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

  • 2
  • 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 locations

Northwell Health Hospital

300 Community DrManhasset, NY 11030

Glen Cove Hospital

101 Saint Andrews LnGlen Cove, NY 11542

Mather Hospital

75 N Country RdPort Jefferson, NY 11777

Northwell Health Plainview Hospital

888 Old Country RdPlainview, NY 11803

Peconic Bay Medical Center

1 Heroes WayRiverhead, NY 11901

Huntington Hospital

270 Park AveHuntington, NY 11743

Long Island Jewish Valley Stream

900 Franklin AveValley Stream, NY 11580

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Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina Med School: NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Christopher J Palestro

  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AgeWell New York
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Plan
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Christopher J Palestro has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Christopher J Palestro has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Diabetic Foot
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Radiology

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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Dr. Christopher Palestro is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center.

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