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Dr. Elyse Rafal, MD

Dermatology*
3.4 (47)
Map Pin Small Stony Brook, NY
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Elyse Rafal, MD

Dr. Elyse Rafal, MD is a Dermatologist in Stony Brook, NY. They specialize in Dermatology, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in Dermatology. They graduated from SUNY- Health Science Center at Brooklyn (Formerly Downstate Medical Center) and is affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital, NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, New York Presbyterian Hospital and Peconic Bay Medical Center. Dr. Rafal, completed a residency at University Mich Med School. Patients rated Dr. Rafal an average 3.4 star rating.

Dr. Rafal works at Elyse Rafal MD in Stony Brook, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Dry Skin, Acne and Nail Infection along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Rafal's Office Locations

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    Elyse S Rafal M D P C.
    2500 Nesconset Hwy Bldg 22A, Stony Brook, NY 11790 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 689-0300

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Stony Brook University Hospital
  • NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital
  • Peconic Bay Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Dry Skin
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Acne
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Nail Infection
Actinic Keratosis
Alopecia
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Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Birthmark
Cold Sore
Contact Dermatitis
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Excessive Sweating
Fungal Nail Infection
Hair Loss
Herpes Simplex Infection
Hypertrophic Scar
Impetigo
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Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
Intertrigo
Lipomas
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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Psoriasis
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Rash
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Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Cancer
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Tinea Versicolor
Warts
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Acne Surgery
Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesion
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Wart Freezing
Acanthosis Nigricans
Acne Keloid
Bedsores
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Boil
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Bullous Pemphigoid
Burn Injuries
Callus
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Canker Sore
Carcinoma in Situ of Skin
Cellulitis
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes Skin Lesion
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Cosmetics
Folliculitis
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts
Granuloma of Skin
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hidradenitis
Hives
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Ingrown Nail
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Keloid Scar
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Lichen Planus
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Lyme Disease
Melanoma
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Molluscum Contagiosum Infection
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Pemphigoid
Pityriasis Rosea
Plantar Wart
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques in Pregnancy
Psoriatic Arthritis
Scabies
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Shingles
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Skin Aging
Skin Discoloration
Skin Diseases
Skin Ulcer
Spider Veins
Telogen Effluvium
Tinea Imbricata
Varicose Veins
Vasculitis
Vitiligo
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Wrinkles
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Biopsy
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Excision of Skin Cancer
Hair Removal
Laser Skin Resurfacing
Shaving of Skin Lesion
Skin Biopsy
Skin Cancer Removal
Skin Resurfacing
Venous Sclerotherapy
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    About Dr. Elyse Rafal, MD

    Specialties*
    • Dermatology

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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1477515781
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University Mich Med School
    Residency
    Internship
    • Montefiore Hospital Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • SUNY- Health Science Center at Brooklyn (Formerly Downstate Medical Center)
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Pennsylvania
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Dermatology
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    Dr. Elyse Rafal, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Rafal is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Rafal has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Rafal has seen patients for Dry Skin, Acne and Nail Infection, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Rafal on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    47 patients have reviewed Dr. Rafal. The overall rating for this provider is 3.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Rafal.

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