• More than 15,000 patient visits annually
• Clinical care for those who might not otherwise be able to afford it
• Comprehensive range of services, from obstetrical and gynecological care, to geriatric and social services, to preventive medicine and urgent health care
• Accredited Family Practice Residency program
• Seven full-time, board-certified family physicians with over 70 combined years of practicing and teaching experience

Services & Specialty Centers

South Nassau Family Medicine

Providing comprehensive, quality care to people of all ages, families of all kinds, including those who might not otherwise be able to afford it: that's what South Nassau Family Medicine is all about.

Located just a few steps away from the hospital at 196 Merrick Road in Oceanside, this 10,000-square foot facility combines expert professional care and advanced medical technology in a warm environment, making it the perfect health care choice for your entire family. South Nassau Family Medicine houses 17 large, comfortably furnished patient rooms; one is specifically designed to deliver pediatric care and another is for osteopathic medicine. It also includes a room equipped with advanced medical technology for minor surgical procedures, including colposcopies and IUD insertions. This technology is also used to evaluate abnormal PAP smears, obtain biopsies and treat suspicious areas on the cervix.

South Nassau Family Medicine offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to the individual needs of the patients, from obstetrical and gynecological care, to geriatric and social services, to preventive medicine and urgent health care. It is staffed by a group of skilled, experienced physicians and nurses who are devoted to the mission of South Nassau Family Medicine.

In addition to providing high-quality compassionate care, our Family Medicine physicians establish personal relationships with their patients. This is essential to the mission of South Nassau Family Medicine because communication facilitates more effective and efficient health care.

Under the direction of Scott Ippolito, MD, you'll find:

• A comprehensive range of services to meet your family's needs: from routine care to obstetrical and gynecological care, geriatric, pediatric with a focus on preventive medicine, we provide you with quality medical care, as well as minor surgery on-site.
• You can develop a relationship with your doctor. Our staff features 7 full-time, board-certified family physicians, you can see the same doctor every time you visit. Our practice also includes 18 residents of South Nassau's fully accredited Family Practice Residency Training Program, assuring up-to-date standards within a continual learning environment.
• Around-the-clock care you can count on. Our approach ensures that you have your own primary physician, plus coverage 24 hours day, 7 days a week, if you need it. And because we're part of the hospital, you also receive the same round-the-clock coverage in the hospital from a patient care team of Family Medicine residents and attending physicians.
• Easy access to experienced specialists. With regularly scheduled visits from South Nassau specialists - including a cardiologist, dietician, dermatologist, podiatrist, gastroenterologist, surgeon and more - you can be confident that any specialized care you may need is available to you, when you need it.
• Quality health care you can afford. We are an approved provider for most major insurance plans. If you do not have insurance, we have a social worker on site to help you obtain entitlements or a fee reduction.

For more information, or to make an appointment call (516) 255-8400.

Prenatal Care Assistance Program

Offered through South Nassau Family Medicine in Oceanside, the Prenatal Care Assistance Program (PCAP) is a specially-funded program designed to help women have a healthy pregnancy and healthy babies. South Nassau has been accredited to provide this full-service multi-disciplinary prenatal care program through the NYS Department of Health.

Prenatal care is critically important because it helps mothers have healthy babies by reducing the risk of low birth-weight and loss. Low birth-weight babies are more likely to have medical problems such as difficulty breathing.

Through PCAP, you can receive the quality prenatal care to meet you and your baby's needs. Here's how:

• During your initial visit, our coordinator will see if you are eligible for PCAP. You'll answer some questions about your medical history, be screened for nutrition and social services, and also receive a complete physical. You'll also meet with our social worker who can refer you to outside services you may need.
• You'll continue to receive quality medical care and education. From doctors' visits and testing for birth defects, glucose and sonograms, to nutritional counseling and prenatal classes for you and your family, this program is designed to provide you with the services and education needed to help you have a healthy baby.

For more information on PCAP, or to make an appointment call (516) 255-8400.