Nisrine Kawa, MD

Dermatology
Accepting New Patients

Overview

Dr. Kawa is a dermatologist specializing in cosmetic and procedural dermatology, passionate about helping patients look and feel their best. With advanced training in skin rejuvenation, laser treatments, and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, she combines the latest techniques and technologies with a personalized approach to care to help patients achieve natural-looking results.

Dr. Kawa earned her medical degree from the American University of Beirut Medical Center and a Master of Public Health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. She also completed a research fellowship at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard, where she gained specialized experience in laser technology and skin treatments. She completed her Internal Medicine internship at Yale School of Medicine/Waterbury Hospital, followed by her Dermatology residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where she served as Chief Resident for Surgical, Procedural, and Cosmetic Dermatology.

Dr. Kawa specializes in cosmetic dermatology, offering treatments such as skin rejuvenation, injectable fillers, Botox, skin tightening, and laser procedures. She takes an individualized approach to treatment, focusing on each patient’s unique goals and helping them achieve refreshed, natural-looking results.

As Director of Cosmetic Dermatology, Dr. Kawa is dedicated to advancing patient care, expanding access to innovative treatments, and building a center of excellence in cosmetic dermatology. She is also actively involved in research, education, and academic scholarship, contributing to advancements in both medical and cosmetic dermatology.

Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated

  • Botox Treatment
  • Botulinum Toxin (Botox Injection)
  • Collagen Injections
  • Collagen Therapy
  • Cosmetic Chemical Peel
  • Cosmetic Dermatology
  • Cosmetic Fillers
  • Cosmetic Laser Surgery
  • Cosmetic Microneedling
  • Cosmetic Sclerotherapy of Legs
  • Cosmetic Surgery
  • Dermabrasion
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Facial Skin Rejuvination
  • General Dermatology
  • Juvederm
  • Juvederm Filler Injection
  • Juvederm Fillers
  • Laser Ablation
  • Laser For Acne Scaring
  • Laser For Leg Veins
  • Laser Skin Rejuvenation
  • Laser Skin Resurfacing
  • Laser Surgery
  • Laser Surgery (Acne Scars)
  • Laser Surgery (Varicose Veins)
  • Laser Tattoo Removal
  • Laser Treatment
  • Medical Dermatology
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Treatment
  • Scar Revision
  • Sclerotherapy (Spider Vein)
  • Sculptra Filler Injection
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Skin Resurfacing
  • Spider Veins - Laser
  • Tattoo Removal
  • Wrinkles

Academic Appointments

  • Assistant Professor of Dermatology at CUMC

Hospital Affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Languages

  • Arabic
  • French
  • Spanish

Gender

  • Female

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Insurance Accepted

Aetna

  • Aetna Signature Administrators
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • Medicare Managed Care
  • NY Signature
  • POS
  • PPO
  • Student Health

Affinity Health Plan

  • Essential Plan
  • Medicaid Managed Care

Amida Care

  • Special Needs

Cigna

  • EPO
  • Great West (National)
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

ElderServe

  • Special Needs

Emblem/GHI

  • Medicare Managed Care
  • PPO

Emblem/HIP

  • ConnectiCare
  • EPO
  • Essential Plan
  • HMO
  • Medicaid Managed Care
  • Medicare Managed Care
  • POS
  • PPO
  • Select Care (Exchange)
  • Vytra

Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield

  • EPO
  • HMO
  • Medicare Managed Care
  • PPO

Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthPlus

  • Child/Family Health Plus
  • Essential Plan
  • Individual Network (Exchange)
  • Medicaid Managed Care

Fidelis Care

  • Child/Family Health Plus
  • Essential Plan
  • Medicaid Managed Care
  • Medicare Managed Care

Healthfirst

  • Child/Family Health Plus
  • Leaf (Exchange)
  • Medicaid Managed Care
  • Medicare Managed Care

Healthspring (Cigna Medicare)

  • Medicare Managed Care

Local 1199

  • Local 1199

MagnaCare (National)

  • MagnaCare

Medicare

  • Traditional Medicare

Multiplan

  • Multiplan

MVP Health Care

  • Child/Family Health Plus
  • Essential Plan
  • HMO
  • Medicaid Managed Care

UnitedHealthcare

  • Empire Plan
  • HMO
  • Medicaid (Community Plan)
  • Medicare Managed Care
  • Oxford Freedom
  • Oxford HMO
  • Oxford Liberty
  • POS
  • PPO

VNSNY CHOICE

  • Medicare Managed Care
  • SelectHealth
  • Special Needs

WellCare

  • Medicaid Managed Care
  • Medicare Managed Care

World Trade Center Health Plan

  • World Trade Center Health Plan

*Before your appointment, please contact the doctor’s office or your insurance provider to verify that your insurance is accepted. This list of insurances can change, and the insurance plans listed may not be accepted at all office locations for this provider.

Credentials & Experience

Education & Training

  • MD Doctor of Medicine, American University of Beirut
  • Internship: Yale Waterbury
  • Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Board Certifications

  • Dermatology
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