Dr. Orit Markowitz is the Director, Pigmented Lesions and Skin Cancer at NYC’s Mount Sinai. She’s pioneered a non-invasive approach to detecting and treating skin cancer. Markowitz’s protocol entails early identification with advanced imaging devices and treatment using a combination of non-ablative lasers that do not cut into the skin unlike invasive surgical procedures, which have previously been the only method of care. With almost no post-treatment downtime and minimal to no scarring, Dr. Markowitz’s approach is the future of skin cancer treatment. Here, she shares her 5 Rules for Life, in her words. 1. Never accept the status quo or let someone tell you it can’t be done. Over 10 years ago, I began researching and developing non-invasive detection and treatment for something I was told could not be done: skin cancer. Since then, I have treated thousands of patients safely, effectively and non-invasively. They leave my office without […]
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