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Dr. Salvatore Sclafani, MD

Dr. Salvatore Sclafani, MD

Vascular & Interventional Radiology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Salvatore Sclafani, MD is a vascular & interventional radiology specialist in Brooklyn, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine in 1972. He is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

960 40th St Brooklyn, NY 11219
Telehealth available

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(718) 369-1444

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Sclafani specializes in the area of Diagnostic Radiology. • 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 Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Sclafani's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sclafani

4.8

25 ratings, 15 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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Jun 30, 2017
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Jun 30, 2017
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  • Wait times
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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What went well
  • 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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About Me

care philosophy

I come from a family of healers dating back more than 2000 years. I intend to honor that tradition by using advanced technology and developing new procedures to facilitate basic healing in a minimally invasive way. Time spent educating patients...read more

  • Vascular & Interventional Radiology

  • Interventional Radiology

  • Diagnostic Radiology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Suny Health Scis Ctr/kings Co Hospital Center

    Residency Hospital, 1976

  • Nassau Co Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1973

  • Nassau County Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1973

  • State University Of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1972

  • Fordham University

    Undergraduate School, 1968
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Radiology®
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Diagnostic Radiology
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  • English

  • Arabic

  • Italian

  • Sherer DM, Gorelick C, Zigalo A, Sclafani S, Zinn HL, Abulafia, O. Placenta previa percreta managed conservatively with methotrexate and multiple bilateral uterine artery embolizations., 2007

  • Zinn HL, Abulafia O, Sherer DM, Sclafani SJA: Lower Extremity Claudication resulting from uterine leiomyoma-associated common iliac artery compression., 2010

  • Safriel Y, Malhotra A, Sclafani SJ: Hematuria as an indicator for the presence or absence of urinary calculi. Wasserman JM, Sclafani S, 2003

  • Sclafani SJA: Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency CCSVI: a paradigm shift in the treatment of multiple sclerosis., 2010.

  • Blattman SB, Landis GS, Knight M, Panetta TF, Sclafani SJ, Burack JH: Combined endovascular and open repair of a penetrating innominate artery and tracheal injury., 2002

  • 137. Sclafani SJA: Intravascular Ultrasound in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency. Techniques in Vascular & Interventional Radiology 2012; 15: 131-143, 2012

  • Muhammad Ali, Safriel Y, Sclafani SJA, and Schulze R: CT Signs of Urethral Injury., 2003

  • Sclafani SJA: A look into the future of interventional radiology for the injured patient., 2009

  • NYPD Honorary Police Surgeon, 1989

  • Gold Medal and Honorary Membership Chinese Society of Interventional Radiology, September

  • New York Academy of Medicine, 1990

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Locations

Practice

American Access Care Physician PLLC960 40th St Brooklyn, NY 11219
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Practice

Premiere Anesthesia Services PLLC577 Prospect Ave Brooklyn, NY 11215
2

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

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