Donald J. Palmadessa
Experienced in Diverticular Disease

Dr. Donald J. Palmadessa

Gastroenterology
Northwell Health
Northwell Health Physician Partners Gastroenterology At Douglaston
241-02 Northern Boulevard, First Floor, 
Douglaston, NY 
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Experienced in Diverticular Disease
Northwell Health
Northwell Health Physician Partners Gastroenterology At Douglaston
241-02 Northern Boulevard, First Floor, 
Douglaston, NY 
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Overview

Donald Palmadessa is a Gastroenterologist in Douglaston, New York. Dr. Palmadessa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hemorrhoids, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). He is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology.

Graduate Institution
SUNY Health Science Center At Brooklyn
Residency
State University of NY Health Science Center/Brooklyn
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology
Fellowships
University Hospital-SUNY Health Science Center
Hospital Affiliations
North Shore University Hospital
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Hofstra/Northwell School Of Medicine/Nursing
Northwell Health Gastroenterology Institute
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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CareFirst
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CenterLight Healthcare
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Cigna
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EmblemHealth
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
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Highmark
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Horizon Healthcare
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Humana
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Wellcare
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Locations

Northwell Health Physician Partners Gastroenterology at Douglaston
241-02 Northern Boulevard, First Floor, Douglaston, NY 11362
Call: 718-461-0163
Other Locations
Northwell Health Physician Partners at Whitestone
150-55 14th Avenue, 2nd Floor, Whitestone, NY 11357
Call: 718-559-3300

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Palmadessa has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
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