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Dr. Elyse Rafal, MD

Dr. Elyse Rafal, MD

Dermatology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Elyse Rafal, MD is a dermatologist in Stony Brook, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Harvard School of Dental Medicine in 1985. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as NYU Langone Hospitals and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 48 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (48 reviews)

Practice

2500 Nesconset Hwy Bldg 22A Stony Brook, NY 11790
Telehealth available

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  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Rafal's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rafal

3.4
48 ratings, 32 with a written review
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1 star
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Professional
Dr. Rafal is very professional. She answered all my questions and my concerns. She is very caring and sincere.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 12, 2023
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Caring
Dr. Rafal was wonderful, she was very gentle and patient. She answered every question. I give her 5 stars in my book.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 12, 2023
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Didn't care
I waited for around 45 minutes for her to talk at me for almost 5 minutes. By the time she asked if I had anything to address I had no desire to talk to her. I went to her with concern for a mark which i mentioned and after looking at my face for about 15 seconds, decided I just needed a bunch of products and didn't even address my concerns. Would not recommend and looking to make another appointment with a different doctor immediately.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Emily S. – Feb 21, 2023
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Magic Hands
Went for fillers, Dr. Rafal has the magic touch. I'm 65, I look and feel better about myself. Dr. Rafal genuinely cares about her patients, I look natural not fake.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mrs. Thankyou – Jun 21, 2022
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Have been a patient for about twenty years. Treated for multiple skin problems. Great Doctor, even a better diagnostician. I credit her with early diagnosis of melanoma and treatment recommendations.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Bill Seward – Nov 18, 2021
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I wish I could give this doctor zero stars...it would be more fitting! Dr. Rafael is only after your money and not the patients best interest. Waited over an hour on my initial office visit! Totally inconsiderate! Went in for injectables only to be given something different than what I asked for and the way she administered the shots was not only painful but downright awful! I was bruised for over a week all over my face. Went back after 10 days for follow up ...only to wait another 45 minutes for this rude doctor! she tried to tell me I needed more because she wanted me to spend more money! Then Stood there with a blank look on her face after I said NO and she ran out of the room. Didn’t care about her patient whatsoever.. completely unprofessional...... Horrible doctor...terrible experience! The only positive thing about this office is the staff. They are super nice and very helpful. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY ...FIND A BETTER DOCTOR!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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May 11, 2021
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Dr Rafal treated me for an unusual skin condition. She knew exactly what to do, and provided me with a cream that remedied the problem quickly. She was professional and caring at all times.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Seth L – Dec 08, 2020
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Charged $200 for removing some skin tags on my teenager. Pressured to sign paper saying I couldn’t get insurance coverage at all. No numbing agent given before snipping them off with small scissors. Pressured to remove more, despite declining. Received biopsy bill despite fact that she INSISTED it was merely a cosmetic procedure! Horrible experience!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Sep 13, 2020
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Visited for laser and microneedling as well as for dermatologic medical care and I'm consistently so impressed with Dr. Rafal's medical knowledge and the passion with which she approaches her work. The office is friendly and I had a great experience
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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tspoon's mom – Nov 23, 2019
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I needed to share my amazing results with everyone. Dr. Rafal worked her magic on me. I am 62 years old and hated my saggy skin along my jawline. Dr. Rafal injected Voluma along my jawline and away went the sagging skin. My face looks so much younger just from the Voluma, it's amazing! Thank you Dr. Rafal
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Susan – Sep 28, 2019
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I have had excellent results from the rejuvenating procedures. Voluma provided me my best results ever!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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CS – Sep 16, 2019
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Worst experience I've ever had with injectable fillers. HARD sell, maxed my credit card out, and scarred my face. She leaves the room for long periods of time, and treated me like an experiment. Staff just nods yes and continues to push product on you.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Anonamouse – Jul 17, 2019
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great DR and staff
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 01, 2019
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The wait time is well over 1 hour and been there 4 times still same problem.She never knows if my insurance covers the prescription she writes and I must use pharmacy she recommends with is very expensive.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Stonybrook, NY – Feb 26, 2019
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Dr. Rafal takes the time to understand her patients’ need and determine the best course of treatment.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Long Island , NY – Jan 15, 2019
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This review should not reflect on Dr Rafal as a Dermatologist. It pertains to my experience with her for Cosmetic Fillers. Plain and simple: Stay away. She is not a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and does not have the skills that will give you the cosmetic results you want. This is high pressure sales at it's best, surrounded by a head nodding staff. If you want Cosmetics, go to a Cosmetic Surgeon only! This isn't the place.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Anonamouse in NY – Aug 07, 2018
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I would not recommend this doctor because she does not care about the patients appoinment schedule.had an appointment at 4 and she came in at 5:30 cause shes busy chit chatting with other patients . She treats her patients like they are experiments and she always recommending them her products. I came here for cystic acne treatment and she recommended me a 700 dollar derma pen treatment which is not a cure for cystic acne.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Jackie reeves in Kings park, NY – Aug 03, 2018
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Dr Rafal and all of her staff are welcoming and address any concerns you may have. Dr Rafal takes her time to sit with each patient and doesn’t make you feel like you are ever being rushed in any way. She’s an expert in dermatology and skincare as well as did an excellent job with the Juvéderm fillers in my lips. I can’t stress enough how sweet each and everyone of the staff members are! I’d highly recommend this office to anyone!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Courtney R in Ridge, NY – Jun 13, 2018
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Seems to only care about pushing her products And they aren’t even good products. Waited an hour for her to tell me to try her products that I’ve purchased in the past. Going to find a different dermatologist
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 02, 2018
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Wonderful experience! Dr. Rafal is an expert injector. Her staff was so attentive and caring. It's amazing how a little bit of Botox can make you feel.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Delia – May 03, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Elyse S. Rafal, M.D. is committed to promoting excellence in Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery with an emphasis on medical, aesthetic, surgical, and research dermatology. Dr. Rafal treats her patients with the highest compassion and delivers the...read more

biography

Elyse Suzanne Rafal, MD, PC is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and Medical Director of the DermResearchCenter of New York, Inc. An active participant in her field with over 65 publications, book chapters, abstracts and presentations...read more
  • Dermatology

  • Pediatric Dermatology

  • Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery

  • Dermatologic Surgery

  • Cosmetic Dermatology

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  • University Of Michigan Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1992
  • Montefiore Hospital Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1989
  • Suny- Health Science Center At Brooklyn (formerly Downstate Medical Center)

    Medical School, 1988
  • Harvard School Of Dental Medicine

    Medical School, 1985
  • University Of Pennsylvania

    Undergraduate School, 1980
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Locations

Practice

Elyse S Rafal M D P C.2500 Nesconset Hwy Bldg 22A Stony Brook, NY 11790
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave
    New York, NY 10016
    Recipient of 62
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St
    New York, NY 10065
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    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

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • St. Catherine of Siena Hospital

    50 Route 25A
    Smithtown, NY 11787
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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