Nika Finelt, MD

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Dr. Finelt is an Assistant Professor and Director of Pediatric Dermatology for the Department of Dermatology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra / Northwell. She is board certified in Dermatology as well as Pediatric Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology.Dr. Finelt earned her medical degree from Stony Brook University School of Medicine where she was elected to the Gold Humanism Honor Society. She completed her internship in pediatrics at Cohen Children s Medical Center and residency in dermatology at Stony Brook University where she served as chief resident. She completed her pediatric dermatology fellowship at Lurie Children s Hospital at Northwestern University. Dr. Finelt has been awarded the Departmental Chairman s award in 2018, the Departmental Teacher of the Year award in 2019, and was one of the awardees of Northwell s Teacher of the Year award in 2020. She teaches medical students, as well as pediatric and dermatology residents. She is an active member of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology where she serves on the committee for International Outreach & Global Alliances. She is a member of the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA). Additionally, she is also the liaison of the Long Island Dermatology Society to the American Academy of Dermatology.Dr. Finelt s subspecialty expertise is interdisciplinary based in caring for patients with a broad spectrum of pediatric dermatology needs including vascular growths (such as infantile hemangiomas), vascular malformations (such as port wine stains), eczema, nevi and other birthmarks, acne, genetic skin disease, psoriasis, hidradenititis suppurativa, alopecia, vitiligo, and other autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. She is a member of the multidisciplinary vascular anomalies team at Cohen Children s Hospital. Dr. Finelt has given regional, national and international talks on these topics and others. She has published a number of articles in the peer-reviewed literature and has authored several book chapters.

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Fax: (516) 719-3714

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Russian, Spanish

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Finelt, Nika, MD

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https://www.northwell.edu/find-care/find-a-doctor/dr-nika-finelt-md-11369977

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Physicians & Surgeons, Dermatology, Physicians & Surgeons, Skin Care

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Specialties: Dermatology, Dermatologist (Skin Specialist)

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Phone: (516) 719-3376

Address: 1991 Marcus Ave Ste 300, New Hyde Park, NY 11042

Website: https://www.northwell.edu/find-care/find-a-doctor/dr-nika-finelt-md-11369977