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Dr. Robert G Fafalak MD

Rheumatologist | Rheumatology

4/5(88)
4 Lexington Ave 1s New York NY, 10010
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4/5

About

Dr. Robert Fafalak is a rheumatologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Fafalak specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Fafalak treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.

Education and Training

New York Medical College; New York, Ny MD 6

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

Male Spanish 30 years of experience

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Dr. Robert Fafalak

4 Lexington Ave 1s -
New York, NY 10010
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New patients: 212-533-2760
Fax: 212-387-9143

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Dr. Robert G Fafalak MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 88 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Rheumatologist 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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