
RECURRENT & FAILED CASE SPECIALIST
Pilonidal Keeps
Coming Back?
If your pilonidal cyst keeps returning or a prior surgery failed, the cleft lift procedure offers a lasting solution. Dr. Rafailov has helped hundreds of patients who failed prior surgery achieve permanent relief.
1000+
Procedures
#1
Cure Rate in NE
91+
5-Star Reviews

RECURRENT & FAILED CASE SPECIALIST
Pilonidal Keeps
Coming Back?
If your pilonidal cyst keeps returning or a prior surgery failed, the cleft lift procedure offers a lasting solution. Dr. Rafailov has helped hundreds of patients who failed prior surgery achieve permanent relief.
1000+
Procedures Performed
#1
Cure Rate in Northeast
91+
5-Star Reviews
Why Patients Come to Us
Expert Revision Care
Non-healing wounds and recurrent cases are our specialty. When other treatments have failed, Dr. Rafailov provides the expertise needed for lasting resolution.
Specializing in failed and recurrent cases
Highest cure rate in the Northeast US
Over 1,000 pilonidal procedures performed
Board-certified pilonidal specialist
Cleft lift fixes what other surgeries couldn't
Non-healing wound expertise
Same-day consultations available
Serving NJ and NYC patients
Solutions for Recurrent Cases
Treatment Options
When pilonidal disease comes back or a wound won't heal, specialized treatment is essential. Dr. Rafailov offers proven solutions for the most complex cases.
Cleft Lift for Recurrent Cases
The gold standard for pilonidal disease that keeps coming back. The cleft lift (Bascom Flap) reshapes the anatomy to prevent recurrence, delivering the highest long-term cure rate.
Revision Surgery
Expert surgical revision for patients who have had failed excisions, open wound procedures, or other unsuccessful pilonidal surgeries performed elsewhere.
Non-Healing Wound Care
Specialized management of pilonidal wounds that won't heal after prior surgery, with a clear pathway to definitive closure and lasting relief.
Second Opinion Consultations
If you've been told your options are limited or you're unsure about a recommended approach, Dr. Rafailov provides honest, expert second opinions.
From Patients Who Had Failed Surgeries
Finally Found Relief
"Dr. Rafailov is the best surgeon I've had operate on me. He has the most knowledge on Pilonidal Disease of anyone that I've come across and was able to finally put an end to a string of unsuccessful surgeries performed by other surgeons."
Adam Nixon
"Great experience overall. Was finally able to find relief after seeing multiple other doctors and having a previous failed surgery. Dr. Rafailov was very knowledgeable and kind. Surgery went without issue and was successful, without major pain."
VNA 818
"Echoing many of the same sentiments on here, my situation is not unique. Been suffering with the pain and chronic infection of pilonidal disease for about ten years. None of my local surgeons could offer me anything else other than open excision. Dr. Rafailov and his team put me at ease and my recovery is going well."
Terry Pushinsky
"Without exaggeration, visiting Dr. Rafailov's office was life-changing. I had been suffering from pilonidal disease for nine years and had already undergone a previous surgery with a different provider that did nothing to correct the issue."
Matt K
"After 2 failed surgeries in Manhattan and a loss of hope of ever recovering from pilonidal disease, I found Dr Rafailov. This guy really knows his stuff, and I can confidently say he's one of the best in the business at handling this cyst."
Thomas Battino
"Dr. Rafailov and his office are amazing! I had an easy surgery 8 months ago and I had a quick question and his office was on top of it immediately and Dr. Rafailov personally wrote me to reassure me. From the start till the end of the recovery everything has been great. He fixed a problem 2 other surgeons could not fix."
Jake Schulman
"Can't express enough gratitude for Dr Rafailov and his staff. I had pilonidal disease for almost 15 years before it actually started bothering non stop for a couple months, so I took some long time searching and found Dr Rafailov. I'm really grateful for the care I received."
Larissa De lima
"Such a relief to find this office and doctor. After dealing with a cyst in the most inconvenient place for years, seeing other doctors who refuse to work on it, I finally have relief. The surgery went extremely well."
Marcio Silveira
"What can I tell you about Dr Rafailov? Well he doesn't only have bedside manners but he is excellent at his job. My daughter has been struggling with Pilonidal cyst for the past 3 years. She had surgery 2 years ago by another surgeon and it came back."
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About Dr. Rafailov
The Recurrence Specialist
Dr. Samuil Rafailov, FACS, is the surgeon other doctors refer their most difficult pilonidal cases to. Leading the only dedicated pilonidal practice in the Northeastern US, he has helped hundreds of patients achieve permanent relief after failed surgeries elsewhere.
Failed Surgery Expert
Hundreds of patients with failed prior surgeries have found lasting cure through Dr. Rafailov's specialized approach.
Highest Cure Rate
The highest cure rate for recurrent and complex pilonidal cases in the entire Northeast region.
Direct Communication
Dr. Rafailov provides personal, direct communication with patients, often responding after hours.
Serving NJ and NYC
Two convenient locations, just a train stop from New York City.
Stanhope Office
14 US-206, Stanhope, NJ 07874 (opens in new tab)Get a Second Opinion
Book Your Consultation
If your pilonidal disease keeps coming back or a prior surgery didn't work, Dr. Rafailov can help. Schedule a consultation to discuss your options.