Infectious Diseases | Stony Brook Children's
Infectious Disease • Stony Brook, NY • Multiple locations including Commack, East Islip, Lake Grove, and Southampton Tick Resource Center locations
About
Summary: Stony Brook Children’s Service (UFPC) is a private pediatric hospital in Stony Brook, NY, offering advanced pediatric specialty care, including care for seriously ill children and complex pediatric traumas. Key features include a patient portal, access to medical records, and online appointment booking. The organization has 8 employees and annual revenue around $17.38 million. Leadership includes Medical Director Saiqa Nabi. Primary focus areas align with pediatric healthcare, specialty care, and pediatric trauma, with a strong US presence ( HQ in Stony Brook and three offices in New York). If your query is about Infectious Diseases at Stony Brook Children’s, this page highlights their general pediatric specialty services rather than a specific Infectious Diseases department. For targeted ID services, consider contacting the facility via the listed phone numbers or checking the patient portal for department-specific information.
Clinic Type
Infectious Disease
Address
500 Commack Road, Suite 104, Commack, NY 11725; East Islip Advanced Pediatric Care: 269 East Main Street, East Islip, NY 11730; Lake Grove Advanced Pediatric Care: 4 Smith Haven Mall, Suite 101, Lake Grove, NY 11755; Stony Brook Southampton Tick Resource Center Regional: 186 West Montauk Highway Building D, Suite 5, Hampton Bays, NY 11946
Phone
631-444-5437
webmaster@stonybrookmedicine.edu
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 8 am–8 pm; Sat 8 am–5 pm; Sun call for availability
Telehealth
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Emergency Care
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Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services does the Division provide?
Inpatient and outpatient consultations for children with all types of infections (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites), infection prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
What is the volume of inpatient consultations?
Inpatient services include more than 500 consultations each year.
What is the outpatient volume?
On outpatient basis, more than 1,000 consultations a year (not including clinical trials programs).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- U.S. News & World Report (Dr. Alexea M. Gaffney-Adams): 5/5 (65 reviews)
- U.S. News & World Report (Dr. Nancy Azab): 5/5 (32 reviews)
Patients praise
- Highly regarded clinical expertise in infectious diseases, particularly regarding Lyme and tick-borne illnesses
- Compassionate, dedicated, and thorough care from specific specialists
- Effective patient advocacy and support staff in some departments
- Comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to pediatric care
Common complaints
- Reports of long wait times
- Concerns regarding the effectiveness of communication or instructions provided by some staff members
- Dissatisfaction with the thoroughness or outcome of urgent/triage care visits
"Dr. Gaffney is the woman who single handedly puts Stony Brook's name on the map for their renowned infectious disease care... She makes me feel seen, heard, and valued in regard to my well being and feelings."
— Patient review on Vitals.com"I had a complaint about a department. I called patient advocacy. Christina listened to my concerns, addressed them appropriately and provided me with updates."
— Patient review on LocalityBiz"What an absolutely horrible experience. My child experienced a physical trauma and had been in pain... They did essentially nothing but referred us to other places."
— Patient review on LocalityBizSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Andrew Handel | Experts at Stony Brook University, New York — May 14, 2026
- Amid declining vaccinations, more children contract a nasty stomach bug | TBR News Media — May 2, 2026
- Childhood Vaccine Resources - Stony Brook Children's Hospital — Mar 4, 2026
- Symposium Explores Tick-Borne Diseases and Emerging Risks on Long Island - Stony Brook Matters — Jun 5, 2026
- Parent Trap: Stony Brook Doctors Work to Combat Vaccine Misinformation - Stony Brook Matters — Mar 25, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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