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8 Ratings with 7 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Alex Afshar specializes in oncology and surgical oncology, bringing focused expertise to cancer care. He completed his medical education at LSU Health School of Medicine in Shreveport and has built seven years of experience in his field. Dr. Afshar completed his internship at John Peter Smith Hospital in 2016, followed by his residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 2022, and finished his fellowship in Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Alabama in 2024. He provides care in English.
Dr. Afshar practices at Nuvance Health Medical Practice in Poughkeepsie, New York, and maintains affiliations with several hospitals including UAB St. Vincents Birmingham, Danbury Hospital, and Nuvance Health Vassar Brothers Medical Center. His clinical focus centers on treating head and neck cancer and oral cancer. He performs radiation therapy procedures including external beam radiation and brachytherapy. Patients have given Dr. Afshar an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.
Dr. Afshar practices at Nuvance Health Medical Practice in Poughkeepsie, New York, and maintains affiliations with several hospitals including UAB St. Vincents Birmingham, Danbury Hospital, and Nuvance Health Vassar Brothers Medical Center. His clinical focus centers on treating head and neck cancer and oral cancer. He performs radiation therapy procedures including external beam radiation and brachytherapy. Patients have given Dr. Afshar an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 7 years of experience
- 29 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- University of Alabama Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery
- 7 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 6 areas of expertise
- 6 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Northwell Health Head and Neck Surgery at Poughkeepsie
45 Reade Pl # 3Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Tel: (845) 483-6920
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alex Afshar
Medical Specialties
Dr. Alex Afshar has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Alex Afshar has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
7 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Connecticut, 2026, Expired
Medical Doctor, Alabama, 2024, Inactive
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
University of Alabama Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery2024
Residency
Icahn School of Medicine At Mount Sinai2022
Internship
John Peter Smith Hospital2016
Medical School
LSU Health School of Medicine - ShreveportGraduated in 2019
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