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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 210 doctor with experience in Melasma near New Hyde Park, NY. Of these, 159 are Experienced, 41 are Advanced, 7 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Elite in Melasma
    Dermatology

    Israel Englander Department Of Dermatology At 211 East 80th Street

    211 E 80th St # 2, 
    New York, NY 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Alexis is a Dermatologist in New York, New York. Dr. Alexis is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Acne, Melasma, Atopic Dermatitis, and Vitiligo.

    Raman Madan
    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Dermatology At Lake Success

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

    Board-Certified dermatologist, practiced in Manhattan and as Chief Dermatology Resident of SUNY Downstate Medical Center before joining Northwell Health.He provides medical, cosmetic and surgical dermatology services to patients of all ages including botox, filler, laser therapy, PRP, chemical peels, and microneedling.He has travelled abroad to provide lectures to medical students and physicians on surgical dermatology and cosmetic procedure best practices.In dermatology, no two patients are the same and Dr. Madan enjoys determining individual treatment plans to make every patient look as natural as possible.Dr. Madan is an avid volunteer and has provided free skin cancer screening services for the NY Yankees, Mets, and the Susan G. Komen Association.He also serves as an attending physician at the James J. Peters Veterans Administration Hospital in affiliation with Columbia University Department of Dermatology.In his free time, he enjoys watching the NY Mets and spending time with his wife and son. Dr. Madan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Comedones.

    Barry J. Schuval
    Experienced in Melasma
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Melasma
    Endocrinology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Endocrinology At New Hyde Park

    3003 New Hyde Park Road, Suite 409, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barry Schuval is an Endocrinologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Schuval is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Thyroid Nodule, Hypothyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    54 New Hyde Park Road, 
    Garden City, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Onorato is a Dermatologist in Garden City, New York. Dr. Onorato is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Comedones, Liver Spots, Universal Acquired Melanosis, and Intertrigo.

    Ankuri Desai
    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Dermatology At Lake Success

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

    Dr. Ankuri Desai is an Assistant Professor for the Department of Dermatology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. She is currently the Associate Program Director for the Dermatology Residency Program at Northwell as well as the Director of Medical Student Education for the Department of Dermatology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. She is board certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Desai completed her undergraduate studies through a combined B.A./M.D. program at the Macaulay Honors College at Brooklyn College, where she graduated summa cum laude, majoring in Biology and Psychology with a minor in History. She subsequently matriculated in the M.D./Ph.D. program at the State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University, where she earned her medical degree as well as completed a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology. For her undergraduate and medical education accomplishments, Dr. Desai was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society, as well as the Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society, among other awards.Dr. Desai went on to complete her internship at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health at Mather Hospital, where she enjoyed being able to serve the community she grew up in. Subsequently, Dr. Desai returned to SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University to complete her dermatology training, where she served as chief resident in her final year. Dr. Desai is the recipient of numerous awards and grants for her contributions to research, community service, and academic medicine. She has authored book chapters as well as several journal articles that have been published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD), among other peer-reviewed literature. She has presented her work at national and international conferences including the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Desai s clinical interests include both general and medical dermatology, as well as ethnic and adolescent concerns. Further, she has an academic interest in medical education, particularly the medical curriculum in dermatology for the School of Medicine and training our dermatology residents. She is also interested in clinical and translational research.Board certificationsDermatology - American Board of DermatologyAcademic titles Assistant Professor, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Administrative titleDirector of Medical Student Education, Department of Dermatology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellChief ResidentState University of New York Downstate Health Sciences UniversityEducation State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University- M.D./Ph.D. Residencies State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Comedones, Melanoma, Spider Angioma, and Ichthyosis Vulgaris.

    Sheila Shaigany
    Experienced in Melasma
    Experienced in Melasma

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Dermatology At Lake Success

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

    Dr. Shaigany is an Assistant Professor for the Department of Dermatology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra / Northwell. She also serves as Co-director of the Inpatient Dermatology Consultative Service and as an Attending Physician for the Cutaneous Toxicities to Chemotherapies Program in partnership with the Monter Cancer Center.Dr. Shaigany has an undergraduate degree in Theater from Northwestern University and worked as a professional actor in New York prior to switching to a career in medicine. She subsequently earned her medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Shaigany completed her dermatology residency training at New York University. She also completed a research fellowship at Columbia University with a focus on melanocyte biology and BRAF mutated melanoma.Dr. Shaigany is the recipient of Rudin Foundation Grants for research involving the diagnosis of pyoderma gangrenosum and its associated comorbidities, as well as the diagnosis of cutaneous infection. She was awarded a grant from the American Skin Association for her research on melanoma. She was also awarded with a Women s Dermatologic Society Mentorship Award for her interest in complex medical dermatology. Dr. Shaigany has authored several peer-reviewed articles that have been published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD), Lancet, among others.Dr. Shaigany s subspecialty interest encompasses a wide variety of skin conditions including neutrophilic dermatoses (i.e. pyoderma gangrenosum, Sweet syndrome), cutaneous toxicities to chemotherapy, cutaneous vasculitis, cutaneous infection, dermatomyositis and other connective tissue disorders, drug rashes and inflammatory skin disease (i.e. atopic dermatitis and psoriasis). In addition to her interests in complex medical dermatology, she also enjoys seeing patients with more routine general cosmetic and medical dermatology concerns. Dr. Shaigany is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Acne, Melanoma, and Alopecia Areata.

    Heather S. Summe
    Experienced in Melasma
    Experienced in Melasma

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Dermatology At Lake Success

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

    "Dr. Summe is the Associate Chair of Dermatology at Lenox Hill Hospital. She is also an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. She is board certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology. She practices medical, surgical, and limited cosmetic dermatology in the Flatiron District of Manhattan. Prior to joining Northwell, she worked in a private practice on the Upper East Side.Dr. Summe earned her medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. She then completed her internship in Internal Medicine at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital and residency in dermatology at the University of Massachusetts. During her final year of residency, she served as a chief resident. Prior to medical school, Dr. Summe graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgetown University. She also completed a Master of Science degree in Nutrition Science from Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons. She then completed an additional year of research on bariatric surgery and diabetes at Columbia's Obesity Research Center.Dr. Summe has been published in well-respected journals including Pediatric Dermatology and Annals of Surgery. She has written book chapters on perioral dermatitis, viral exanthems, and corticotropin releasing hormone. She has been interviewed for numerous media outlets including BuzzFeed, HuffPost, Glamour, Today, Newsday, Vice, and the Queens Chronicle. At UMass, Dr. Summe was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, which is based on leadership, character, community service, and professionalism. She also received the Glasgow-Rubin Certificate of Commendation for Academic Achievement, which is awarded by the American Medical Women's Association to women who graduate in the top ten percent of their medical school class.In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Summe has an interest in education. She previously served as the Course Director for the medical school's dermatology curriculum, and she also precepts third- and fourth-year medical students in her dermatology clinic. Dr. Summe co-directs the department's annual CME conference, ""Practice Pearls in Dermatology"". She has also served as a judge for the Dermatology Society of Greater New York's annual Stritzler Resident Competition.". Dr. Summe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Trichoepithelioma, and Multiple Familial Trichoepithelioma.

    Silvija P. Gottesman
    Experienced in Melasma
    Experienced in Melasma

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Dermatology At Lake Success

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

    "Dr. Gottesman is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pathology at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. She is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and the American Board of Pathology. She is passionate about resident and medical student education and mentorship within dermatology and dermatopathology and is also the Director of Dermatopathology Resident Education.Dr. Gottesman clinical and research interests include general and complex medical dermatology, inpatient dermatology, taking care of patients with sarcoidosis, granuloma annulare and other granulomatous diseases. She is also very interested in ""special needs dermatology."" Dr. Gottesman strives for inclusive clinical experience and frequently takes care of children and adults on the autism spectrum disorder with various dermatologic conditions.Dr. Gottesman completed internal medicine internship and dermatology residency at the University of Arizona, where she served as a Chief Resident in her senior year. She then completed a Dermatopathology Fellowship at the Ackerman Academy of Dermatopathology in New York City, in collaboration with SUNY Downstate Medical Center.Dr. Gottesman is the founder of an international online dermatopathology journal club (#DermpathJC). She is a member of several professional societies, including the American Society of Dermatopathology and the New York Pathological Society, where she holds committee positions. Dr. Gottesman serves as a reviewer for multiple prominent dermatopathology journals. She has also published numerous articles in peer-reviewed literature, authored several book chapters, as well as given talks at local, regional, and national dermatology and pathology conferences. She is involved in community wellness via community education about skin cancer incidence, sunscreen safety practices and providing community skin cancer screenings.". Dr. Gottesman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Erythema Nodosum, Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum, and Hypocomplementemic Urticarial Vasculitis.

    Amit Garg
    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melasma
    Dermatology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Dermatology At Lake Success

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

    Dr. Garg is a Professor and the Founding Chair for the Department of Dermatology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra / Northwell. He is a Professor in the Center for Health Innovation and Outcomes Research at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. Dr. Garg also serves as Chair of the Board of Governors for Northwell Health Physician Partners. He is board certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Garg earned his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He completed his internship and residency in dermatology at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He has held faculty positions at University of Massachusetts and at Boston University Medical Center, where he directed the Residency Training Program in Dermatology as well as the undergraduate medical curricula in dermatology for the school of medicine. Dr. Garg's funded research interests include identification of comorbidities using Big Data, and development of disease and outcome measures in hidradenitis suppurativa and psoriasis. Through his grants, Dr. Garg has also developed innovative teaching strategies to improve training and education outcomes, including the development and validation of a skin cancer OSCE. He has published a number of articles in the peer-reviewed literature and has authored several book chapters. Dr. Garg has had leadership roles within prominent national professional organizations, including the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Board of Dermatology, the Accreditation Counsel of Graduate Medical Education, the Association of Professors of Dermatology, the Medical Dermatological Society, the National Psoriasis Foundation, the Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation, the Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis, and the CHORD COUSIN Collaboration (C3). Dr. Garg also serves on editorial boards for the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. He is editor-in-chief of the first edition book on Rheumatic Skin Diseases. Dr. Garg was awarded the 2016 Thomas G. Pearson, EdD Memorial Education Award by the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Garg has achieved international recognition as a skilled medical dermatologist and a medical educator. His subspecialty expertise is in interdisciplinary based care for patients with autoimmune and inflammatory skin diseases including psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, lupus, dermatomyositis, and vasculitis. Dr. Garg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Psoriasis, Alopecia Totalis, Vagotomy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Nika Finelt
    Experienced in Melasma
    Pediatrics | Dermatology
    Experienced in Melasma
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Vascular Birthmark, Linear Hamartoma Syndrome, Stork Bite, and Familial Multiple Nevi Flammei.

    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology

    Dr Rachel R. Kushner Dermatology PC

    320 Franklin Ave, 
    Franklin Square, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rachel Kushner is a Dermatologist in Franklin Square, New York. Dr. Kushner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Dyschromatosis Universalis Hereditaria, Dyschromatosis Symmetrica Hereditaria, Griscelli Syndrome, and Hypomelanotic Disorder.

    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    935 Northern Boulevard, Suite 106, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Spanish, Hebrew. Dr. Azar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. Her top areas of expertise are Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, Comedones, and Melasma.

    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology

    Manhasset Diagnostic Imaging P.C.

    1350 Northern Blvd, 
    Manhasset, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Brody is a Dermatologist in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Brody is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Acne, Contact Dermatitis, Granuloma Annulare, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.

    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology

    Steven Brooks DO PC

    444 Community Dr Ste 102, 
    Manhasset, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Brooks is a Dermatologist in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Brooks has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess, Comedones, Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis, and Epidermoid Cyst.

    Advanced in Melasma
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Melasma
    Endocrinology

    Office

    444 Community Dr Ste 312, 
    Manhasset, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Margulies is an Endocrinologist in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Margulies is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1, Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Obesity in Children, and Hypothyroidism.

    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melasma
    Dermatology

    Bodian Dermatology Group PC

    11 Grace Ave Ste 100, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Bodian is a Dermatologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Bodian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Nummular Eczema, Warts, Actinic Keratosis, and Jock Itch.

    Distinguished in Melasma
    Distinguished in Melasma

    Office

    258 Merrick Rd, 
    Oceanside, NY 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Kornreich is a Dermatologist in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Kornreich is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Rosacea, Pompholyx Eczema, Intertrigo, and Nummular Eczema.

    Distinguished in Melasma
    Dermatology
    Distinguished in Melasma
    Dermatology

    David L. Cohen M.D. P.C.

    1800 Rockaway Ave Ste 208, 
    Hewlett, NY 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Cohen is a Dermatologist in Hewlett, New York. Dr. Cohen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Pustular Folliculitis, Comedones, Lichen Simplex Chronicus, and Membranous Nephropathy.

    Distinguished in Melasma
    Distinguished in Melasma
    8002 Kew Gardens Road, 
    Jamaica, NY 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Weinberg is a Dermatologist in Jamaica, New York. Dr. Weinberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Plaque Psoriasis, Comedones, and Pityriasis Lichenoides.

    Experienced in Melasma
    Experienced in Melasma

    Joseph Onorato M.D. PC

    54 New Hyde Park Rd, 
    Garden City, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Beschloss is a Dermatologist in Garden City, New York. Dr. Beschloss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melasma. His top areas of expertise are Liver Spots, Universal Acquired Melanosis, Erythroderma, and Warts.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Melasma?

    Melasma is a skin condition that causes patches of dark skin on areas of the face exposed to the sun.

    When should I see a Melasma 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 Melasma 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 Melasma 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 Melasma 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 Melasma 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 Melasma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Melasma 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 Melasma 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 Melasma 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 Melasma 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 Melasma doctors near New Hyde Park, NY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Melasma 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 Melasma doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Melasma 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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