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Dr. Joseph Decristofaro M.D., Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist
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Dr. Joseph Decristofaro M.D.

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

University Hospital, L8 Stony Brook NY, 11794
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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

MaleEnglish 36 years of experience

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

University Hospital, L8 -
Stony Brook, NY 11794
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New patients: 631-444-7653

100 NICOLLS RD -
STONY BROOK, NY 11794
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Head east on South Loop Road 2456 ft
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Turn left onto Nicolls Road (CR 97) 4758 ft
Turn right onto North Country Road (NY 25A) 1.3 mi
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Continue straight onto West Broadway (NY 25A) 4622 ft
Turn right onto Main Street (NY 25A) 1.0 mi
Turn left onto North Country Road (CR 20) 687 ft
Turn left onto Belle Terre Road 203 ft
Keep right at the fork onto Belle Terre Road 719 ft
Turn right 288 ft
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Head east on South Loop Road 2456 ft
Turn right onto Circle Road 863 ft
Turn left onto Nicolls Road (CR 97) 4758 ft
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