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Dr. David L Besser M.D., Neurologist
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Dr. David L Besser M.D.

Neurologist | Neurology

4/5(11)
280 Montauk Hwy Bay Shore NY, 11706
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About

Dr. David Besser is a distinguished Neurologist in Bay Shore, NY. Dr. Besser specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. With expertise in handling complex conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and migraines, Dr. Besser employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Besser is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.

Provider Details

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Internships

  • Brookdale Medical Center

Fellowships

  • University of Vermont College of Medicine

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Neurology, American Psychological Association

Articles and Publications

  • Chapters on "Advances in Neurology"

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Dr. Besser credits his success to his professors, who inspired his passion for learning, his strong desire to help patients and continued education.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Family, Friends, Reading Old Classic Books

Favorite professional publications

  • All major neurology and medical publications and journals

Dr. David L Besser M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 280 Montauk Hwy

280 Montauk Hwy -
Bay Shore, NY 11706
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New patients: 631-758-4444
Fax: 631-758-1984

712 MAIN ST -
ISLIP, NY 11751
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New patients: 631-666-3939
Fax: 631-666-3994

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Patient Experience with Dr. Besser


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Dr. David L Besser M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 11 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neurologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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