Meet Dr. Radha Mikkilineni

Meet Dr. Radha Mikkilineni

Dr. Radha Mikkilineni is a dual board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist with more than 20 years of experience. Her rare combination of clinical dermatology and microscopic diagnostic training brings added precision to medical, surgical, and cosmetic skin care.

As a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology (Voluntary) at Weill Cornell Medical College, a published researcher, and the founder of Skinsage, she connects evidence-based medicine with thoughtful, accessible, physician-led care through every stage of skin health.

Training & Credentials

Dr. Mikkilineni earned her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine, completed her internship at Yale-New Haven Hospital and her dermatology residency at Case Western Reserve University–University Hospitals. She then completed a dermatopathology fellowship at New York University. She also holds master’s degrees from Georgetown University and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

Dual board-certified in Dermatology and Dermatopathology, Dr. Mikkilineni serves as an Assistant Attending Dermatologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology (Voluntary) at Weill Cornell Medical College.

Experience, scholarship & recognition

Credentials that inform every patient visit

Clinical judgment is built through years of patient care, rigorous specialty training, continued scholarship, and professional peer recognition.

Scholarship

Published Research

Dr. Mikkilineni has contributed to peer-reviewed dermatology literature, including a 2020 Dermatologic Surgery paper on delayed hypersensitivity reactions to hyaluronic acid injections, two 2007 Dermatology Online Journal case reports, and earlier public-health curriculum research completed during her time at Brown University.

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Recognition

Five Consecutive Years of Top Doctor Recognition

Recognized by New York Magazine Top Doctors from 2021 through 2025, with Castle Connolly New York Metro Area Top Doctor recognition from 2021 through 2023.

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Professional Standing

Fellowship & Professional Memberships

Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD). Her professional history also includes membership in the American Society of Dermatopathology, American Contact Dermatitis Society, and Women’s Dermatologic Society.

Professional profile

In the Media

Expert Commentary

HealthCentral has cited Dr. Mikkilineni’s guidance on caring for psoriasis during cold weather, including practical ways to protect the skin barrier through winter.

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  • Medical Dermatology

    Evaluation and treatment for acne, eczema, rosacea, hair loss, pigmentation, rashes, changing growths, and other conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails.

  • Cosmetic Skin Care

    Personalized treatment plans designed to improve skin tone, texture, volume, and overall skin quality while maintaining natural-looking results.

  • Surgical Dermatology

    In-office biopsies, excisions, cryotherapy, and other minor procedures for benign, precancerous, and malignant skin conditions.

The Dermatopathologist Advantage

The Dermatopathologist Advantage

A dermatopathologist is a physician trained in both clinical dermatology and the microscopic interpretation of skin disease. Dr. Mikkilineni’s background in dermatopathology brings an added layer of insight to the evaluation of biopsies, changing moles or growths, persistent rashes, inflammatory skin conditions, and other complex concerns. By connecting what is visible on the skin with what may be happening beneath its surface, she is able to take a more precise, informed approach to diagnosis and treatment.

What Patients Can Expect

What Patients Can Expect

• Unhurried visits with Dr. Mikkilineni
• Careful evaluation and clear explanations
• Evidence-based, individualized recommendations
• Honest and conservative treatment planning
• Minimal wait times
• Continuity of care with the same physician
• In-person and virtual care options when appropriate

Whether addressing a medical concern or exploring cosmetic treatment, the goal is to help each patient feel informed, comfortable, and confident in their care.

Connect

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Where To

Visit Dr. Mikkilineni

Physician-led dermatology care is available by appointment in New York City and Sag Harbor. Use the links below for directions and current map information.