PERRY ROBINS, M.D. is Professor of Dermatology and Chief of the Mohs Micrographic Surgery Unit at New York University Medical Center.  He has practiced medicine for more than forty years.  An accomplished educator in his field, Dr. Robins has trained more than seventy doctors from around the world who are now leaders in dermatologic and skin cancer care, and he has lectured in thirty-four countries in four languages.  At present, he performs more than 1,000 surgical procedures annually and conducts training workshops for his peers in advanced techniques of dermatologic surgery.

Dr. Robins is the founder and president of The Skin Cancer Foundation, a national and international organization dedicated to skin cancer research and public and medical education.   In addition, Dr. Robins is the founder/president of the International Society of Dermatologic Surgery, founder/former president of the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery, and former president of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery.

The American Academy of Dermatology has made Dr. Robins an honorary fellow for outstanding contributions in dermatology, and on behalf of The Skin Cancer Foundation, he has received its Award for Excellence in Education, the Gold Triangle Award for Excellence in Community Leadership, and a Presidential Citation.  He has been honored as a distinguished member of both the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, and was awarded a Presidential Citation by the International Society of Dermatologic Surgery.  The impact of Dr. Robins' work is far-reaching, and over a dozen international dermatologic societies have presented him with honorary memberships.

A pioneer in Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Dr. Robins has published over sixty articles in leading medical journals and was the founder and former publisher of the Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology. He has authored five books for the general public: Sun Sense: a Guide to the Prevention and Early Detection of Skin Cancer, Understanding Melanoma: What You Need To Know with Maritza Perez, MD, Understanding Basal Cell Carcinoma: What You Need to Know, Understanding Squamous Cell Carcinoma: What You Need to Know, and Play it Safe in the Sun, an illustrated book for children.  Dr. Robins is known internationally for the advancement of his specialty, his commitment to his patients, and his contributions to education.