Dr. Elias J. Michael is a board certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon. He completed his dermatology residency at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. Prior to his residency Dr. Michael did extensive research into the molecular biology of keratinocytes (skin cells) during his fellowship at the University of California – San Francisco. He attended medical school at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, where he received several honors and awards. He currently is an Associate Clinical professor of Dermatology at Columbia University and is an Attending Physician at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt and Beth Israel Hospitals in Manhattan. He has been in practice in SOHO for the last several years and now has launched his solo practice with the opening of SOHO Dermatology & health.

In addition to Dr. Michael’s professional interests, he has long been a supporter of the arts, and especially of young artists struggling to forge a name for themselves in a fiercely competitive field. With the opening of SOHO Dermatology & Health, he visualized a space that could fit a dual role, though both these roles revolve around an appreciation of, and ability in, the aesthetic. Thus, the SOHO D&H Gallery was born. SOHO D&H Gallery is a venue where young artists can exhibit their works in an otherwise inaccessible environment; where the passion for art rules, and dictates what works can be experienced in SOHO.