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Dr. Desiree Ratner, MD

Dr. Desiree Ratner, MD

Dermatology*

Dr. Desiree Ratner, MD is a dermatologist in New York, NY. Dr. Ratner has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. She is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 70 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (70 reviews)

Desiree Ratner MD PC

115 E 61st St New York, NY 10065
Telehealth available
(212) 814-5884

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Ratner specializes in the areas of Dermatology & Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Ratner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ratner

4.6
70 ratings, 56 with a written review
5 star
87%
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4 star
3%
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3 star
3%
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2 star
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1 star
7%
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the best in town
What went well
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rk – May 06, 2022
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Rude staff
Officious rude staff
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Feb 04, 2022
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Dr. Ratner reassured me that this would be a small problem and easy to repair vs. the large defect/skin graft from my prior BCC. Her layout and staff made her office a welcoming and safe place during the covid time. I had 6 followup visits for mini cortisone shots to make the scar on my nose heal as smooothly as possible. I highly recommend Dr. Ratner to anyone facing Mohs surgery, especially if you are afraid.You will be in the right hands.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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A. M. – Dec 08, 2020
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,The staff and Dr Ratner are warm and welcoming. Dr Ratner resected a melanoma lesion on my face. Even though there were many stitches, the scar is barely visible. She is truly a meticulous and competent surgeon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Jun 08, 2020
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Dr.Ratner and Staff, are always friendly,positive, informative, and personable. I highly recommend the entire office, from front desk, to the examination room, and the procedure room.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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D. K. – Mar 24, 2020
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Wonderful service, very quick too, came in, came out. Nothing else to say, absolutely outstanding!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Nicolas Y. – Feb 03, 2020
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Dr Ratner was very kind and easy to work with. When I told her that I had a young rambunctious toddler at home, she recommended a carcinoma removal procedure that took that well into account. Her staff was professional, friendly and worked with me to get my new health insurance information into their system.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Beka W. – Jan 28, 2020
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If I, or anyone I know, ever needs a thoroughgoing pro in Dr. Ratner's area, I would recommend here immediately and utterly without reservation. She performs miracles.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Bruce M. – Jan 28, 2020
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Dr. Ratner has performed MOHS surgery on both my wife and myself. In the case of my wife, the surgery was extensive, and it was on my wife's face. It is almost impossible to now to see that there was any surgery at all. I am extremely impressed with the results of Dr. Ratner's surgery, and as a bonus she is a very nice person with a great bedside manner. I do not exaggerate.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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L. E. – Nov 27, 2019
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6 month treatment on nose. Highly recommend dDr Ratner
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Anonymous – Nov 06, 2019
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Have had a lot of major surgeries from coronary to prostate cancer surgery, by far this has been the best experience as far as care from Doctors, nurses and overall treatment. Highly recommend Dr. Ratner and her surgical staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Anonymous – Nov 01, 2019
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Dr. Ratner is kind, smart, a great listener, nice, gives you as much time as a patient expresses needing - everything one could want in a person making significant changes to one's face!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Anonymous – Oct 15, 2019
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Dr. Ratner and her entire team are smart, compassionate and skilled -- total pros. Highly endorse/recommend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Phillip W. – Oct 15, 2019
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From the beginning when Dr. Ratner's staff explained how things worked through the various medical procedures, I always had a clear idea of what was happening. Regarding the surgery itself, Dr. Ratner made every effort not only to deal with the cancer (which was by my knee) but also to ensure that I would have no problems walking. Dr. Ratner & her staff have my sincere and heartfelt gratitude for their efforts.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Albert S. – Sep 24, 2019
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I had an amazing experience with Dr. Ratner. I had to have something removed from my upper-lip in a very difficult spot and it healed beautifully. She is timely, talented, personable and simply wonderful in every way (as is her staff). 5 stars all around from procedure to instructions and follow-up and care. I am grateful to have been referred to her for this procedure and thank her for her work :)
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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A. D. – Sep 07, 2019
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Dr. Ratner not only was she good and understanding, gave of her time to help me through a difficult period, and today I am fine. Her Staff was excellent and extremely helpful and friendly.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mark A. K. – Aug 21, 2019
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Dr. Ratner and her staff are everything one hopes for in a physician and office. The experience from start to finish considers the patient's well being above all. Efficient and personable, her assistants remember you from one visit to the next, and their excellent care supports hers completely. Thank you!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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A. L. – Aug 19, 2019
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dr ratner, is an excellent surgeon, her work is impecable,and a lovely women1 leah karfunkel
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Leah K. – Aug 12, 2019
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No comparison to previous experiences in other medical settings. Not only is Dr Ratner tops in her field but she has established a practice in a setting that is so welcoming, so calm,so pleasant,so caring! She obviously knew what was needed and made sure to include it all. Bravo Dr Ratner! There need to be more like you and your staff!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Anonymous – Aug 06, 2019
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Dr. Ratner removed a skin cancer on my nose. She did a wonderful job. It was painless and the results are terrific. One can barely see that I had stitches on my nose.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Howard S. – Aug 03, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

Desiree Ratner, MD, provides quality, patient-centered dermatological care at her Murray Hill practice in Manhattan. Specializing in Mohs micrographic surgery, facial reconstruction, and cutaneous oncology, Dr. Ratner has 24 years of experience....read more

biography

Dr. Desiree Ratner, MD is a Dermatologic Surgeon in New York, NY. She graduated from Johns Hopkins U, School of Medicine in 1989.

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  • Cosmetic Dermatology

  • Dermatologic Oncology

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Locations

Desiree Ratner MD PC

Desiree Ratner MD PC115 E 61st St New York, NY 10065
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave
    New York, NY 10016
    Recipient of 62
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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