Darrell S. Rigel, M. D. is a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at New York University Medical Center. He is a graduate of MIT with a BS in Computer Sciences, an MS(MBA) from the Sloan School of Management at MIT and received his MD from George Washington University in 1978. He attended Cornell University Medical Center for Internship in Internal Medicine in 1979 and completed his training at NYU where he was Resident, Chief Resident and Dermatology Surgery Fellow from 1979-1982.

He is involved in research in several aspects of Dermatology including risk factors and prognosis for malignant melanoma and other skin cancers, factors leading to aging of the skin, and Laser applications for skin rejuvenation and hair removal. He is the author of over 100 articles and abstracts in professional journals as well as lead author of Cancer of the Skin, the major textbook in this field.

He has testified before Congress regarding the effects of ozone depletion on the skin and regularly serves as a resource to Congress on dermatological health issues. He has made over 400 presentations at medical conferences worldwide and regularly chairs conferences and symposia throughout the world. His research and opinions have been cited by many national networks, magazines and newspapers including CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox, the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Time, Newsweek and People Magazine. He has been named to "Top Physicians in America" and "Best Doctors of New York".

Dr. Rigel is involved with many professional and charitable organizations related to his research interests. In 1999, he served as President of the American Academy of Dermatology and currently serves as the Co-Chair of the National Dermatology Public Awareness Program. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the American Cancer Society New York City Division (serving as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Skin Cancer) and is the current Secretary-Treasurer of the American Dermatological Association.

Dr. Rigel has received numerous awards and honors including the American Cancer Society's National Honor Citation for Skin Cancer Programs and a Presidential Citation from the American Academy of Dermatology for public education programs. In addition, Dr. Rigel maintains a private Dermatology practice in Manhattan where he specializes in skin cancer, sun damage and aging problems of the skin.