Meet Dr. Doris Day and My Team

I love teaching. I'm a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, where I was honored with the award for Dedication and Excellence in the Teaching of Dermatology, and I have supervised and trained NYU dermatology residents at Bellevue Hospital since 1998. I lecture nationally and internationally, both to my peers and to the public, on the latest in aesthetic dermatology techniques. Staying active in academic medicine and in the media keeps me current, and my patients benefit from that every day.

Newsweek and Statista ranked me #3 on America's Best Cosmetic Dermatologists 2022 and #3 on the Cosmetic Dermatologists list of America's Best Dermatologists 2023.

Medicine keeps evolving, and as the owner of my practice I'm committed to helping move aesthetic dermatology forward. I'm a member of many national and international organizations, including the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Academy of Dermatology (Nominating Committee, 2025–present), the Women’s Dermatologic Society, the NY State Dermatology Society, the New York Facial Plastic Surgery Society and the American Honors Society of Dental and Facial Aesthetics. I have also served on medical advisory boards and training panels for Allergan, Valeant, Galderma, Merz and others, and I especially enjoy teaching other physicians the art and techniques of soft tissue fillers, laser treatments and facial rejuvenation.

I earned a BA in English at Barnard College and an MA and Certificate in Science Writing in journalism at New York University, then received my MD from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. I completed my dermatology residency at Cornell University College of Medicine, where I was Chief Resident. Writing has always been a passion, and it lets me share both my expertise and my own personal journey. I'm the author of four books: Rebooting the Biome: How Properly Caring For Your Skin Biome Can Do More For Your Health and Beauty Than Any Skincare Ingredient on the Market (with Thomas M. Hitchcock, PhD; Prominence Publishing, 2023); Beyond Beautiful: Using the Power of Your Mind and Aesthetic Breakthroughs to Look Naturally Young and Radiant (with Jodie Gould; Center Street/Hachette Book Group, 2018); Forget the Facelift: Turn Back the Clock with a Revolutionary Program for Ageless Skin (with Sondra Forsyth; Avery, 2006); and 100 Questions and Answers About Acne (Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2004). I also edited the continuing-medical-education monograph Understanding Hyperpigmentation: What You Need to Know (Intellyst Medical Communications, 2004).

I'm a devoted wife and the mother of two adult children. I love traveling, reading and time with my family, and I share glimpses of my day-to-day life, personal and professional, on Instagram (@drdorisday).

Winner of Editor’s pick in Westchester Magazine’s Prestigious Best of Westchester contest 2010. Vicka is a laser-certified, licensed aesthetician with over 15 years' experience. She received her extensive skin care and laser/ light-based technology training in Warsaw, Poland, where she was born, as well as in France and the United States. Vicka also received her nursing degree in Poland. 

Vicka is beloved by her patients and colleagues at the dermatology clinic for her outstanding professionalism, skincare/medical aesthetics knowledge, her rich background in European beauty, and her warm and caring approach.

She consistently demonstrates her skills in the aesthetic arena, has mastery in a variety of laser and device procedures, including clinical microneedling, laser hair removal, Ultherapy, and Sofwave. She believes that being up to date with the latest techniques and practices helps her achieve the most natural and beautiful rejuvenation outcomes for each patient. She has assisted many physicians with more advanced cosmetic procedures and attends educational conferences and training courses throughout the year. She is also a member of the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN).

With the best possible medical care and expertise in aesthetics, Vicka creates personalized treatment programs for every patient she sees. She is passionate about educating patients in skincare and helping people look as young as they feel. In her own words: “Building a trusting relationship with patients is truly rewarding and I find it so fulfilling to play a part in their transformation.”