Dr. Melissa Ann Cusumano DO
Emergency Physician
888 Old Country Rd Plainview NY, 11803About
Dr. Melissa Cusumano practices Emergency Medicine in Plainview, NY. Dr. Cusumano assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Cusumano examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine DO
College Of Osteopathic Med Medicine
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine 2004
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM- 2010
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- Member North Shore-LIJ Medical Group
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