• Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, M.D., 1985
• Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, B.A., cum laude, Philosophy, 1981
• Scarsdale High School, Scarsdale, New York, Diploma, Highest Honors, 1977

Training

• Residency in Dermatology, Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital and Medical Center, New York, New York, July 1986-June 1989
• Internship in Internal Medicine, Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center, Bronx, New York, July 1985-June 1986
• Research elective in Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with Gerald S. Lazarus, M.D.

Presentations

1. American Academy of Dermatology, August, 2007, Guest Lecturer, "Live Patient Demostration – Botulinum Toxin and Fillers: An Interactive, Experimental Session"
2. Facial Volume & Restoration/Rejuvenation, Restylane, Perlane – Medicis, CME Lecturer, Atlanta, GA, June 2007
3. "Setting Up A Multi-Specialty Practice", Guest Speaker, 13th International Symposium on Cosmetic & Laser Surgery, Las Vegas, Nevada, September 9-12, 2004
4. "Liposuction in the Patient Over 40 Years", Featured Speaker, Symposium on Body Augmentation and Contouring – American Academy Of Cosmetic Surgery, October 10-12, 2003
5. "Liposuction-A Dermatologist's Perspective", Guest Lecturer, Institute for Aesthetic Surgery, Northern Westchester Hospital, Mount Kisco, New York, February 26, 2001
6. Grand Rounds – Jacobi Hospital, Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Department of Pediatrics – "Pediatric Dermatological Emergencies" December 1, 2000
7. "Facial Rejuvenation: The New York Experience", Guest Lecturer, Seminar #110 at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology, New York City, New York – July/August 1999
8. "Body Sculpting", Guest Lecturer, Seminar #107 at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology, New York City, New York – July/August 1999
9. "Skin Retraction Following Liposuction", Guest Lecturer, Annual Meeting of the International Society of Derm Surgery, Salvador, Brazil – October, 1998
10. "Lasers in Aesthetic Surgery", Course Instructor, HGM Laser Course, Iselin, New Jersey – March 7, 1998

Hospital Affiliations

• Northern Westchester Hospital Center, Mount Kisco, New York
  • Attending in Dermatology
  • Division of Dermatology – Past Chief
• Columbia University/Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
  • Attending - Department of Dermatology
  • Associate in Clinical Dermatology

Professional Associations

• Westchester County Medical Society: Past President, Member Board of Directors, Chairman Legislation Committee
• New York State Dermatology Society: President-Elect
• American Academy of Dermatology: Fellow
• Medical Society of the State of New York: Member
• American Medical Association: Member
• American Society of Dermatologic Surgery: Member
• American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery: Member
• American Society of Liposuction Surgery: Member

Cosmetic Procedures

• All types of chemical peels (glycolic, Jessner/Efudex, TCA)
• Laser treatment of wrinkles, blood vessels, age spots, and scars
• Tumescent and ultrasound-assisted liposuction
• Sclerotherapy (treatment of leg veins)
• Botox
• Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, Radiesse, Cosmoderm, Cosmoplast, Sculptra
• Microlipoinjection (fat transfer)
• Microdermabrasion (dermapeel)
• Erbium Laser Resurfacing
• Diode laser hair removal
• Silhouette Deep Massage (cellulite treatment)
• V-Beam laser treatment for rosacea, broken blood vessels, fine lines, and wrinkles
• Laser/Photodynamic Therapy
• Thermage

Professional and Advisory Appointments

• Botox National Education Faculty-Allergan
• Juvederm Advisory Council-consultant-Allergan
• Expert witness for Federal Trade Commission – multiple cases from    October 2000 to present
• Journal of Drugs in Dermatology-International Editorial Board
• Fitness Magazine: Fitness Advisory Board
• Healthy Living Magazine: Dermatologic advisor

Clinical Trials:

• FDA Investigator – Reloxin Trials - Medicis
• Principal Investigator – Juvederm: Filler for Fine Lines and Wrinkles
• Principal Investigator – Aldara: Treatment for Pre-Cancerous
• Lesions
• Principal Investigator – Raptiva: Treatment for Psoriasis

Publications

1. 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
2. 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
3. Bank, D.E., "Beautiful Skin – Every Woman's Guide To Looking Her Best At Any Age", Adams Media Corporation, Holbrook, Massachusetts, 2000
4. 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
5. 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
6. Perez, M.I., Bank, D.E.  Facial Skin Resurfacing with the Erbium: Yag Laser, New Findings.  Cosmetic Dermatology, May 1998
7. 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
8. Bank, D.E. ed, "Dermatologic Emergencies," 3rd edition, in Clinical Manual of Emergency Pediatrics, McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., New York, pages 69-116, 1997