The 20 Best Histiocytosis Doctors Near Me in New Hyde Park, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 93 doctor with experience in Histiocytosis near New Hyde Park, NY. Of these, 78 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Advanced in Histiocytosis
    Pediatrics | Dermatology
    Advanced in Histiocytosis
    Pediatrics | Dermatology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Dermatology At Lake Success

    1991 Marcus Avenue, Suite 300, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Spanish

    Dr. Finelt is an Assistant Professor and Director of Pediatric Dermatology for the Department of Dermatology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra / Northwell. She is board certified in Dermatology as well as Pediatric Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology.Dr. Finelt earned her medical degree from Stony Brook University School of Medicine where she was elected to the Gold Humanism Honor Society. She completed her internship in pediatrics at Cohen Children's Medical Center and residency in dermatology at Stony Brook University where she served as chief resident. She completed her pediatric dermatology fellowship at Lurie Children's Hospital at Northwestern University.Dr. Finelt has been awarded the Departmental Chairman's award in 2018 the Departmental Teacher of the Year award in 2019 and was one of the awardees of Northwell's Teacher of the Year award in 2020. She teaches medical students as well as pediatric and dermatology residents. She is an active member of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA) Long Island Dermatology Society and American Academy of Dermatology.Dr. Finelt's subspecialty expertise is interdisciplinary based in caring for patients with a broad spectrum of pediatric dermatology needs including vascular growths (such as infantile hemangiomas) vascular malformations (such as port wine stains) eczema nevi and other birthmarks acne genetic skin disease psoriasis hidradenitis suppurativa alopecia vitiligo and other autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. She is a member of the multidisciplinary vascular anomalies team at Cohen Children's Hospital. Dr. Finelt has given regional national and international talks on these topics and others. She has published a number of articles in the peer-reviewed literature and has authored several book chapters. Dr. Finelt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vascular Birthmark, Linear Hamartoma Syndrome, Stork Bite, and Familial Multiple Nevi Flammei. Dr. Finelt is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology and American Board Of Dermatology/Pediatric Dermatology.

    Advanced in Histiocytosis
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology | Pediatrics | Oncology
    Advanced in Histiocytosis
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology | Pediatrics | Oncology

    Northwell Health Pediatric Hematology/Oncology & Stem Cell Transplant

    269-01 76th Avenue, Suite 255, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julie Krystal is a Pediatrics specialist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Krystal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neuroblastoma, Medulloblastoma, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Hepatoblastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Krystal is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics/Hematology-Oncology.

    Advanced in Histiocytosis
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Histiocytosis
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology

    Northwell Health Pediatric Hematology/Oncology & Stem Cell Transplant

    269-01 76th Avenue, Suite 255, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Spanish

    Carolyn Levy is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Levy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Reticulohistiocytoma, Histiocytosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Levy is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics/Hematology-Oncology.

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    Distinguished in Histiocytosis
    Distinguished in Histiocytosis
    1111 Franklin Ave, 
    Garden City, NY 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mario Lacouture is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Garden City, New York. Dr. Lacouture is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Hartsfield Syndrome, Alopecia Areata, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer.

    Elite in Histiocytosis
    Elite in Histiocytosis

    Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion

    160 E 53rd St, 
    New York, NY 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jasmine Francis is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Francis is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retinoblastoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Vitrectomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Francis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Experienced in Histiocytosis

    Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

    450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven L. Allen, MD, FACP, is Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. An expert in benign and malignant hematology, he is the System Head for Benign Hematology for the Northwell Health Cancer Institute. As an attending physician at the Monter Cancer Center, Dr. Allen focuses on providing compassionate, personalized, evidence-based multi-disciplinary care. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Dr. Allen has been the principal investigator for numerous drug trials and has collaborated with several basic science labs, resulting in over 150 publications. Among his many professional affiliations, he is most active with the American Society of Hematology, having served in numerous leadership positions and committees. In addition, he is a dedicated member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Empire State Hematology and Oncology Society, and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Allen earned his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He trained in internal medicine and hematology/oncology at New York Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Schnitzler Syndrome, Follicular Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Allen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology

    Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

    450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Mandarin, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven R. Savona, MD, is an attending physician based at the Monter Cancer Center where his major clinical interests include blood disorders such as malignant and non-malignant hematology diseases as well as oncology expertise in the areas of diseases of the skin including melanoma, basal cell cancer and squamous cell cancer; he also sees patients with colorectal cancer and pancreas cancer. Dr. Savona maintains an active medical practice focusing on compassionate, personalized, evidence-based multi-disciplinary care. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Hematology and Hospice/Palliative medicine, Dr. Savona is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Dr. Savona is an active participant in the Cancer Control Program of the National Cancer Institute sponsored clinical trials based at Northwell. He is an investigator on cancer control studies, studies for the treatment of cancer of the pancreas as well as squamous cancer of the skin. In prior studies, Dr. Savona has addressed issues such as tobacco dependency and smoking cessation, redeveloping life styles and physical activity levels after completion of chemotherapy, the prevention of infections in patients with impaired immunity and prevention of hot flashes in patients on hormonal therapy. Dr. Savona earned his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine. He completed both his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in Medical Oncology/Hematology at New York University Medical Center. Dr. Savona is an active member of the American Society of Hematology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Savona is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor, Bone Tumor, Melanoma, Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Savona is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Experienced in Histiocytosis

    Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

    450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Cantonese
    Offers Telehealth

    Kit Cheng, MD, is the Program Director of the Medical Oncology and Hematology Fellowship Program for the Northwell Health Cancer Institute. In this role, she is committed to the recruitment and education of future generations of physicians. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, she is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. As an attending physician based at the Monter Cancer Center, Dr. Cheng specializes in breast cancer and gynecology oncology, namely cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer and vaginal cancer. She is a principal investigator and sub principal investigator in multiple breast and gynecologic oncology clinical trials. She maintains an active medical practice focusing on compassionate, personalized, evidence-based multi-disciplinary care. Dr. Cheng earned her medical degree at the State University of New York at Buffalo. She trained in Internal Medicine and Hematology/Oncology at North Shore University Hospital where she was also Chief Fellow. Dr. Cheng is an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and is fluent in Cantonese and English. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Cheng is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology

    Northwell Health Pediatric Hematology/Oncology & Stem Cell Transplant

    269-01 76th Avenue, Suite 255, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Anshul Vagrecha is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Vagrecha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Sickle Cell Disease, and Febrile Neutropenia. Dr. Vagrecha is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics/Hematology-Oncology.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology

    Northwell Health Pediatric Hematology/Oncology & Stem Cell Transplant

    269-01 76th Avenue, Suite 255, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Lipton is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Lipton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aase Syndrome, Pure Red Cell Aplasia, Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood, Aplastic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Lipton is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology

    Northwell Health Pediatric Hematology/Oncology & Stem Cell Transplant

    269-01 76th Avenue, Suite 255, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi

    Suchitra Acharya is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Acharya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemophilia A, Hemophilia B, Hemophilic Arthropathy, and Blood Clots. Dr. Acharya is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics/Hematology-Oncology.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Oncology | Hematology
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Oncology | Hematology
    1999 Marcus Avenue, Suite 308, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Francis Arena is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Arena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Arena is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology
    450 Lakeville Road, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Hindi

    Sagar Rakshit is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Rakshit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Polymorphous Low Grade Adenocarcinoma, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    300 Community Drive, 
    Manhasset, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Judith Paula Brody, MD, is a Board-certified hematopathologist, Professor in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, and past Senior Director of the Division of Hematopathology in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory at NSLIJ, a member of the department since 1986. With expertise in both anatomic and clinical pathology, Dr. Brody specializes in the diagnosis of hematologic disorders from tissue samples like bone marrow. She also oversees one of the laboratories responsible for testing related to hematologic disorders. She completed her MD degree at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and pursued her residencies at the University of Virginia in Anatomic/Clinical Pathology, and at the New England Deaconess Hospital in Boston, and was a member of the hematopathology department at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center prior to NSLIJ position. It is important to note that Dr. Brody does not see patients in a clinical capacity and kindly requests not to be contacted for appointments as a clinical hematologist. Dr. Brody is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leukocytosis, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Adult T-Cell Leukemia, and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Experienced in Histiocytosis

    Adult And Pediatric Dermatology

    64-05 Yellowstone Blvd, 
    Queens, NY 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Michael Paltiel is a board-certified dermatologist and the founder of Adult & Pediatric Dermatology in Forest Hills, Queens. He provides comprehensive dermatologic care for adults and children, treating acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, warts, skin cancers, and pre-cancers.In addition to medical and surgical dermatology, Dr. Paltiel is highly experienced in cosmetic procedures such as lasers, chemical peels, microneedling, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), Botox®, and dermal fillers, including Juvederm® and Restylane®. Patients appreciate his thorough, individualized approach to care.After earning his M.D. at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Paltiel completed residency training in dermatology at the University of Maryland and an internship in internal medicine at Mount Sinai. He also served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Stony Brook University, where he trained medical students and residents. His research has been published in peer-reviewed dermatology journals and presented at national and international conferences. Dr. Paltiel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 100 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jock Itch, Pompholyx Eczema, GAPO Syndrome, and Genital Warts. Dr. Paltiel is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology. Dr. Paltiel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Experienced in Histiocytosis

    Robert A Jason MD PLLC

    1999 Marcus Ave, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marc Braunstein is a Hematologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Braunstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Schnitzler Syndrome, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Experienced in Histiocytosis

    Office

    410 Lakeville Rd Ste 212, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacqueline Barrientos is a Hematologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Barrientos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Leukemia, Splenectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Hematology
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Hematology

    Perlmutter Cancer Center At NYU Langone Arena Oncology

    1999 Marcus Ave Ste 308, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Vaughn is a Hematologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Vaughn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL), B-Cell Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Hemoglobin E Disease, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology

    NYU Langone Cancer Center For Kids-Mineola

    120 Mineola Blvd Ste 460, 
    Mineola, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Weinblatt is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Mineola, New York. Dr. Weinblatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Beta Thalassemia, Thalassemia, Fanconi Anemia, Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Histiocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology

    NYU Langone Cancer Center For Kids-Mineola

    120 Mineola Blvd Ste 460, 
    Mineola, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chana Glasser is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Mineola, New York. Dr. Glasser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Histiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Beta Thalassemia, Thalassemia, Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Infantile Neutropenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Histiocytosis?

    Histiocytosis is a general name for a group of disorders or "syndromes" that involve an abnormal increase in the number of specialized white blood cells that are called histiocytes.

    Recently, new knowledge about this family of diseases has led experts to develop a new classification. Five categories have been proposed:

    • L group -- includes Langerhans cell histiocytosis and Erdheim-Chester disease
    • C group -- includes non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis that involves the skin
    • M group -- includes malignant histiocytosis
    • R group -- includes Rosai-Dorfman disease
    • H Group -- includes hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis

    This article focuses only on the L group, which includes Langerhans cell histiocytosis and Erdheim-Chester disease.

    When should I see a Histiocytosis doctor near New Hyde Park, NY?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Histiocytosis doctor near New Hyde Park, NY?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Histiocytosis doctors near New Hyde Park, NY?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Histiocytosis doctors near New Hyde Park, NY?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Histiocytosis doctor near New Hyde Park, NY?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Histiocytosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Histiocytosis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Histiocytosis doctor near New Hyde Park, NY?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Histiocytosis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Histiocytosis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Histiocytosis doctors near New Hyde Park, NY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Histiocytosis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Histiocytosis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Histiocytosis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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