Dr. Nika Finelt
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 top areas of expertise are Familial Multiple Nevi Flammei, Stork Bite, Linear Hamartoma Syndrome, and Vascular Birthmark.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles. 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. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nika Finelt
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nika Finelt?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nika Finelt 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. 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, Stork Bite, and Linear Hamartoma Syndrome. 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 14 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.
Does Dr. Nika Finelt accept my insurance?
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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- Acrokeratoelastoidosis of CostaDr. Finelt isAdvanced. Learn about Acrokeratoelastoidosis of Costa.
- Akesson SyndromeDr. Finelt isAdvanced. Learn about Akesson Syndrome.
- Aplasia Cutis CongenitaDr. Finelt isAdvanced. Learn about Aplasia Cutis Congenita.
- Atopic DermatitisDr. Finelt isAdvanced. Learn about Atopic Dermatitis.
- Autosomal Recessive Cutis Laxa Type 1
- Benign Chronic PemphigusDr. Finelt isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Chronic Pemphigus.
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- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Finelt isExperienced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- Actinic KeratosisDr. Finelt isExperienced. Learn about Actinic Keratosis.
- Alopecia AreataDr. Finelt isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- Alopecia TotalisDr. Finelt isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Totalis.
- Autosomal Recessive HypotrichosisDr. Finelt isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.
- Bazex SyndromeDr. Finelt isExperienced. Learn about Bazex Syndrome.