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8 Ratings with 7 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Alex Afshar is an oncology specialist who focuses on surgical oncology, bringing expertise in treating complex cancer cases. He earned his medical degree from LSU Health School of Medicine in Shreveport and completed comprehensive training through an internship at John Peter Smith Hospital in 2016, followed by his residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 2022. Dr. Afshar further specialized through a fellowship in Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Alabama, completing his training in 2024. With seven years of medical experience, he is fluent in English.
Dr. Afshar practices at multiple respected institutions, including UAB St. Vincents Birmingham, Danbury Hospital, and Nuvance Health Vassar Brothers Medical Center, with his primary location in Poughkeepsie, New York. His clinical expertise centers on treating head and neck cancer and oral cancer, conditions that require specialized surgical knowledge and precision. He performs advanced radiation …treatments including external beam radiation and brachytherapy, providing patients with comprehensive cancer care options. Patients consistently rate Dr. Afshar highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
Read More Read less Dr. Afshar practices at multiple respected institutions, including UAB St. Vincents Birmingham, Danbury Hospital, and Nuvance Health Vassar Brothers Medical Center, with his primary location in Poughkeepsie, New York. His clinical expertise centers on treating head and neck cancer and oral cancer, conditions that require specialized surgical knowledge and precision. He performs advanced radiation …treatments including external beam radiation and brachytherapy, providing patients with comprehensive cancer care options. Patients consistently rate Dr. Afshar highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
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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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| Med School: LSU Health School of Medicine - Shreveport | Med School: NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE | Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Alex Afshar
Medical Specialties
Alex Afshar has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Alex Afshar has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
7 Years Experience
Alex Afshar holds expired and inactive medical licenses in the states of Connecticut and Alabama.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Connecticut that expired in 2026 and an inactive medical license in the state of Alabama that expired in 2024.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at University of Alabama Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery in 2024.
Residency
Completed their residency at Icahn School of Medicine At Mount Sinai in 2022.
Internship
Completed their internship at John Peter Smith Hospital in 2016.
Medical School
Graduated from LSU Health School of Medicine - Shreveport in 2019.
NPI Number
Alex Afshar's NPI number is 1285029322.
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- Alex Afshar is affiliated with Uab St Vincents Birmingham, Danbury Hospital, Uab Hospital Birmingham, Nuvance Health Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Bridgeport Hospital Milford Main Campus, and Uab Highlands.
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