Alex Afshar, DDS, MD

Dr. Alex Afshar specializes in oncology and surgical oncology, bringing a unique dual background with both medical and dental degrees. He completed his medical education at LSU Health School of Medicine in Shreveport, followed by comprehensive training that included an internship at John Peter Smith Hospital in 2016 and a residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, which he finished in 2022. Dr. Afshar furthered his expertise through a fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Alabama, completing this specialized training in 2024. With seven years of experience in the field, he communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Afshar practices in Poughkeepsie, New York, and maintains affiliations with several respected medical centers including UAB St Vincents Birmingham, Danbury Hospital, and Bridgeport Hospital Milford Main Campus. His clinical focus centers on treating head and neck cancer and oral cancer, conditions that benefit from his specialized …surgical training. He performs diagnostic procedures such as fiberoptic pharyngoscopy and flexible laryngoscopy to evaluate patients thoroughly. Patients have given Dr. Afshar an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in his care and expertise in managing complex oncological conditions.