The 20 Best Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) Doctors Near Me in New Hyde Park, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 139 doctor with experience in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) near New Hyde Park, NY. Of these, 42 are Experienced and 11 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Neurology

    Cohen Children's Northwell Health Physician Partners Pediatric Neurology

    2001 Marcus Avenue, Suite W290, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Romanian

    Zipora Fefer is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Fefer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis, Optic Glioma, and Craniopharyngioma. Dr. Fefer is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Psychiatry.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology

    Cohen Children's Northwell Health Physician Partners Pediatric Neurology

    2001 Marcus Avenue, Suite W290, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish

    Mark Atlas is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Atlas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Glioma, Glioma, Medulloblastoma, and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). Dr. Atlas is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics/Hematology-Oncology.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatrics | Dermatology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). 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.

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    Plastic Surgery
    Plastic Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Plastic Surgery At Lake Success

    1991 Marcus Avenue, Suite 102, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    I am a plastic surgeon who specializes in pedatric and adult plastic, reconstructive and craniofacial surgery. My clinical interests are in:Breast ReconstructionCraniosynostosis / Deformational PlagiocephalyCleft SurgeryCongenital Hand SurgeryEar MoldingEar ReconstructionFacial reanimationMaxillofacial Trauma (Frontal Sinus, Orbit, Maxilla, Mandible)Pediatric Plastic SurgerySkin Cancer / ReconstructionSyndactylyVascular anomalies / HemangiomaAesthetic SurgeryAvailable for in-patient, outpatient and pre-natal consultations. Dr. Bastidas is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Branchial Cleft Cyst, Microtia, Syndactyly, Osteotomy, and Septoplasty.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Oncology At Lake Success

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

    Samuel Singer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Singer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Astrocytoma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Pediatric Hematology Oncology | Pediatrics | Oncology
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). 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.

    Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    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 undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). 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.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatrics | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatrics | Orthopedics

    Cohen Children's Northwell Health Physician Partners Pediatric Orthopaedics

    7 Vermont Drive, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian

    Dr. DiMauro is a Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon and the Director of Pediatric Orthopaedic Education at Cohen s Children s Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He focuses on sports medicine, hip, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, meniscal tears, arthroscopy, osteochondral defects, scoliosis and spinal deformity, spinal fusions, and congenital musculoskeletal anomalies.Dr. DiMauro received his undergraduate degree at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY and his medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. He completed his internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, NY and his fellowship in pediatric orthopaedics at the Children s Hospital of Boston in Boston, MA.He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and an active member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. He is involved in clinical research as well as teaching and mentoring both medical students and residents. He is fluent in English and Italian. Dr. Dimauro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, Caudal Regression Syndrome, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Dimauro is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatrics | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatrics | Orthopedics

    Cohen Children's Northwell Health Physician Partners Pediatric Orthopaedics

    7 Vermont Drive, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Amaral is an Associate Chief of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at Cohen s Childrens Medical Center and an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Orthopaedics at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He focuses on scoliosis and pediatric spine surgery, hip reconstruction, fractures, sports medicine, and pediatric foot and ankle disorders.Dr. Amaral received his undergraduate degree at the University of Rhode Island and his medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in the Bronx, NY. He completed his internship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University/ Montefiore Medical Center and fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery/New York Hospital/ Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York, NY.He is a fellow of the Scoliosis Research Society, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also a member of the American Medical Association. He is involved in clinical research in pediatric orthopaedics and has published and presented at conferences such as Scoliosis Research Society and the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. He is also actively involved in mentoring and teaching medical students and residents. Dr. Amaral is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Amaral is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    410 Lakeville Road, Suite 204, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Schneider is a General Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Schneider is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Hydrocephalus, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery. Dr. Schneider is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery and American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Neurology.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Ophthalmology And Ocular Surface Center At Great Neck

    600 Northern Boulevard, Suite 218, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Howard Pomeranz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Pomeranz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, Optic Neuritis, and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Pomeranz is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Pediatric Ophthalmology At Great Neck

    600 Northern Boulevard, Suite 220, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hal Schwartzstein is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Schwartzstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Amblyopia, Esotropia, Coloboma, and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Schwartzstein is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology.

    Neurology
    Neurology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neuroscience Institute At Great Neck

    611 Northern Boulevard, Suite 150, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Shanghainese
    Offers Telehealth

    Li-fen Chen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Headache, Memory Loss, and Vertigo. Dr. Chen is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology.

    Oncology | Orthopedics
    Oncology | Orthopedics

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute At Great Neck, 611 Northern Boulevard

    611 Northern Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Howard Goodman is Chief of the Musculoskeletal Oncology Service in the Orthopaedic Institute of Northwell Health and is an assistant professor at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra / Northwell. His clinical practice includes benign and malignant tumors of the bones and soft tissue in the arms and legs, as well as treatment for bony metastatic disease.Dr. Goodman is a native New Yorker, and has spent his professional career caring for orthopaedic tumor patients in New York City and Long Island. He earned a bioengineering degree with honors from the University of Pennsylvania, his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, trained in Orthopaedics at Maimonides Medical Center, where he served as chief resident for a year and a half, and did postgraduate training in Musculoskeletal Oncology and Limb Salvage Surgery at UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School.Dr. Goodman is active with Northwell Cancer Institute initiatives, including running the multidisciplinary Sarcoma / Bone & Soft tissue Tumor Board. He has organized and run an annual Orthopaedic Pathology review course for the residents. He is on the faculty of 3 orthopaedic residencies as well as fellowships in Orthopaedic Joint Reconstruction, General Surgical Oncology and PMR Oncology Rehabilitation. Dr. Goodman has written multiple articles and book chapters and serves as a journal editor for orthopaedic oncology. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and a member of the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, International Skeletal Society, International Society of Limb Salvage Surgery and the New York Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons.Dr. Goodman s practice centers around patient based individualized care, with both operative and nonoperative considerations. He is involved in developing new surgical techniques and 3D printed anatomic models, instruments and implants. He believes in combining biologic with implant reconstruction options for allowing best outcomes for his patients. He has been listed as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for more than 5 years. Dr. Goodman is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chondroma, Fibrosarcoma, Osteochondroma, Bone Tumor, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Goodman is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Northwell Health Imaging At Great Neck

    611 Northern Boulevard, Suite 250, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Goodman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Goodman is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatic Hemangioma, Subcutaneous Emphysema, Herniated Disk, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Goodman is board certified in American Board Of Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology.

    Neurosurgery
    Neurosurgery

    Northwell Health Neurosurgery & Spine

    805 Northern Boulevard, Suite 100, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese, Mandarin
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheng-fu Larry Lo, MD, MHS, FAANS, is a nationally renowned neurosurgeon who serves as the Chief of Spine Surgery in the Department of Neurosurgery at North Shore University Hospital and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He joins us from The Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he served as the Director of Spinal Oncology. He is a complex spine specialist, with special emphasis on spine tumors, spinal deformity, craniocervical junction abnormalities and spinal vascular disorders.As a master clinician in his field, Dr. Lo treats some of the country's most challenging surgical cases. He provides his full attention to all his patients, giving them the same compassion and respect that he d give a family member. Patients also value Dr. Lo's conservative approach when assessing the need for surgery, exploring all nonoperative measures first before considering surgical intervention.Collaboration in care is also important to Dr. Lo. He tailors each treatment plan based on his patients individual needs, and when necessary, teams up with Northwell experts from numerous fields, including physiatry, pain management, oncology and orthopedics.Dr. Lo is an Associate Professor in Neurosurgery at the Zucker School of Medicine and is passionate about training the next generation of neurosurgeons. He regularly teaches advanced surgical techniques across the country, and has been recognized with various teaching awards, including the Excellence in Teaching Award at Johns Hopkins Hospital. A widely recognized researcher, Dr. Lo has been published in more than 200 peer-reviewed articles, and has won many awards for his research, including the Rosenblum-Mahaley Award and the Improvement in Patient Safety Award. His recently published studies include novel sacrectomy techniques with nerve root preservation and sacroplasty reconstruction techniques with motion preservation. Dr. Lo has received many recognitions for clinical excellence. In 2015, he won the Irving J. Sherman Award for Resident Achievement. He has also been named a Castle Connolly Rising Star in 2021 immediately upon arriving in New York, among many other honors. Prior to arriving at Northwell, Dr. Lo received his medical training at Yale University School of Medicine, graduating with a combined medical and master of health sciences degree. He completed a residency in neurosurgery, and a fellowship in complex spine surgery and spinal oncology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Lo is part of many notable organizations and serves on numerous committees, including the Section on Spinal Oncology for the North American Spine Society and Program Committee for the Lumbar Spine Research Society. He is a member of the Spine Tumor Academy, a global coalition of leading experts in spinal oncology. He is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Lo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chordoma, Spinal Tumor, Epidural Abscess, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Lo is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Neuroradiology

    Long Island Jewish Medical Center

    27005 76th Ave, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Stern is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Stern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her clinical expertise encompasses Arachnoid Cysts, Neurofibromatosis, Familial Porencephaly, and Choroid Plexus Cyst.

    Neuroradiology
    Neuroradiology

    Long Island Jewish Medical Center

    27005 76th Ave, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerrin Varghese is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Varghese is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Mikulicz Disease, CAPOS Syndrome, and Splenectomy.

    Office

    410 Lakeville Rd Ste 209, 
    New Hyde Park,, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Perry Frankel is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park,, New York. Dr. Frankel is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, High Cholesterol, Vasculitis, and Necrosis.

    Radiology
    Radiology

    Winthrop University Hospital

    259 1st St, 
    Mineola, NY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Varun Sethi is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Mineola, New York. Dr. Sethi is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome, X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type, and PEHO Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)?

    Neurofibromatosis-1 (NF1) is an inherited disorder in which nerve tissue tumors (neurofibromas) form in the:

    • Upper and lower layers of the skin
    • Nerves from the brain (cranial nerves) and spinal cord (spinal root nerves)

    When should I see a Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctors near New Hyde Park, NY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) 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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