Amy Wechsler, M.D.

A family dermatologist practicing in New York City, Amy Wechsler, M.D. is board-certified in both dermatology and psychiatry. Wechsler is dedicated to helping patients of all ages address and treat the effects that state of mind and physical behaviors have on the appearance and condition of their skin. She works with them to develop lifestyle practices that nurture the body.

Wechsler graduated magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, with a bachelor of science degree in psychology from Duke University. She then earned her degree in medicine with honors from Cornell University Medical College in New York. She then completed her residency in psychiatry as well as a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Payne Whitney Clinic–The New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Fascinated by the fundamental connection between mind and body, Wechsler entered into a residency in dermatology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Upon completion of her postgraduate training, Wechsler’s hospital appointments included clinical instructor in psychiatry at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and clinical affiliate at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. She is currently adjunct clinical professor in psychiatry at the Weill Cornell Medical College and Assistant Clinical Professor in dermatology at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center.

A recipient of the Scholastic Achievement Award from the American Medical Women’s Association, Wechsler has been featured in The New York Times, Oprah, W, Vogue, Elle, Allure and Marie Claire, as well as on "The Today Show," "iVillage Live," and "The Tyra Banks Show." Wechsler is an active member of several acclaimed professional organizations, including the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Independent Doctors of New York, and the Skin Cancer Foundation.

Wechsler has two young children and resides in Manhattan.