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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Location(s)
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
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


