Dr. James J. Fitzgerald graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 1985. Prior to studying at Georgetown Dental School, he attended St. John’s University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Magna Cum Laude in 1981.
Dr. Fitzgerald has been practicing all aspects of general dentistry for over 39 years, with a focus on Restorative, Implant and Cosmetic Dentistry. Since he began practicing, he has taken over 1900 hours of continuing education, ensuring that his patients receive the most comprehensive and advanced dental care possible utilizing evidence-based dentistry and advanced technology. He has studied at the renowned L.D. Pankey Institute, The Dawson Academy and the Spear Institute.

Dr. Fitzgerald has been awarded Fellowships in the American College of Dentists, the Pierre Fauchard Academy and the Long Island Academy of Dentistry. He is also the Program Director of the General Practice Dental Residency Program at One Brooklyn Health (Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, Interfaith Medical Center and Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center) in Brooklyn, New York.

Dr. Fitzgerald is a member of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association and the Nassau County Dental Society. He has served on the national, state and local levels of these organizations. He was the Chairman of the Greater Long Island Dental Meeting in 2023. He was the President of the Nassau County Dental Society in 2007 and currently serves on its Executive Committee and Board of Directors.

Dr. Fitzgerald is married with 2 children and 5 grandchildren and resides in Garden City. In his free time, he loves being with his grandchildren, traveling, and sitting on the beach. He is a certified wine sommelier and a history enthusiast.