About

Dr. Gerald Minkowitz has been a trusted Pathologist for over 30 years. His specialty includes head and neck Ultrasound guided biopsies.

Dr. Gerald Minkowitz

MD , ECNU , FCAP , FASCP , ASC

Trusted, quality care.

  • Board certified in anatomic Pathology
  • Board certified in clinical Pathology
  • Board certified in Cytopathology

Our Office

Multiple Languages

English, Russian, Polish, Spanish, Romanian, Hebrew

Accessible

Elevator on premises in both locations

Warm and Caring staff

Our staff want to ensure that patients have the best experience, and do what they can to make that happen

Fast Preliminary Results

Certain insurances allow the patient to receive preliminary results minutes after the test is done

Final Results in 24 Hours

Final results of the Fine Needle Aspiration are usually complete about 24 hours after the office visit

Reports Sent to Referring Providers

Once complete, detailed patient reports are sent directly to referring physicians

Insurances / Billing

Insurance

We've put together a general list of accepted insurances:

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Emblem Health GHI
  • Emblem Health HIP
  • FDNY
  • Fidelis
  • HealthFirst
  • Medicare
  • United Helath Care Oxford
  • United Health Care (NOT Community)
  • World Trade Center
  • 1199

  • Please be aware that each patient's plan differs, when making the appointment we will let you know if we require any additional referrals from your doctor
  • Please note your specialist and lab copayments ahead of your appointment (credit card transactions are charged a 3% transaction fee)
  • Please be aware that we require all patients to bring a script from their referring physician (regardless of insurance) - this script expires after 1 year

Pay Bills

To set up a payment plan, or pay a balance - please call our office and speak to the billing department

We accept cash, check and credit card. Please be aware that credit card transactions include an additional 3% processing fee

Frequently Asked Questioins

  • Brooklyn Location: no
    Staten Island Location: yes

  • Brooklyn:
    Nearest Bus: B11
    Nearest Train: D

  • Most results are available within 1-2 days. Advanced testing may require additional time - the doctor will let you know when to expect final results at your visit.

  • Please refer to Billing/Insurance

  • We accept out of pocket payments, please call our office for more details.

  • Due to limited space in our office, we ask that only one additional person accompany the patient on the day of the appoinment.

  • The doctor referring you will automatically receive a copy of the final report. Please let us know if there is anyone else we should fax/email the report to.

  • The actual appointment should be approximately 15 miuntes. We can't guarantee that you'll be seen exactly at your appoinment time - there's an average 30 minute wait time. If it's more convenient for you, call on the day of your appointment and the front desk will let you know if we're running ontime.

  • Please bring:

    1. a physical copy of your insurance card and
    2. a physical copy of your photo ID
    3. a script from the doctor referring you to our office (all insurances)
    4. any previous reports that are relevant to your appointment (i.e. ultrasound, MRI, CT reports)

  • Yes, please go about your normal routine before and after the appointment, the biopsy is a non-invasive procedure that takes only a few seconds and should not impede your day in any way

  • No! The actual biopsy is 5-10 seconds and all one feels is a poke and pressure.

  • Yes, if you're interested in a Medical Assistant position please call the office for more details and email your resume to office@minkpath.com

Contact

Brooklyn

904 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Staten Island (NEW LOCATION!)

11 Ralph Place Suite #308, Staten Island, NY 10304

Call

1-718-853-6433

Fax

1-718-853-6449

Email

office@minkpath.com