Wendy Long Mitchell, MD, FAAD, FACMS, is a double-board certified dermatologist and Mohs Micrographic surgeon who specializes in precise skin cancer removal with careful attention to cosmetic results. From diagnosis to cure, she provides preventive dermatology and comprehensive treatment at Manhattan Dermatology’s two locations in Murray Hill and Midtown East, New York City.
About Dr. Wendy Long Mitchell
Dr. Wendy Long Mitchell is known for her expertise in skin cancer detection, treatment, and prevention. She is double-board certified in Dermatology and Mohs Micrographic Surgery. As a fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, she uses advanced techniques designed to remove skin cancer thoroughly while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible, especially important for cancers on the face and other visible areas.
Raised by a dermatologist, Dr. Wendy Long Mitchell was inspired early to pursue a career in skin health. Her father, William T. Long, MD, FAAD, also practices at Manhattan Dermatology.
Education and Advanced Training
Dr. Wendy Long Mitchell graduated from the Honors College at the University of Michigan and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society. She earned her medical degree at New York University (NYU), where she also authored a patient education book focused on coping with melanoma and other skin cancers.
She completed:
- An internal medicine internship
- A dermatology residency at the University of Michigan
- A highly competitive Mohs Micrographic Surgery fellowship
During residency, she gained extensive experience managing melanoma as part of a large multidisciplinary melanoma care center. She then completed an elite fellowship in Mohs micrographic surgery and cosmetic laser surgery, giving her advanced expertise in skin cancer removal and reconstruction-focused outcomes.
Academic and Professional Leadership
Dr. Wendy Long Mitchell serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU Langone Medical Center and is active in leading dermatology organizations. She is:
- A Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD)
- A Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery (FACMS)
- A member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
- Double-board certified in Dermatology and Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Care at Manhattan Dermatology
Dr. Wendy Long Mitchell offers a wide range of dermatology services with an emphasis on skin cancer prevention and expert treatment, including:
- Skin cancer screenings and mole evaluations
- Diagnosis and biopsy of suspicious lesions
- Mohs surgery for appropriate basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers
- Long-term monitoring and prevention planning