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Daniel Griffin, MD, Infectious Disease, Plainview, NY

Daniel Griffin MD PhD


Chief of Infectious Disease Island Infectious Disease Medical Instructor in Clinical Medicine Columbia University

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  • Plainview Hospital888 Old Country RdPlainview, NY 11803

  • Phone+1 516-656-6500

  • Fax+1 516-706-1374

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Summary

  • Dr. Daniel Griffin is an Infectious Disease specialist based in Plainview, NY. He completed his medical degree at New York University School of Medicine in 1995 and furthered his training with a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Utah Health and a fellowship in Infectious Disease at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Dr. Griffin is also a Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine from the Elmezzi School Of Molecular Medicine. He currently serves as Division Chief at Island Infectious Disease Medical and holds various academic and clinical positions across esteemed institutions such as Columbia University and NewYork-Presbyterian. His research experience includes gene therapy and COVID-related studies, with several published works. Dr. Griffin has been recognized with numerous honors, including the Clinical Sage Award from OPTUM in 2023.

Education & Training

  • Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
    Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellFellowship, Infectious Disease, 2012 - 2014
  • Elmezzi School Of Molecular Medicine/The Feinstein Institute/NSLIJHS
    Elmezzi School Of Molecular Medicine/The Feinstein Institute/NSLIJHSPh.D, Molecular Medicine, 2008 - 2012
  • University of Utah Health
    University of Utah HealthResidency, Internal Medicine, 1995 - 1998
  • New York University School of Medicine
    New York University School of MedicineClass of 1995
  • University of Colorado Boulder
    University of Colorado BoulderB.A., Philosophy, 1986 - 1989
  • University Of Miami
    University Of MiamiMajor: Philosophy, Minor: Mathematics, 1985 - 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2007 - 2027
  • AK State Medical License
    AK State Medical License 2008 - 2014
  • HI State Medical License
    HI State Medical License 2008 - 2014
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 1999 - 2013
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 1996 - 2000
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Infectious Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Infectious Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Clinical Sage Award OPTUM, 2023
  • First Place Lawrence Scherr Award for Scholarly Activity, 2014
  • First Place, Basic Science Category Infectious Disease Society of New York, 2014
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • TWiV 1254: Clinical Update with Dr. Daniel Griffin
    TWiV 1254: Clinical Update with Dr. Daniel GriffinSeptember 19th, 2025
  • 'Will I Have Access?' as COVID Cases Rise, so Does Confusion over Vaccines
    'Will I Have Access?' as COVID Cases Rise, so Does Confusion over VaccinesSeptember 5th, 2025
  • TWiV 1246: Clinical Update with Dr. Daniel Griffin
    TWiV 1246: Clinical Update with Dr. Daniel GriffinAugust 22nd, 2025
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