Summary

Dr. John Garofalo is a dermatologist with five decades of medical experience serving patients in the Great Neck area. He completed his medical education at Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research at Pondicherry University before pursuing extensive training in the United States. Dr. Garofalo completed residencies at North Shore University Hospital, Henry Ford Hospital, and New York Medical College, with specialized training in dermatology, internal medicine, and rheumatology. He holds board certifications in both dermatology from the American Board of Dermatology and internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Garofalo provides care in English.

Dr. Garofalo practices with Schweiger Dermatology Group in Great Neck, New York, and maintains hospital privileges at Saint Francis Hospital And Heart Center. His clinical expertise includes treating conditions such as numbness or reduced sensation in the skin, sarcoidosis, and acute pain management. He performs various skin treatments including cryotherapy for removing abnormal skin growths, laser therapy for skin lesions, and comprehensive skin lesion removal procedures. Patients rate Dr. Garofalo 4.2 out of 5 stars on average for his 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
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Schweiger Dermatology Group

825 Northern BlvdGreat Neck, NY 11021

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Med School: Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University Med School: Touro University Med School: Touro University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

John A Garofalo has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

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

John A Garofalo is board certified in Dermatology and Internal medicine by the American Board of Dermatology and American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology and board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at 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 Hospital in 1977, and Henry Ford Hospital in 1977.

Medical School

Graduated from Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University in 1976.

NPI Number

John A Garofalo's NPI number is 1730187774.

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Which hospitals is John Garofalo affiliated with?
John Garofalo is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital And Heart Center.
What languages does John Garofalo speak?
John Garofalo speaks English.

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