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Summary
I am a Professor of Nuclear Medicine and Radiology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, and an internationally recognized authority on radionuclide imaging of infection. I authored or co-authored more than 200 publications. I am a reviewer for numerous journals including Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Radiology, and New England Journal of Medicine, and serve on the editorial boards of Radiology and the Quarterly Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging. A life member and past chair of the American Board of Nuclear Medicine, I am a member of the ACGME Nuclear Medicine Residency Review Committee, chair the Infection Section of the SNM Procedure Guidelines Task Force, and am vice-chair of the Hematopoietic and Musculoskeletal Sections of that society Lifelong Learning Self-Assessment Programs. I received numerous awards over the years, and have been selected one of the "Best Doctors in New York," and one of the "Best Doctors in America" many times. |
Quick Facts
- 51 years of experience
- 21 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- St Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital Center
- 2 specialties
- 3 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 9 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Christopher J Palestro has 9 locationsKatz Womens Hospital At Long Island Jewish Medical Center
27005 76th AveNew Hyde Park, NY 11040 Tel: (855) 850-5494
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| Diagnostic Radiology | Diagnostic Radiology | Diagnostic Radiology | Diagnostic Radiology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 51 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience | 20 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks Russian, English |
| New Hyde Park , NY | Uniondale , NY | New York , NY | New York , NY |
| Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina | Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center | Med School: NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Christopher J Palestro
Medical Specialties
Dr. Christopher J Palestro has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Christopher J Palestro has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
51 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
St Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital Center
Medical School
Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De MedicinaGraduated in 1975
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