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David I. Kaufman, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Facing the reality of breast cancer or breast disease is fearful and troubling to every woman.  With breast cancer occurring at an alarming rate here on Long Island, and around the country, your need for a specialist who understands your worries and needs is important.  Dr. David I. Kaufman is a leading Breast Cancer Surgeon on Long Island as well as an expert in non-cancerous or benign breast diseases. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery and a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. 

Dr. Kaufman and staff

You always receive personalized attention and care from Dr. Kaufman and our staff. We provide today's patients with tomorrow's state of the art technology, but with the attention and compassion you deserve. Our expertise and experience ensures that your care will be safe and the state-of-the-art.

Dr. Kaufman performs a large variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including stereotactic breast biopsy, at his offices and in local area hospitals including, St. Joseph Hospital, where he is Chief of Breast Surgery and at North Shore University Hospitals at Plainview and Syosset where he is an Attending Surgeon.

HALO "Pap Test for the Breast" Now Available at Breast Care Specialists in Bethpage, New York. Click here for more information.

BRCAnalysis for BRCA-1 and BRCA -2 Now Available at Breast Care Specialists in Bethpage, New York. Click here for more information.

The latest news on Hormone Replacement Therapy

The FDA approved the sale of a lower dose version of the hormone replacement drug, Prempro. The new pills, approved to relieve menopausal symptoms, like hot flashes, contain 0.3 milligrams of estrogen and 1.5 milligrams of progestin, instead of Prempro's standard strength of 0.625 milligrams of estrogen and 2.5 milligrams or 5 milligrams of progestin.

A landmark study conducted by the National Institutes of Health found that prolonged use of Prempro and similar drugs significantly increased a woman's risk of developing breast cancer.

Sales of the drug fell by 50% in the four months following the release of the study. Officials said they believe the lower hormone doses in the new product are safer than the regular-strength drug.

We generally do not recommend the use of Hormone Replacement Therapy. There are some alternatives that may help alleviate the symptoms associated with menopause. Please call for an appointment if you would like to discuss this with Dr. Kaufman.