Summary

Dr. Barbara Spitzer specializes in oncology, focusing on the complex care of pediatric blood disorders and cancer treatment. She completed her residency at Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 2011, followed by a fellowship at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell in 2014. Dr. Spitzer holds certifications in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology-Oncology from the American Board of Pediatrics, earning these credentials in 2011 and 2015 respectively. She provides care in English for her patients and families.

Dr. Spitzer practices at Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, New Jersey, where she works within the Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant program. Her clinical expertise includes treating children with aplastic anemia, various forms of anemia, and blood clotting disorders. She performs cancer adjuvant therapy as part of comprehensive treatment plans for young patients facing oncological challenges.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Hackensack University Medical Center

30 Prospect Avenue Pediatric Blood and Marrow TransplantHackensack, NJ 07601

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4.7 
23 Years of Experience 50 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Hackensack , NJNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University Med School: University of California San Francisco
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Barbara Spitzer

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Cigna
  • Claritev
  • Clover Health
  • Fidelis Care
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
  • Karna WTC
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • QualCare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Community Plan
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Wellpoint

Medical Specialties

Dr. Barbara Spitzer has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Barbara Spitzer has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Immunization
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Pediatric Hematology Oncology
  • Physical
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatric HematologyOncology, 2015

American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatrics, 2011

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Expired
Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell2014

Residency

Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine2011

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Dr. Barbara Spitzer speaks English.
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Dr. Barbara Spitzer is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center.
Does Dr. Barbara Spitzer accept my insurance?
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