Summary

Dr. John Garofalo is a dermatologist with five decades of medical experience serving patients in the New York area. He earned his medical degree from Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research at Pondicherry University and completed his dermatology residency at Henry Ford Hospital in 1977. His extensive training also includes residencies at North Shore University Hospital and New York Medical College, with additional fellowship work in rheumatology at Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Dr. Garofalo holds board certifications in both dermatology from the American Board of Dermatology and internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Garofalo practices at Schweiger Dermatology Group in Great Neck, New York, and maintains an affiliation with Saint Francis Hospital And Heart Center. His expertise includes treating various skin conditions such as moles, abnormal moles, and age spots. He performs advanced skin treatments including freezing therapy for skin lesions and laser treatments. Patients also seek his care for comprehensive skin lesion removal procedures. His patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars for his dermatological care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 50 years of experience
  • 15 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Ny Med Coll/Met Hosp Ctr, Dermatology; Henry Ford Hosp, Dermatology; Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Rheumatology; North Shore Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine
  • 9 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Schweiger Dermatology Group

825 Northern BlvdGreat Neck, NY 11021

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Dr. John A Garofalo, MDYael Gottlieb, RPA-CDr. Jeffrey Weinberg, MDDr. Bijan Safai, MD
DermatologyDermatologyDermatologyDermatology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
4.8 
4.1 
50 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 33 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Russian Speaks English, Farsi
Great Neck , NYCaldwell , NJNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University Med School: Touro University Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania Med School: Doctorate Medical Sciences, University of Gothenburg
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John A Garofalo

  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Security Life
  • Transamerica
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. John A Garofalo has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John A Garofalo has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
  • Acne Rosacea
  • Actinic Keratosis
  • Basal Cell
  • Excision
  • Melanoma
  • Mole
  • Psoriasis
  • Rash
  • Rosacea
  • Skin Biopsy
  • Skin Cancer

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Dermatology

Dermatology

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ny Med Coll/Met Hosp Ctr, Dermatology; Henry Ford Hosp, Dermatology; Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Rheumatology; North Shore Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine
New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program
North Shore University Hospital1977
Henry Ford Hospital1977

Medical School

Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry UniversityGraduated in 1976

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What languages does Dr. John Garofalo speak?
Dr. John Garofalo speaks English.
Where is Dr. John Garofalo's office located?
Dr. John Garofalo's office is located at 825 Northern Blvd, Great Neck, NY, 11021.
Does Dr. John Garofalo accept my insurance?
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