Dr. Rachel Ruotolo, MD
Dr. Rachel Ruotolo, MD is a pediatric plastic surgery specialist in Garden City, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 1999. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lenox Hill Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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999 Franklin Ave Garden City, NY 11530At a Glance
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Dr. Rachel Ruotolo, MD is a pediatric plastic surgery specialist in Garden City, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 1999. She is affiliated with medical facilities...read morePediatric Plastic Surgery
Craniofacial Surgery
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Washington University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1999
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Velopharyngeal Anatomy in 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: A Three-Dimensional Cephalometric Analysis, 2006
Cleft Lip Repair: A Unique Sutureless Skin Closure Technique, 2009
Book Chapters: Surgical Management of Velopharyngeal Dysfunction
Single Sutural Craniosynostosis: Surgical Outcomes and Long Term Growth, 2009
Mesenteric Ischemia in the Elderly, Aug 1999
Book Chapters: Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
Hybrid Constructs for Craniofacial Reconstruction: Sustained Gene Delivery Using Demineralized Bone Matrix Putty, Jun 2004
National City Foundation Scholarship Award, 1990-1994
Alec Horowitz Award for Exceptional Proficiency in Surgery, George Washington School of Medicine & Health Sciences, 1998
Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society, 1999
Duke University Deans List with Distinction, 1991-1994
Physician Healthcare Hero Award, Long Island Business News, 2010
Cum Laude, Duke University, 1994
Junior Investigator Award, American Association of Pediatrics Conference, Plastic Surgery Section, 2003
Distinguished Service to Children Award, CAPS (Child Abuse Prevention Services), 2010
James Douglas Goddard Award, George Washington School of Medicine & Health Sciences, 1997
Pathology Honor Society, George Washington School of Medicine & Health Sciences, 1997
Certificate of Recognition Nassau County Legislature, Volunteer Mission to Haiti, 2010
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- Wed: 8:00am - 6:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 7:00pm
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- Sat: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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- Recipient of 62
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 19
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
73%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 42
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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