Cesar Antonio Virgen, MD, PhD - MSK Dermatologist

I am a radiation oncologist and medical oncologist who specializes in the treatment of genitourinary cancers, including bladder and prostate cancer. I focus on the integration of medical therapies with radiation to personalize treatment for patients who may benefit from both treatments. I have a clinical and research focus on organ-preservation for patients with prostate and bladder cancer, with the goal of improving outcomes and reducing the side-effects of treatment.

I am a board-certified dermatologist with advanced fellowship training in cutaneous oncology, Mohs surgery, dermatologic surgery, and laser surgery. I specialize in the surgical treatment of early-stage melanoma and high risk non-melanoma skin cancers. I am the Director of Mohs and Dermatologic Surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering. Mohs surgery is a specialized surgical technique with high cure rates for high risk skin cancers allowing precise removal of skin cancers while preserving the surrounding healthy tissue.

I am a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of various skin conditions — particularly skin cancers including melanoma (the most dangerous form of skin cancer), genetic skin disorders, drug hypersensitivity reaction, therapy-induced skin toxicity, and skin manifestations of infections in immune-compromised individuals.