Eric S. Schweiger, M.D., F.A.A.D.

110 East 55th Street, 11th Fl., New York, NY 10022
Phone: 212.826.2400
Fax: 212.826.6200
eschweiger@bernsteinmedical.com
www.bernsteinmedical.com
EDUCATION
1995-1999 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
B.A., Psychology, With Distinction
1999-2003 Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University,
Bronx, NY
M.D. degree, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING
2003-2004 New York University Medical Center, New York, NY
Department of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine Internship
2005-2008 University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
Division of Dermatology
Dermatology Residency, Chief Resident 2007-2008
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
1998 National Institutes of Health-National Cancer Institute,
Research Assistant Jonathan Ashwell, M.D., Director, Laboratory of
Immune Cell Biology.
Studied apoptosis in T lymphocytes, which involved characterization of the molecular basis for regulated fas ligand expression.
1997-1999 Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons,
Research Assistant Seth Lederman, M.D., Director,
Laboratory of Molecular Immunology.
Studied B cell signaling via characterizing the interaction between CD40 and TRAF-3.
2004-2005 Cornell University, Department of Dermatology, Research
Assistant Richard Granstein, M.D., Director, Dermatology Research
Laboratory.
Studied the use of a novel antioxidant to protect against UVB-induced skin damage in murine models.
2005 University of Kansas, Division of Dermatology, Resident
Initiated the first ever clinical trial for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa with photodynamic therapy. Initiated the first ever clinical trial using the1064 nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of dermatosis papulosa nigra.
PUBLICATIONS
  1. Gamper C, van Eyndhoven WG, Schweiger E, Mossbacher M, Koo B, Lederman S. TRAF-3 interacts with p62 nucleoporin, a component of the nuclear pore central plug that binds classical NLS-containing import complexes. Journal of Molecular Immunology 2000 Jan-Feb; 37(1-2): 73-84.
  2. Schweiger ES, Scheinfeld NS, Tishler HR, Weinberg JM. Linezolid and Quinupristin/Dalfopristin: Novel antibiotics for gram-positive infections of the skin. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology 2003 Aug; 2(4): 378-83.
  3. Schweiger ES, Weinberg JM. Novel antibacterial agents for skin and skin structure infections. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2004 March; 50(3):331-40.
  4. Garzon MC, Schweiger E. Cutis Marmorata Telangiectatica Congenita. Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery 2004 June; 23(2):99-106.
  5. Schweiger E, Spann CT, Weinberg JM, Ross B. A Case of Desmoplastic Trichilemmoma of the Lip Treated with Mohs Surgery. Dermatologic Surgery 2004 Jul; 30(7):1062-4.
  6. Hurwitz DJ, Schweiger ES. Tips for teaching cosmetic dermatology to residents. Cosmetic Dermatology 2007 May; 20(5): 276-277.
  7. Tonkovic-Capin M, Riddle CC, Schweiger ES, Mason S, Tonkovic-Capin V. Brief Discussion: Medicolegal Aspects of Consent and Checklists for Common Cosmetic Procedures. Cosmetic Dermatology 2007 May; 20(5): 291-294.
  8. Riddle CC, Amin K, Schweiger ES. Review of Azithromycin for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris. Cosmetic Dermatology 2007 May; 20(5): 299-302.
  9. Schweiger ES, Riddle CC, Wernli B, Tonkovic-Capin V. Comparison of Poly-L-Lactic Acid and Calcium Hydroxylapatite for the Treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Associated Lipoatrophy. Cosmetic Dermatology 2007 May; 20(5): 304-312.
  10. Amin K, Riddle CC, Aires DJ, Schweiger ES. Common and alternate oral antibiotic therapies for acne vulgaris: A Review. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology 2007 September (6) 9: 873-880.
  11. Schweiger ES, Riddle CC, Aiires DJ. Successful Treatment with Injected Hyaluronic acid in a Patient with Lip Assymetry after Surgical Correction of Cleft-lip. Dermatologic Surgery 2008 May; 34(5): 717-9.
  12. Schweiger ES. Dalbavancin: a viewpoint by Eric S. Schweiger. Drugs 2008; 68(5): 649-51.
  13. Schweiger ES, Kwasniak L, Aires DJ. Treatment of Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra with a 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser: Report of 2 Cases. Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy 2008 June; 10(2):120-2.
  14. Rassman WR, Bernstein RM, Pak J, Schweiger ES. Hair Loss & Replacement for Dummies. Indiana, Wiley Publishing, Inc. 2008.
POSTER SESSION
Schweiger ES, Riddle CC, Aires DJ. Aminolevulinic Acid Photodynamic Therapy to Treat Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Description and Interim Results of a Pilot Clinical Study. American Academy of Dermatology 66th Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX 2008.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1998-1999 Tutor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Tutored individual students in organic chemistry, statistics and biology.
2002 ECHO Free Clinic, Bronx, NY
Evaluated and treated patients in the Bronx who lacked health insurance.
2004-2005 Zephyr Sciences, Inc., Business Development Associate, New York, NY
Biopharmaceutical Company focused on developing therapeutic products
Identified and evaluated investigational products for in-licensing opportunities in the fields of dermatology, oncology and infectious disease. Initiated, organized, and led a small clinical research study abroad testing the efficacy of an investigation compound on psoriasis vulgaris.
2006 Cutera, Inc., Consultant/Clinical Laser Trainer
Provide on-site clinical training to physicians who have purchased Cutera laser systems.
2008 Bernstein Medical – Center for Hair Restoration, New
York, NY

Medical and surgical management of hair loss in women.
STATE MEDICAL LICENSES
2004 New York
2005 Kansas
2005 Missouri
BOARD CERTIFICATION
2008 American Board of Dermatology
MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
American Academy of Dermatology

American Society of Dermatologic Surgery

OTHER AWARDS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Alpha Omega Alpha, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA) Recipient, National Institutes of Health

Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology, University of Michigan

Peer Advisor, University of Michigan

Social Chairman, Beta Theta Pi, University of Michigan

Language:  French-intermediate


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