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Dr. Lee A. Kurfist MD
Pediatrician
205 East Main Street Suite 2-8 Huntington NY, 11743About
Dr. Lee Kurfist is a pediatrician practicing in Huntington, NY. Dr. Kurfist is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Kurfist diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Kurfist can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ Di Roma-La Sapienza, Fac Di Med E Chirurgia, Roma, Italy 1985
Universit‡ degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza' Facolt‡ di Farmacia e Medicina 1985
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Sinusitis
- Tonsillitis
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Strep Throat
Fellowships
- Mount Sinai 1990
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Nearby Providers
- Anne Eberhard29 Flower Hill Road Huntington New York 11743
- Dr. Kenneth H. Prushik M.D.241 E Main St Huntington NY 11743
- Dr. Bruce Edward Gerberg MD41 Fairview St Huntington NY 11743
- Dr. Eve Meltzer-krief MD124 Main St Huntington NY 11743
- Dr. Kavita Seth DO270 Park Ave Huntington NY 11743
- Dr. Salvatore J Caravella M.D.124 Main St Huntington NY 11743
Nearest Hospitals
HUNTINGTON HOSPITALl
270 PARK AVENUE HUNTINGTON NY 11743PLAINVIEW HOSPITALl
888 OLD COUNTRY ROAD PLAINVIEW NY 11803ST CATHERINE OF SIENA HOSPITALl
50 ROUTE 25A SMITHTOWN NY 11787