Dr. Marc E. Finkelstein, MD

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General Surgery | Male

Suffolk Surgical Associates PC 10 Brentwood Rd, Bay Shore, NY 11706 Get Directions
(631) 665-8200

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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.Read more

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Specialties

  • General Surgery
  • Breast Diseases
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Trauma Surgery

Board Certifications

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  • General Surgery

Conditions Treated

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Marc Elliot Finkelstein, M.D., F.A.C.S.

A Board Certified Surgeon, Marc Elliot Finkelstein, MD, FACS, is an attending surgeon at Southside Hospital in Bay Shore, New York, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip, New York and St. Joseph Hospital, Bethpage, N.Y. He is also an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Stony Brook Medical Center, Stony Brook, N.Y.

For several years Dr. Finkelstein was the Director of the area's Level 2 Trauma Program. He was also a member of the New York State Trauma Advisory Committee.

Dr. Finkelstein completed his surgical residency at Metropolitan Hospital and Westchester Medical Center. He completed a Colon Rectal Fellowship at Grand Hospital Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio in 1988.

Dr. Finkelstein has been in practice on the South Shore of Long Island, New York for over 20 years.

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  • Abdominal Abscess
  • Abdominal Disorders
  • Abdominal Hernia
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Abscess
  • All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
  • 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
  • Bleeding Disorders
  • Blood Disorders
  • Bone Disorders
  • Brain Disorders
  • Breast Abscess
  • Breast Cancer
  • Breast Diseases
  • Breast Lump
  • Cancer
  • Carcinoma in Situ
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Cholecystitis and Gallstones
  • 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
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Esophageal Diseases
  • Esophageal Varices
  • Esophagitis
  • Fistula
  • Gallbladder Diseases
  • Gallstones
  • Gas-Bloat Syndrome
  • Gastric Ulcer
  • Gastritis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases
  • Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
  • Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
  • Gynecologic Cancer
  • 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 Obstruction
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Lactose Intolerance
  • Lipomas
  • Liver Damage from Alcohol
  • Malnutrition
  • Mastodynia
  • Melanoma
  • Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
  • Nausea
  • Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
  • Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Ovarian Cysts
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
  • Pregnancy-Related Disorders
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Rectal Diseases
  • Rectal Prolapse
  • Rectal-Colon Bleeding
  • Rectovaginal Fistula
  • Secondary Malignancies
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
  • Sickle Cell Disease
  • Skin Cancer
  • Stomach Diseases
  • Surgical Infections
  • Thrombosis
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Ulcer
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Umbilical Hernia
  • Unexplained Weight Loss
  • Urinary Disorders
  • Uterine Diseases
  • Uterine Fibroids
  • Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
  • Ventral Hernia
  • Viral Hepatitis
  • Vomiting Disorders
  • Wound Infection
  • Yeast Infections

Procedures Performed

Dr. Finkelstein says..

Our Doctors are Board Certified specialists in General Surgery, with additional fellowship training in Surgical Oncology, Colorectal Surgery and Endoscopy. We are affiliated with Southside Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, St. Joseph Hospital, Stony Brook University, and South Shore Surgery Center.

Our patient's health and happiness is our top priority, which is why we take the time to make sure they are educated on their conditions and feel comfortable with the treatment options. Our staff is here to answer any of your questions.

Some of the conditions commonly treated are:

  • Hernias
  • Gall Stones
  • Thyroid Disease
  • Breast Biopsies or Mastectomies
  • Colon Polyps and Colon Cancers
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Chronic Constipation
  • Wound Ulcers
  • Varicose Vein Injections & Surgery
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  • Abdominal Surgery
  • Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
  • Anal Repair
  • Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
  • Anoscopy
  • Appendectomy
  • Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
  • Appendectomy, Open
  • Biopsy of Breast
  • Breast Surgical Procedure
  • Cholesterol Screening
  • 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
  • Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
  • 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
  • HIV Screening
  • 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
  • Pregnancy Test
  • 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)
  • Rh Incompatibility Screening
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
  • Smoking Cessation Counseling
  • Sphincterotomy
  • Stripping of Varicose Veins
  • Syphilis Screening
  • Thyroid Screening
  • Thyroid Surgery
  • Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
  • Varicose Vein Procedure
  • Varicose Vein Surgery
  • Wound Repair

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    Sanctions

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    Board Actions

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Education

  • Medical School
    Autonomous University Of Guadalajara / Faculty Of Medicine

    Graduated in 1980

  • Internship Hospital
    Metropolitan Hospital

    Completed in 1983

  • Residency Hospital
    Metropolitan Hospital

    Completed in 1987

  • Fellowship Hospital
    Grant Medical Center

    Completed in 1988

  • Undergraduate School
    Lafayette College

    Graduated in 1976

Awards & Recognition

  • Awards & Honors
    • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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  • Media & Publications

    Dr. Finkelstein has no media or publications listed.

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

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  • Specializes in General Surgery
  • Board certified in General Surgery
  • No malpractice claims found
  • No sanctions found
  • No board actions found
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Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)
16 – 30 minutes

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How well provider listens and answers questions
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Dr. Finkelstein's Care Philosophy

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.

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Dr. Finkelstein says...

Marc Elliot Finkelstein, M.D., F.A.C.S.

A Board Certified Surgeon, Marc Elliot Finkelstein, MD, FACS, is an attending surgeon at Southside Hospital in Bay Shore, New York, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip, New York and St. Joseph Hospital, Bethpage, N.Y. He is also an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Stony Brook Medical Center, Stony Brook, N.Y.

For several years Dr. Finkelstein was the Director of the area's Level 2 Trauma Program. He was also a member of the New York State Trauma Advisory Committee.

Dr. Finkelstein completed his surgical residency at Metropolitan Hospital and Westchester Medical Center. He completed a Colon Rectal Fellowship at Grand Hospital Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio in 1988.

Dr. Finkelstein has been in practice on the South Shore of Long Island, New York for over 20 years.

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Dr. Finkelstein says...

Our Doctors are Board Certified specialists in General Surgery, with additional fellowship training in Surgical Oncology, Colorectal Surgery and Endoscopy. We are affiliated with Southside Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, St. Joseph Hospital, Stony Brook University, and South Shore Surgery Center.

Our patient's health and happiness is our top priority, which is why we take the time to make sure they are educated on their conditions and feel comfortable with the treatment options. Our staff is here to answer any of your questions.

Some of the conditions commonly treated are:

  • Hernias
  • Gall Stones
  • Thyroid Disease
  • Breast Biopsies or Mastectomies
  • Colon Polyps and Colon Cancers
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Chronic Constipation
  • Wound Ulcers
  • Varicose Vein Injections & Surgery