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Jonathan Leventhal, MD

Associate Professor Term
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Director of Residency Program, Dermatology

Director of Onco-Dermatology Clinic

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Dermatology

15 York Street, LMP 5040

New Haven, CT 06510

United States

About

Titles

Associate Professor Term

Director of Residency Program, Dermatology; Director of Onco-Dermatology Clinic

Biography

Jonathan Leventhal, MD, is the director of the Onco-Dermatology Program at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven. He treats patients undergoing cancer treatment who experience itchy or painful rashes, as well as hair and nail changes that can result from either their disease or treatment, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation or stem cell transplantation.

“One of the most rewarding aspects of my job is improving the quality of life for patients with cancer who are affected by adverse skin events,” he says.Watch a video with Dr. Jonathan Leventhal >>

Seeing an onco-dermatologist like Dr. Leventhal can make the difference between a patient being able to continue receiving a cancer treatment or having to be taken off it when the skin conditions become too severe. “If left untreated, some skin, hair and nail conditions can become quite debilitating, even disfiguring and may negatively impact health and ability to perform day-to-day activities,” says Dr. Leventhal. He helps to manage these skin problems so that patients with cancer can continue their treatments and enjoy a better quality of life. He is also the Principal Investigator of several clinical trials investigating novel treatments for cutaneous reactions to cancer therapy.

In addition to his role at Smilow, Dr. Leventhal, an associate professor of dermatology, cares for patients with a wide range of skin conditions in Yale Medicine Dermatology’s New Haven and Branford locations. He performs routine skin cancer screening examinations and also treats general skin problems—from acne to psoriasis to eczema. He is also the Program Director of the dermatology residency program at Yale School of Medicine, and enjoys mentoring the next generation of dermatologists and leaders in medicine.

"Every day I am excited to come to work, treating various skin conditions affecting my patients and helping patients with cancer continue their potentially life-saving treatments,” says Dr. Leventhal. “Skin diseases can impact the way people see themselves and can affect how people feel, both physically and emotionally. My work is particularly gratifying when I can improve my patients' overall comfort, happiness and health.”

Appointments

  • Dermatology

    Associate Professor on Term
    Primary

Other Departments & Organizations

Education & Training

Resident
Yale University School of Medicine (2016)
Intern
NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island (2013)
MD
New York University (2012)

Research

Overview

dermatology toxicities; cutaneous immune-related adverse events

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

Dermatology; Drug Eruptions; Melanoma

Research at a Glance

Yale Co-Authors

Frequent collaborators of Jonathan Leventhal's published research.

Publications

2024

2023

Clinical Trials

Current Trials

Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

  • activity

    American Academy of Dermatology

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    Medical Dermatology Society

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    New England Dermatological Society

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    Women's Dermatologic Society

  • honor

    Medical Education Fellowship

Clinical Care

Overview

Jonathan Leventhal, MD, is the director of the Onco-Dermatology Program at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven. He treats patients undergoing cancer treatment who experience itchy or painful rashes, as well as hair and nail changes that can result from either their disease or treatment, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation or stem cell transplantation.

“One of the most rewarding aspects of my job is improving the quality of life for patients with cancer who are affected by adverse skin events,” he says.

Seeing an onco-dermatologist like Dr. Leventhal can make the difference between a patient being able to continue receiving a cancer treatment or having to be taken off it when the skin conditions become too severe. “If left untreated, some skin, hair and nail conditions can become quite debilitating, even disfiguring and may negatively impact health and ability to perform day-to-day activities,” says Dr. Leventhal. He helps to manage these skin problems so that patients with cancer can continue their treatments and enjoy a better quality of life.

In addition to his role at Smilow, Dr. Leventhal, an assistant professor of dermatology at Yale School of Medicine, cares for patients with a wide range of skin conditions in Yale Medicine Dermatology’s New Haven and Branford locations. He performs routine skin cancer screening examinations and also treats general skin problems—from acne to psoriasis to eczema. He is also the associate residency program director and is principal investigator of several clinical trials involving the management of cutaneous reactions to cancer therapy.

"Every day I am excited to come to work, treating various skin conditions affecting my patients and helping patients with cancer continue their potentially life-saving treatments,” says Dr. Leventhal. “Skin diseases can impact the way people see themselves and can affect how people feel, both physically and emotionally. My work is particularly gratifying when I can improve my patients' overall comfort, happiness and health.”

Clinical Specialties

Dermatology; Medical Oncology; Melanoma and Onco-Dermatology

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Board Certifications

  • Dermatology

    Certification Organization
    AB of Dermatology
    Original Certification Date
    2016

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Dermatology

15 York Street, LMP 5040

New Haven, CT 06510

United States

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