Summary

Dr. Donald Palmadessa specializes in gastroenterology, focusing on digestive system disorders and diseases. 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 the field, Dr. Palmadessa brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Palmadessa is affiliated with Flushing Hospital Medical Center and practices at Northwell Health Physician Partners Gastroenterology in Douglaston, New York. He treats patients with hemorrhoids, hiatal hernias, and dyspepsia. His expertise includes performing colonoscopies, upper GI endoscopies, and lower GI endoscopies to diagnose and monitor digestive conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

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
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
48 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Russian, Hebrew Speaks English
Douglaston , NYNEW YORK , NYNEW YORK , NYNEW YORK , NY
Med School: State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai Med School: American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine Med School: Cornell University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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)
  • 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
  • VillageCareMax

Medical Specialties

Donald John Palmadessa has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

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

Donald John Palmadessa holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Kings County Hospital Center.

Medical School

Graduated from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine and Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine in 1978.

NPI Number

Donald John Palmadessa's NPI number is 1942220199.

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