Heidi A Waldorf, MD

Heidi A Waldorf, MD Globe trotting retired derm diva sharing on life, travel, aesthetics, and our world. Key: empathy, integrity, & humor.

Heidi A Waldorf, MD is a nationally and internationally respected expert and sought after lecturer, consultant and media contributor in the field of Dermatology and Cosmetic Medicine, including skin rejuvenation, soft tissue augmentation, cosmetic use of botulinum toxin, noninvasive fat reduction, skin tightening, laser and other energy based device technology and cosmeceuticals. Former Director o

f Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, Dr. Waldorf continues to train dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons as Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Dermatology at The Icahn School of Medicine and at major aesthetic meetings worldwide. Dr. Waldorf is a trusted expert often quoted in leading publications such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, Allure, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, InStyle, The New York Times, and W Magazine, among others. Dr. Waldorf has also appeared on various morning shows, evening news programs, including “The TODAY Show” and “The Dr. Oz Show.” Dr. Waldorf is listed in the Castle Connolly Guide to Top Doctors New York Metro Area 2008-2017 and has been named one of New Beauty “Top Doctors of 2017.”

Dr. Waldorf's private practice, Waldorf Dermatology Aesthetics, is located in Nanuet, NY.

This Passover, the story of the Jewish people’s deliverance from slavery, is a lesson for us all. Our history reminds ...
04/02/2026

This Passover, the story of the Jewish people’s deliverance from slavery, is a lesson for us all. Our history reminds us, “ do not oppress a stranger, for you know the feelings of the stranger.” The plagues of yesterday reflect those of today: war, teaching hatred and violence, despoliation of the environment, perversion of justice and government, fomenting vice and crime, neglect of human needs, oppression of nations and peoples, corruption of culture, subjugation of science, learning, and human discourse, the erosion of freedom. We conclude with a prayer for peace, “Next year in Jerusalem! Next year may all be free!” It is our duty as Jews, in fact as humans, to remember for ourselves and for all peoples. Chag Sameach 🫓✡️☮️🇮🇱

The nationwide vaccination program that began with the Salk vaccine in 1955 reduced the annual cases of polio from 58...
03/21/2026

The nationwide vaccination program that began with the Salk vaccine in 1955 reduced the annual cases of polio from 58000 in 1952, to 5600 in 1957, and 161 in 1961. With the addition of two more vaccines (Sabin 1961, a third 1963) and continued aggressive public vax program, wild poliovirus was eliminated in the United States in 1979. However, polio does still arise in areas where vaccination is either not widespread or is unavailable. Americans have long been advised to get a polio booster before travel to Africa. Earlier this month, the CDC updated its 2022 polio-related global travel notice to include 30 countries where poliovirus has been found within the past 13 months (in humans or in environmental samples like wastewater). The list now includes developed countries in the middle east and europe. Note that the list reported by national news outlets (unrelated to political bias) contains additional european countries than the cdc website. I’ve included both. Note the highlighted countries are not based on importance but because they are new to the list and may be unexpected. What to do? Before travel, check your vaccination status. A series of 3-4 polio vaccinations is standard for infants and children in the USA. Previously vaccinated adults traveling to these at risk areas, should receive a one time (lifetime) additional polio vaccine booster. I got mine last October! Be safe, not sorry!

sources cdc.gov; docsteach.org; who.int; mayo clinic.org; usatoday.com; washingtonpost.com; cnn.com

03/09/2026

I’m thrilled to announce my participation to 2026 in Monaco, and I can’t wait to meet you all there!

AMWC is the World’s Leading Aesthetic and Anti-Aging medicine Congress.
📆 26-27-28 March, 2026
📍 The Grimaldi Forum, Monaco
See you there!

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So this is how MAGA is doing MAHA? I still hear people say ‘it’s only 4 years.’ It isn’t. The effect of releasing n...
02/11/2026

So this is how MAGA is doing MAHA? I still hear people say ‘it’s only 4 years.’ It isn’t. The effect of releasing noxious chemicals into our environment and everyday products, like that of cancelling medical research, blocking basic public health, and decimating protected national lands and animals, will last for generations, if not forever. This affects everyone, even those with blinders on to the pain of those detained, deported, traumatized, maimed and executed.

02/11/2026

Downtown Tokyo is an easy train ride from Haneda Airport. That made it a no brainer after spending the night in terminal 3 between my domestic and international flights. Enjoyed lunch in the fish market, ran errands, walked around, and back to the airport before 2:30pm to check my bags!

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02/10/2026

As NYer, I’m used to city life. But as a frequent traveler to Japan, I regularly remind myself there are some differences when going out and about here. Here are two basics:
1. In NYC, there’s a trash can on every corner. In Japan, there are almost no public garbage receptacles. After the 1995 Tokyo subway sarin gas attack by the Aum Shinrikyo cult, garbage cans were removed so terrorists couldn’t use them to hide canisters and bombs. In a society that values cleanliness as this one does, tossing garbage on the street is unthinkable and separating garbage/recycling is strict. If you hunt, you can find a few trash/recyclable bins at train stations and airports, but you won’t find them on the street. Easy fix: carry a little bag for trash with you to dispose of when you get back to your hotel/apartment.
2. Jaywalking is so common in NYC (and so rarely enforced), it was decriminalized in early 2025. Not so in Japan. I’ve stood on street corners with nary a car in site, and a crowd of pedestrians patiently waiting on each side for the walk light to change to green. If you’re caught, you can get a police warning or fine. That’s unlikely but the quiet social disapproval is fierce! It’s a constant struggle to curb my automatic response to sprint across streets without even looking at the light - i’m working on it. 👍☺️

02/06/2026

We did it! And we want to do it again 😳 - seems crazy, but have a real sense of accomplishment after accepting and completing the challenge. We split all the stations except my two least favorite - lucked out that my friend loves burpee broad jumps and wall balls 👍 She’s also a long distance runner - unfortunately rule is we both have to do all those laps. She was my ‘coach’/‘cheering squad’ as we rounded into each lap - I slowed down but kept running. Next challenge: improve my running endurance, and build my burpee/wall balls skills! Who knows? Next time we might even get close to 1hr 30min 😉

Do not get distracted by politics or spin. This is not about hunting republicans, democrats, the wealthy, powerful or...
02/03/2026

Do not get distracted by politics or spin. This is not about hunting republicans, democrats, the wealthy, powerful or influential. This is not about consensual s*x between adults. The Epstein files are evidence in a criminal case against adult pedophiles, rapists, and those complicit with them, in the s*xual abuse of children. Be disgusted. Get mad. Follow the law. Prosecute these vile perpetrators of child abuse.

The truth will out.
01/25/2026

The truth will out.

01/19/2026

Was a busy year! Highlights: New Years in Bangkok; obsessed with Pook hats; staff celebrated Heidifest51 at work with my fav black & white cookies; IMCAS Paris; ABAM Buzios; AAD Washington DC; E2E Moscow; Hamilton with Lin-Manuel Miranda twice on Bway; AMWC Monaco; Merz Chapel Hill; Nantucket Wine Festival; Harvard ‘86 30th Reunion Cambridge; VCS Vegas; July 4th RW weekend Banff; Dad’s retirement party Piermont; 5CC Barcelona; Hudson Valley Nursing Excellence Award Ceremony for my head RN Poughkeepsie; Marathon du Medoc Bordeaux; Adele Madison Sq Garden; ISAPS Kyoto; Appearance on NHK national news about tourism in Tokyo; Kimono Kanazawa; ASDS New Orleans; MAEXS Prague; Late Show filming NYC; lots of friends, colleagues, family, framily during and between lecturing at congresses, consulting, traveling; Bought myself Hanukkah gift Dior ‘oui’ ring - realized upside down looked like ‘me’ - became motto for 2017: say ‘oui for me!’ In 2016, I didn’t yet have to wear glasses and I was still very, very blond. Phew - exhausted reviewing the year!

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