Craig Austin, M.D. 


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About Dr. Craig Austin

Craig Austin Dermatology, located in Fishkill and Rhinebeck, NY, is a dermatology practice led by Craig Austin, MD, a board-certified Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist. He is an associate professor affiliated with Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City as well as St. Barnabas Hospital, where he teaches residents in Dermatology and Dermatopathology. An expert in skin cancer, Dr. Austin includes skin cancer screenings among the wide range of preventative measures that focus on patients’ overall health. Consistently a Castle Connelly Top Doctor in the Hudson Valley, Dr. Austin is a skilled dermatopathologist highly trained in interpreting biopsies of the skin.


Dr. Austin attended medical school at New York University followed by a residency at Stanford University and a fellowship in Dermatology at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, TX. He also has created a skincare line called Cane + Austin, an at-home product that treats aging and acne as effectively as in-office treatments. At Craig Austin Dermatology, patients receive the attentive care of professionals who are well versed in all aspects of skincare. Our medical staff brings years of experience in the field of skincare and deeply cares about building personal relationships with our patients. Craig Austin Dermatology welcomes new patients and accepts the majority of insurances.


Affiliations:

  • Mount Sinai Hospital, Associate Clinical Professor 
  • Saint Barnabas, Director of Dermatopathology for the Residency Program 
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology 
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatopathology
  • Board Certified in Dermatology
  • Board Certified in Dermatopathology




About Carolyn Laorno, PA-C

Carolyn Laorno has been with Craig Austin Dermatology at our location in Fishkill, NY since 2002. 


Carolyn was born and raised in Westhester County, New York before attending the University of South Florida for her undergraduate degree.  Carolyn received her medical training at Louisiana State University Physician Assistant program, graduating with honors. 


Carolyn is currently accepting new patients for medical dermatology for both adults and children.  She participates in most private health insurance plans & medicare. 


Welcoming our medical PA, Carolyn, to our Rhinebeck office on Wednesdays. Carolyn specializes in cosmetics and dermatology, providing personalized care.

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Amrita Singh Master Esthetician, L.P.N.

Amrita Singh is our trusted esthetician and skincare expert with over 8 years experience in facial rejevenation and corrective treatments. She has her LPN and working on her RN to advance further in her medical spa expertise. Her goal is to provide immediate and long term corrective solutions for all skin concerns.


Coming soon

kara veit, pa-c

Kara Veit, PA-C is a board certified Physician Assistant who has been specializing in dermatology for over 20 years. Her main focus is medical dermatology with an interest in contact dermatitis.


She completed her Bachelor's of Science degree in Physician Assistant Education from SUNY, Stony Brook. Kara was raised in southeastern Pennsylvania with her four siblings. She honorably served 5 years in the United States Navy as a Hospital Corpsman, where she earned a Navy Achievement Medal. When Kara is not working, she enjoys spending time with her children, genealogy, and outdoor activities.



Medical Procedures:

 

  • General Dermatology
  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Skin Cancer Screenings
  • Skin Cancer Diagnosis & Surgical Removal
  • Acne Treatments
  • Accutane 
  • Hyperhidrosis 
  • Dry Skin & Rashes 
  • Cyst & Lipoma Removal
  • Earlobe Repair

 

Cosmetic Procedures:

 

  • Botox
  • Glabella, Forehead, Crow's feet, Hyperhidrosis,
  • Fillers
  • Lip injections, Cheek Enhancements, Nasial labial folds
  • PRP Injections for Hair Loss
  • Skin Tag Removal
  • Laser Treatments & Chemical Peels
  • VI Peels