Dr Alexis is the Chair of the Department of Dermatology at Mount Sinai. As Director of the Skin of Color Center, he is involved in advancing patient care, research, and education for dermatologic disorders prevalent in skin of color. Dr. Alexis has published over 90 journal articles and has co-edited two textbooks on dermatology for skin of color - Skin of Color: A Practical Guide to Dermatologic Diagnosis and Treatment and Ethnic Dermatology. Dr. Alexis has held leadership positions in organizations including Past President of the New York Dermatological Society, Secretary of the Skin of Color Society and Chair of the Diversity Task Force Committee for the American Academy of Dermatology. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Scientific Committee of the Skin of Color Society. Dr. Alexis has appeared on television news programs and has been quoted in publications such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Forbes.