Maria Robinson, MD

Dr. Robinson is a double board-certified physician in Dermatology and Dermatopathology and holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. She earned her medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine and completed her dermatology and fellowship training at Case Western Reserve University and New York University, respectively.

Dr. Robinson has clinical experience in the hospital and outpatient settings and has worked in under-served communities within the US. Her interest in improving access to quality healthcare led her to work in the field of telemedicine, where she helped develop one of the first teledermatology platforms.

She has an interest in integrative and functional medicine and using nutrition as a tool to help individuals achieve lasting skin and overall health. She is a strong patient advocate and believes that educating the public on health and wellness is the cornerstone of good healthcare.

Professional Highlights

• Dermatopathologist at the Institute of Dermatopathology, Newtown Square, PA
• Medical Consultant, Spruce Health, San Francisco, CA
• New York University Academic appointment, New York, NY

Volunteer Experience

• Robinson is a Board Member of several national non-profit organizations. She has an interest in improving access to health care for underserved communities, both domestically and internationally. Her previous experience includes serving as a member of the AAD Telemedicine Task Force and Health Volunteer Overseas.
• Robinson has also volunteered internationally on several occasions, providing dermatology and dermatopathology education to physicians.

License and Certification

• Board Certification: Diplomate, American Academy of Dermatology
• Board Certification: Fellow, American Society of Dermatopathology

Awards and Accomplishments

• 2014 AAD Skincare in Developing Countries Grant Awardee
• 2013 New York University Department of Dermatology Full Time Faculty of the Year
• 2010 Murdough Psoriasis Center Resident Research Award
• 2009 Academic Chief Resident, Case Western Reserve University
• 2008 American Academy of Dermatology Leadership Forum Participant
• 2005 Honors, MBA, Wilmington University

Research and Select Publications

• Robinson MR, Meehan SA. Verruciform xanthoma. Cutis 2013;91(6):272,285-6.
• Marmon S, Robinson M, Meehan SA, Franks AG Jr. Lupus-erythematous-associated interstitial granulomatous dermatitis. Dermatol Online J. 2012;18(12):31.
• Rose A, Robinson M, Kamino H, Latkowski JA. Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma. Dermatol Online J. 2012;18(12):30.
• Yost J, Robinson M, Meehan SA. Fox-Fordyce disease. Dermatol Online J.2012;18(12):28.
• Hunt RD, Robinson M, Patel R, Franks AG Jr. Antiphospholipid-antibody-associated panniculitis. Dermatol Online J. 2012;18(12):18.
• Hu SW, Robinson MR, Newlove T, Meehan S, Levis WR, Patel RR. Minocycline-induced hyperpigmentation in multibacillary leprosy. Am J Dermpath. 2012;34(8):e114-8.
• Robinson MR, Honda KS, Bordeaux JS. Angiosarcoma in an obese woman with worsening lymphedema after weight-loss and skin-reduction surgeries. J Am Acad Dermatol 2011;65(2):448-9.
• Robinson MR, Routhouska SB, Paspulati RM, Korman NJ. Alefacept therapy for nephrogenic systemic fibrosis: a case series. J Drugs Dermatol 2011;10(8):922-4.
• Robinson MR, Korman BD, Korman NJ. Combination immunosuppressive therapies: the promise and the peril. Arch Dermatol 2007 Aug;143(8):1053-7.
• Robinson MR, Augustine JJ, Korman NJ. Cinacalcet for the treatment of calciphylaxis. Arch Dermatol 2007 Feb;143(2):152-4.
• Robinson MR and Korman NJ. Treatment of psoriasis utilizing biologic and oral therapies in development. In Treatment of Psoriasis, Weinberg, JM, Editor, Birkhauser, Boston, MA. 2008.

Education

• Post-Master’s Certificate in Nutrition & Integrative Health, Maryland University of Integrative Health, MD
• Dermatopathology Fellowship, New York University, NY
• Dermatology Residency, Case Western Reserve University
• Master in Business Administration, Wilmington University, DE
• Doctor of Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine, PA
• Bachelor of Science, Haverford College, PA