Smooth Skin Starts With Wart Removal in Queens
Safe Removal for All Ages in Forest Hills
Quick Facts About Wart Removal in Forest Hills
Here's what patients should know before booking treatment.
Practice Lead
Dr. Michael Paltiel, MD Board-Certified Dermatologist
Treatments Offered
Cryotherapy, salicylic acid, laser, minor surgery
Patient Ages
Children, teens, and adults
Time Per Treatment
Typically 5 to 15 minutes in-office
Insurance
Most major plans accepted
Location
Forest Hills, Queens, NY (call 718.896.3376 or book online)
Which Wart Concern Is Yours?
Find the answer that fits your situation, then bring it to your visit.
I have warts on my fingers and I'm worried about spreading them. What should I do?
Avoid picking and wash hands after contact. The team uses cryotherapy or salicylic acid to clear most hand warts in 2 to 4 visits.
My child's plantar wart hurts when walking. Is treatment worth it?
Yes when pain limits activity. Salicylic acid, cryotherapy, or laser can clear plantar warts without anesthesia for older children.
I have multiple warts that came on suddenly as an adult. Should I be concerned?
Sudden multiple warts in adulthood can point to immune system changes. The team can evaluate and rule out underlying causes.
At-home wart removers haven't worked. What's the next step?
In-office treatments are more effective for resistant warts. Combination approaches address warts the immune system hasn't cleared.
Are wart treatments covered by insurance?
Most major insurance plans accept medically-indicated wart treatment. The team verifies benefits at booking.Educational information only. Schedule a consultation with a board-certified dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment options personalized to you.Medically reviewed by Dr. Michael Paltiel, MD, Board-Certified Dermatologist | 17+ Years Experience | Last Updated: May 2026
Stubborn warts, cleared for good
Warts are common, affecting about a third of children and teens and a smaller share of adults. If a wart is painful, spreading, or just will not go away, you do not have to wait it out. At Adult and Pediatric Dermatology in Forest Hills, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Michael Paltiel and the team clear warts for patients of every age.
What are warts?
Warts are small, skin-colored growths that form on your hands, fingers, and/or feet. They’re caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).
Warts affect people of all ages, but they’re especially common in children and teenagers. Most warts go away on their own, but if yours are painful or make you feel self-conscious, make an appointment with the Adult and Pediatric Dermatology team.
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Schedule today and let our team clear warts that at-home treatments could not.
What are the symptoms of warts?
Most warts are visible to the eye. They’re small, flesh-colored growths that are rough to the touch. Many warts have a black spot in the middle called the “seed.” The seed is a group of clotted blood vessels.
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Make an appointment with the Adult and Pediatric Dermatology team if your warts:
Change color
Return after at-home treatment
Keep you from work or other activities
Grow rapidly or are painful
Can warts be prevented?
You can do several things to significantly reduce your risk of developing warts. The Adult and Pediatric Dermatology team recommends:
Avoiding direct contact with warts
Not picking at or scratching your warts
Avoiding bad habits like biting your fingernails
Not sharing nail clippers, emery boards, or nail files with others
Most Major Insurances Accepted
Please call our office if you do not see your insurance plan listed below. If your insurance plan requires you to obtain a referral from your primary care doctor, please obtain one prior to your visit or call our office to ask if a referral or authorization is needed for your insurance. If referral is not available at the time of the visit, your appointment will be rescheduled.
- 1199 National Benefit Fund
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Coventry
- Empire Plan
- Fidelis
- First Health
- HealthFirst
- Medicare
- Oxford
- Tricare East
- United Healthcare
How are warts treated?
Prescription peeling medication (salicylic acid)
Cryotherapy
Minor surgery
Laser treatment
If you have a weakened immune system or diabetes, the team might recommend a combination of treatments to reduce your risk of developing an infection.
To receive treatment for warts, make an appointment today at Adult and Pediatric Dermatology by calling the office or clicking the online booking feature.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wart Treatment
Schedule Your Consultation in Forest Hills, Queens
Call our Forest Hills office at 718-896-3376 or book your appointment online today.
This information is provided for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please schedule a consultation with our team to discuss your individual needs.