Dr. Vivian Kafantaris, MD

Dr. Vivian Kafantaris, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry  ·  
Female  ·  
Age 62
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Dr. Vivian Kafantaris, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatry specialist in Glen Oaks, NY and has been practicing for 27 years. She graduated from Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University in 1983 and specializes in child & adolescent psychiatry and addiction psychiatry.
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Zucker Hillside Hospital PSY

7559 263rd St

Glen Oaks, NY 11004

Contact Information

Insurance Accepted

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Cigna

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Top Care Areas

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Bipolar Disorder
normal
more than 44% of peers
Major Depressive Disorder
normal
more than 40% of peers
Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)
normal
more than 13% of peers

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2  Specialties

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Addiction Psychiatry

3  Board Certifications

  • Addiction Psychiatry
    Accredited by: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology*
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
    Accredited by: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology*
  • Psychiatry
    Accredited by: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology*

11  Conditions Treated

4  Procedures

  • Family Psychotherapy
  • Group Psychotherapy
  • Psychiatric Evaluation
  • Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)

Background Check

0 Malpractice Claims

No malpractice history found for New York.

0 Sanctions

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

0 Board Actions

No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

Education

  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University
    Medical School | Graduated 1983
  • Albert Einstein College Med
    Residency Hospital | Completed 1987
  • Nyu/Bellevue
    Residency Hospital | Completed 1989
  • Nyu/Bellevue
    Fellowship Hospital | Completed 1991

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications

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Languages Spoken

  • English

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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Dr. Kafantaris' Performance

  • Trustworthiness

    EXCELLENT

  • Explains condition(s) well

    EXCELLENT

  • Answers questions

    EXCELLENT

  • Time well spent

    EXCELLENT

Office & Staff Performance

  • Scheduling

    EXCELLENT

  • Office environment

    VERY GOOD

  • Staff friendliness

    EXCELLENT

  • Average wait time

    Under 10 minutes
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Dr. Kafantaris accepts 3 insurance carriers

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
    BlueConnect HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
    Preferred Blue PPO
  • Cigna
    Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus

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Dr. Kafantaris' affiliated hospitals

Long Island Jewish Medical Center
270-05 76th Avenue
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
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