About
Patrick M. Brunner, MD, MSc is a Dermatologist and Associate Professor at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where he directs the Cutaneous Lymphoma Clinic at The Kimberly and Eric J. Waldman Department of Dermatology. He earned his MD at the Medical University of Vienna and completed his Dermatology residency there under the mentorship of Dr. Georg Stingl. He then joined the Laboratory for Investigative Dermatology at The Rockefeller University, where he earned his MSc in Clinical and Translational Sciences and researched atopic dermatitis alongside Drs. Emma Guttman and James G. Krueger.
In 2018, Dr. Brunner returned to Vienna to build a research group focused on the cutaneous immunobiology of chronic inflammatory skin diseases and primary cutaneous lymphomas. He joined Mount Sinai's faculty in 2021. His clinical and research interests center on primary cutaneous immune cell malignancies and inflammatory skin diseases including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis, and alopecia areata.
Education & Training
Medical School
Medical University of Vienna, Austria (MD)
Residency
Dermatology, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
Additional Training
MSc in Clinical and Translational Sciences, Rockefeller University
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Brunner right for?
Dr. Brunner is a strong fit for adults managing complex or chronic skin conditions. Patients with psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis, or alopecia areata benefit from his deep clinical focus in inflammatory dermatology. Those with suspected or diagnosed primary cutaneous lymphomas find specialized expertise through his directorship of the Cutaneous Lymphoma Clinic. His research background makes him particularly well-suited for patients whose conditions have not responded to standard treatments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Brunner focuses on primary cutaneous immune cell malignancies and chronic inflammatory skin diseases. His clinical work covers psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, and alopecia areata. He also directs the Cutaneous Lymphoma Clinic at Mount Sinai's Kimberly and Eric J. Waldman Department of Dermatology.
Yes. Dr. Brunner directs the Cutaneous Lymphoma Clinic at Mount Sinai. He has dedicated significant research and clinical effort to primary cutaneous immune cell malignancies. Patients with suspected or confirmed cutaneous lymphoma receive specialized evaluation through his clinic.
Dr. Brunner earned his MD at the Medical University of Vienna and completed his dermatology residency there under Dr. Georg Stingl. He then conducted research at The Rockefeller University's Laboratory for Investigative Dermatology, where he earned his MSc in Clinical and Translational Sciences.
Dr. Brunner conducted foundational research on atopic dermatitis at The Rockefeller University alongside Drs. Emma Guttman and James G. Krueger. He later built a research group in Vienna focused on cutaneous immunobiology of chronic inflammatory skin diseases and primary cutaneous lymphomas. His academic work continues at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Yes. Dr. Brunner holds the rank of Associate Professor at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He joined the faculty in 2021 and directs the Cutaneous Lymphoma Clinic within the Department of Dermatology.
Dr. Brunner brings both clinical expertise and a research-informed perspective to inflammatory skin disease. His background in cutaneous immunobiology shapes how he evaluates and manages conditions like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. Patients benefit from care grounded in current scientific understanding of immune-driven skin disorders.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026