LONGRIDGE DERMATOLOGY - Key Persons

He received both his BS and his medical degree from George Washington University in Washington, before moving to New York. He completed his internship at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center and his residency in dermatology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where he was Chief Resident. In addition to English, Dr. Savitz speaks Spanish, Italian and French. He is board certified in dermatology.

Elena Pollack, M.D. is a Board Certified Dermatologist. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Yale University and Master's degree from Columbia. Following graduate school she attended medical school at SUNY Brooklyn School of Medicine. She served her internship at Mount Sinai Medical Center and completed her dermatology residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Michael Jacobson, M.D. is a Board Certified Dermatologist who specializes in the diagnosis and management of skin cancer. In addition to his training in dermatology, he has completed a rigorous one year fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery for the treatment of skin cancer during which he performed more than 1,000 cases of Mohs surgery and reconstruction for many types of skin cancer. He is a member of the American College of Mohs Surgery (see www.mohscollege.org and www.skincancermohssurgery.org). Academically, Dr. Jacobson has authored scientific articles and book chapters. In addition, he has spent many hours lecturing and coordinating hands-on teaching of surgical techniques to dermatology residents. Dr. Jacobson prides himself in making sure patients understand their skin cancer diagnosis, treatment options and prognosis thoroughly. He strongly believes the time spent with each individual patient creates a trusting and healthy doctor patient relationship.

She earned her undergraduate degree from Barnard College and her medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, in New York City. Dr. Fortier is board-certified in dermatology. Her special professional interests include skin cancer detection, acne treatment and cosmetic dermatology, including laser treatments, Botox and dermal fillers.