Summary

Dr. John Garofalo specializes in dermatology, bringing five decades of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research at Pondicherry University and completed multiple residencies, including dermatology training at Henry Ford Hospital and internal medicine at North Shore University Hospital. His extensive training also included specialized work in rheumatology at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Board certifications in both dermatology and internal medicine demonstrate his comprehensive expertise in skin conditions and overall health management. He provides care in English.

Dr. Garofalo practices at Schweiger Dermatology Group in Great Neck, New York, and maintains hospital privileges at Saint Francis Hospital And Heart Center. He focuses on treating various skin growths and lesions, including moles, atypical moles, and age-related skin spots. His procedural expertise includes freezing treatments for skin lesions, laser therapy for various skin conditions, and comprehensive skin lesion removal services. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars 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
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Schweiger Dermatology Group

825 Northern BlvdGreat Neck, NY 11021

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DermatologyDermatologyDermatologyDermatology
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50 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Great Neck , NYNew York , NYAlbertson , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University Med School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine Med School: Harvard University Med School: University of the Witwatersrand Faculty of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. 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

Dr. John A Garofalo has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. 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

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Dermatology

Dermatology

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

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 Hospital1977
Henry Ford Hospital1977

Medical School

Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry UniversityGraduated in 1976

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Dr. John Garofalo is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital And Heart Center.
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