Summary

Dr. Banu Aygun is an oncology specialist with 34 years of experience treating patients with blood disorders and cancer. She earned her medical degree from Hacettepe Universitesi Tip Fakultesi and completed her residency training at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Dr. Aygun speaks Turkish in addition to English.

Dr. Aygun practices at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Cohen Children's Medical Center in New Hyde Park, New York. She specializes in treating sickle cell disease and related blood disorders that cause painful episodes. Her expertise includes performing blood tests and specialized laboratory work like reticulocyte counts to monitor blood cell production. Patients rate her 5.0 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 34 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Turkish
  • Li Jewish Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

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Speaks Turkish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
New Hyde Park , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Hacettepe Universitesi Tip Fakultesi Med School: Free University of Brussels Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania Med School: University of Dublin Trinity College Dublin
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Banu Aygun

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Affinity by Molina Healthcare
  • AmidaCare
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Empire BCBS)
  • Anthem HealthPlus
  • Centers Plan for Healthy Living
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth (GHI)
  • EmblemHealth (HIP)
  • EmblemHealth Insurance Company (fka HIP Insurance Company of New York) HIPIC
  • Empire BlueCross BlueShield (32BJ)
  • Fidelis
  • Hamaspik
  • Healthfirst
  • Humana
  • Humana Military (Tricare)
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Northwell Direct
  • NYS Empire Plan (NYSHIP)
  • Oxford
  • Partners Health Plan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • VNS Health
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Banu Aygun has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Banu Aygun has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Iron Overload
  • Leukemia
  • Pediatric Hematology & Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Li Jewish Medical Center

Medical School

Hacettepe Universitesi Tip FakultesiGraduated in 1992

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Banu Aygun affiliated with?
Dr. Banu Aygun is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Cohen Childrens Medical Center.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Banu Aygun?
You can find contact information for Dr. Banu Aygun here on Vitals.
Where is Dr. Banu Aygun's office located?
Dr. Banu Aygun's office is located at 26901 76th Ave Ste 255, New Hyde Park, NY, 11040.
What languages does Dr. Banu Aygun speak?
Dr. Banu Aygun speaks Turkish.
Does Dr. Banu Aygun accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Banu Aygun has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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