About Dr. Levitt

Jacob Levitt, M.D., F.A.A.D. is Vice Chair, Associate Professor of Dermatology, Residency Director, and Course Director of the MSII Dermatology Pathophysiology course for second year medical students at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Levitt's clinical interests are heavily influenced by his mentor, Dr. Mark Lebwohl, and include psoriasis and complicated dermatological problems. In addition, Dr. Levitt has special expertise in head lice and scabies.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Levitt is Former President of the Periodic Paralysis Association (he has the condition) and a fourth degree black belt and instructor in Shotokan Karate.