Overview
Dr. Fitterman founded the Huntington Hospital HMG in 2006. He was appointed Chief of Staff in 2009.He came to Huntington Hospital after 14 years in private practice, the last 3 of which he also served as medical director of a 40 physician multispecialty group in Huntington.Dr. Fitterman has held leadership positions in national societies (District President, state council member, Governor of NYACP) and was recognized on the Honor Roll of Top Hospitalists in 2008.Dr. Fitterman has co-authored over 50 publications in peer reviewed journals; is a Master of the ACP and a senior fellow of the SHM.Dr. Fitterman has been appointed Professor of Medicine in the Hofstra University School of Medicine.In 2018 he was appointed the President of Huntington Hospital. Under his stewardship Huntington Hospital has achieved the coveted CMS 5 stars in quality in 2022, 2022 and 2023 (the only hospital in the county to do so), the leapfrog group A rating and a 5th consecutive Magnet award. Huntington Hospital is consistently ranked the top community hospital in NY state.
His clinical expertise encompasses Colonoscopy.
Dr. Fitterman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 54 peer reviewed articles.
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CUIMC/Vivian & Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nick Fitterman
Is Dr. Nick Fitterman a top-rated expert for Colonoscopy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nick Fitterman is classified as an Experienced expert for Colonoscopy, 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. Nick Fitterman specialize in?
While Dr. Nick Fitterman is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Colonoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Nick Fitterman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nick Fitterman has published 48 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colonoscopy. You can view a list of Dr. Nick Fitterman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nick Fitterman accept my insurance?
Dr. Nick Fitterman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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