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Elyse Rafal

Dr. Elyse Suzanne Rafal, MD

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Dermatology

OVERVIEW

Dr. Rafal graduated from the Suny Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 1988. She works in Stony Brook, NY and specializes in Dermatology. Dr. Rafal is affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital.

PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE

Takes time to answer my questions
Provides follow-up as needed

Based on patient feedback.

RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Dr. Rafal's Rating
4.0
Patient Perspective
1.0 Explains conditions and treatments
4.5 Takes time to answer my questions
4.5 Provides follow-up as needed
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Rafal Elyse Office
2500 Nesconset Hwy Bldg 22A
Stony Brook, NY, 11790
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"AVOID AT ALL COSTS! I had terrible experiences with every aspect of this practice, from dermatology to skin procedures to laser treatments to customer service. First because this is most important, I do not feel that Dr. Rafal is a trustworthy doctor for multiple reasons: 1. Instead of offering medical counsel she was evidently more concerned with promoting her products, even by means of insult (i.e. rudely pointing out your skin’s flaws in an attempt to persuade you to purchase). 2. Despite my family having a history of skin cancer she was never proactive in recommending precautionary measures such as routine exams, nor did she bother to check me even if I was already there for something else. 3. She failed to provide any pertinent information regarding procedures. What I thought was going to be a shave removal of a mole turned out to be an excision with stitches that left me with a big, nasty scar. I was unaware of this because she did not properly explain it beforehand nor did she have ...
me sign the consent form until AFTER it was done. I could have (and should have) walked out right then and sued! Moving on to laser treatments, they subjected my body to more than double the number of treatments they originally recommended upon purchasing the package, at an interval frequency that was not deemed safe by many other doctors, still with disappointing results opposite of what was marketed. Safety measures were not followed here either, with the necessary preparatory actions never communicated. They severely lack in customer service, especially the older receptionist who is very unknowledgeable and unprofessional. They prefer to inconvenience their customers rather than their employees, as I was always asked to adjust my appointment times around what would be better for the laser technician. There were multiple occasions where I showed up for my appointment and either the office was closed or she was running late. On one occasion, upon my arrival they told me the machine was broken so they couldn’t perform the service (which no one notified me of in advance) and that they would call me to set up another appointment once it was fixed, which they did not. Lastly, when I called to express my concerns about finishing my treatments, they never even had the decency to call me back to discuss any of it with me. That just proves how little they care about their patients! That was the final straw for me. I am beyond upset with how much time and money I wasted. I will make sure to inform everyone what a terrible, unethical practice this is. "
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  • August 18, 2020

LOCATIONS

Rafal Elyse Office
2500 Nesconset Hwy Bldg 22A
Stony Brook, NY, 11790
Tel: (631) 689-0300
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicaid Accepted

CONDITIONS TREATED

PROCEDURES PERFORMED

SPECIALTIES

CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School
Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
Graduated 1988
Residency
University Of Michigan Health System

INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED  (74)

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  • Aetna HMO
  • CIGNA Open Access Plus
  • CIGNA PPO
  • Aetna Choice POS II
  • UHC Compass HMO
  • Multiplan PPO
  • BCBS Blue Card PPO
  • UHC Navigate POS
  • Empire PPO
  • Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
  • Aetna Elect Choice EPO
  • UHC Choice Plus POS
  • PHCS PPO
  • Empire Prism EPO Blue Priority
  • UHC Navigate HMO
  • BCBS MA Blue Care Elect PPO
  • Aetna NYC Community Plan
  • Empire HMO
  • CIGNA HMO
  • Empire HMO Bronze Individual via Exchange
  • Affinity Essential Qualified Health Plans
  • Humana Choice POS
  • BCBS MA Preferred Blue PPO
  • Aetna Managed Choice POS Open Access
  • Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
  • UHC Options PPO
  • MVP Preferred PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim PPO
  • BluePPO HSA
  • Empire Blue Priority NY
  • MEDICA CHOICE WITH UNITEDHEALTHC
  • MVP EPO/PPO
  • MVP Liberty EPO/PPO
  • Oscar Circle
  • Oscar Circle Plus
  • PPO 6000 Series
  • Premier HMO - Individuals
  • UHC NAVIGATE PLUS POS
  • Excellus BCBS CNY Preferred Gold - Tier 1
  • Excellus BCBS SimplyBlue/SimplyBlue Plus
  • UHC Nexus Open Access
  • Aetna Elect Choice EPO Open Access
  • Aetna Innovation Health Aetna Premier Care Network Plus
  • Aetna Open Choice PPO
  • Aetna Premier Care Network APCN Choice POS II OAMC
  • Aetna Savings Plus of Metro NY
  • BCBS WNY PPO
  • BCBSA Blue Card High Performance Network
  • BCBSA High Performance Network - Tiered
  • Blue Shield NE NY PPO 6000 Series
  • Empire BCBS Blue Access Employer Sponsored
  • Empire BCBS Blue Priority NY
  • Empire BCBS Connection Employer-Sponsored
  • Empire BCBS Gatekeeper X HMO Bronze - NY
  • Empire BCBS National Blue High Performance Network HPN
  • Empire BCBS PPO
  • Empire Connection Blue HPN
  • Empire Hospital
  • Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
  • Excellus BCBS Bassett Preferred
  • Excellus BCBS BluePPO HSA
  • Humana / ChoiceCare Network PPO
  • Humana/ChoiceCare+ Network PPO
  • Medica Choice With UHC
  • MVP Health Plan EPO/PPO
  • NYS Provider & Health Emblem Individual Marketplace QHP
  • NYS Provider & Health Oscar EPO NY
  • Oscar EPO NY
  • Aetna Select
  • Aetna AWH NJ Choice POS II MultiTier
  • Aetna AWH NJ Choice POS II MultiTier - Standard Savings
  • Highmark BCBS Community Blue Flex PPO
  • Excellus BCBS ExchangeBlue
  • Highmark BCBS MY Direct Blue EPO

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