
Dr. Joseph Decristofaro M.D.
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
University Hospital, L8 Stony Brook NY, 11794About
Dr. Joseph Decristofaro is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Stony Brook, NY. Dr. Decristofaro cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD- 1987
Provider Details
Treatments
- Congenital Heart Disease, Infections, Premature Babies And More
Fellowships
- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Cornell Medical Center, NY
Dr. Joseph Decristofaro M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At University Hospital, L8
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Echezona Maduekwe MD100 NICOLLS RD RM 60 STONY BROOK NY 11794
- Dr. Christine G Butler M.D.226 Mill Hill Ave Bridgeport CT 06610
- Dr. Meredith Gail Slutzah-bernstein D.O270 Park Ave Huntington NY 11743
- Dr. Kiran Vohra MDSouthside Hospital-Dept Of Pediatrics Bay Shore NY 11706
- Dr. Prabhu Mehta MD1000 Montauk Hwy West Islip NY 11795
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200 BELLE TERRE ROAD PORT JEFFERSON NY 11777UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL ( STONY BROOK )l
HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER SUNY STONY BROOK NY 11794