Hooman Khorasani, MD

Mohs Surgery and Reconstruction for Lentigo Maligna — Mount Sinai, NY
I had a small light brown area developing on my cheek for a few years, I tried over the counter bleaching compounds as it started getting bigger in size and more noticeable to no real effect.
I had a dermatologist look at it and she said it was probably just due to age and to keep an eye on it. After about 6 years I was becoming more uncomfortable as it had tripled in size and was becoming darker and variegated in colour in over just about a year.
I happened on a couple of clinics/​spas while visiting in the US. Selecting a company called MediSpa in Atlanta to get it looked at as a second opinion. I dealt with a Dr. Atkins there who was very thorough & who immediately said with level of sun exposure and the general appearance of darkness she did not like the look of the mole/​darkness and she suggested a biopsy which I had done. Unfortunately it came back positive as a Lentigo Maligna, a quite rare form of Melanoma. The positive news was that it was diagnosed as a Clark Level 1, in situ lesion and as such I was very lucky.
Dr. Atkins recommended I find a Mohs Surgeon that also was a reconstructive plastic surgeon, again excellent advice.
This is where a lot of google searches and research commenced and we found an excellent Doctor based in Mount Sinai Hospital NY. by the name of Dr. Khorasani. He clearly had a lot of experience in both areas and when I went for a consultation he was very reassuring, obviously very skilled and at the forefront of Mohs procedures which would minimise the amount of tissue that would need to be removed. Sometimes no matter how much research you do its your gut feeling you have to rely on and when I met Dr. Khorasani I knew he and his team were going to give me the best result possible, they were all very caring, communicative and professional.
So after only 4 weeks I was booked in for the procedure, although just on the surface the nature of most melanomas is they can change quickly so better to have them removed as soon as possible. It was to be done just under locals (which I preferred). It was clear quite a bit of tissue would have to be removed even though it was on the surface to get all affected tissue. Which again is why Mohs is so effective as they progressively remove tissue, do tests and only remove the actual amount that is necessary.
As the day approached of course a lot of trepidation set in but I was sure I was in one of the best places to have this done. Very important to get the immune system in top notch as, infections are something u don’t want to deal with as well in such times, so plenty of rest etc.
The day came and my general state of mind, which is very important was positive and calm although jittery.
Dr Khorasani went through the procedure once again very thoroughly with both my husband and I, and then with some sedation and multiple injections to the face the initial Mohs procedure was performed, they ended up doing a few passes to remove all affected tissue which isn’t that unusual but in the end needed to take a 2 inch diameter circle of tissue. This is more than I had hoped for but the issue is you sometimes can’t see the full extent on the surface, and I was glad they were being extra cautious. During the Mohs procedure the injections they put in the area and topical deadeners which worked well and the most I felt was a bit of pressure.
I was soon back in the chair given some heavier pain killers/​sedatives and the reconstruction commenced. They would need to do a Bilobar rotation instead of just a usual rotation because of the amount of tissue involved. This was again the magic of going with a skilled plastic surgeon as they rotated forward the tissue from behind my ear and neck to close the area on my cheek something I would not have thought possible. Anyway this part was of course longer and took about 4 – 5 hours. I did start feeling some pain because of the length of this procedure but was given more Anaesthetics /​sedatives which pretty much knocked me out.
Ive seen a big improvement at about 6 weeks, and then 3 months and 7 months, and now after a year with a gradual lessening of the redness and flattening of the scar, of course the skill of the plastic surgeon is crucial here also.
Dr. Khorasani was great in explaining after treatments that could be used to improve the appearance of the scar, and at the 5 month mark I had a a Deep FX laser treatment and resurfacing of the scar area.
I can’t recommend Dr. Khorasani and his great team enough and was lucky to find them. For those undergoing similar situations take heart, it is of course scary but if you are lucky enough to catch it early it can be dealt with effectively especially if you have a good Mohs/​plastic surgery team such as I did.

My wife and I both see Dr. Khorasani. He is an excellent and thorough dermatologists. We would highly recommend him.

Called to make an appointment and find out that the doctor doesn’t remove milia (white bumps on the eye), what kind of dermatology is that??? Also consultation with no insurance coast $ 350…

Dr. Hooman Khorasani not only has the credentials and experience but he also took the time to carefully explain the procedure and relieve any fears or concerns I had. He thoroughly answered all my questions before, during and after the procedure. I also felt secure having the procedure done in a hospital rather than an office. The cost he gave me is on par with other prices I’ve research and there were no hidden fees. I instantly felt comfortable when we met during our consultation – which I believe is important. I would definitely go back to Dr. Khorasani for another procedure and would highly recommend him to anyone.

Highly recommend! Dr. Khorasani has been treating the red discoloration on my face with the V Beam laser and I am so happy with the results. Dr. Khorasani was very informative and thorough during my consultation with him and he really took the time to help me determine which treatment would be the best option for my skin type. He is always very patient and attentive and I have never felt rushed during any of my appointments.
Not only is Dr. Khorasani a fantastic doctor but he is also very personable and friendly. He truly cares about his patients and I would recommend him to anyone!

Hooman Khorasani, M.D. is a brilliant, extraordinarily talented, and skilled young physician at The Mount Sinai Hospital and Medical Center in New York. He is Chief, Division of Mohs, Reconstructive, and Cosmetic Surgery in the Department of Dermatology. .
Dr. Khorasani has superb credentials, a long record of accomplishments, and is very highly regarded.
I have been a patient of Dr. Khorasani for a number of years, and I consider myself blessed to be in his care.
When you have a appointment with Dr. Khorasani, you always receive a warm, cheerful greeting. He is pleasant, and totally professional. He listens intently to the issue or problem, asks questions, carefully examines, and assesses the situation. He then determines/​proposes a plan of action, which if required, includes tests, a biopsy, etc. After results, Dr. Khorasani patiently explains his plan, together with options, if any. He has a calm, reassuring manner, and is kind, considerate, compassionate, and sensitive.
I’ve had several bouts of skin cancer requiring Mohs surgery which were performed by Dr. Khorasani. Most recently he reconstructed the tip of my ear so beautifully that it is absolutely undetectable that I ever had a problem! In addition I have had other dermatology issues, and cosmetic procedures. All with remarkable results. Dr. Khorasani has also performed fraxel laser surgery to repair/​resurface years of my severe facial sun-​damage. The results were astonishing. I am always grateful for Dr. Khorasani’s concern, and follow-​up following surgery, and procedures. His team and support staff are also great.
Dr. Khorasani is truly amazing, and I highly recommend him!

I’ve been a patient of Dr. Khorasani for several years and I can confidently say he is one of the best physicians I have ever seen. I am 37 and have a history of melanoma so I have check-​ups frequently. Dr. Khorasani does a completely through skin care check and has a terrific bed-​side manner. I feel so reassured to be in his care and I have recommended him to all of my friends. He is just a really wonderful person too… always asks about my children, personally returns phone calls and e-​mails. He is a skilled doctor with such a caring personality. You can’t go wrong! Last year he used a laser treatment to remove a cancerous spot on my nose. Not even the smallest of scars was left behind.
I haven’t used Dr. Khorasani for cosmetic reasons (YET!) but I recommend him highly and would give him more stars if possible.

I lived in New York for five years and Dr. Hooman Khorasani was one of the highlights. I had been diagnosed with melanoma in 2009 and moved to NYC in 2010. He was my second attempt at a dermatologist (I have to see them every three months — so chemistry and bed side manner is important). He himself had relocated from CA. He became more than a doctor but like a friend. He is kind, hard working, caring and family oriented. He is extremely thorough — I had never had a doctor look in my nose, hair, between my toes for moles like he did. I referred 6 – 8 friends/​employees to him and they all still see him today. I was a frequent patient at his 57^th street location (ignore the bad service upfront — he is worth the wait!) In addition to my skin care examinations he treated me for breakouts, laser hair removal, fraxel treatment and etc. He is amazing! I wish I could give him 6 stars! I recently moved to North Carolina and my family was so sad for me to leave the care of this wonderful man. Do not waste time anywhere else and tell him I sent you :)

It’s been three years this month since Dr. Hooman Khorasani performed Mohs surgery on my nose to remove squamous cell cancer. The procedure was not a simple one; it took eight hours to successfully remove all of it. During those eight hours, Dr. Khorasani never stopped giving me the courage to continue and the promise that everything would be alright upon completion of this journey we were on together. At the end of the day, the cancer was gone, but so was a large portion of my nose. To rebuild it, Dr. Khorasani performed the Paramedian Forehead Flap procedure, using part of my forehead to literally make a new nose. Dermabrasion and laser procedures followed to help with scarring and today my nose looks simply terrific due to the magical skills of this wonderful surgeon.
How does one ever know if you’ve chosen the right doctor? The minute I met Dr. Khorasani, I knew I had made the right choice. Throughout the numerous operations that took place over the next few months, I was never frightened or worried that I was in danger of being «botched». The man is simply a genius.
Not only is Dr. Khorasani an outstanding surgeon, he is also gentle, reassuring, precise, totally responsive, and patient. There are no words to describe how grateful I am to Dr. Khorasani for his magnificent work. As far as I’m concerned, he has performed a miracle.

Several years ago, I started seeing Dr. Khorasani for cosmetic reasons: I was developing the evil «ll» in between my eyes and fairly deep marionette lines were beginning to form around my mouth. He was extremely attentive and listened to my issues and concerns. One of my concerns was looking not like me, and «plastic». He assured me whatever he did would look natural and you know what? He was right! I get Botox for the forehead area and a filler for the lines around my mouth. When people (often) remark that I don’t look my age, they are truly astonished that I have had work done because it looks so great!
I highly recommend Dr. Khorasani.

Most of my adult life I have applied eyeliner just to have it disappear as soon as I opened my eyes. The folds in my eyelids and the drooping extra skin made me look years older than my actual age. Dr Khorasani convinced me that the eye lift would not be a dramatic change to my looks. He was so right. All my friends told me I looked different… more alert and younger. I was thrilled with the results. Dr Khorasani explains every step of a procedure and answers all questions thoroughly and understandably. He is gentle and obviously cares about his patients. He takes his time and never acts rushed. His knowledge is extensive in all aspects of derm procedures and the newest techniques. His patient followup shows his desire to please the patient. His staff is professional and caring as well.

I have been using Dr Khourasani for approximately 4 years. He has given me fillers, Botox, and even did upper and lower cosmetic eye surgery. I have had fillers and Botox done by other doctors, but the method he uses to administer these injections basically causes no down time and very minor pain. In the past, when I had these procedures done by other physicians I always had about a week down time with bruising.
Not only is his work top notch, he explains everything he is going to do, he wants you to be very happy with the results (which I always am), he is very professional, extremely knowledgeable, and knows all of the latest cosmetic techniques and procedures. I have had such great experiences with Dr. Khorasani that I have recommended at least 10 – 15 friends –all who have had the same positive experiences.
Besides cosmetics, he is also my dermatologist. All I can say he is my far my favorite doctor!

I had always disliked my lips since they were thin and disappeared when I smiled. With Dr. Khorasani, I didn’t just get fuller, prettier lips; he took into consideration my entire facial structure and gave me natural-​looking lips that enhanced my overall appearance. I feel great and, even better, my friends and family tell me I’ve never looked prettier. New lips, new me… thanks Dr. Khorasani!