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Brenda Marcano-Benfante, MD, Pediatrics, Riverhead, NY

Brenda Marcano-Benfante MD FAAP, MBA


Chair of Pediatrics

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  • 1 Heroes WayRiverhead, NY 11901

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Summary

  • Dr. Brenda Marcano-Benfante is a pediatric specialist based in Riverhead, NY. She completed her medical education at St. George's University School of Medicine in 1995, followed by a residency and fellowship in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, respectively, at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Cohen Children's Medical Center. She also holds an MBA in Health Services Management from Frank G Zarb School of Business of Hofstra University. Currently, Dr. Marcano-Benfante serves as the Chair of Pediatrics at Peconic Bay Medical Center. Previously, she worked at Steven & Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York. In 2019, she received the Pediatric Excellence award from Press Ganey.

Education & Training

  • Frank G Zarb School of Business
    Frank G Zarb School of BusinessMBA, Health Services Management, 2017 - 2023
  • Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Cohen Children's Medical Center
    Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Cohen Children's Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, 1998 - 2001
  • Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Cohen Children's Medical Center
    Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Cohen Children's Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1995 - 1998
  • St. George's University School of Medicine
    St. George's University School of MedicineClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1998 - 2025
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Pediatric Excellence-CCMC ASU and PST Team Press Ganey, 2019

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Other Languages

  • Spanish

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