Dr. Howard Sobel has been recognized in New York Magazine's The Best Doctors issue every year since 1999 and in the Castle Connolly Guide on How To And the Best Doctor's in the New York, Metropolitan Area as one of New York's premier dermatologists.

He has also been featured on New York Magazine's special beauty issue, in addition to many other magazines and news articles, including such publications as Vogue, Elle, W, Glamour, New Beauty, Marie Claire, Allure and Cosmopolitan. Dr. Howard Sobel has also appeared in major television network programs including CBS News, ABC News, NBC News, FOX 5 News, CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, Good Day New York, The Today Show and 48 Hours.