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Dr. David Kaufman, MD

Dr. David Kaufman, MD

Breast Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. David Kaufman, MD is a breast surgery specialist in East Patchogue, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Tamaulipas, Tampico, Facultad De Medicina De Tampico in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as NYU Langone Hospitals and NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 385 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (385 reviews)

Practice

100 Hospital Rd Ste 106 East Patchogue, NY 11772
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(631) 228-5800

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Kaufman is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals New York, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Kaufman specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Kaufman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kaufman

4.9

385 ratings, 145 with a written review
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Dec 31, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

I am a Breast Surgical Oncologist with many years of experience as a breast surgeon and as a leader and pioneer in this specialty. Throughout my career, in addition to vast expereince, skill, dedication, wisdom, energy and focus, I have never...read more

biography

Dr. David I. Kaufman is a leading Breast Cancer Surgeon on Long Island and is also an expert in non-cancerous or benign breast diseases. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons....read more

  • Breast Surgery

  • Breast Oncology

  • Breast Surgical Oncology

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  • Facs

    1991

  • New York Infirm Beekman Downtown Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1990

  • Fifth Pathway University Md School Med

    Internship Hospital, 1984

  • Universidad Autonoma De Tamaulipas, Tampico, Facultad De Medicina De Tampico

    Medical School, 1983

  • Suny At Stony Brook

    Undergraduate School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Healthgrades Top Picks on General Surgeons

Locations

Practice

NYU Langone Long Island Breast Surgery Associates100 Hospital Rd Ste 106 East Patchogue, NY 11772
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Practice

Office4230 Hempstead Tpke Ste 101 Bethpage, NY 11714
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • NYU Langone Hospitals

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

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    View all awards

    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

  • NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island

    259 1st St
    Mineola, NY 11501
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    View all awards

  • Long Island Community Hospital

    101 Hospital Rd
    Patchogue, NY 11772
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

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

    View all awards

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

    74%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    10% lower than the national average

    64%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    12% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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