Dr. Amit Garg
Overview
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 highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Psoriasis, Alopecia Totalis, and Pyoderma Gangrenosum.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 278 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1991 Marcus Avenue, Suite 300, Lake Success, NY 11042
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Dr. Garg 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.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Amit Garg
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Amit Garg?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Amit Garg by calling their office at 516-719-3376. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Amit Garg a top-rated expert for Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amit Garg is classified as an Elite expert for Hidradenitis Suppurativa, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Amit Garg specialize in?
While Dr. Amit Garg is a Dermatology, they have specific expertise in Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Psoriasis, and Alopecia Totalis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Dermatology.
Does Dr. Amit Garg participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Amit Garg has published 278 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hidradenitis Suppurativa. You can view a list of Dr. Amit Garg's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Amit Garg accept my insurance?
Dr. Amit Garg accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 516-719-3376 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Distinguished
- Alopecia TotalisDr. Garg isDistinguished. Learn about Alopecia Totalis.
- Alopecia UniversalisDr. Garg isDistinguished. Learn about Alopecia Universalis.
- PsoriasisDr. Garg isDistinguished. Learn about Psoriasis.
- Pyoderma GangrenosumDr. Garg isDistinguished. Learn about Pyoderma Gangrenosum.
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- AcneDr. Garg isAdvanced. Learn about Acne.
- Bullous PemphigoidDr. Garg isAdvanced. Learn about Bullous Pemphigoid.
- CellulitisDr. Garg isAdvanced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp
- Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP)
- Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome
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- AcrospiromaDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Actinic KeratosisDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Actinic Keratosis.
- Alopecia AreataDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- Atopic DermatitisDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Atopic Dermatitis.
- Autosomal Recessive HypotrichosisDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.
- BoilsDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Boils.