David Bank

Dr. David E. Bank is a dermatologist in New York, USA. He is the founder and Director of The Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic and Laser Surgery in Mt. Kisco, NY. He serves as the President of the New York State Society for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery .

Life and career

Dr. Bank received his BA in philosophy from Yale University in 1981 before receiving his MD from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1985. In 1989 Dr. Bank completed his residency in dermatology at Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital and Medical Center and in 1999 became a staff member at Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital serving as Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology.

In 1989 Dr. Bank founded The Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic and Laser Surgery.

Dr. Bank has been a lead investigator in Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clinical trials since 2004 and an expert witness for the Federal Trade Commission since 2000. In 2001, Dr. Bank served as President of the Westchester County Medical Society. He is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Medical Association, and American Society of Liposuction Surgery.

Personal life

Dr. Bank shares his time between Mount Kisco, NY and East Hampton, NY with his wife and two sons.

Publications

1. Weinkle SH, Bank DE, Boyd CM, Gold MH, Thomas JA, Murphy DK. A multi-center, double-blind, randomized controlled study of the safety and effectiveness of Juvederm injectable gel with and without lidocaine. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 2009;8(3):205-10

2. Bank, D.E., The Use of Photodynamic Therapy in Dermatology: Results of A Consensus Conference, Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, February, 2006, Volume 5, Issue 2

3. Bank, D.E., Supplement to Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery – November, 2004; Volume 114 – Consensus Recommendations on the Use of Botulinum Toxin Type A in Facial Aesthetics

4. Bank, D.E., "Beautiful Skin – Every Woman's Guide To Looking Her Best At Any Age", Adams Media Corporation, Holbrook, Massachusetts, 2000

5. Bank, D.E., Perez, M.I., Silvers, D. "Facial Skin Resurfacing with the Erbium: Yag Laser: A Histologic Perspective" in Management of Facial Lines and Wrinkles, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pages 73–79, 1999

6. Bank, D.E., Perez, M.I. Skin Retraction After Liposuction in Patients Over The Age of 40, J. Derm Surgery, Volume 25:673-676, 1999

7. Perez, M.I., Bank, D.E. Facial Skin Resurfacing with the Erbium: Yag Laser, New Findings. Cosmetic Dermatology, May 1998

8. Perez, M.I., Bank, D.E., Silvers, D. Skin Resurfacing of the Face with the Erbium: Yag Laser. J. Derm. Surgery, Volume 24, #6, 1998

9. Bank, D.E. ed, "Dermatologic Emergencies," 3rd edition, in Clinical Manual of Emergency Pediatrics, McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., New York, pages 69–116, 1997

10. Weiss, R, Bank, D, and Brandt, F. Randomized, Double-Blind, Split-Face Study of Small-Gel-Particle Hyaluronic Acid with and without Lidocaine During Correction of Nasolabial Folds. Dermatol Surg 2010; 36(s1):750-9.