Fitzgerald Alcindor, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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Fitzgerald Alcindor

Emergency Physician

560 Merrick Road Rockville Centre New York, 11570
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Dr. Fitzgerald Alcindor practices Emergency Medicine in Rockville Centre, New York and the the Nassau and Suffolk areas at Summit CityMD Urgent Care Center. Dr. Alcindor assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Alcindor examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.

Dr. Alcindor is also Board-certified in Addiction Medicine.  He is the Medical Director at the Tempo Group, Inc, an agency dedicated to treating families with addiction problems. 

 

Education and Training

SUNY Downstate Medical Center MD With Distinction Research 1991

Board Certification

American Board of Emergency Medicine

American Board of Preventive Medicine

American Board Urgent Care Medicine

Provider Details

Male Spanish, French
Fitzgerald Alcindor
Fitzgerald Alcindor's Expert Contributions
  • Is a dislocated knee an emergency?

    Yes, a dislocated knee is an emergency because you are at risk of injuring the popliteal artery, i.e., the artery that runs in the back of the knee. Aside from the severe pain, inability to walk, you may also have suffered a fracture of the femur (thigh bone), tibia, or fibula (the two bones in the leg). READ MORE

  • Which position is the best to stop bleeding from the nose?

    Sitting upright while pinching the nose and breathing through your mouth. READ MORE

  • What will an ER do for asthma attacks?

    The ER (or, more appropriately the ED, emergency department) will review your history of asthma, how severe it has been in the past, how often you have an asthma attack, if you are on medications and taking them, what makes you get an asthma attack, how often you have had to visit an ED within the last year. All within a short period of time. Your vital signs plus your oxygenation level, respiratory rate will be checked, followed by an examination and then treatment with nebulizer medicine, among others, to relieve the asthma attack depending on the severity. READ MORE

  • Should I go to the hospital for a dislocated knee?

    You should call 911. A dislocated knee is an emergency because of the risk of damage to the popliteal artery that runs the back of the knee, possible fracture, and pain control. READ MORE

  • How do I get immediate relief from shortness of breath?

    That is a very broad question in terms of immediate relief. It depends on your history, and what the shortness of breath may be due to. If you are an Asthmatic for example, and you have a fair idea that the shortness of breath is due to your Asthma, the first step is to use your Asthma medication (inhaler or nebulizer medicine) and see how you respond after 1-2 treatments at home. Shortness of breath is a symptom with a very broad range of underlying reasons. If it is not as clear as the example provided above, call your physician or 911. READ MORE

  • Facial abscess?

    Yes, you should go to the nearest ED (ER) immediately. It appears that the abscess is spreading. You will need to see a dental specialist in the ED. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Pediatric and Geriatric

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Director of Emergency Department peninsula Hospital Center 2003 - 2004
  • Assistant Director of Emergency Department Forest Hills Hospital-Northwell 2001 - 2010
  • Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine NYU School of Medicine/North Shore University Hospital 2000 - 2009
  • Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Hofstra-NSLIJ School of Medicine 2009 - 2012
  • Faculty/Attending Physician Emergency Medicine Residency @ North Shore University Hospital 1999 - 2012
  • Adjunct Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine NY Osteopathic College of Medicine/Department of Emergency Medicine/Forest Hills Hospital 2004 - 2012
  • Assistant Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine SUNY@ Stony Brook School of Medicine/Winthrop University Hospital 2013 - 2015

Awards

  • TOP PEER REVIEWER 2019-2020 2020 Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open (JACEP OPEN) 

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Emergency Physicians  
  • American Medical Association  
  • American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine  
  • American Society of Addiction Medicine  
  • American Board of Urgent Care Medicine-Board of Directors  
  • Annals of Emergency Medicine-Peer Reviewer  
  • Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open (JACEP OPEN)-Peer Reviewer  
  • American Association for Physician Leadership  
  • American College of Emergency Physicians, New York Chapter  
  • Emergency Physicians Monthly-Former Columnist/Editorial Board Member  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Smile Train
  • Feeding America
  • National MS Society
  • Vision of hope Ministries

Fitzgerald Alcindor's Practice location

560 Merrick Road -
Rockville Centre, New York 11570
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