Summary

Dr. Donald Palmadessa is a gastroenterologist who has dedicated nearly five decades to treating digestive health conditions. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Kings County Hospital Center. With 48 years of experience in gastroenterology, Dr. Palmadessa brings extensive knowledge to the diagnosis and treatment of digestive disorders. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Palmadessa is affiliated with Flushing Hospital Medical Center and practices at Northwell Health Physician Partners Gastroenterology in Douglaston, New York. He specializes in treating conditions such as hemorrhoids, indigestion, and heartburn. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies, lower gastrointestinal endoscopies, and upper gastrointestinal endoscopies to diagnose and treat various digestive issues. Patients have rated Dr. Palmadessa 4.0 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 48 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Kings County Hospital Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
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48 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Douglaston , NYYONKERS , NYBROOKLYN , NYNEW YORK , NY
Med School: State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Osteopathic Medical Degree from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. Med School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Med School: University of Toledo
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Donald John Palmadessa

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Affinity by Molina Healthcare
  • AmidaCare
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Empire BCBS)
  • Anthem HealthPlus
  • CenterLight
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth (GHI)
  • EmblemHealth (HIP)
  • EmblemHealth Insurance Company (fka HIP Insurance Company of New York) HIPIC
  • Empire BlueCross BlueShield (32BJ)
  • Fidelis
  • Hamaspik
  • Healthfirst
  • Humana
  • Humana Military (Tricare)
  • Longevity Health Plan
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Northwell Direct
  • NY Hotel Trade Council
  • NYS Empire Plan (NYSHIP)
  • Oxford
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • United Healthcare
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Donald John Palmadessa has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Donald John Palmadessa has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Gastroenterologist
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Kings County Hospital Center

Medical School

State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1978

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Dr. Donald Palmadessa's office is located at 24102 Northern Blvd Ste 1, Douglaston, NY, 11362.
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Dr. Donald Palmadessa speaks English.
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