Summary

Dr. Lauren Shikowitz-Behr is a Long Island native, Harvard fellowship-trained, and Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon with expertise in cosmetic surgery of the breast, body, and face, plastic surgery after weight loss, and breastreconstruction. A true New Yorker, Dr. Shikowitz-Behr graduated with honors fromNew York University and subsequently went on to receive her medical degree fromAlbert Einstein College of Medicine. She was then accepted into the integratedPlastic Surgery residency program at Northwell Health where she trained in the fullbreadth of plastic surgery from complex microsurgical reconstruction to intricateaesthetic surgery and served as chief resident. Dr. Shikowitz-Behr was then selectedto complete a highly specialized fellowship in advanced cosmetic and reconstructivebreast surgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital, where she also served as anassistant instructor in plastic surgery for the Harvard Medical School.Dr. Shikowitz-Behr is dedicated to advancing the field of plastic surgery. Her clinicalresearch has been presented at regional and national meetings, and she has multiplepublications in peer-reviewed journals. She enjoys teaching medical students andresidents the intricate details of plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr.Shikowitz-Behr is proud to be a female plastic surgeon taking care of the Long Islandcommunity. She is passionate about plastic surgery and dedicated to providing themost up-to-date, compassionate, and comprehensive care to all of her patients.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 14 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Northwell Health Physician Partners Plastic Surgery at Huntington

224 Wall Street Suite 201Huntington, NY 11743

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Dr. Lauren Beth Shikowitz-Behr, MDDr. Andrew Jacono, MDDr. Monica WaliaDr. Charles Kenneth Herman, MD
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14 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish
Huntington , NYNew York , NYPort Jefferson Station , NYBlue Bell , PA
Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University Med School: Albany Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lauren Beth Shikowitz-Behr

  • 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
  • NYS Empire Plan (NYSHIP)
  • Oxford
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • United Healthcare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • VillageCareMax

Medical Specialties

Dr. Lauren Beth Shikowitz-Behr has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Lauren Beth Shikowitz-Behr has the following area of expertise

  • Plastic Surgeon

Certifications, License, & Education

14 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva UniversityGraduated in 2012

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Lauren Shikowitz-Behr affiliated with?
Dr. Lauren Shikowitz-Behr is affiliated with Huntington Hospital.
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What languages does Dr. Lauren Shikowitz-Behr speak?
Dr. Lauren Shikowitz-Behr speaks English.
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