Nika Finelt
Expertise in
65
conditions

Dr. Nika Finelt

Pediatrics | Dermatology
1991 Marcus Avenue, Suite 300, 
Lake Success, NY 
Expertise in
65
conditions
1991 Marcus Avenue, Suite 300, 
Lake Success, NY 

Overview

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 highly rated in 65 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Multiple Nevi Flammei, Vascular Birthmark, Stork Bite, and Linear Hamartoma Syndrome.

Dr. Finelt is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology/Pediatric Dermatology and American Board Of Dermatology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Pediatrics
Dermatology

Licenses

Dermatology in NY

Board Certifications

American Board Of Dermatology/Pediatric Dermatology
American Board Of Dermatology

Fellowships

Northwestern Medical Group

Hospital Affiliations

Long Island Jewish Medical Center
North Shore University Hospital
North Shore University Hospital
Hofstra/Northwell School Of Medicine/Nursing
Long Island Jewish Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Russian
Spanish

Gender

Female

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Locations

Northwell Health Physician Partners Dermatology at Lake Success
1991 Marcus Avenue, Suite 300, Lake Success, NY 11042

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Finelt 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.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

15 Total Publications

Mindful approaches: Association between atopic dermatitis and autism spectrum disorder and use of visual storyboards.
Mindful approaches: Association between atopic dermatitis and autism spectrum disorder and use of visual storyboards.
Journal: Dermatology online journal
Published: October 14, 2025
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Is Dr. Nika Finelt a top-rated expert for Familial Multiple Nevi Flammei?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nika Finelt is classified as an Advanced expert for Familial Multiple Nevi Flammei, 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. Nika Finelt specialize in?

While Dr. Nika Finelt is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Familial Multiple Nevi Flammei, Vascular Birthmark, and Stork Bite. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.

Does Dr. Nika Finelt participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Nika Finelt has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Multiple Nevi Flammei. You can view a list of Dr. Nika Finelt's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Nika Finelt 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.

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