Dr. Leonard Kristal M.D.
Dermatologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Dermatology
181 N Belle Mead Rd East Setauket NY, 11733About
Dr. Leonard Kristal is a pediatric dermatologist practicing in East Setauket, NY. Dr. Kristal specializes in the skin care of children. Pediatric dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions that affect infants, children and teens. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Pediatric dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Kristal diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science 1986
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Acne
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Moles
- Warts
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Birth Defects
- Birthmark
- Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Rash
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