt GW, Husain S, Gallitano SM. A case of generalized Sweet syndrome with vasculitis triggered by recent COVID-19 vaccination. JAAD Case Rep. Published. November 2021.
• Stonesifer CJ, Djavid AR, Grimes JM, Khaleel AE, Soliman YS, Maisel-Campbell A, Garcia-Saleem TJ, Geskin LJ, Carvajal RD. Immune checkpoint inhibition in non-melanoma skin cancer: a review of current evidence. Front Oncol. Published. December 2021.
• Breneman A, Soliman YS, Gallitano SM. An acneiform eruption associated with elexecaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor treatment. Dermatol Online J. Published. November 2021.
• Faletsky A, Han JJ, Soliman Y, Stephens M, Li S, Lee KJ, Ko J, Mostaghimi A. Dermatology consent form readability as a barrier to comprehension and inclusivity: A cross-sectional study. J Am Acad Dermatol. Published. September 2021.
• Behbahani S, Warren CJ, Soliman YS, Shah T, Sadeghi-Nejad H, Samie FH. An analysis of the characteristics and outcomes of penile melanoma: a rare type of penile cancer. J Amer Acad Dermatol. Submitted July 2021.
• Soliman, YS, Coromilas AJ, Strom MA, Husain S, Gallitano, SM and Lewin JM. Light chain amyloidosis presenting as retiform purpura. JAAD Case Reports. Published June 2021.
• Soliman YS, Lim HW and Kerr HA. Recalcitrant, delayed pressure urticaria treated with long-term intravenous immunoglobulin. JAAD Case Reports. Published. March 2020.
• Garg A, Neuren E, Cha D, Kirby J, Soliman YS, et al. Evaluating patients’ unmet needs in hidradenitis suppurativa: Results from the Global Survey of Impact and Healthcare Needs (VOICE) Project. J Am Acad of Dermatol. Published. February 2020.
• Ghias MH, Shaw FM, Cameron S, Soliman YS, Kutner AJ, Gil MR, and Cohen SR. Anemia in hidradenitis suppurativa, hepcidin as a diagnostic tool. American Journal of Clinical Pathology. Published. October 2019.
• Soliman YS, Luther CA, and Prichett EN. Rowell’s syndrome: A diagnostic challenge. J of Amer Acad Dermatol. Published. October 2019.
• Soliman YS and Khachemoune A. Infantile Hemangiomas: Our Current Understanding and Treatment Options. Dermatology Online Journal. Published. August 2018.
• Gise R, Truong T, Poulsen D, Soliman YS, Parsikia A, Mbekeani J. Traumatic Brain Injury in Pediatric Occular Trauma. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation. Published. July 2018.
• Aly H, Said RN, Wali E, Elwakkad A, Soliman YS, Awad AR, Shawky MA, Mohamed MA. Medically-graded honey supplementation formula to preterm infants as a prebiotic: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2017 Jun;64 (6): 966-970.