
Dennis R. Rossi M.D.
Radiologist | Body Imaging
545 Elmont Road Elmont New York, 11003About
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Education and Training
SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1968
SUNY Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine 1968
Board Certification
American Board of Radiology- Radiology
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Dennis R. Rossi M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Why is a CT scan necessary for pneumonia?
For years, radiologists have known that regular chest X-rays were inefficient to diagnose subtle areas of infiltrates and lung nodules. CT scans can find many areas of pneumonia not readily detectable by regular X-rays. Also, complications like early abscess formation and fluid accumulation around the lungs is easier to detect. Obstructing lesions in the bronchi can be found which would ordinarily be missed by X-ray as can enlarged lymph nodes. READ MORE
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor of Radiology at Stonybrook University -
- Director of Radiology at Long Beach Medical Center -
- Served in the United States Military from 1972-1974 -
Awards
- Top Physician in Each Specialty by Nassau and Suffolk County for 5 Consecutive Years from Newsday
Internships
- Cumberland Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- New York State Radiological Society
Articles and Publications
- Has been Published
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Hard Work and Dedication
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Hobbies / Sports
- Fishing, Traveling
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Dennis R. Rossi M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 1575 Hillside Ave Suite 301
1575 Hillside Ave Suite 301 -New Hyde Park, NY 11040Get Direction
Practice At 227 Franklin Ave
227 Franklin Ave -Hewlett, NY 11557Get Direction
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- What to Expect After a Biopsy
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