A boutique dermatology center offering expert, tailored, comprehensive care.

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At Dermatology Institute of Princeton, all patients are cared for by board-certified, Ivy-League educated dermatologist, Dr. Ellen Dabela. Dr. Dabela combines her deep clinical knowledge with empathy, professionalism, and resourcefulness to provide comprehensive dermatologic care for her patients.

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Dr. Dabela sees patients of all ages and skin types. She has a special interest in integrative therapies, skincare ingredients and formulation, and skin of color. By taking a holistic approach to skin health, Dr. Dabela is able to address the multiple factors that contribute to skin conditions, and create specialized treatment plans in order to provide the best outcome.

Dermatology Institute of Princeton offers online appointments for patients in New York and New Jersey. Our HIPAA-compliant platform allows patients to connect with the doctor securely from the comfort of their own homes. Prescriptions and lab orders are sent electronically during the visit. We also offer in-person appointments one day per week out of our office in Princeton, New Jersey.

Dermatology Institute of Princeton is in-network with Aetna. For more information about our reasonable out-of-network pricing, please get in touch.

Real Patient Reviews

  • “My skin has cleared up immensely for the first time in over a decade! Even my family and friends have noticed the difference. I am so thankful for Dr. Dabela’s help and her willingness to think broadly and try different therapies! I greatly appreciate her expertise.”

  • "Dr. Dabela helped me solve an issue that needed to be fixed quickly. I have a busy work schedule with a lot of meetings, so I appreciated that she quickly diagnosed the condition and provided treatments to fix the issue. I highly recommend her.”

  • “Great dermatologist, really good with kids, our son liked her a lot too. She was able to diagnose the issue and was sensitive to our concerns. Especially knowledgeable about melanated skin.”

  • “Dr. Dabela was attentive and thorough. She was patient in listening to my full history and concerns, and provided thoughtful analysis and proposed treatment. I highly recommend!”

  • “Dr. Dabela is the best. She takes time with every patient to get to know them and what their issue is. She is very smart and patient. She was able to put my son and myself at ease during a stressful time. My son loves her. I highly recommend her.”

  • “Dr. Dabela was very professional, smart and excellent with diagnosing my problem. She was sensitive to my needs, and took her time and explained my options so I could understand. I would definitely go back to her.”