Jean Bolognia Leaders in Dermatology Lecture Series: "Chasing Youth: Can Science Deliver What Fiction Promises?"

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Kavita Mariwalla, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and nationally recognized key opinion leader in dermatology and dermatologic surgery. Her expertise is in anti-aging procedures and skin cancer treatment. She is sought after for opinions on cosmetic formulations and is regularly invited as a featured speaker in the United States and overseas.

Prior to starting her own practice, Dr. Mariwalla was the director of cutaneous oncology at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center and Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Mariwalla has been recognized for extensive work in dermatologic education and is considered an expert in injecting fillers and in neuromodulators. She has written two editions of the widely used book, Primer in Dermatologic Surgery, which is highly regarded by residents and seasoned dermatologic surgeons. She is also the author of Cosmeceutical Compendium, an encyclopedic guide on ingredients commonly used in cosmetic formulations. Most recently, Dr. Mariwalla released her fourth book, The Business of Dermatology. She is also the host of the popular Instagram Live series, "21@21."

In addition to authoring several books, Dr. Mariwalla is editor of "Surgical Pearls" for the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and is president-elect of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. She has served on the Board of Directors of the Women's Dermatologic Society and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and is a three-time recipient of the ASDS President's Award for outstanding contributions to the field of dermatologic surgery. Dr. Mariwalla received the prestigious honor of "Iron Surgeon" at the 2019 ASDS meeting.

On the national and international stages, Dr. Mariwalla is noted for sharing her injection techniques during live demonstrations at the American Academy of Dermatology annual meetings and is prolific in her writing and speaking engagements, both at home and abroad. Her private practice has been nominated for the "Best of Long Island" since its inception in 2012, and she has been recognized as a "Super Doctor" and "Top Doctor" by Castle Connolly for the last four years.

Dr. Mariwalla earned her degree in medicine at Yale School of Medicine, where she also completed her dermatology residency and fellowship training. When not working, you can find Dr. Mariwalla building LEGO (R) with her three boys and trying to perfect pizza on the barbecue alongside her husband, Kabir.