The 20 Best Shingles Doctors Near Me in Hempstead, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 477 doctor with experience in Shingles near Hempstead, NY. Of these, 439 are Experienced, 37 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Shingles
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    500 Front Street, 
    Hempstead, NY 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi

    Rupal Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Hempstead, New York. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles

    Islandwide Gastroenterology PC

    901 Stewart Ave Ste 240, 
    Garden City, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cameron Rokhsar is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Garden City, New York. Dr. Rokhsar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. His clinical expertise encompasses Oral Herpes, Warts, Contact Dermatitis, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology | Pediatrics
    901 Stewart Avenue, Suite 201, 
    Garden City, NY 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Theodore Daly is a Dermatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Garden City, New York. Dr. Daly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses GAPO Syndrome, Comedones, Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.

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    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles

    Waldbaum Inc

    1530 Front St, 
    East Meadow, NY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Chao is a Neurologist practicing medicine in East Meadow, New York. Dr. Chao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Memory Loss, Tension Headache, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology
    54 New Hyde Park Road, 
    Garden City, NY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Onorato is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Garden City, New York. Dr. Onorato is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Comedones, Liver Spots, Universal Acquired Melanosis, and Intertrigo.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology

    Office

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

    Sari Weinstein is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Weinstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Familial Trichoepithelioma, Trichoepithelioma, Sebaceous Adenoma, and Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Nassau University Medical Center

    2201 Hempstead Tpke, 
    East Meadow, NY 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anjum Maqbool is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in East Meadow, New York. Dr. Maqbool is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Obesity, Hypertension, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Maqbool is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Hospital Medicine
    30 Newbridge Road, Suite 200, 
    East Meadow, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Albert Ferrara is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in East Meadow, New York. Dr. Ferrara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles
    915 Hillside Avenue, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wilbert Maniego is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Maniego is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Folate-Deficiency Anemia, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Shingles
    Pediatrics | Dermatology
    Advanced in Shingles
    Pediatrics | Dermatology
    164 Fulton Ave, 
    Hempstead, NY 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Buka is a Pediatrics specialist and a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Hempstead, New York. Dr. Buka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 99 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatic Hemangioma, Atopic Dermatitis, Comedones, and Contact Dermatitis.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles
    1111 Franklin Ave, 
    Garden City, NY 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mario Lacouture is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Garden City, New York. Dr. Lacouture is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. 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.

    Advanced in Shingles
    Advanced in Shingles
    258 Merrick Rd, 
    Oceanside, NY 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Kornreich is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Kornreich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rosacea, Pompholyx Eczema, Intertrigo, and Nummular Eczema.

    Advanced in Shingles
    Advanced in Shingles
    258 Merrick Rd, 
    Oceanside, NY 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elie Lowenstein is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Lowenstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Familial Trichoepithelioma, Trichoepithelioma, Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum, and Sebaceous Adenoma.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Family Medicine
    900 Franklin Avenue, 
    Valley Stream, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Shoenfeld is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Valley Stream, New York. Dr. Shoenfeld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Shoenfeld is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Advanced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Shingles
    Internal Medicine

    Sergio G. Suarez Physician PC

    72 Guy Lombardo Ave Ste 1, 
    Freeport, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sergio Suarez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Freeport, New York. Dr. Suarez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Experienced in Shingles
    1991 Marcus Avenue, Suite 110, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish, Russian

    Denis Ostrovskiy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Ostrovskiy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Myasthenia Gravis, Transverse Myelitis, and Seizures. Dr. Ostrovskiy is board certified in American Board Of Electrodiagnostic Medicine and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Neurophysiology.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Shingles
    Dermatology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Dermatology At Lake Success

    1991 Marcus Avenue, Suite 300, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (5.1 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 Shingles. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Comedones, Melanoma, Spider Angioma, and Ichthyosis Vulgaris.

    Advanced in Shingles
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Shingles
    Dermatology

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    2001 Marcus Ave Ste E130, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mimi Bansal is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Bansal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Contact Dermatitis, Spider Angioma, Telangiectasia, and Exfoliative Dermatitis.

    Experienced in Shingles
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Shingles
    Hospital Medicine
    1 Pro Health Plaza, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carole Moodhe is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Moodhe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency, Glucose-Galactose Malabsorption Deficiency, Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency, and Volkmann Contracture.

    Advanced in Shingles
    Hospital Medicine
    Advanced in Shingles
    Hospital Medicine
    25720 Hillside Avenue, Floor 1, 
    Floral Park, NY 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Himanshu Pandya is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Floral Park, New York. Dr. Pandya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Stomach Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Shingles?

    Shingles (also known as herpes zoster) results from infection by the varicella zoster virus. This common virus causes chickenpox (also known as varicella), which is characterized by itchy spots on the skin that cover the whole body and usually occurs in childhood or adolescence. After the body fights the initial infection, the varicella zoster virus remains in nerve cells for the rest of a person's life. Because the virus is controlled by immune system cells called T cells, it is generally inactive (latent) and typically causes no health problems. However, in some people, the virus becomes active again (reactivates) and causes shingles. Shingles can occur at any age, although it is rare in childhood and becomes more common after age 50.

    When should I see a Shingles doctor near Hempstead, 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 Shingles doctor near Hempstead, 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 Shingles doctors near Hempstead, 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 Shingles doctors near Hempstead, 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 Shingles doctor near Hempstead, 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 Shingles doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Shingles 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 Shingles doctor near Hempstead, 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 Shingles 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 Shingles 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 Shingles doctors near Hempstead, NY?

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

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