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Benedict (Benny) Wu, DO, PhD, is the Director of Inpatient Dermatology and Assistant Professor at Montefiore-Einstein. Dr. Wu’s clinical interests extend to inpatient and complex medical dermatology areas, including connective tissue disorders, autoimmune bullous disorders, immunodermatology, cutaneous presentation of systemic conditions, and cutaneous lymphomas.
After earning his Bachelor of Science in biological sciences from the University of California, Irvine, Dr. Wu attended the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, earning his Master of Biomedical Sciences. He later attended Rowan University, earning his Doctor of Philosophy in Cell and Molecular Biology in 2014 and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine in 2016. His postdoctoral training began with an internship in internal medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine, followed by a clinical research fellowship at Northwestern University. In 2021, he completed his Dermatology residency at Broward Health in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Research Areas

Does stress correlate with disease severity in complex medical dermatology disorders?
Increasing the diagnostic accuracy of autoantibody-mediated skin diseases.
Prognostic factors in complex medical dermatologic diseases.

Research Profile

https://einsteinmed.edu/faculty/17053/Benedict-Wu

Clinical Profile

https://montefioreeinstein.org/profiles/1730538596/benedict-c-wu

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Professional Title

D.O.

Ph.D.

Clinical Focus

Dr. Wu’s clinical interests extend to inpatient and complex medical dermatology areas, including connective tissue disorders, autoimmune bullous disorders, immunodermatology, cutaneous presentation of systemic conditions, and cutaneous lymphomas.

Research Focus

Dr. Wu’s research investigates several questions. His research focus spans from his work in the clinic to the basic sciences. For example, does physical and/or emotional stress significantly exacerbate complex medical dermatoses? In the future, he hopes to examine neutrophil dysfunction at the cellular and molecular level from tissue and blood samples from neutrophil-predominant dermatoses.

Elsevier Profile

https://einstein.pure.elsevier.com/en/persons/ec761f85-7879-4ddb-b4c5-5f7cb0fca…

Selected Publications

Hopkins ZH, Wu BC, Nousari CH. Rituximab versus Mycophenolate Mofetil in Pemphigus Vulgaris. N Engl J Med. 2021;385(11):1055-1056. doi:10.1056/NEJMc2111763
Nousari Y, Wu BC, Tausk F. From the Caravels to the Wards: Scurvy and Schizophrenia [published online ahead of print, 2021 Jun 8]. J Acad Consult Liaison Psychiatry. 2021;S2667-2960(21)00097-5. doi:10.1016/j.jaclp.2021.05.006
Nousari Y, Wu BC, Valenzuela G. Successful use of baricitinib in the treatment of refractory rheumatoid arthritis-associated Sweet syndrome [published online ahead of print, 2021 Apr 29]. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2021;10.1111/ced.14712. doi:10.1111/ced.14712
Erickson, T. R., Murphrey, M. B., Abu-Zayed, H., Wu, B., Ibler, E., Rangel, S. M., & Paller, A. S. (2020). Transepidermal water loss in the orphan forms of ichthyosis. Pediatric dermatology, 37(4), 771–773. https://doi.org/10.1111/pde.14221

EMR ID

159114

Biography

Benedict (Benny) Wu, DO, PhD, is the Director of Inpatient Dermatology and Assistant Professor at Montefiore-Einstein. Dr. Wu’s clinical interests extend to inpatient and complex medical dermatology areas, including connective tissue disorders, autoimmune bullous disorders, immunodermatology, cutaneous presentation of systemic conditions, and cutaneous lymphomas.After earning his Bachelor of Science in biological sciences from the University of California, Irvine, in 2006, Dr. Wu attended the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, earning his Master of Biomedical Sciences in 2007. He later attended Rowan University, earning his Doctor of Philosophy in Cell and Molecular Biology in 2014 and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine in 2016. His postdoctoral training began with an internship in internal medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine in 2017, followed by a clinical research fellowship at Northwestern University in 2018. In 2021, he completed a three-year dermatology residency at Broward Health.Dr. Wu’s research investigates several questions. His research focus spans from his work in the clinic to the basic sciences. For example, does physical and/or emotional stress significantly exacerbate complex medical dermatoses? In the future, he hopes to examine neutrophil dysfunction at the cellular and molecular level from tissue and blood samples from neutrophil-predominant dermatoses. He has shared his research in many oral and poster presentations, as well as in peer-reviewed publications.Dr. Wu is a member of several professional societies, including the American Academy of Dermatology, the Medical Dermatology Society, the Society for Dermatological Hospitalists, and the Society for Investigative Dermatology.

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Beth N. McLellan

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Beth N. McLellan

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Provider

Faculty

First Name

Beth

Last Name

McLellan

NPI

1356512412

Faculty ID

14084

CMO Specialties

Clinical Terms

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Laser Treatment for Acne

Laser Fraxel

Laser for Rosacea/Redness of Face

Laser for Rejuvenation

Laser for Red Acne Scarring

Laser for Acne Scarring

Keratosis

Kenalog Injections for Scars and Keloids

Kenalog Injections for Alopecia and Hair Loss

Periorifical Dermatitis

Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for Acne

Sweaty Skin

Skincare consultation

PRP (platelet rich plasma) injections for hair loss or alopecia

Pregnancy-Related

Posion Ivy

Polyp

Plugged Hair Follicle

Pigmentation on Face and Body

Phototherapy

Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for Pre-cancer and Cancer Treatment

Circumscribed Scleroderma

Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Plugged Hair Follicle

Pigmentation on Face and Body

Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for Pre-cancer and Cancer Treatment

Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for Acne

Periorifical Dermatitis

Lichen Simplex Chronicus

Molluscum Contagiosum

Chemical Peel Of Skin

Candidiasis Of Skin And Nails

Anti-aging Product Recommendation

Blemish

Breakouts

Bruising Due To Chemo/Radiation

Bumps

Café Au Lait

Cancer

Chemical Peel for pigmentation

Chemical Peel for Wrinkles

Chemo Reaction

Chemotherapy Burn

Chemotherapy Reaction

Chloasma Faciei

Clogged Pores

Comedones

Congential Skin Disorder

Consultation for Stretch Marks

Cystic Nodule Removal

Crusty Skin

Cosmetic Skin Tag Removal

Cosmetic Seborrheic Keratosis Removal

Cosmetic Rejuvenation for Wrinkles

Cosmetic Angiomas Removal

Skincare and peel for melasma

Sclerotherapy for small veins

PRP (platelet rich plasma)

Scars

Hair removal for certain skin types (when Sciton)

Skincare and peel for melasma

Swollen Blood Vessels

Skincare consultation

Swollen Blood Vessels

Suspicious Skintag

Suspicious Portwine Stain

Squamous cell Carcinoma

Suspicious Mole

Suspected Cancer

Subcision for acne scarring

Suture Removal

Abscess

Employment Status

Full Time

Patient Type

Adult

Department

einstein-dept-medicine

Gender

Female

bmclella@montefiore.org

Phone

718-920-8470

Titles

Type

Academic

Department

Department of Medicine

Department Link

Rank

Professor

Division

Dermatology

Type

Clinical

Title

Chief, Dermatology

Type

Clinical

Title

Director, Supportive Oncodermatology

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me-patientcare-cancer-research-therapeutics

Type

Clinical

Title

Professor, Dermatology

Type

Clinical

Type

Administrative

Title

Chief, Division of Dermatology

Locations

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1575 Blondell Avenue

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State

Zip

10461-2601

Location Title

Montefiore Medical Park at 1575 Blondell

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3514 Bainbridge Avenue

City

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State

Zip

10467-1402

Location Title

Montefiore Dermatology At 3514

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385 9th Avenue

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New York

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10001

Location Title

Montefiore Einstein Advanced Center (MEAC) Manhattan West

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Room

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Montefiore Medical Center

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3411 Wayne Avenue

City

Bronx

State

Zip

10467

Location Title

Montefiore Medical Center

Education and Trainings

Education Type Label

Medical Education

Education Institution

Wayne State University

Education Type Label

Residency

Education Institution

Henry Ford Hospital

Professional Interests

Beth McLellan graduated with honors from Northwestern University and attended medical school at Wayne State University where she graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. She completed an internship in Internal Medicine at Loyola University Health System and her Dermatology residency at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit where she also served as Chief Resident. She currently is a Professor in the Department of Medicine (Dermatology) and has served as Chief of the Division of Dermatology since 2020.
Dr. McLellan specializes in complex medical Dermatology and has a special interest in Supportive Oncodermatology - the treatment of dermatologic diseases in cancer patients. She works closely with oncologists to prevent and treat skin, hair, and nail-related side effects due to cancer therapies and is committed to improving the lives of cancer patients.
Dr. McLellan leads research examining radiation dermatitis and was the first to describe baseline bacterial colonization as a risk factor for severe radiation dermatitis as well as successful use of bacterial decolonization for prevention of radiation dermatitis. She has published numerous articles and textbook chapters related to Supportive Oncodermatology and is regularly invited to speak at Dermatology and Oncology conferences for physicians and patients including the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology, ASCO, and Gilda's Club.
Playing an active role in the Dermatology Residency, Dr. McLellan is the director of resident research and regularly lectures residents and medical students. She has served as a mentor to many residents and students and directs a year-long Oncodermatology research fellowship for medical students taking a year off for research.  Interested medical students can learn more about the fellowship here: https://www.einsteinmed.edu/departments/medicine/divisions/dermatology/…;
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Research Areas

Radiation Dermatitis
Chemotherapy Side Effects
Scalp Cooling

Research Profile

https://einsteinmed.edu/faculty/14084/Beth-McLellan

Clinical Profile

https://montefioreeinstein.org/profiles/1356512412/beth-n-mclellan

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Professional Title

M.D.

Clinical Focus

Dr. McLellan specializes in complex medical dermatology and has a special interest in supportive oncodermatology - the treatment of dermatologic diseases in cancer patients. She works closely with oncologists to prevent and treat skin, hair and nail-related side effects due to cancer therapies and is committed to improving the lives of cancer patients.

Research Focus

Dr. McLellan leads research examining radiation dermatitis and was the first to describe baseline bacterial colonization as a risk factor for severe radiation dermatitis

Elsevier Profile

https://einstein.pure.elsevier.com/en/persons/30f32cb3-3230-4287-bf5f-4fc63c368…

Selected Publications

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EMR ID

5777

Biography

Beth N. McLellan, MD, is Chief, Dermatology, Director, Supportive Oncodermatology and Professor, Dermatology at Montefiore Einstein. She specializes in complex medical dermatology and has a special interest in supportive oncodermatology - the treatment of dermatologic diseases in cancer patients. She works closely with oncologists to prevent and treat skin, hair and nail-related side effects due to cancer therapies and is committed to improving the lives of cancer patients.After earning her Doctor of Medicine at Wayne State University, Dr. McLellan completed an internship in internal medicine at Loyola University Health System and her dermatology residency at Henry Ford Health System where she also served as chief resident and initiated a supportive oncodermatology clinic. Dr. McLellan received additional oncodermatology training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and at the Institut Gustave Roussy in Paris, France.Dr. McLellan leads research examining radiation dermatitis and was the first to describe baseline bacterial colonization as a risk factor for severe radiation dermatitis. Playing an active role in the Montefiore Einstein Dermatology Residency, Dr. McLellan is the Director of Resident Research and regularly lectures residents and medical students at both dermatology and oncology meetings. She has served as a mentor to many residents and students and directs a year long oncodermatology research fellowship for medical students taking a year off for research. Dr. McLellan has published numerous articles and textbook chapters related to supportive oncodermatology and is regularly invited to speak at dermatology and oncology conferences for physicians and patients, including the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Clinical Oncology and Gilda's Club.As part of her commitment to treating the whole patient, Dr. McLellan founded the New York Vitiligo Support Group. She has received awards from the Dermatology Foundation.

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