Summary

I am a physician-scientist with a special expertise in cancer immunology, the study of the immune system and cancer. I also have a particular focus on understanding and treating melanoma, and I have developed novel treatments for this deadly form of skin cancer.

Office Location

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 52 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alan Houghton

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage (City of NY retirees only starting 9/1/23)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield New York
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ
  • Blue Cross Health Plus
  • Carrum Health
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • Emblem
  • Emblem Essential
  • Emblem Medicare Advantage
  • Empire Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
  • Empire Essential
  • Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)
  • Fidelis
  • Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP
  • Fidelis Medicare Advantage
  • First Health
  • Healthfirst
  • Healthfirst Managed Medicaid
  • Healthfirst Medicare Advantage
  • HealthSmart
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)
  • Horizon Medicare Advantage
  • Husky CT Medicaid
  • MagnaCare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alan Houghton has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alan Houghton has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Bone Marrow Transplantation
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Chromosome Aberrations
  • Immune System Disorders
  • Immunotherapy
  • Lung Cancer
  • Melanoma
  • Oncologist
  • Soft Tissue Cancer (Sarcoma)

Certifications, License, & Education

52 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center1980
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center1979

Residency

University of Connecticut1977

Medical School

University of ConnecticutGraduated in 1974

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Alan Houghton speak?
Dr. Alan Houghton speaks English.
Where is Dr. Alan Houghton's office located?
Dr. Alan Houghton's office is located at 1275 York Ave, New York, NY, 10065.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alan Houghton?
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Is Dr. Alan Houghton accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Alan Houghton accept my insurance?
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