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Dr. Christopher Palestro, MD

Dr. Christopher Palestro, MD

Nuclear Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Christopher Palestro, MD is a nuclear medicine physician in New Hyde Park, NY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from International Medical and Technological University School of Medicine (Vignan) in 1975. He is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center.

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27005 76th Ave New Hyde Park, NY 11040

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(718) 470-7080

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Dr. Christopher Palestro, MD is a nuclear medicine physician in New Hyde Park, NY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from International Medical and Technological University School of Medicine (Vignan) in 1975. He is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center.

  • Nuclear Medicine

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  • International Medical And Technological University School Of Medicine (vignan)

    Medical School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Nuclear Medicine®
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Nuclear Medicine
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Locations

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Long Island Jewish Medical Center27005 76th Ave New Hyde Park, NY 11040
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center

    270 05 76 Ave
    New Hyde Park, NY 11040
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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