Summary

Dr. Alan Schecter is a pulmonologist who brings five decades of medical expertise to respiratory care. They earned their medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed residency training at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center. With 50 years of experience treating lung and breathing disorders, Dr. Schecter offers comprehensive care for patients of all ages. They are fluent in Spanish and Italian, enabling them to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Schecter practices at Saint Joseph Hospital and maintains locations in Massapequa, NY. They specialize in diagnosing and treating sleep apnea, including obstructive sleep apnea and sleep breathing problems in children. Their clinical expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing to assess lung capacity and breathing patterns. Dr. Schecter also conducts specialized breathing tests such as asthma challenge tests and bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate respiratory conditions. Patients have rated Dr. Schecter 4.5 out of 5 stars for their care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 50 years of experience
  • 31 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Italian
  • Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Pulmonology, Massapequa

643 BroadwayMassapequa, NY 11758

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PulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonology
Accepts New Patients
4.5 
4.3 
50 Years of Experience 61 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 55 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, Italian Speaks Telugu, Tamil Speaks Spanish, English, Greek Speaks Spanish, Chinese
Massapequa , NYFlushing , NYFresh Meadows , NYFresh Meadows , NY
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Madras Medical College - India Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alan J. Schecter

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CenterLight Healthcare
  • Centers Plan for Healthy Living
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Integra
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Providence Health Plans
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alan J. Schecter has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alan J. Schecter has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Insomnia
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonologist
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center

Medical School

Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1976

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Alan Schecter's office located?
Dr. Alan Schecter's office is located at 643 Broadway, Massapequa, NY, 11758.
What languages does Dr. Alan Schecter speak?
Dr. Alan Schecter speaks Spanish and Italian.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alan Schecter?
You can find contact information for Dr. Alan Schecter here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. Alan Schecter affiliated with?
Dr. Alan Schecter is affiliated with Saint Joseph Hospital.
Does Dr. Alan Schecter accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Alan Schecter has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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