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Summary: The page describes Stony Brook Medicine, a comprehensive academic medical center affiliated with Stony Brook University. It encompasses five health sciences schools (Renaissance School of Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, School of Health Technology and Management, School of Nursing, School of Social Welfare) and multiple hospitals (Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital) plus 200+ community sites in Suffolk County. It emphasizes research, clinical care, and education, delivering medical ideas from lab to patient care. The site also lists current job openings across various clinical and support roles. Relevance to user query (dermatology for the whole family): - The page confirms Stony Brook Medicine is a full-service academic medical center with hospitals and a broad scope of medical services, including dermatology as part of a comprehensive health system. - While specific dermatology services aren’t itemized here, the institution’s structure implies access to dermatology care for families through Stony Brook University Hospital and affiliated hospitals. If you’re specifically seeking dermatology services for all ages: - Consider visiting Stony Brook Medicine’s dermatology department or their patient services pages for pediatric and adult dermatology offerings, appointment options, and locations (often at university hospital or affiliated centers). If you’d like, I can search for dermatology-specific details (specialists, pediatric dermatology, teledermatology) on the site.

Clinic Type

Dermatology

Address

Stony Brook Dermatology Associates, Stony Brook Medicine

Phone

(631) 444-4200

Email

webmaster@stonybrookmedicine.edu

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Telehealth

Available for new and established patients

Services Offered

  • Cosmetic Dermatology
  • Medical Dermatology
  • Surgical Dermatology
  • Hair Loss Treatment
  • Mohs Surgery
  • Telehealth Dermatology
  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Adult Dermatology
  • Total Body Skin Cancer Screening

Technology & Equipment

  • Telehealth platforms
  • PRP
  • Mohs micrographic surgery
  • Laser and cosmetic devices

Team

  • Tara Kaufmann, Castle Connolly Top Doctors — Board-certified Dermatologist

Insurance & Payment

Languages Spoken

  • English

FAQs

What dermatology services are offered?

Cosmetic, medical and surgical services for adults and children.

Where are the dermatology services located?

From Stony Brook to Commack - Make an appointment close to you.

Is telehealth available for dermatology patients?

Telehealth services are offered through various platforms including audio-visual, telephone and the patient portal for both new and established patients.

How can I contact the clinic for telehealth appointments?

Please contact us to either schedule a telehealth visit or for more information about these services at (631) 444-4200, option 1.

Awards & Accreditations

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctors - Tara Kaufmann

Social Media

Photos

What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Birdeye (for Dr. James Briley): 4.9/5 stars (703 reviews)
  • Healthgrades (for Dr. Anthony Wong): 4.8/5 stars (38 reviews)
  • Healthgrades (for Dr. Jordan Slutsky): 5.0/5 stars (923 reviews)

Patients praise

  • Knowledgeable and compassionate doctors
  • Comprehensive care for various dermatology needs
  • Professional and friendly staff in many interactions
  • Patients felt listened to and put at ease during procedures

Common complaints

  • Long wait times in the office
  • Billing errors and administrative/insurance issues
  • Reports of high-pressure sales for products or services
  • Perceived lack of attention or time spent by some providers

"Dr Briley never rushes and takes time to answer my questions thoughtfully."

Birdeye review for Dr. James Briley

"As much as the staff and doctors are nice, the wait time is horrendous."

LocalityBiz review for Stony Brook Dermatology Associates

"I am FURIOUS and absolutely will NOT be paying that bill out of pocket - not for the terrible service I received."

Vitals review for Dr. Elyse S. Rafal

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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