Dr. Carina H. Rizzo, MD | Garden City, NY | Surgery

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Dr. Carina Rizzo is a surgeon specializing in dermatology and internal medicine with 21 years of experience treating patients. She earned her medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College and focuses her practice on surgical dermatology procedures. Dr. Rizzo is board-certified and provides care in English.

Dr. Rizzo practices at Long Island Mohs Surgery in Garden City, New York, and maintains hospital privileges at NewYork Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center. She specializes in treating various forms of skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Her surgical expertise includes performing pathology tests and specialized biopsy procedures. Patients rate Dr. Rizzo 4.7 out of 5 stars for her compassionate care and clinical expertise.

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accepting new patients
4.7

27 Ratings
21 years of experience
13 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Weill Cornell Medical College
9 written reviews
3 specialties
12 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

Gave an accurate diagnosis
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Dr. Rizzo's Ratings and Reviews

4.7

27 Ratings with 9 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 9 Minutes

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Dr.Rizzo has a bad bedside manner. She interrupted me while I was explaining my condition, and she seemed dismissive . She seemed in a hurry. Not too professional. I’m going somewhere else..

March 12th, 2026

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For the second time I have been referred to Dr. Rizzo by my primary Dermatologist and the the Dr., her office and staff and the experience was professional, thorough and reassuring. Her talent and expertise are second to none.

October 28th, 2019

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Dr. Rizzo was everything you would hope for in a doctor. I was extremely anxious about having a Mohs surgery. Dr. R. took the time to explain the procedure in detail and you just felt assured you were in the right hands after the consultation. I would highly recommend Dr. R without hesitation. Thank you, Renee Girardi

February 19th, 2018

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Wonderful Doctor - very caring and incredible skills. Great Office Staff. Amazing results -- if you need Mohs surgery, this is the place to go!

April 20th, 2017

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Great doctor, staff, office, and appointment promptness. So professional and clean and talented!!! The office staff was just amazing in scheduling appointments. Doctor called personally to follow up after my procedure.

October 2nd, 2015

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Our experience at LI Mohs Surgery far exceeded our expectations! Dr. Rizzo is wonderful, as well as her staff! Dr. Rizzo did a great surgery job! She, as well as her staff, are very professional, friendly, caring, concerned. They speak to you not at you. An appointment time is on time. If there were more Dr. Rizzo's, her nurses, and staff around, going to a doctor and for procedures would be a pleasure. Thank you Dr. Rizzo, Tracy, Nikki!

March 27th, 2015

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Dr. Rizzo is very professional,informative, patient and does wonderful follow-up. The procedure results were EXCELLENT. Her staff is also, very professional, helpful and pleasant. All in all... a model for all medical offices.

March 9th, 2015

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I have fair skin and have always burned easy. In my early 50's my wife was concerned I was always picking at a point over my right eye and made appointment with a dermatologist nearby. The doctor immediately knew what he was looking at and said "oh that's only a small cancer". We'll that turned me off, but I have had a problem for many years. Now I'm more informed and go for frequent check up's. Dr Rizzo performed a procedure recently on my face which required skillful closing. My face healed quickly and you can barely see a trace of where it was. I have no doubt no one will ever know where the site was. I received great care and the entire office was friendly and very professional. Thanks Dr Rizzo

February 7th, 2015

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Most trustworthy doctor I've seen in NYC. Excellent work. Saved me from skin cancer. Clearly a kind and knowledgable practician.

February 14th, 2013

Long Island Mohs Surgery Pc

877 Stewart Ave Ste 27Garden City, NY 11530

Tel: (516) 745-0606

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Dr. Carina Hendricks Rizzo, MD	Dr. Mahmoud B. El-Tamer, MD	Dr. Naomi Berezin, MD	Dr. Chetna Arora, MD
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No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks French, Arabic, English		Speaks English
Garden City , NY	New York , NY	New York , NY	New York , NY
Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College	Med School: American University of Beirut	Med School: Sackler School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine
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Weill Cornell Medical CollegeGraduated in 2005

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What languages does Dr. Carina Rizzo speak?: Dr. Carina Rizzo speaks English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Carina Rizzo affiliated with?: Dr. Carina Rizzo is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center.
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Where is Dr. Carina Rizzo's office located?: Dr. Carina Rizzo's office is located at 877 Stewart Ave Ste 27, Garden City, NY, 11530.

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