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    Dr. Rafailov - Recurrent Pilonidal Disease Specialist in New Jersey

    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

    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

    Cleft Lift

    "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

    Cleft Lift

    "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

    Cleft Lift

    "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

    Cleft Lift

    "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

    Cleft Lift

    "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

    Cleft Lift

    "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

    Pilonidal Disease

    "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

    Pilonidal Cyst Surgery

    "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

    Pilonidal Cyst Surgery

    "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.

    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.

    Call or Text

    (973) 323-2400

    Locations

    Stanhope & Hoboken, NJ

    Hours

    Mon–Thu 9–4, Fri 9:30–4