If becoming New York’s top dermatologist wasn’t a feat big enough, Dr. Paul Frank has pushed the envelope in the field of cosmetic dermatology and has become one of the most successful and well known in the industry. Born and raised in Manhattan, Dr. Frank still resides mainly in NYC, although he does have offices in The Hamptons and Miami as well. Expanding his reach and focus, Dr. Frank has created his own private skin care line called PFRANKMD, has opened skincare salons, and has even partnered with Japan’s largest skincare and technology company, MTG, as a consultant. From giving his patients the best of the best, to showing off his roller disco skills, Dr. Frank wants to “enjoy the ride” that is his life.
Q&A:
Hometown?
NYC.
Place you call home now (neighborhood etc)?
Upper Carnegie Hill.
Any notes on your education?
A lot of it all in New York.
Best vacation ever?
Galapagos Islands.
Dream trip destination?
Bali.
Favorite dinner?
Any one cooked by my wife and I.
Favorite dessert?
Chocolate chip cookies.
Underrated food?
The bagel.
Dish you’re best at cooking?
Anything with shellfish.
Road trip -- three in the car with you. Living or dead. Who are they? Why?
Lou reed, Iggy pop, David Bowie.
Favorite TV show as a kid?
Gilligands Island.
Favorite movies?
Saturday night fever, last temptation of christ, goodfellas.
Favorite actress and or actor?
Ed Norton.
Favorite bands?
Smashing Pumpkins and Duran Duran.
Most impressive live performance you ever saw?
Janes Addiction.
Best car you've owned?
66 Convertible Mustang.
Got a favorite watch?
Classic gold antique Rolex.
Got a dream watch?
I don't dream about material things, if I can afford them - I enjoy them.
Summer drink of choice?
Rose - 1 ice cube.
Winter drink of choice?
Caymus.
Vodka or gin?
Vodka.
Cologne?
Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous.
Favorite beach?
Parrot Cay - Turks and Caicos.
On a Saturday, your favorite errand to run is?
Going to pick up breakfast for my family.
Otherwise, you’ll be busy doing what?
Spinning, getting paperwork done and catching up on shows.
Best work advice you ever got?
Don't fixate on an end game - figure out how to enjoy the ride.
Best thing about your career?
it is ever changing and multifaceted combining science, art , psychology and business development.
What do you do now for work? Tell us something about your work and career path.
After 2 decades of experience in private practice and the cosmetic medical space, I am now trying to redefine the rapidly growing medspa space with the PFRANKMD brand- training other healthcare professionals while developing technologies and procedures that can be reproduced on a larger scale beyond my own two hands.
Do you have any philanthropic interests/endeavors?
I work with State Trooper Surgeons which is a division of the PBA. They work to improve access to medical care for NYS Troopers and their families, I offer services particularly to those injured on the job.
Add anything else about yourself here that you would like the world to know about you.
I grew up with dentists and nurse parents that owned roller discos which makes me an excellent disco roller skater.
