Summary

Dr. Karen Kostroff is a surgeon who specializes in breast surgery with 47 years of experience in the field. She earned her medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and has dedicated her career to helping patients navigate breast health concerns. Dr. Kostroff is fluent in English and brings nearly five decades of surgical expertise to her practice.

Dr. Kostroff practices at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Katz Women's Hospital at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, New York. She focuses on treating breast cancer, including cases of cancer recurrence and metastatic breast cancer. Her surgical expertise includes advanced breast cancer screening techniques and specialized imaging procedures like scintimammography. Patients have given Dr. Kostroff an average rating of 4.3 stars, reflecting their confidence in her care and surgical skills.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 47 years of experience
  • 7 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Boston University School Of Medicine
  • 16 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

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New Hyde Park , NYNew York , NYBrooklyn , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Karen Michele Kostroff

  • Accepts Medicare
  • 1199 SEIU
  • Longevity Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • Northwell Direct
  • Railroad Medicare
  • VillageCareMax
  • VNS Health

Medical Specialties

Karen Michele Kostroff has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Karen Michele Kostroff has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Cancer
  • General Surgeon
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

Karen Michele Kostroff 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

Medical School

Graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1979.

NPI Number

Karen Michele Kostroff's NPI number is 1083762751.

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What languages does Karen Kostroff speak?
Karen Kostroff speaks English.
Which hospitals is Karen Kostroff affiliated with?
Karen Kostroff is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Katz Womens Hospital At Long Island Jewish Medical Center.

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