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 , ASCTrusted, quality care.
- Board certified in anatomic Pathology
- Board certified in clinical Pathology
- Board certified in Cytopathology
Our Office
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
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Is there parking on premises?
Brooklyn Location: no
Staten Island Location: yes -
What trains and buses are nearby?
Brooklyn:
Nearest Bus: B11
Nearest Train: D -
How long will it take to get results?
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.
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Do you accept my insurance?
Please refer to Billing/Insurance
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My insurance is not in network, what should I do?
We accept out of pocket payments, please call our office for more details.
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Who can I bring on the day of my appointment?
Due to limited space in our office, we ask that only one additional person accompany the patient on the day of the appoinment.
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Who will get my results?
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.
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How long is the appointment?
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.
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What documents should I bring to my appointment?
Please bring:
- a physical copy of your insurance card and
- a physical copy of your photo ID
- a script from the doctor referring you to our office (all insurances)
- any previous reports that are relevant to your appointment (i.e. ultrasound, MRI, CT reports)
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Can I eat/drink/take medication/shower on the day of my appointment?
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
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Does the biopsy hurt?
No! The actual biopsy is 5-10 seconds and all one feels is a poke and pressure.
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Are you hiring?
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
office@minkpath.com