Robert G Phelps - Dermatology | Mount Sinai

About Me

Dr. Robert Phelps is Professor of Dermatology and Pathology and Director of the Dermatopathology Service at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Phelps is extensively involved in the teaching of medical students, residents, fellows and faculty and he has been with Mount Sinai since 1986. His research interests include experimental models of skin disease, cutaneous oncology, and environmental skin disease. Dr. Phelps is an avid reader and also enjoys outdoor activities.

Language

English

Position

PROFESSOR | Dermatology, PROFESSOR | Pathology, Molecular and Cell Based Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Mount Sinai Morningside
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
Mount Sinai Brooklyn
Mount Sinai Queens
The Mount Sinai Hospital
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
Mount Sinai West

Clinical Focus

Acanthosis Nigricans
Acne
Acne Scars
Actinic Keratosis
Age Spots
Aging Skin
Annual Skin Screening
Atypical Nevus
Autoimmune Diseases

Education

MD, University of Pennsylvania

Residency, Pathology

Bellevue Hospital Center

Residency, Dermatology

Mount Sinai Hospital

Fellowship, Pathology, Molecular Genetic Pathology

New York University School of Medicine

Fellowship, Dermatology

Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Certifications

American Board of Dermatology

American Board of Pathology

Research

Dermatology; dermatopathology

Locations

Mount Sinai Doctors - East 98th Street

5 East 98th Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY, 10029

212-241-9728

Insurance Information

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Mount Sinai Doctors - East 98th Street5 East 98th Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY, 10029

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Publications

Publications:261

Selected Publications

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Industry Relationships

Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology companies, and other outside entities to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their outside financial relationships.

Below are financial relationships with industry reported by Dr. Phelps during 2024 and/or 2025. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.

Consulting or Other Professional Services Examples include, but are not limited to, committee participation, data safety monitoring board (DSMB) membership

New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM)

Mount Sinai's faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.

Robert G Phelps, MD

Dermatology, Dermatopathology - Dermatology

About Me

Language

Position

Hospital Affiliations

About Me

Language

Position

Hospital Affiliations

Clinical Focus

Education

MD, University of Pennsylvania

Residency, Pathology

Residency, Dermatology

Fellowship, Pathology, Molecular Genetic Pathology

Fellowship, Dermatology

Certifications

American Board of Dermatology

American Board of Pathology

Research

Locations

Mount Sinai Doctors - East 98th Street

Insurance Information

Publications

Selected Publications

Industry Relationships