Dr. Marc Finkelstein, MD is a colon & rectal surgery specialist in Bay Shore, NY and has been practicing for 30 years. He graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara / Faculty of Medicine in 1980 and specializes in colon & rectal surgery.
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- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Elderplan
- EmblemHealth
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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Top Care Areas
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Anoscopy
very high
more than 91% of peers
Abdominal Disorders
very high
more than 91% of peers
Gastrointestinal Diseases
high
more than 87% of peers
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Finkelstein "As an experienced surgeon, specializing in general and colorectal surgery. Providing evaluation and treatment in abdominal, breast, digestive and gastrointestinal diseases and trauma patients. I believe in involving the patient by helping them understand their condition. My compassionate staff and I will work as a team preoperatively and postoperatively making sure our patients are our priority. Together we can formulate an educated plan of action. Please feel free to contact the office today."
1 Specialties
- Colon & Rectal Surgery
0 Board Certifications
Dr. Finkelstein does not have any board certifications listed.
115 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Abscess
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Hernia
- Abdominal Pain
- Abscess
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Anal Disorders
- Anal Fissure
- Anal Fistula
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anal Prolapse
- Anemia
- Anorectal Abscess
- Appendicitis
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Benign Tumor
- Biliary Atresia
- Blood Disorders
- Breast Abscess
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Diseases
- Breast Lump
- Breast Pain
- Cancer
- Carcinoma in Situ
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Cirrhosis
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Disorders
- Colon Polyp
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Dehydration
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Duodenitis
- Dysphagia
- Endometriosis
- Enteritis
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophageal Varices
- Esophagitis
- Fistula
- Gallbladder Diseases
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis B - Immune Response
- Hepatitis C
- Hernia
- HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Ileus
- Incisional Hernia
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Abscess
- Intestinal Fistula
- Intestinal Ischemia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Lactose Intolerance
- Lipomas
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Malnutrition
- Melanoma
- Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
- Mesenteric Panniculitis
- Nausea
- Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Osteoporosis
- Ovarian Cysts
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- Rectal Cancer
- Rectal Diseases
- Rectal Prolapse
- Rectal-Colon Bleeding
- Rectovaginal Fistula
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Skin Cancer
- Stomach Diseases
- Surgical Infections
- Thyroid Cancer
- Ulcer
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Umbilical Hernia
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Uterine Fibroids
- Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
- Varicose Veins
- Ventral Hernia
- Vomiting Disorders
- Wound Infection
- Yeast Infections
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55 Procedures
- Abdominal Surgery
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Anal Repair
- Anoscopy
- Appendectomy
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- Appendectomy, Open
- Biopsy of Breast
- Breast Surgical Procedure
- Colectomy
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colon Surgery
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
- Cyst Incision and Drainage
- Destruction of Anal Tumor
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
- Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
- Excision of Rectal Tumor
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Fecal Impaction Removal
- Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy, Anal
- Gallbladder Removal
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
- Gallbladder Surgery
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Gynecologic Cancer Screening
- Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
- Hernia Repair
- Hysterectomy - Open
- Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
- Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
- Laparotomy
- Lipomas Sebacious Cyst Removal
- Liver Biopsy
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Mastectomy
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Paracentesis
- Rectal Surgery
- Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
- Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
- Sphincterotomy
- Stripping of Varicose Veins
- Thyroid Surgery
- Varicose Vein Procedure
- Varicose Vein Surgery
- Wound Repair
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- Lafayette CollegeUndergraduate School | Graduated 1976
- Autonomous University of Guadalajara / Faculty of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1980
- Metropolitan HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 1983
- Metropolitan HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 1987
- Grant Medical CenterFellowship Hospital | Completed 1988
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
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